Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9074, for David Richardson, North Carolina
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(3—1776)
SERVICE N.C.
Richardson, David
NUMBER S. 9074
carded.
CONTENTS
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33.148.
North Carolina Fayetteville
David Richardson, decd,
of Moore Co, in the State of N.C. who was a private in the   commanded by Captain   of the   commanded by   in the * Revolution [crossed out: line] for 7 months
* N.C. Line

Records completed Dec 4/04.
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville [at the rate] of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per [annum,] to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
[Illegible] 17" May 1842
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of June 1853 and sent to Thomas Lumpkin

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-anl. allowance ending Present
{Revolutionary Claim. Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by H R. Weighsman  Clerk
Book C.  Vol. 4 1/2  Page 72

Sec. Interior Sepr. 27/ [illegible]
Let. T Lumpkin Oct 4/55
See Lec Decision filed with decision
Hon C. C. Clay U.S. Senate
Hon John F Potter Feby 18/60
" " " 28 "
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State of North Carolina  Moore County SS.
On this 27th day of October One Thousand Eight hundred & forty five (1845) personally appeard before Me Angus Morrison & Gilbert McRae Two of the Acting Magistrates in & for the County aforesaid Sarah Richardson A citizen of the County & state aforesaid.  Aged Eighty five (85) Years, who being first Sworn in due form of law doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in Order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress past March the 3rd day 1843.  And June the 18th 1844.  That she is the widow of David Richardson dec'd of the County of Moore North Carolina, who was A Soldier in the War of the Revolution & that she is of full belief he served in the Army of the United States more than three (3) years.  The greatest part of the time Under Capt Cox, As she has often heard her husband the Aforesaid David Richardson, say. The other Captain that he served under she does not recollect.  She further states that She was married to the aforesaid David Richardson in the County of Cumberland No Car. in the year One thousand Seven hundred & Eighty five (1785) And that he the aforesaid David Richardson lived untill the year 1842, & that she has remained a widow from that time to the present.  As will more fully appear by proofs hereto annexed.  And that it does not appear that her late husband made application for a Pension during his life time  Sworn to & Subscribed before Me the day & year Above Written
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Sarah her x mark Richardson
Angus Morison
Gilbert McRae

State of North Carolina  Moore County.
We the aforesaid Magistrates do hereby certify that Sarah Richardson who hath this day Sworn to & subscribed the forgoing declaration before us, is a person to be believed on her oath.  We further certify that she is the Widow of David Richardson Dec'd who was known & respected in his Neighbourhood to have been a Soldier in the War of the Revolution & we do fully concur in that belief (& we also certify that the aforesaid declarent, Sarah Richardson, is unable to appear in Court to make her said declaration by reason of old age & bodily infirmity.  Given under our hands & seals this 27th day of October, 1845.
Angus Morison JP
Gilbert McRae JP

State of North Carolina  Moore County
Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, October Term, 1845
I Alexander C. Cary Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration of Sarah Richardson Widow of David Richardson Dec'd, who is now applying for a Pension, was this day had before the Court examined & approved by said Court whereupon the Court Ordered the Clerk certify, the same to the department of War.  I do further certify that Angus Morison Gilbert McRais before whom the foregoing declaration was proven are Magistrates as above, and that the signatures above purporting to be theirs are genuine.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal
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Seal of Court at office.
[Seal affixed]  This 27th day of October, AD 1845
A. C. Curry Clerk of Moore County Court.

MR

(1)
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38,492  Nov. 2/52
David Richardson, decd
N.C
June 7th 1832 [Act]
(8)
Thomas Lumpkin, Present
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State of North Carolina  County of Moore } SS.
On this 25th day of October in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty two, before the Court of said County, the same being a court of record, personally appeared, in open court, John Richardson, a resident of said County, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.  That he is a son, and the Administrator of David Richardson, deceased, who died in this county, as is fully established to our satisfaction, on the 17th day of May, in the year 1842; and who served in the War of the Revolution from the State of North Carolina.  For the proof of his the said David Richardson's services, he refers the Commissioner of Pensions, to the papers filed in his office, by the Widow of the said David Richardson, by name, Sarah Richardson, who is now dead and sons assert her claim to a Pension under the act of the 7th July 1838, but pending her case, died on the 30th day of October 1847.  He the said John Richardson, Administrator aforesaid, now received the arrears of Pension due to his decd. father, the said David Richardson; according to the statemts. made and provided, pay from the 4th day of March 1831, until the 17th day of May 1842 when the said David Richardson died.  The said Pension being due his father and by right
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accruing to his mother, who never claimed it from her ignorance of the Law, he now prays may be allowed him as one of the surviving children of his said father, for the benefit of himself, (the said Administrator) and the other children who survived him, whose names are, Polly Cookman, Jenny Smith, Nancy Richardson, Vicy Richardson, Betsey Morgan, Augy Brown, Peggy Richardson and Malony Smith.
John his x mark Richardson.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and date above stated.
A. C. Curry Clk.

State of North Carolina
I William R. Berryman Chairman of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the County of Moore hereby certify that A.C. Curry is the clerk of said court duly qualified & sworn, & further the said Court do hereby declare their opinion of the truth of the several matters & things set forth in the foregoing declaration.  In testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand as chairman as aforesaid the 28th of October A.D. 1852
Wm P Berryman JP
Chairman
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State of North Carolina  County of Moore }
I Alexander C. Curry Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing, contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Richardson son and Administrator of David Richardson decd. to have the arrears of Pension due his deceased Father, the said David Richardson, allowed him the said Administrator for the benefit of himself and the other children of said deceased.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this the 20th day of October A.D. 1832.
A. C. Curry  Clk.
[seal affixed]
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November 8, 1935
BA—J/EEL
David Richardson, 3.9074 

Mrs. W. Byargeon 
Box 208
Oak Grove, Louisiana 
Dear Madam: The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.9074, based upon the military service in that war of David Richardson. 
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of David Richardson are not shown. 
David Richardson volunteered, place not shown, and served on tours, more than three years in all, as private and lieutenant under Captains Cox, David Buie and Henry Gaster, Colonels Philip Alston and Rone in the North Carolina Troops: he was taken prisoner at Charleston, conveyed to Wilmington and kept in confinement for four months when he was exchanged. 
After the Revolution, he resided in Cumberland (that part which was later Moore) County, North Carolina, where he died May 17, 1943. 
The soldier married in 1785, exact date not shown, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Sarah. Her maiden name, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Sarah, applied, October 27, 1845, at which time she was aged eighty-five years and resided in Moore County, North Carolina, for the pension which was due her on account of the service of her husband, David Richardson, in the Revolutionary War. Her claim was allowed. 
She died October 30, 1847, place not shown.
The following children survived their mother:
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John Richardson— in 1852, living in Moore County, North Carolina.
Polly Cookman
Jenny Smith
Nancy Richardson
Vicy Richardson
Betsey Morgan
Angy Moore
Peggy Richardson
Malony Smith

