Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3654, for Robert Patteson, South Carolina
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
S. C. 

Patteson, Robert
or Pattison

NUMBER
S. 3654

born in Penn.                               carded
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CONTENTS

[stamp]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
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19105
West Tennessee
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Robert Pattison  Patteson
of Giles Co. in the State of Tennessee
who was a private in the company commanded 
by Captain Mullin of the regiment commanded
by Colonel Hill in the S. Carolina
line for 17 months and 28 days
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Inscribed on the Roll of W. Tennessee
at the rate of 59 Dollars and 76 Cents per annum, 
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of Augt.
1833 and sent to German
Lester Pulaski
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Arrears to the 4th of March               119.52
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept.    29.88
                                                           149.40

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk,
Book E  Vol. 7  Page 42

[notes on left side of page]
see let. 24th [paper torn]
1842 Hon. E. J. Fields? [page torn or wrinkled]
Let to Hon. A. V. Brown
Jany 3 1843
Let to Hon. A. V. Brown [wrinkle in page] 1843
Let to R. Patterson M 29. 1843
Let to Hon A. V. Brown June 10, 1844
Let to same Mar 11 '45
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No 15322

Robert Pattison
Giles County Tennessee 
From 17 - private
17 months - 28 days
$59.76
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100

Pulaski
German Lester Esq
Clerk Court Giles
County Tennessee
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BRIEF in the case of Robert Pattison
County of Giles in the State of Tennessee
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  Court
2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? [blank]
3.  How old is her?  75 years
4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
----------------------------------------------------
Period.
Vol In 17 --
Duration of Service.
Years,
[blank]
Months, 
1
Days.
14
Rank.
As a 
private
Names of General and Field Officers 
under whom he served.
Genl. Sumpter.
Capt. McMullin
Col. Hill

Period.
 --
Duration of Service.
Years,
[blank]
Months, 
not stated
Days.
[blank]
Rank.
As a 
--
Names of General and Field Officers 
under whom he served.
Genl. [blank]
does not mention

Period.
 --
Duration of Service.
Years,
1
Months, 
4 about
Days.
[blank]
Rank.
As a 
minuteman
Names of General and Field Officers 
under whom he served.
Genl. [blank]
Capt. Morfit

5.  In what battles was he engaged?  a skirmish with the Tories on Red River
6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  York County South Carolina
7.  Is  his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by 
incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  traditionary
8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?  not properly attached

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.

Jas Clagesh [?] Examining Clerk.
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State of Tennessee
Giles County
August session of the 
County Court of said 
County for the year 1832

On the 28th day of August 1832
personally appeared in open court
Robert Pattison Resident of said 
County aged seventy six years 
who being first duly sworn according 
to law, doth on his 
oath make the following declaration
in order to obtain the 
benefit of the Act of Congress passed
June 1st 1832
That he entered the service of the 
United States under the following
named officers, and served as he has
stated, that is to say, at the age of 
18 years & some months he volunteered
& entered the service under the 
command of Capt. McMullin
& he thinks in the regiment of Col. Wm
Hill as a militia man -- I marched 
from York County in South Carolina
to where he volunteered to 
Reedy River in said State of South 
Carolina -- they had a skirmish
with the Tories on said River and 
took one hundred & thirty prisoners,
& disparsed the rest of them
He was then marched back to 
said York County & discharged
after a six week term of service
He next volunteered in North Carolina
and went on an expedition
against the Tories in Ramsour's
settlement.
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2
He does not remember under the command
of what officers.  The scoured the 
country thereabouts for sometime
without meeting the enemy & returned
back into South Carolina
and was discharged -- The term
of this service he does not recollect
He remained in active until 
the fol [following?] spring of 1780 -- He then
joined Captain Morfits company
in the Militia service in South 
Carolina York County in 
which said company he continued
in service as a minute man during
the remainder of the Revolutionary
War -- They made a short stand
at Hills Ironworks in said county
of York, but were in a short
time driven from there by the 
enemy -- That they fled to North
Carolina and joined the commend
of General Sumpter -- He continued
a soldier in said command
till the end of the war, in [both?] 10
months -- While he was under the 
command of General Sumpter
he was marched to Ramsour's settlement
the second time & reached there 
on the same morning immediately
after the battle for the there between
the American troops & the enemy
thence he was marched to Lancaster
County South Carolina
near below the Warsaw settlement
& they were forced to retreat back 
into North Carolina, & thence
back into South Carolina.
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3
& fought a battle in Williams Lane
& defeated Capt. Banks party of 
the enemy & [Tories?] the said
Hooks who was killed in that 
battle [fell?] in that action.
Thence they marched to Rocky Mount where
they had a second engagement with the 
British & Tories -- But after five or 
six hours engagement, had to leave
the enemy in possession of the fort
Thence he was marched to Monck's 
Corner within about thirty miles
of Charlestown South Carolina
where within two miles of which 
place at a church, they had a 
considerable engagement with 
the British enemy -- Applicant was not in that battle & thence retreated to 
the north side of Santee River
crossing at Nelson's ferry, marched
home to York County [illegible]
from thence & after a short [illegible]marched to the fork of Elisha River 
under the South Carolina
while at that place he was under
the command of General
Henderson -- after remaining 
at that station a few weeks
he was discharged & went home --
& after a short interval he was
marched under General Sumpter
to Blackstocks ford on
Enoree River and here the American
troops found a severe engagement
with the British in 
which general Sumpter was wounded
and carried off the field.
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4
Thence applicant was marched [illegible]
with the troops & was finally discharged --
This was the last regular
service that he performed during
the war - [illegible - either marked out or ink blobbed]
He was in the service during the Revolution
war from the fall of Charlestown untill the 
end of the war - His service besides
the two short tours mentioned in 
the proceeding part of this declaration
He has no documentary evidence 
by in fact to establish his claims
If he ever got any discharges he does
not recollect it & knows three [?]
He has not any of them in his possession
now. --
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever
to a pension or annuity except the 
present & declares that his name is 
not on the pension rolls of the
agency of any state