There are no data in regard to the daughters named above.
Very truly yours

A. D. MILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Rev War  9074
[check] INVALID.
File No. 9074
David Richardson
Priv Rev. War
Act: June 7th 18[32]
Index:—Vol. 1st, Page 316
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1935. Nov 8. Hist to Mrs W. Byargeon
Also same letter to Mrs Mary Richardson Gore on Nov 7, 1935  EL 

1937. Jan 15. to Mrs W. Byargeon. no further data than fur. [furnished] Nov 8/35.  EL
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May the 7th 1846.
J.L. Edwards Esq;
Dear Sir,
The Declaration of Sarah Richardson of Moore County N.C are inclosed. with some affidavit in her behalf.  Will you be so kind as to examine these when convenient; &, let me know the decision of the Department.
Respectfully You Ob. Servt.
John Roach
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Certificate of payments to Gasten
(3)
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Raleigh N.C.  March 14th 1850
Compr. [comptroller] office
I William F Collins Compr  of Rev accounts in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the name of Jacob Gaster appears of record in this office as having had issued in his favor the following specie Certificates for Military Service, (Viz )  And for Twenty six pounds Six Shillings (£26.6) see Book No 11 (Long Book.) page 21.  Also another certificate for Seven pounds Fourteen Shillings £7.14 See Book S No 2 page 19 given under my hand and seal the day and date written
Wm. F. Collins Compr.
[seal affixed]

£ 26.6
[+] 7.14
[=] £34 
[x] 2.50
17 00
68
[=] $81.00
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House Reps. 6th Feby. 1849
Dear Sir
Will you inform me whether the application of Sarah Richardson the Widow of (perhaps) David Richardson a Revolutionary Soldier for a pension has been recd. and whether it has been or when it will be examined.
Yours
N. Evans

Col. J. L. Edwards
Comr. of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Cotton Grove Davidson Co. NC
March 20th 1850.
Sir,
In obedience to your favor of the 20th of October 1847, you will find inclosed a Certificate from the comptrollers office of North Carolina, & as regards Sarah Richardsons case (Viz) her Pension Claim: as I would think is sufficient to comply with your order.
I wish an answer to the decision as soon as possible.  Furthermore I request the department to recollect the loss of Sarah Jacksons Pension papers, I would be thankful to learn that they were found
I have the honor to be
your Obt Svt
John Roach

J.L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington City.
D.C
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Mrs Sarah [crossed out: Russel] Richardson wid of David, [crossed out: Russel] Richardson decd.
Act 7 June 1832
No. Carolina 
Private 7 months.
$20.33 per annum
From Mar 4. 1831
To May 17, 1842
Payable to [crossed out: Legal Reps of Mrs. Sarah Russel] John Richardson
Thomas Lumpkin Present
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In the Matter of the Heirs of Sarah, widow of David Richardson
North Carolina.
I have examined this case with a view to determine whether David Richardson, if he were now living would be entitled to a pension.—
The first evidence of Service is the testimony of Jacob Gaster, a revolutionary pensioner, who swears that he served with David Richardson for 7 months— for which service the said Gaster was pensioned at the rate of $23.33 per annum.  This service is further sustained by the Certificates of the Comtroller of N. Carolina who Certifies that David Richardson received two specie certificates for military service amounting to £52.1.6 ($135.30/100).  Gaster swears that Richardson performed other services besides those specified.— which might account for the difference between the service proven & the amount of pay received.—
James Monk (another Pensioner) swears that he performed a tour of duty of  months with the said Richardson — "who was then acting Lieutenant in the Company of Capt. Cox.  Monk, as is shown by his own pension papers, was in service but once
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when he enlisted for 18 months, but claimed service for only 14 months  He enlisted in the 10th Regiment of the N. Carolina Continental line, the rolls of which are now in this office.  These rolls show that there was neither a Capt Cox nor a private David Richardson, in the whole Continental line of N.C.—  I should, therefore, disregard the affidavit of James Monk as error or mistake— but consider the claim good for 7 months service
The marriage & deaths are fully proven—  & the legal representatives of Mrs Sarah Richardson would be entitled to receive.
R.H. Evans
Examiner
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Pension Office, October 20th 1847
Sir,
The statement of Jacob Gaston in the Case of Sarah Richardson, widow of David is not supported by the certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolna, nor does the payments to David Richardson and D. Richardson as exhibited by the certificate of that Office correspond in amount with the sum required to cover the service set forth by Gaston.  His claim cannot be admitted upon the proof now filed.
No additional evidence has been recieved in the Case of Priscilla Marner, since my letter to you of the 5th August last.  She cannot be allowed a stipend upon the evidence now before the Department.
I am, very respectfully
Your Ob. Servt.
J L Edwards

John Roach, Esqr.
Cotton Grove 
N. Carolina
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No Carolina Davidson Co.
Septm 17th 1847

James L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
In reply to yous of July 29th 1847- which ordered that I should make their tetamony availing by make ing a Statement of each tour of Service rendered by them, with the names of the Company & Field Officers under whom it was performed &c.
I inclose Col. Gasters affidavit with a hope it will answer to request on his part.  if not I wish to hear from you soon.  In my last letter & Monks affidavit to you, was a detail of his Company officers, & other facts of his Revolutionary services.  If we yet be lacking further satisfaction please let be know it soon.
On the 21 Inst, I was in company with Priscilla Harner & stated to her as I have to say at all times, I have no other proof to produce than that already forwarded to the department on her case she is with my self willing to abide by such decision as the department may think propper.  If the amount of the Comptrollers Certificate forwarded be allowed I think he may be content.
I have the honor to be
Your hml Sevt
John Roach

J L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
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J L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
If you reply to this, please write to me at Cotton Grove P. O.
Davidson County
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July the 12th 1847.