Robert Patteson

Sworn to and subscribed
in open court the date 
above written
German Lester Clk

We William H Wlkins a clergyman residing 
in the County of Giles & State of Tennessee and 
John Dickey Esq. of said county & state
hereby certify that we are well acquainted
with Robert Patteson who has subscribed
& sworn to the above, seventy five
years of age, that he is reputed & believed
in the neighborhood where he resides to have 
been a soldier in the Revolution & we concur
in that opinion

William H Wilkins
John Dickey

Sworn to and subscribed in 
Open Court the date above
written 
German Lester Clk
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5

1st.  Where and in what year were you born
Answer  I was born in the year 1757 in the state of Pennsylvania
and when very young was brought to South Carolina

Quest. 2.  Have you any record of your age, and If so where is it
Answer  If I got it off my Fathers Bible  I have lost it.

Q 3.  Where were you living when called into service; where 
have you lived since the revolutionary war and where 
do you now live.
Answer  I live in the state of South Carolina York County when 
I was called into service.  I moved to North Carolina
after the war and lived there a number of years and 
then I moved to the state of Tennessee, Rutherford County
and there lived many years and from thence I moved 
to Giles County about two years since

! 4.  How were you called into service, were you drafted,
did you volunteer were you a substitute and if a 
substitute for whom.
Answer  I went as a volunteer on all of the above
expeditions

Question 5.  State the names of some of the Regular officers who were 
with the Troops where you served, and Continental
and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and 
general circumstances of your service.
Answer  I was under the command of General Sumpter the
greater part of my time and some short time under 
Col. Neal.  

6.  Did you ever receive a discharge from the service
and If so by whom was it given and what has become of it.
Answer  If I ever received a discharge I have no 
recollection of it.
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7.  State the number of persons to whom you a known in your
present neighborhood and who can testify as to your 
character for veracity and their belief of your service as a 
soldier of the revolution --
Answer  I am known to John Dickey Esq.  James R. Dickey
Joseph Brownlow Herman Rhea James Hannah
Hamilton C. Campbell and many others who 
can testify both as to my character
for my veracity & their belief of 
my services in the revolution.

Robert Pattison

Sworn to and subscribed
the day and year aforesaid

German Lester  Clerk
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And the said Court do hereby declare their
opinion after the investigation of the matter
and after putting the interrogatories proscribed
by the war department that above named
Applicant was a revolutionary soldier
& served as he states.  And the court further
certifies that it appears to them that William
H Wilkins who has signed the proceeding 
certificate is a clergyman resident in 
the said County of Giles & John Dickey
who has also signed the same is a resident
in said county & state & is a credible 
person & that their statement is 
entitled to credit.  

G N White [seal]
one of the Justices of said Court
W F [or N C] [illegible-Neal?] [seal]
one of the Justices of 
said Court
A M M Upshaw 
one of the Justices of said Court


I German Lester Clerk of the Court of 
Pleas & quarter sessions holden for the 
County of Giles and State of Tennessee 
do hereby certify that the foregoing 
contains the original proceedings of 
the said Court in the matter of the 
application of Robert Patteson for a 
pension.  In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand
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8
and seal of office this 
25th day of August 1832

German Lester Clk
By N. S. Neal D. Clk


State of Tennessee
Giles County

I Arthur M M Upshaw
presiding Justice of the Court
of Please and Quarter Sessions holden for the 
County aforesaid do certify that German
Lester whose name is signed to the above
certificates clerk of said court and 
that Nathl. S. Neale is his legal deputy
and that due faith is and ought to be 
given to all their official acts as such
and that said certificate is in due 
form of Law.  Given under my hand 
and seal this 15th day of Oct. 1832.

Arthur M M Upshaw JP [seal]
Presiding justice of the Court 
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions


State of Tennessee
Giles County

Before me William Mayfield Esq.
this day personally appeared before me the 
undersigned a justice of the peace for said county Robert Patteson
who signed the foregoing declaration aged
76 years since the 5th March last, who being
duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason
of old age and consequent loss of memory
he cannot swear positively as to the precise
length of his service and according 
to the best of his recollection he served
not less than the periods mentioned
and in the following grades
for six weeks he served as a Militia
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man in the first service mentioned in his 
declaration six weeks, in the second term
of service mentioned in his declaration 
he thinks he served two weeks.  He 
now believes that the last term of service
mentioned in the said declaration 
lasted seventeen months & seven days.  He states
that he believes he served during the revolutionary 
war in all nineteen months 
& seven days and that in all of his 
service he served as volunteer as
private soldier in the Militia for 
which he claims a pension.

Robert Patteson

Sworn to & subscribed before
me in said county this 22nd
day of April 1833

William Mayfield JP [seal]


State of Tennessee  Giles County

I German Lester Clerk of the Court of 
Pleas and quarter Sessions holden for the 
County aforesaid do certify that William 
Mayfield whose name is signed to the 
above certificate is and was at the time 
of signing the same an acting Justice
of the peace in and for the County aforesaid
[seal blocks some words from this point down]
commissioned & qualified. and 
that full faith and credit is and 
ought to be given to his official
[?] as such.  In testimony where of
I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said Court
at office this 1st May 1833.

German Lester Clk
[seal]
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Robert Patteson
13522 


[written sideways]
Quarter Sessions
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10
State of Tennessee
Giles County

I Arthur M
M Upshaw
Presiding Justice of the court 
of Pleas and Quarter sessions
holden for the county aforesaid
do certify that German Lester whose
name is signed to the foregoing
certificate above is clerk of said
court and that due faith and 
credit is and ought to be given 
to all his official acts as clerk as such
and that his said certificate 
is in due form of Law - Given under
my hand and seal this 3rd day 
of May 1833

Arthur M M Upshaw JP [seal]
Presiding Justice of the 
Court of Pleas and 
Quarter Sessions


[written sideways]
Robert Patteson
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May 7, 1931


Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMHF:MLB


Mrs. William P. Smith
A4 Dixie Court
Nashville, Tennessee

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the 
Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3654, that Robert
Patteson (who was pensioned as Pattison) was born March 5, 
1757, in Pennsylvania, and was taken to South Carolina 
when very young.

He enlisted about 1776, while living in York County,
South Carolina, and served as private and sergeant at various
times, about nineteen months in all, to close of war under
Captains McMullen and Moffit and Colonels William Hill and Neal and General Sumter, and was in battles on Reedy River,
Hill's Iron Works, Williams Lane, Rocky Mount and Blackstock.

After the war he moved to North Carolina and remained
there a number of years, then lived many years in Rutherford
County, Tennessee.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August
27, 1832, while a resident of Giles County, Tennessee, where 
he moved in 1830.  

He was still living in 1843, at which date he referred
to his wife and two single daughters, their names not stated.