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
I inclose the affidavit of Jacob Gaster in answer to your letter of the 21st of April last, to me on the case of Sarah Richardson widow of David Richardson.
The affidavit of James Monk in the case of Lydia Ward; widow of William Ward, when you became satisfyed on those proofs I wish to hear from you.  I wish a decision as soon as possable —
Your Obt Servt
John Roach

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
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Jacob Gaster
Sept 13. 1847
Jacob Gaster  N. C.
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State of North Carolina  Moore County. }  Gaster No 3
On this 13th day of September 1847.  Personally appeared before me J.P. Collins one of the Acting Magistrates in & for the County of Moore, Jacob Gaster. A resident of the County aforesaid &; a United States Pensioner, &; after being first sworn in due form & law doth on his oath make the following statements.
That he first Volunteer'd in the County of Cumberland No Carolina for a (3) three months tour in the No Carolina line of Militia under Cap't Daniel Buie, Col Philip Alston, & Gen Green, who was commander in chrg at that time.  And that this deponent, his captain, Daniel Buie & many others about seventy in number, were taken Prisoner by the British (Viz) Tarletons men, that this deponent (his Captain) & the balance of Captain Buies Company were Guarded on to Wilmington N Carolina. & at that place remained Prisoners of War Under the British Guard more than four months, & were then Exchanged & honorably discharged from this tour of Service.  The next tour of Service, this deponent Volunteered for a (3) three months tour & that his name was also drew in a draft, in Consequence of his Captain, having not been apprised of this deponent having served out as a Volunteer he was considered a drafted soldier; & as such he joined the Army in Cumberland County No Carolina under Captain Henry Gaster, Col. Philip Alston, Col Rone (a part of the service) & Gen. Greene. & served—
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Through the Eastern part of North Carolina, & after having Served at least (3) three months in the Army as aforesaid, & serving as a Private, this deponent was discharged near Fayetteville N Ca. from this his last tour of Service.
Jacob Gaster [drawn seal]
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written before me
J P Collins

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify, that Jacob Gaster who has this day appeared before me, sworn to & subscribed the foregoing certificate, is a Citizen of Moore County & that he is personally Known to me, & that he is A United States Pensioner, A Person of truth & to be believed on his oath, Given under my hand & seal the day aforesaid 
JP Collins  J.P.

State of North Carolina  Moore County. 
[Seal affixed]  I AC Curry Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Thos. Rollins before whom the foregoing affidavit was proven is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid, & that his signatures are genuine
In testamony whereof I have set the seal of our Court at office & subscribed ny name this 14th day of September A.D. 1847.
A. C. Curry  Clerk of the Court of Moore County
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State of North Carolina  Moore County.
3  Gaster No 2

On this 28th day of April 1847, personally appeared before me John Patterson, one of the acting Magistrates in & for the County aforesaid, Jacob Gaster a Resident of the County aforesaid & a United States pensioner, and after being first sworn in common form of law, doth on his oath, make the following Statements.  That in days of the Revolutionary War, he was well acquainted with David Richardson late dec'd of Moore County, & with his wife Sarah, now his widow who is applying for a Pension due her, on account of her husband the aforesaid David Richardsons, Revolutionary service.  That deponent Volunteer'd in the State of N.Ca County of Cumberland in the Year (1781) & served under Capt Daniel Buie & that this deponent distinctly recollects, that David Richardson as aforesaid did serve in company with said Jacob Gaster, throughout the tour, that they were commanded by the aforesaid Dan'l Buie who was there Captain, & with Lieutenant [illegible] David Richardson were marched to Charleston South Carolina at which place they were taken prisoners by the enemy & kept as such a considerable length of Time.  & after the aforesaid Gaster & Richardson was exchanged they were discharged after having served together over four months on this tour of Service.  The next Tour of Service this deponent & David Richardson Volunteer'd for a three months Tour, to serve again in the N. Carolina line of Militia, & that they served under Capt Henry Gaster in the County of Cumberland No. Ca. and after having served under Captain Gaster (Viz) the aforesaid Jacob Gaster & David Richardson at least three months was discharged from this Tour of duty.
This deponent states on his aforesaid oath: he served the above tours & these only, & that he is knowing to the fact, that the aforesaid David Richardson, did serve more tours; & under other officers than did this deponent.  That previous to the time of the above parties being in the army as above stated, this deponent was present & a witness, to seeing the aforesaid David Richardson, under arms & serving in the army.
Jacob Gaster [drawn seal]

Sworn to & subscribed the day & year first above written before me—
John Patterson J.P.
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Moore County  N. Ca & he is respected, a person of truth & to be believed on his oath.  Given under my hand & seal the day aforesaid
John Patterson  J.P.

State of North Carolina  Moore County
[seal affixed]
I A. C. Curry Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for said County, do hereby certify: that John Patterson before whom the foregoing affidavit were proven, is a acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid, & that the signatures purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set the seal of our said Court, at office at Carthage &, subscribed my name, this 8th day of July  A.D. 1847.
A. C. Curry  Clerk of the Court of Moore County.

Jacob Gaster April 27. 1847

Jacob Gaster  No 2
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House of Reps  Jn 30 1846

J L Edwards Esqr
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send by request of Mr Roach a pension claim [illegible]
Respectfully
A Dockery
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J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington D. C.
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Davidson County. No. Ca Nov 8th 1846.
Sir,
I have made diligent search and find no additional testamony in support of the case of Sarah Richardson, that will establish her interest stronger, or; more satisfactory to Rule or Order.  These the affidavits which I have heretofore obtained, & forwarded on to the Honorable officers at the Department of War.

Accompanyed with this, I send proof which I hope will be sufficient, to establish the marriage of David Richardson and Sarah Richardson now his widow as heretofore stated.  If in case the Comptrollers Certificate from North Carolina, to claim a larger amount due to the name of David Richardson, than we have offered proof of service to reach,  Sarah Richardson, widow of David Richardson as aforesaid, is willing togeather with my self, to submit her case to be governed, Under the Time of service, proven in his favour by the Affidavit of Jacob Gaster, whose oath & character stand fair & unblemished.
I as the Agent of Sarah Richarson, do submit this to the offices of the department, hoping they will deside on the case as soon, & as favorable to applicant; as the justification of the case will admit.
I have the honor to be your 
most Obt Svt,
John Roach

J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions.
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State of North Carolina  Moore County } SS.
On this 23d day of October 1846.  
Personally appeared before me Joel Sullivan One of the acting Justices of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid, James Fry a resident of the State & County aforesaid, being (88) years of age & after being first duly sworn in common form of law, doth on his oath make the following statements.
That prior to the Revolutionary War, he was well acquainted with David Richardson, whose widow Sarah Richardson, is now applying for a Pension due her, on account of the Revolutionary service of her Husband the aforesaid David Richardson decd.
That this deponent became acquainted with David Richardson in Cumberland County No.Ca. prior to the time of his marriage. & prior to the time of his joining the Army in the Revolution War.  This deponent distinctly recollects that he was personally present & an eye witness to the marraige of the aforesaid parties (Viz) David & Sarah Richardson.  That they were married in Cumberland County North Carolina; & in the year, (1785) & some few years after the marriage of the above married parties they removed to Moore County, No. Ca.  Not long after that time, this deponent, became a citizen of Moore County also.  And that he was well acquainted with David & Sarah Richardson, down to the time of the said David Richardsons death & that he died in Moore County North Carolina, in the year (1842).  That in the days of the Revolutionary war deponent well recollects that David Richardson as aforesaid, did serve many tours of duty in that war, & that he was a very common soldier.  That to the time of his death, he was respected to have been such, & his widow is living & is the identical person, that deponent was present at the time of her being married to David Richardson as aforesaid.  
James his x mark Fry [drawn seal]
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written before me-
Joel Sullivan JP.