Very truly yours


E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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E. J. Shields Esquire
Pulaski Po. Office
Tennessee


mail
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Comptroller Genl. Office
Columbia So. Ca.  17 Nov 1842

E. J. Sheild Esqr.

Sir,

Yours of the 2d Instant
in Relation to the Military Services of Robert
Patterson, during the War of the Revolution.
There are no military or pay Rolls in the office
by which, all the facts in relation to the services
of any individual can be correctly ascertained.  The
only means to which we can resort, is the Indent
Books, in which is recorded, the amount of the 
Indent issue to each individual, stating whether it 
were for supplies to the army, or Military Services, in 
a great many instances, the amt. states, for military
services, without any definate number of days or months.
But the Indents were predicated upon accounts
made out and sworn to by the Individual to whom 
the Indent was to be issued.  Many of those accounts
have been entirely lost or mislaid. --

It seem that there were three Indents issued to 
Mr. Rot. Patterson, one for £233.18.9.  Was for Supplies
to the Army, another for £11.8.6 for 81 days militia
duty as a Horseman, part of the time in the capacity
of Sergeant, the third for £27.17.10 was for a Horse
lost in the service or supplied to the Army --

Yours very Respectfully

William Laval 
Com. Gen. [??]
Jn. B. Hart
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Patteson
pension


Commissioner Ten Agy 21 [or Jany 21] F [or up?]
Hon. A. V. Brown
Washington City
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[illegible - either Hon or Mr] J L Edwards
Washington City
Pension Office
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Giles County [illegible] Town of Nashville??
April 10 1843

Dear Sir,

In a letter I received from you & your
thought it necessary in making my return for service
done in the Revolutionary war I should explain - we were stationed
how far from home it [illegible  I will now give you a 
detail of my military career.  Being 14 years old I  
inclined to fight for my County  Went with Capt. Mc
50 miles to the West where we had troops stationed ordered
to march 25 miles to face the foe  Marched on Thursday [or three day?]
traveled that night; engaged at day light took 130 prisoners
returned to headquarters that night  A heavy snow fell suffered
in a four weeks our Capt was dismissed came home
Capt Moffett raising a company I volunteered my services
during the war which lasted about 4 years  I was
then appointed a Sergeant of a horse company
Capt Moffet and Cat Meek endeavored to keep the enemy
from injuring settlement but they began to burn houses
 in kill our neighbors Bratton and Calr and some
more fled to N Carolina.  Joined Gen Sumpter
A battle at Ramsour  An express sent to G I 20 under 
from the battle ground an tried to rush Battle over
before we arrived there I saw my friend dead some 
severely wounded  G Sumpter would not stay  marched
to S Carolina.  Coln Bratton 40 miles killed and took
Capt Kock [Kork?] and all his forces  A short siege
ordered to Rocky Mount 20 miles south
Traveled all night came to an engagement at sunrise
continued four hours found the place impregnable
retreated  There ordered to take Coln Phelps 50 miles South
took him without loss on our side turned back with 
a fine bounty 4 waggons horses fire arms [illegible] etc
Battle at Kings Mountain the N boundary of S. C.
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The battle on Saturday a dandy day I heard them
guns 12 miles from the place arived next morning
A tremendous sight their Commander cut to pieces
wounded lying on the ground  Coln. Campbell who 
fought the battle was a great officer that slew so many
took 400 prisoners & waggons it may number turn [?]
Ordered towards Charleston crossed Congaree in danger
Sumters army discarded the party I was in marched was near
to Charleston as we could  Sumpter had a battle at a church
another 12 miles from that place he retreated we joined
him crossed later were in danger; moved to the west
25 miles stationed some time water and Aligators some trouble.
I was ordered out with a party gone 10 days diet melon
and roasting ears returned fond of solid food.  
I had to carry an express 25 miles supposed to be a dangerous route returned safe   G Sumpter inclined to 
try his skill on Coln. Tarlton a Briton  Marched on friday
and all night fired on him in the morning had to 
retreat that day and next and next till 1 PM the enemy
came upon us we contended about 4 hours & General Sumpter
severely wounded made a bier got him over the river
This was about our last battle traveled all night which 
the 4th night without sleep  The war about to close
but we had still to be on the alert till the British troops
evacuated Charleston.
Well sir I have given some of the anthems of my travels
If I was to enter into particulars it would swell to a History
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I will now inform you that I been at Pulaski a few
days ago Mr. Shields informs me that well answered that 
I was a Seargeant of a horse company during the war as proved
by Mr. Hayes S Carolina and by myself on oath when stated in 
my claim 10 years ago and G Findley now of Johns County
declares he ever saw me in the Cavalry and never in 
the infantry  Tho Mr Shields made such an egregious
blunder I must excuse him he is a man of much
business.  He informs me he will not write to you 
on the subject as I have stated I informed him
I want to write near the same time.
I will inform you my situation without I have 
purchased provisions from a neighbor some ten
days ago he is dead his widow in distress I cannot pay
the poor woman it gives trouble I have 2 daughters with 
a single advanced in life weakly my companion very 
old I in my 86th [?] year no farm  Now my dear Sir if you 
feel like doing anything for me please to let me know
as to the service I performed I have not exaggerated
to my knowledge [illegible] prohibit I should
Since though not engross our mind  The truth is 
there is not treasure like that of a good conscious
no real peace but what results from a sense of Devine favor
Now my friend if I can have any relief you will 
please send me a line  If I have any encouragement 
perhaps I can buy something for the supper of my family
Dear Sir permit me to subscribe myself your very sincere friend

Robert Patteson

P.S.  Mr. Hayes Affidavit [?]  mentions a few months service I performed
It is certain he has lost papers nor do I wonder at it
And I can aver I never intended to mention that time served I know  [?]
or lay any claim to
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H. Rep.

Feby. 3 1843

Sir

I have received from Mr. Patteson
the enclosed papers, which I feel it
my duly to submit to you for consideration 
for the purpose of his obtaining an increase
of his present pension - To which I beg
you to reply as soon as convenient

very respectfully
yours &c.

A V Brown



Honl. Comr. of Pensions
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[stamp] FREE

J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Comnr. of Pensions
Washington 
City DC

[post mark]

PULASKI
JAN
[remainder illegible]


[written sideways]
15 Jany 1842
Allison [?]
Robt. Patterson
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Pulaski
January 4th 1842

Sir

Mr. Robt. Patteson a Revolutionary
Pensioner who draws a pension under
the Act of Congress of the 7th June 1832,at
the Agency at Pulaski Tennessee has 
long been dissatisfied with the amount 
of the pension which he is allowed
and believes that the Department 
acted under a mistake in making 
out his certificate.  He draws
five dollars a month only altho he 
served two years as a mounted man
and belonged during the whole of 
his service to the Cavalry not the 
Infantry as is stated in his certificate
He also served as Sergeant 
during the greater part of his service
all of which will appear it is believed
by reference to his declaration
and papers on file in your office.
We wish that his papers 
may be re-examined and if the facts are
as he believes they are the mistake ought 
to be corrected and his pension of 
course increased.
Mr. Patteson is now in his 89th
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year of sound understanding and I feel
warranted on stating that he would 
set up no claim which he did not 
think was founded in justice.  But
as the Cavalry received $8 and the 
pensioners of that service in this grade
[illegible] except himself received at that 
rate of pension who were very
longer in the service than himself
he very properly concludes that 
his pension is too low.
I trust the Department 
will have his claim re-examined
& notify me or him of the result.

with sentiments of very high
respect & regard
I remain
your obt svt

E. J. Shields
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H. Rep.

June 7th 1844

Hon Mr Edwards
Comr of Pensions

Sir

Mr. Paterson whose
letter I enclose is very old & necessitous & 
desires me again to present his case to 
you.  I trust you will excuse his 
importunity & again examine his case
& favor me with an answer.

very respectfully

A V Brown
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If my friend Mr. Shields can retain
what he promised that is at was proved
to his satisfaction by my oath that I
was a Sergeant of a horse company and in 
Capt. Moffett during many years say 4
in the Revolutionary War and a neighbor of mine
has lately attested that always saw me 
in the Cavalry.  I know that I with many
others performed services indefatigable 
assiduity and under the auspices of Reason 
gained our purpose  We [ink blob] a long time
enjoyed wholesome laws [ink blob] work and 
[smeared ink - maybe religious?] and I trust I will receive
what is due for my services
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Jun 06

Mr A. V. Brown

Dear Sir

When I give in my sworn [?] for
service done in the Revolutionary war I gave
[] an oath so much service done as entitled
me to one years pay during my natural life
I now on Oath make this statement that 
I was a Sergeant of a horse company under 
Capt. Moffet still was in service in 1776
We had trouble with a people not far distance
from us Capt. Moffet commanded a large company
and I was one of 14 [?] men that volunteered our
selves to defend our Country  We were mustered
into service and I appointed Sergeant and 
served as such till near the close of the ordeal
when Moffet was advanced to the Majority and I 
received the wish of the company to command
the same but had not the pleasure to command
but a short time and so made no return [?]
but a Sergeant and I think I am entitled to 
pay for the same if I get justice
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I am truly surprised at the account that is 
give by Comptroller General South Carolina
he says I served under Capt. Meckxiday [McKenzie?]
as Capt Moffits Sergeant and says he thinks
that was all the services I did
Truly there must be some papers lost
I had no intention to make a return of 
them few days I will now mention the time 
Capt. Moffit not being able with his 14 men
to stand his ground we left our homes and 
made at stand at Coln. Hills Iron Works
Capt Moffit and myself returned to the settlement
wherein the garrisons were so numerous to watch
their motion  we were gone about two days
when we returned the enemy had drove our
men and burned the works.  We then fled to 
the East and met with Col. Sumpter
A number from different companies made 
chance [?] of him as our Commander
We were then in North Carolina we without
delay returned to South Carolina some times
driving the enemy and some times retreated