And I the said Justice of the Peace as aforesaid, do hereby certify, That James Fry who has this day sworn to &
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(5)  James Fry
subscribed the forgoing affidavit, before me, is personally known unto me, And he is a citizen of Moore County No. Ca. & he is a honest person, A man of truth & to be beleaved on his oath.  Given under my hand the day aforsaid
Joel Sullivan [drawn seal] JP.

State of North Carolina  Moore County. 
I A. C. Curry. Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter sessions in & for Moore County, do hereby certify that Joel Sullivan before whom the forgoing affidavit was proven, is a acting Magistrate as above, & that the signatures purporting to be his is genuine.
And I do also certify; that I was intimatly acquainted with David Richardson and Sarah Richardson who is set fourth in the forgoing affidavit, and the details given of them is just & true, as far as have been predicant, as husband & wife. 
[seal affixed]  In testamony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of Our said Court at office & subscribed my name this 28th day of October, A.D. 1846.
A. C. Curry  Clerk C C
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Raleigh N.C.  Compt Office
I William F Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the name of David Richardson appears of record in this office as having had the following specia certificates opened in his favor for Military Service (Viz)  One for Thirty three pounds Fifteen Shillings (£33.15) see Book A. 13 page 35  Also another for Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings and Six Pence (£18.6.6)  See Book G. No 16 page 4  Also another for Twenty Pounds Five Shillings See Book the second page & in the name of D. Richardson given under my hand and seal this 14 Septr 1846
Wm F Collins Compr
[seal affixed]

£33.16-
17. 6. 6
20. 5
[= £] 72.6.6 = $182.82
2.50
74. 46

144
[+] 72
[=] 216
108

72
[- ] 34
[=] 38
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Davidson County NC  
September 16th 1846.
J. L. Edwards Esqr,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir,
I here inclose the affidavit of Col Gaster of Moore County NoCa accompanyed with the Cirtificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina, in favour of Sarah Richardson, whose case has been forwarded on to the Department heretofore.
I hope her papers will be acted on when they come to turn.  And if the proof forewared; should meet the approbation of the honorable officers of the Department; to make a descission in her favour.  I am perfectly willing to submit to any such proof; as your body may think proper to decide upon.
I have the honour to be
Your Obet.Servt
John Roach
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Jacob Gaster
Jan. 30 1846

Jacob Gaster, No 1.

of Moore County Court.
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Gaster No 1
State of North Carolina  Moore County } S.S.
On this 30th day of Jan'y, 1846—
Personally appeared before me William T. England one of the acting Magistrates in & for the County aforesaid Jacob Gaster a resident Citizen of the State & County aforesaid & a United States Pensioner. & after being first sworn in due form of Law doth on his oath make the following statement.  That he is now fully (81) years old, & that he in the days of the Revolution vollenteerd him self a Private Soldier in the North Carolina Line & as such served a militia soldier in the following manner.  First he & David Richardson (whose wife Sarah is now applying for a Pension). Service, out as Vollunteers for a three (3) months tour & that they did serve to Geather the aforesaid Jacob Gaster & Daid Richardson under Capt. Daniel Buie & after joining the Army, they with others were taken Prisoners by the British (towit) Tarlton & his men, & was taken to Wilmington, No Ca. Hansons County they were kept Prisoners at least (3) months on that tour of Service, & was honorably discharged at Fayetteville NoCa from this tour of service. 
Jacob Gaster [drawn seal]
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year above written before me
Wm Thos England JP

And I the Said Magistrate as aforesaid hereby certify that I am acquainted with Jacob Gaster, who hath sworn to & subscribed the forgoing Certificate before me, & he is a Citizen of Moore County No Ca. & that he has for large number of years been duly Elected, & served as Member in the State Legislature North Carolina, & that he is a intelligent person, whose oath stands fair & has never
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been Contradicted by any person that knew him.  Given Under my hand & Seal the day & Year aforesaid
Wm Thos England J P.

State of North Carolina  Moore County.
I A. C. Curry, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County, do hereby Certify that Wm. T. England Esqr before whom the forgoing Certificate was proven, is a acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County Aforesaid & the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
[Seal affixed]  In testamony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my hand & affixed the Seal of Our said Court at office at Carthage this 3rd day of April A.D. 1846
A. C. Curry  Clerk of Moore County Court.

Jacob Gaster 
June 30 1846

Jacob Gaster, Pro 1.
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North Carolina  Cumberland County 
Office of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
I John McLaurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County do hereby certify that I have searched the files of Bonds given for marriage licenses in my office and find no bond given by David Richardson
[Seal affixed]
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Fayetteville this 24th day of November A.D. 1845
J McLaurin  Clk
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Office of the County Court  Bladen County
I Heman H Robinson Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that I have searched the files of Bonds given for marriage licenses now in my office & find no bond given by David Richardson.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this the 7th day of November A.D. 1845
Heman H. Robinson  Clk.
[Seal affixed]
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Sarah Richardson N.C.
Extr T Lumpkin  Oct 1—54

STATE  N. Carolina
COUNTY OF Moore } ss:
BE IT KNOWN, That on this the 17th day of September A.D., eighteen hundred and fifty two before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John Richardson a resident of said County, and made oath according to law that he is the son of Sarah Richardson who made application for a Pension under Act of 7th July, 1838 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.
John his x mark Richardson
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me, 
Corns. Dunlap  J. Peace.

I, Cons. Dunlap Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that John Richardson 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.
Corns. Dunlap  J. Peace.