leaving the enemy and
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The first engagement we had was at 
Brattons or Williams lane as Greenhaw
say in his history after there to Rocky Mount
where we did not succeed as we did at Williams
(for this we killed and nearly all with [illegible] body
After the Rocky Mount engagement we were 
called to Congaree river and fought our way
as well as we could) had an engagement
near Monks Corner but had to retreat
Before the close of the war we were stationed
in that low country in the hot summer months
the fall season we had the battle at 
Blackstocks where our Gen was wounded
I myself was there and suffer much fatigue
Now Mr. Edwards informs me that our raids
when were stationed should be mentioned 
We traveled so much and st[?] at places 100
miles from home that it would be difficult
to acertain the times and places
familiar we confide much in your [discretion?]
and willingness to help a pensioner in distress
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State of Tennessee
Giles County

This day personally
appeared Robert Patison
before me William Brownlow an 
acting Justice of the Peace for said 
county and made oath in due form
of law thus the statement on the 
first page of this document is 
true to the best of his knowledge & 
belief  

Robert Patteson

Sworn to & subscribed before
me this 16th January 1843

William Brownlow
JP
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This is to certify that Robert Pattison & myself
were soldiers together in the revolutionary war under
Gen. Sumpter and that said Patteson was always
in the Cavalry when I saw him & I never knew him 
to serve in the Infantry; this I can attest

George Jacoby [?]

I have no doubt of 
his being a sergeant
under Capt. Moffit

November 
[illegible] 42
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I never would list nor substitute during the war.
Some called us minute men because we were always ready
We could not attend to our farms.  We were ready at call
wore out ourselves and horses for when stationed we
were sent out on fatigues in different quarters
so that we had but little time to rest
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No man can guess or have any idea of my distress
My companion in a low state of health, myself not able to 
walk half a mile.  My daughter reduced with hardships
I am sunk in debt by reason of hard times  The pensions I 
now receive does not half support me
If I can have any relief I will have a sergeants pay
from this time forward and let Government refund for what
I have lost in the years past
I am now 86 years old laking a few days I will [illegible] Government 
but a short time
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Rev. War
3654
INVALID.
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File No. 3654
Robert Pattison Patteson
Privt Rev War
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Act:  June 7, 1832
Index: - Vol. A, Page 287

[Arrangement of 1870.]

[notes on left side of page]
Oct. 16 - 1900 - Histy to 
G. B. Harris - Jackson Tenn
1922 - Oct. 21 - Hist to Rev. Gideon
B. Harris MMH
1922 Oct. 31.  Rev.G. B. Harris
advised how to obtain
date of death AW
1931 Jan. 3. Hist. to Mrs. Claud J.
Carter, ADY
1931 Jan. 13 - Hist to Lynsie
E. Graham AWS
1931 - May 7 - Hist to Mrs.
Wm. P. Smith copy AWS
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ORDER RAILWAY CONDUCTOR, JACKSON DIVISION NO. 149.
ORDER OF RAILWAY CONDUCTORS
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OFFICERS.
W. T. ANDERSON, CHIEF CONDUCTOR, 
Southern Hotel.
G. B. HARRIS, SECY. AND TREAS.
218 Johnson St.
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TRUSTEES.
R. F. PHILLIPS.
J. D. MORGAN.
D. C. NEWMAN.
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Meets Every Sunday at 2 o'clock P. M., at Elks' Hall.

Jackson, Tenn.    Oct. 3, 190[blank]

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir: - 

Yours of Sept. 25, 1900 received giving the record of 
Robert Patterson, soldier in the Revolutionary War which I herewith 
return as he is not the soldier whose record I asked for.
The Robert Patterson whose record I wish was born in Penn., 
enlisted either in North or South Carolina, was I think in Gen.
Sumpter's command, moved from North Carolina to Tennessee, lived a 
number of years in Giles County and moved from the County to Decater
County Tenn. where I think he died about 1860.
He drew a pension from about 1835 to the date of his death.
This will probably aid you in finding his record.  I am sorry to 
again trouble you, but the information I ask is important to me and 
if there is any expense for the examination I will cheerfully pay it.

Very respectfully, 

G. B. Harris

[post mark]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
K
OCT 
12 1900
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33 Howard St, Kirkwood,
Atlanta, Ga.
Oct. 13th, 1922.

The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

I am informed by the Adjutant General of the Army that your office can
possibly furnish me some information concerning my greatgrandfather, Robt. 
Patterson, who served in the American army in the War of the Revolution.

I am anxious to get this information for a private family record of the 
military service of our connection, in the various wars of the U. S., and also to 
have data available for membership in different patriotic organizations.

I regret that I am unable to give accurate information regarding the party
whose record is desired, but the death of my father, some years ago, removed the only
one who could have furnished accurate data.  From what I recall, however, of his 
statements regarding my greatgrandfather, I can give you the following information:

Robert Patterson was a soldier in the American Army in the Revolutionary
War.  Was originally, I think, from Pennsylvania, & probably served with a 
command from that State.  He drew a pension for his services, at the time my 
father knew him, which was when he was a boy, say along the time from 
1833-1845.  Robt. Patterson was then living in Tennessee.  He lived in Giles
County, Tenn. & in Bedford County, Tenn., and later moved to West Tennessee.
He died at the advanced age of 97 years, but where or what year, I do not
know, tho' I judge it must have been in the '50s.  He drew the pension as long 
as he lived.  

I regret that I am unable to give you any further information, but trust you 
will be able to locate the proper party, and will greatly appreciate any information
you can furnish me.

Very respectfully,


Gideon B. Harris,
Ex-Chaplain, 105th Engineers, 30th Division, U. S. Army.

[post mark]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
OCT 16 1922
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
AWF

January 13, 1931.

Lymrie E. Graham,
717 West Granite Street,
Butte, Montana.

Dear Sir:

You are advised that it appears from the papers
in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 3654, that 
Robert Patteson (who was pensioned as Pattison) was
born March 5, 1757 in Pennsylvania and was taken to 
South Carolina when very young.

He enlisted about 1776 while living in York
County, South Carolina and served as private and 
sergeant at various times, about nineteen months in all,
to close of war under Captains McMullen and Moffit
and Colonels William Hill and Neal and General Sumter, 
and was in battles on Reedy River, Hill's Iron Works,
Williams Lane, Rocky Mount and Blackstock.

After the war he moved to North Carolina and 
remained there a number of years, then lived many years
in Rutherford County, Tennessee.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
August 27, 1832 while a resident of Giles County, 
Tennessee where he moved in 1830.

He was still living in 1843 at which date he referred
to his wife and two single daughters, their
names not stated.

The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail 
to afford any information in regard to David Witt.

Very truly yours,

E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.

[note scribbled on the top of page]
copied from MMHS
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
[paper fold] ADY

January 3, 1931.

Mrs. Claud J. Carter,
131 West Rosewood Boulevard,
San Antonio, Texas.

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers
in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 3654, that 
Robert Patteson (who was pensioned as Pattison)  was
born March 5, 1757 in Pennsylvania and was taken to 
South Carolina when very young.

He enlisted about 1776 while living in York
County, South Carolina and served as private and 
sergeant at various times, about nineteen months in all,
to close of war under Captains McMullen and Moffit
and Colonels William Hill and Neal and General Sumter,
and was in battles on Reedy River, Hill's Iron Works,
Williams Lane, Rocky Mount and Blackstock.

After the war he moved to North Carolina and 
remained there a number of years, then lived many years
in Rutherford County, Tennessee.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
August 27, 1832 while a resident of Giles County, 
Tennessee where he moved in 1830.

He was still living in 1843 at which date he 
referred to his wife and two single daughters, their
names not stated.

This is the history of the only Robert Patteson
found on the Revolutionary War
records of this bureau and said records fail to 
afford any information in regard to Robert Patterson
who served from South Carolina.

Very truly yours,

E. W.  MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.

[note at top of page]
copied from 
M. M. H.  Oct. 21-1922.
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Rev. War Section

October 21, 1922

Rev. Gideon B. Harris
33 Howard Street, Kirkwood
Atlanta, Georgia

Sir:

In response to your letter received the 16th inst., 
you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary
War pension claim S. 3654 it appears that Robert Patteson
(who was pensioned as Pattison) was born March 5, 1757 in 
Pennsylvania and was taken to South Carolina when very 
young.