I, Alex. C. Curry Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Cornelius Dunlap, Esqr. 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   signature.
[Seal affixed]  IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this the 21st day of September A. D. 1852
A. C. Curry  Clerk.
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, John Richardson hereby constitute and appoint Thomas Lumpkin Esqr my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of     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 Charles C. McCrummon;
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 19th day of September A.D. 1852. 
John x Richardson [drawn seal]

Signed and Sealed in the Presence of⎬
Alex. Dunlap 

STATE OF North Carolina 
COUNTY OF Moore }ss. 
On this the 17th day of September A. D. 1852. before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared John Richardson 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.} 
Corns. Dunlap J. Peace.
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State of North Carolina } SS
Moore County;}
On this 25th day of October Eighteen hundred and forty five (1845) personally appeared before me John Patterson One of the Acting Magistrates in & for the County aforesaid James Monk, aged 88 years, a United States Pensioner, & after being sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following Statement, that in the days of the Revolution he was well Acquainted with David Richardson of Cumberland County North Carolina, & with his wife Sarah now his Widow, who is now applying for a Pension due her. On Account of the Revolutionary service of her husband The Aforesaid David Richardson late Decd of Moore County, North Carolina.  That he well recollects serving in the Army of the United States with the aforesaid David Richardson  That he deponent Served under Captain Carter and that David Richardson served & did Act as Lieutenant under Captain Cox and that After having served to Geather in the Army, the aforesaid David Richardson a Lieutenant under Captain Cox Cox and Deponent a private under Captain Carter.  And after having served the United States at least nine months on the Tour. The Company under Captain Carter, being ordered to South Carolina, that he deponent did go with Capt Carter, leaving the aforesaid David Richardson with Capt Cox near the head of McClenans Creek Cumberland County that part now Moore County.  And after the War broke, the said David Richardson settled & lived a close neighbour to him the aforesaid James Monk in Moore County North Carolina.  And that he was intimately acquainted with him David Richardson up to the time of his death & that he died in Moore County No Ca.
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In the Year One thousand Eight hundred & forty two and that his widow Sarah Richardson is now living & is yet his Widow.  Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year above written before me
John Patterson JP  

James his x mark Monk [drawn seal]

And the said Magistrate do hereby Certify that James Monk is Personally known to me & that he is a person to be believed on his Oath, & that he is now, & has been a resident Citizen of the County of Moore State of North Carolina for at least sixty years, last pass'd and that his oath stands Unchalanged & fair.  Given Under my hand & Seal, the day & date above written — before me —
John Patterson  JP

State of North Carolina
Moore County} ss
I Alexander C. Curry Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Said County do hereby Certify that John Patterson before whom the forgoing affidavit was proven are a Magistrate as aforesaid & that the forgoing signatures purporting to be theirs are Genuine.
[Seal affixed]  In testamony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my Name and affixed my Seal of Court at Office in Carthage this 31st day of October, A.D. 1845.
A. C. Curry  Clerk of Moore County Court
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Nov. 2/52
Appl of David Richardson decd.
N.C.
Ths. Lumpkin Present.
[crossed out: Act 7th July 1828]
Act 7th June 1832
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Washington, D.C.
Nov. 2nd 1852
Sir,  I have the honor to enclose herewith, the declaration of John Richardson, admr of his Father David Richardson, who was a soldier of the Revolution.  It seems that his mother Sarah Richardson claimed a pension in behalf of herself under the Act of 7th July, 1838, but we refused for reasons not now necessary to be set forth.  The son and Admr now claim the arrears of pension due to his Mother, and refers to her papers for the proof of his service.
I hope the case may be favorably considered.
Very respy
Th Lumpkin

Hon J.E. Heath Commr of Pensions
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Washington, D.C.  Sept 10. 1853
Thos Lumpkin
appeals from decision of Commr. with case of the heirs of David Richardson—
[check]
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions, for a Report.
Dept. Intr:  }
Sept 14/'53 }
A.S.H. White
Scty chf. Clk.

(9) [or 6]
Pritchett
Sept. 12, 1853
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Washington, D.C.
Sept. 10th 1853
Hon R. McClelland
Secr of the Dept of the Interior:
Sir, I am instructed by the Admr and heir of David Richardson decd whose claim under the Act of June 7th 1832 from N.C. has been allowed for about seven months service, to appeal to you in order to obtain the full pension due, the evidence both record and parol being conclusive shewing he the said Dav. Richardson d'd served a period of full two years, and in consequence a pension of $80 per Ann is justly due.  I have fully examined into the merits of this case and I cannot doubt but you will upon a careful examination of the same grant the increase.
I have the honor to be
very respy.
Th. Lumpkin Atty
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Sept. 29, 1853.
David Richardson
N.C.
June 7, 1832
R. 

(10)
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Department of the Interior,
Washington, September 29 1953.
Sir;  I have examined the claim made in the name of David Richardson, decd for a pension under the Act of 7th June 1832, brought before me by your report of the 27th inst, on the appeal of Thos Lumpkin Esqr. the Agent of the claimant and have affirmed the decision made by you.
The papers in the case are herewith returned.
I am Sir,
Very respectfully
Yr Obt Servant
R McClellend  Secretary

Commissioner of Pensions.
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Washington, D.C.
Jany 12th 1853
Sir:  I am the Atty in the case of Sarah Richardson of N.C. Act 7th July, 1838, widow of David Richardson who was refused because she was not a widow at the date of the Act above stated.  The heirs now claim the arrears due from the date of her husband in 1842 until her death as is fully proven in the papers and by the claim of John Richardson the son and and heir of his father, who has also claimed the arrears due his Father.  This claim is now made good by a recent decision of the Hon: Secy of the Dept of the Interior.
I am very respy
Th. Lumpkin

Hon J.E. Heath 
Comm'r &c.
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Washington, D.C.
April 23rd, 1853
Sir, I herewith have the honor to return to you your letter of the 18th inst; and have to beg the favor of you to give your personal investigation to the case upon which it relates.  I have only one or two points [crossed out: to in the] or suggestions to call your attention to, and shall then leave the case with you feeling assured that you decide it according to its real merits.
Sarah Richardson, widow of David first made her application for a pension, as you will see.  The heirs not intending to abandon it by any means, were informed by me that by a decision of the Secretary no widow could claim or receive a pension who was not a widow on the 7th July '39.  hence I advised the admr to claim the arrears of pension due the soldier who died in 1842.  You will Sir find record proof of as much as two years service.  The widow claimed that her
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husband did serve as much as three years.  Several witnesses themselves pensioners swear that Dav. Richardson was a soldier and that they served with him.  Upon this parol evidence This case ought to be allowed.  One witness who served with the applicant is deemed sufficient; but the comptroller of N.C. to whom the widow was at first referred for proof, has furnished his certificate proving service beyond a doubt.
I have the honor to 
be Sir with great respect 
Your Obt Sert
Th. Lumpkin

Hon L. P. Waldo, Comm'r of Pensions
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No 38.492
David Richardson
North Carolina
Act June 7. 1832
Private 7 months
$23.33 per annum.
From March 4. 1831 to May 18. 1842.  Payable to John Richardson Administrator for the sole use of
John Richardson
Polly Cookman
Jenny Smith
Nancy Richardson
Dicy Richardson
Betsey Morgan
Augy Brown
Peggy Richardson &
Malony Smith, surviving children.—
Certificate to Thomas Lumpkin Esqr.  Present.

[written over: No 12.875]
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Sarah Richardson papers
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38,492  Nov. 2/52
David Richardson, decd. N. C.
Letter to Thos. Lumpkin, Apl. 18/53
Act June 7th 1832.
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David Richardson N.C.
Act 1832
Allowed $23.33
claims an increase
Say $80
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OPINION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS TO RECEIVE PENSIONS. WASHINGTON: WM. H. HARRIS, PUBLIC PRINTER. 1858.
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OPINION. 
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, 
September 19, 1857. 
SIR: I have received your letter on the application made by the grandchildren of Deborah Grant for the pension to which they allege she was entitled, and have examined the papers by which it was accompanied. 
Mrs. Grant first began to receive a pension in 1839; it was increased in 1841; and in 1853 she applied for a still further increase, alleging that the services performed by her husband entitled her to a larger pension than either of the previous decisions of the office had given her. Pending this last appropriation, she died, leaving grandchildren, but no children, living. The grandchildren now renew the application.
As to the increase applied for in 1853, but never allowed, that must be regarded as an unestablished claim to a pension. The mere application, made in her lifetime, does not make the right of her children any better than it would have been if she had never applied at all. 
I take it for granted that her grandchildren have proofs sufficient to show that she in her lifetime was entitled to receive what they now claim as her representatives. Nor will I stop to discuss the question whether the grandchildren of a pensioner have or have not the same rights that children have? It is settled by the Supreme Court (19 How., 355) that they stand on equal ground. What has been decided by that tribunal is not, and ought not to be open to further dispute. 
It is also very clear that pensions due to widows will descend to their children or grandchildren just in the same
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way that pensions coming to revolutionary soldiers themselves will descend to theirs.
These principles being thus settled, the case before me, and the question arising on it, may be put thus: A soldier of the revolution who might have got himself placed on the pension roll, and received from the government a pension during his natural life, has died without doing so: can his children, after his death, get all that he might have got in his lifetime on the production of the same proofs? 
Before this question can be answered in the affirmative, the right of the children must be shown by some act of Congress, which gives it to them, either expressly or by very clear implication. The non-existence of a law to forbid it proves nothing. Every claim upon the public money must be made out affirmatively by the claimant. The burden of proving that such a demand is not well founded never lies upon the government. No man can be allowed to take from the treasury what Congress has not given; and Congress gives nothing except when the intention to do so is expressed in plain and unambiguous words. 
It is utterly in vain to argue that the annuity which the law authorizes a soldier to receive is property, in which he has a vested right, and descendable like money secured to him by a bond. It is not so. If it were, Congress would have no power to say whom it should go to after the death of the pensioner, for Congress cannot regulate the descent or distribution of property in the States. It would necessarily pass by the law of succession which prevails at the place of the pensioner's domicil. But it is a mere gratuity, which the government may and does bestow on whom it pleases. If it be not extended beyond the immediate object of the bounty, his representatives can have no interest in it. If it be so extended, the representatives take it as a favor, and not of right. It is for this reason alone that Congress, without regard to the law of the State, has always exercised the power of saying to whom the arrearages of a pension shall be paid when the pensioner dies. It is given to a
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widow in exclusion of children, and in other cases to children in exclusion of collateral kindred and creditors. This right of bestowing it on some classes of relatives, while others equally entitled in justice, and preferred by the general rules of law, are forbidden to enjoy it, springs entirely out of the right to withhold it from all of them. It follows, that if the children of a revolutionary soldier can get the pension due to their ancestor, they must get it in pursuance of some positive law to that effect. Nothing remains, therefore , but to see whether Congress has made any provision which authorizes the children of a deceased soldier to prove the services of their parent, and get the pension which might have been awarded to him.
The second and third sections of the act of 1836 (5 U. S. L., 128) were manifestly and plainly intended to give certain representatives of deceased soldiers the privilege of establishing claims never established by the soldiers themselves. But the second section does not cover this case, because it refers only to those soldiers who died between the fourth of March, 1831, and the seventh of June, 1832. The third section is equally inapplicable; for it was intended solely to substitute the widow of a soldier as a pensioner in his place, upon proof by her of his services. Children are not spoken of. 
The act of 1832 (4 U. S. L., 530,) in the fourth section, provides for the case of a pensioner dying between the semi-annual pay days, and directs that the proportionate amount accruing between the last pay day and the time of his death shall be paid to his widow, or, if he left no widow, to his children. This refers so clearly to a pensioner actually put on the roll in his lifetime, that nobody pretends to claim anything under it for the children of a soldier who died without being a pensioner. If there were no other law on the subject, I should have my doubts whether the children of a pensioner could recover for what accrued further back than from the last pay day before his death, though one of several full payments might be due.
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But the act of 1829, section 1, (4 U. S. L., 350,) declares that "whenever any revolutionary pensioner shall die, the arrears of pension due to the said pensioner at the time of his death" shall be paid to his widow, or, if he left no widow, to his children. There is one consideration which sets aside all pretence of claim under this law in a case like the present. It provides only for the payment of arrears. This word has a signification as definite and well known as any other in the language. It means a balance—one portion left behind another portion—a sum still remaining unpaid, after payment of a part. Unless a pensioner received a part of his pension during his life, (and he could not do that without being on the pension roll,) there can be no such thing as arrears at his death. There are other reasons equally potent in favor of the same construction; but they will be embraced in what I have to say about the act of 1840. 
That act (5 U. S. L., 385 ) provides for the case of a pensioner who dies leaving a widow, and for the case of a pensioner who is a widow, but dies leaving children; and in both cases it says that "the amount of the pension due to such pensioner at the time of his (or her) death" shall be paid for the sole use of the children. It is incomprehensible how this law ever came to be understood as it has been by some of the officers of the Pension Bureau. There is not a word in it which could properly have been used to express the intention that children shall have the privilege of establishing a claim which their parent never made good. 
For whose children does the act provide? For the children of pensioners. And who is a pensioner? One who receives a pension. It certainly does not include any but those who actually enjoy the bounty of the government in the shape of periodical payments. To say that a person is a pensioner for the reason that he might have become one by an act of his own, would be as gross a violation of the jus et norma loquendi as to call a man a soldier merely because he might have enlisted in the army if he had thought proper to do so.
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But again: what is it that the act of 1840 gives to the children? Not the sum which their father or mother might have claimed and got, but the amount of pension due at the pensioner's death. An amount due is a sum presently payable, and implies that a time of payment has been fixed and fully expired. The amount of pension due means nothing unless it means the amount of a gratuity payable at certain periods, but still remaining unpaid, although the time or times designated for its payment have gone by. There never was a revolutionary soldier who would have called himself pensioner, or demanded anything as due upon a pension before it was allowed and established, and a time fixed for paying it. 
This is not all. The law of 1836 shows that Congress knew very well how to describe a revolutionary soldier, who died without getting a pension. In that act they do not speak of him as a pensioner, nor call the claim of his widow or children a pension due; but "any officer, non-commissioned officer, musician, soldier, &c., whose services in the revolutionary war were such as specified in this act of 1832," and who died within a certain time—to his widow or children shall be given the amount of pension which would have accrued, &c. In the fourth section the soldier is described as "any person who served in the war of the revolution in the manner specified in the act of 1832, and to his widow is granted "the annuity or pension which might have been allowed to her husband." I have quoted this law for the purpose of showing that when Congress chose to provide for the widow or children of a soldier who had no pension in his lifetime, they did so in words far different from those employed in the act of 1840. 
I have now referred to and examined all the acts of Congress upon the subject, and I am brought to the conclusion that none of them will enable the children or grandchildren of a revolutionary soldier to sustain a claim against the government, based on the mere fact that their ancestor performed services for which a pension might have been allowed him.
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But the Supreme Court is thought by some to have decided the contrary in Walton vs. Colton, (19 Howard, 355.) I do not so understand that case. There was no such point in it. Nothing like the question I have been considering was raised, or discussed, or adjudicated. The Pension Office had permitted the administrator of a soldier's widow to apply for and recover a pension which had never been allowed to his decedent, and the only dispute was, whether the living children should keep it all, or whether the distribution should be among the children and grandchildren per stirpes. The court decided in favor of the granchildren's right to share it. The money in controversy had already been paid by the government, and both sides admitted it to have been rightly paid. There was no dispute except about the division. In such case the court could not get behind the issue made by the parties themselves. If the government had been legally there objecting to the right, I do not doubt that the decision would have been against both. 
But the practice of allowing these claims has prevailed in the Pension Office for twenty-five years. It was supposed to be sanctioned by the high authority of Mr. Wirt, and certainly had the approval of Mr. Poinsett. It was doubted, however, by Mr. Woodbury, denied by Mr. Butler, and denounced as illegal by Mr. Cushing. Still it has maintained its ground in the office down to the present day. 
Shall this practice continue? That is a question of mere administrative discretion, which you must answer. I think I have shown that it is not supported by any law, and under our system of government to pay out public money without law is to pay it against law. 
I am, respectfully, yours, &c., 
J. S. BLACK.