He enlisted about 1776 while living in York County,
South Carolina and served as private and Sergeant at 
various times, about nineteen months in all, to close of war
under Captains McMullen and Moffit and Colonels William
Hill and Neal and General Sumter.  Was in battles on Reedy
River, Hill's Iron Works, Williams Lane, Rocky Mount and 
Blackstock.

After the war he moved to North Carolina and remained 
there a number of years, then living many years in Rutherford
County, Tennessee.
Page 43

He was allowed pension on his application executed
August 27, 1832 while a resident of Giles County, Tennessee
where he moved in 1830.  He was still living in 
1843 at which date he referred to his wife and two 
single daughters, their names not stated.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner.
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Rev. War Section.

Oct. 31, 1922.

Rev. G. B. Harris,
33 Howard St. Kirkwood,
Atlanta, Ga.

Sir:

In response to your letter of the 23" instant,
you are advised that for the date of last payment, 
of pension, name of person paid and date of death
of the Revolutionary War pensioner Robert Patteson, 
or Pattison, you should apply to the Pensions Section,
Interior Department Division, General Accounting Office, 
Ordnance Building, 1800 E. St. N. W. Washington, 
D. C. citing all of the following data  Robert Pattison,
Ctf. 19105, issued Aug. 2, 1833, rate $59.76 per annum, 
commenced Mar. 4, 1831.  Act of June 7, 1832, West Tenn. 
Agency.

Very respectfully,


Commissioner.

[initials in top right corner]
AW
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A 4 Dixie Court
Nashville, Tenn.
3-26-31

U. S. Dept. Interior
Pension Bureau
Rev. War Section
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen,

I want the Pension Record of 
Robt. Patterson who lived in Giles Co. Tenn.
1840, when he received his pension.  I want 
all records pertaining to his service and 
his family.  

Also I want the records of John Henley
of Jackson Co. Tennessee, pertaining to his 
service and relatives.

Thanking you very much, I am,
Sincerely

Elizabeth McLane Smith
(Mrs. Wm.P.)
A4 Dixie Ct.
Nashville, Tenn.
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33 Howard St, Kirkwood, Atlanta, Ga.
October 23d, 1922.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Rev. War Section, (MMH)
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Please accept my thanks for your information, received this day, regarding the 
record in the Revolutionary War of my Great-Grandfather, Robt. Patterson.  [someone penciled in] Patteson

Among other facts, I note you state that pension was granted him in 1832, living
then in Giles County, Tennessee.  Please advise if your records show date and 
place of his death, or at what time the pension ceased to be paid to him.  Also if 
his age is anywhere stated in the records.  If I can get these facts, they will no
doubt render absolutely certain his identification from the records of your office.

Thanking you for your courtesy, I am,

Very respectfully,

Gideon B. Harris, Ex-Chaplain, U.S. Army.

[date stamp]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
O
OCT
25
1922
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CARTER & CARTER
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 822 BRADY BUILDING
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

CLAUD J. CARTER
CLAUD J. CARTER, JR.

December 2, 1930.


Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

I am hoping this letter of inquiry will bring 
some information which will help me in tracing the 
Patterson geneology.  

I notice in the Geneology Book of the Daughters
of the American Revolution a record of a pension given
to Robert Patterson for services rendered in South 
Carolina, the pension having been applied for in 1832.

I am a descendant of the Patterson line, and 
any further information which you can give me with 
reference to Robert Patterson will be greatly appreciated.

Thanking you for your courtesy, I am 

Very truly yours,

Mrs. Claud J. Carter
(Emma Martin Carter)
131 West Rosewood Blvd.
San Antonio, Texas.

[date stamp]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
B
DEC 6 1930
Page 48

UTAH HOME FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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ANTHONY W.IVINS,

PASSMORE & CO.
AGENTS
717 WEST GRANITE STREET
BUTTE, MONT.  

Dec.16-1930

U. S. Pension Bureau.
Washington D.C.

Dear Sirs;

Do your records show a Pension for Robert Patterson or 
his wife Rhoda  he was born in NORTH Carolina in 1764 served
at Kings Mountain lived later in Vir. died in Tenn in 1846/7
Hamilton Co.  Also David Witt of Amherst Co Vir. who mar. Ann
Luttrell.

Awaiting an early reply I am 
Yours

Lymie E. Graham
717 W. Granite Street
Butte, Mont.