Hon. J. THOMPSON, 
Secretary of the Interior.
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Jan 13. 53
Rel: claim of Sarah Richardson 
widow of David

Ths. Lumpkin  Present

Hon J.E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
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W 12815
Sarah Richardson  NC
Let to Hon A. Dockery June 1st 46
"  "  John Roach Oct 12.46
"  "  Hon A Dockery  Jany 6. 47
"  "  John Roach Aprl 21.47  [check]
"  "  Same  June 2. 47  [check]
"  "  "  July 29.47
"  "  "  Oct 21 47
Hon E. Evans  Feby 12, 49 [check]
"  T. Lumpkin  April 18/53
Act 7 July 1838

[Illegible]

7.2
[x] 20
[=] 144
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[check] [check]
No 12815
Sarah Richardson  NC
Hon. A. Dockery  June 1. 1846.
to John Roach, Oct. 12, 1846.
Hon. A. Dockery, Jany. 5. 1847.
John Roach  Apr 21- 1847
to same  June 2". 47
to same July 29 / 47
to Ditto Oct 20. 47
Act 7 July 1838
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D. Richardson N.C.
Allowed
Act of 6 June 1832
[Illegible]
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[Printed Seal:] VETERANS ADMINISTRATION

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON  September 17, 1935.
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA—J/MMHF/ady

Mrs. Hilda D. Byargeon
Oak Grove Louisiana

[Stamp:] 
RECEIVED SEP 26  1935
MAIL SUB-DIV
VETS. ADM. READER #15
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Route 3. Monroe, La.  
Sep. 16, 1935.

Veterans Administration, 
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me the records of War Service of David Richardson, [margin note: Rev & 1812 D] whose children migrated to Georgia.
The records verbally are that he was in a war with or between Americans and Indians, that he killed thirty Indians when they invaded the American camp.  He was shot, and bled to death from wound.
My reason for wanting above information, I am a direct descendent and wish to join the Daughters of American Revolution.
Thanking you, I am
Respectfully,
Mrs. Mary Richardson Gore.

[Illegible]
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[stamp:]
RECEIVED SEP. 19  1935 [note: x]
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER # 15
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Route 3, Monroe, La.
Sep. 24, 1935.

Bureau Pensions Veterans dept.
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
In 1835 a pension was approved to a David Richardson under act of 1818-32.  Did he sign for the pension, and if so did he give his birth date, names of parents, children or home address.  For what war record was he pensioned?  He was wounded in an Indian war, and died from affects.  Also in Revolution.
My reason for wanting the above - I am a direct descendant of David Richardson, and wish to join the D.A.R's.
Thanking you, I am
Respectfully,
Mrs. Mary Richardson Gore.
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Oak Grove La.
Sept. 24 1935.

Veterans Administration.
Washington. D. C.
BA-J/MMHF/ady.
Dear Sirs-
Just received your letter asking me to give more data.  I do not know anything about this David Richardson except that one of his daughters now 76 yrs. old says her father told her that he fought in Revolution War and was later killed in some Indian massacre- 1825 or 30 —
It seems that the soldiers were in camp when Indians came up on them.  This David Richardson killed 30 - then was wounded and bled to death.  But the way I understand it he was a regular enlisted soldier.  Now I know this is rather indefinite for you to go on.  I do not know who his wife was - but I know that he had two children one Lucretia Richardson who married a Butler and one
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son John Eaton (Eatonon) Richardson who I think was born either N.C. or Ga. between 1820 and 1825.
Of course he might have had more children that I never heard about.  This about the pension a friend sent it to me.  This is all she sent.
David Richardson
Private in N.C. he received a pension under act 1818 & 1832 as reported by Sect. State to Congress in 1835.  And I thought that it would give his wife & children's name on this and his place of residence.  You see this is what I am trying to find out is What place he lived who was his wife and children.
John Eaton (Eatonon) Richardson
son of David Richardson from N.C. or Geogia- left home at 10 yr of age—: At beginning of Mexican War enlisted served about three years was honorably discharged- married Miss Rebecca Kent in Pike Co. Miss - in 1848 or 49- Then in early 1850s moved Louisiana near Columbia there lived until his death 1881.
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He was supposed to have received a land grant in Texas for his war service in Mexican War. but it was never claimned or at least he never got it.
But what I am after is to find where he enlisted from and did he give his parents name or place of birth.  I am getting this data or trying to get it for my own personal use.  I am trying to join the D.A.R.  I know that am eligible. but I have to have dates if possible.  These Richardson were originals from Va.  I think.  Now I could be mistaken about David Richardson in Rev. but don't think I am.  Any way please see if you can find his record. doesn't make any difference how little of course.  I'll be glad and thank you very much.
If you cant find any record in Rev War look in 1812 War -- and some Indian War.  As the way I get it he was a soldier.
Again Thanking you and begging you to give me everything you can find 
Yours
Hilda D. Byargeon

Hilda D[Illegible]
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Oak Grove. La.
Sept. 18/35

[Stamp:] 
RECEIVED SEP 21 1935  MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS.ADM.  READER #17

Bureau of Pensions of War Veterans
Washington, D.C.

Dear Bureau-
Do you have any record of Capt. R. D. Richardson who was stationed with U.S. Army at Fort New Port. Ky. in 1819. - and same year was transferred to New Orleans La. He was born in Va. married Sarah Ann Willis (half sister of N.P. Willis the poet).
Do you find any data on this Capt. R. D. Richardson pension.  Did he have any war record in Revolution War or war of 1812.  I want to find the place of his birth and date.  Are his parents name given on these records.
If you have this I would thank you very much to send them to me.
I am trying to find one of my Revolution ancestor so as to join the Daughters of american Revolution. and I think my grandfather John Eaton Richardson was closely related to this Capt. Richardson.  
If you can find John Eaton Richardsons War Records in the Mexican War I'll appreciate this very much too.  He served about 3 yr. and was honorable discharged- War 1845–48.
Thanking you in Advance.
Hilda D. Byargeon

Mrs. H. Byargeon
Oak Grove, La.
[Box] 208.
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Oak Grove. La.
Jan. 6/1937

Pension Bureau,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Bureau,
Will you please see if you have a record of Pensions for a David Richardson of Wilmington Dist. N.C. on page 353 N.C. Revolution Soldiers.  If you can please send me name of parents, wife and children or just anything you can find on this David Richardson.
Thanking you very much.
Hilda D. Byargeon.

Mrs. H. Byargeon
Oak Grove La
Box 208

[stamp:]
RECEIVED JAN 17  1937  MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS ADM.  READER # 12
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November 8, 1933
BA—J/EEL
David Richardson-S.9074 1928 

Mrs. Mary Richardson Gore 
Route 3 
Monroe, Louisiana  

Dear Madam: 
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of David Richardson, a pensioner, whose children migrated to Georgia. 
With the data given by you, no record could be definitely identified. The record has been found of a David Richardson, of North Carolina, who may be the soldier in whom you are interested. His record is given herein as found in claim for pension, S.9074, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. 
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of David Richardson are not shown.
David Richardson volunteered, place not shown, and served on tours, more than three years in all, as private and lieutenant under Captains Cox, David Buie and Henry Gaster, Colonels Philip Alston and Rone in the North Carolina Troops; he was taken prisoner at Charleston, conveyed to Wilmington and kept in confinement for four months when he was exchanged. 
After the Revolution, he resided in Cumberland (that part which was later Moore) County, North Carolina, where he died May 17, 1842. 
The soldier married in 1785, exact date not shown, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Sarah. Her maiden name, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Sarah, applied, October 27, 1845, at which time she was aged eighty-five years and resided in Moore County, North Carolina, for the pension which was due her on account of the service of her husband, David Richardson, in the Revolutionary War. Her claim was allowed.

[Margin note:] She wrote that this is not the David Richardson she wants.  [Illegible] sent only other southern one, S. 31324, in Dec. about 12–15, 1935
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Sarah Richardson died October 30, 1847, place not shown.
The following children survived their mother:
John Richardson — in 1852, living in Moore county, North Carolina.
Polly Cookman
Jenny Smith
Nancy Richardson
Vicy Richardson
Angy Moore
Peggy Richardson
Malony Smith
There are no data in regard to the daughters named above.
Very truly yours

A. D. MILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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November 8, 1935
BA—J/EEL
David Richardson-S. 9074

Mrs. W. Byargeon
Box 208
Oak Grove, Louisiana

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you furnish further information in regard to the David Richardson in whom you are interested, also in regard to John Eaton Richardson, the Mexican War soldier and request information in regard to Captain B.D. Richardson who served in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War or War of 1812 of a B.D. Richardson, nor has a claim for Mexican War service been identified as the John E. Richardson, described by you.  The data given by you in regard to David Richardson do not apply definitely to any David Richardson, a pensioner.  The record of one soldier only has been found with that name who served in the North Carolina Troops.  In anticipation that this record will aid you, it is furnished you herewith as found in the papers on file in the claim for pension, S. 9074.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

[Margin note:] She wrote again for a David Richardson who ser. in 1814 in the Seminole War & for Benj. Youngblood who settled in Pike Co Miss in 1811.  I sent the letter to Arlington Bldg 
Dec. 30 1935.
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January 15, 1937
BA—J/EEL

Mrs. W. Byargeon
Box 208
Oak Grove, Louisiana

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to David Richardson, a Revolutionary War soldier of Wilmington District, North Carolina.
On November 8, 1936, you were furnished the history of William Richardson, S. 9074, the only soldier of that name or similar spelling, who served in the North Carolina Troops that is found on the records of this office and there are no further data on file than were furnished you on that date.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.