Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30711, for John Sneed, Virginia
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SERVICE Va.
Sneed, John
or Snead
NUMBER
S.30711
BL. Wt. 9460 - 160-55
CONTENTS
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Paid to Sept 4 - 1855 AB
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[torn page corner] 31.432
John Sneed
Maeer Co in the State of Ky.
who was a Sgt. & Private in the company command
by Captain Denham of the Regt. command.
by Col. Campbell in the V.a
line for 18 mos sergeant
private
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky.
at the rate of 110 Dollars 00. Cents per annu
commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of June
1838 and sent WM. J. Harlan [illegible] of Rep.d

Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $770.00
Semi=anl. allowance ending H Sept. 
55.00

$825.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by D. D. addison Clerk,
ok A2 Vol. 7 Page 45
[illegible] act
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82258 mch 3/5
April 19/5
John Sneed
1st 
[crossed out: Capt - Denha]
[crossed out: Col Reed Campbe]

Va: Contl line [crossed out]
Revol War

10:160 nov: 9"5,
[illegible]


Vol 52. page.

Speed S. Fr
Danerll
Ke
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Claim of Jno Sneed
For Bounty Land
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State of Kentucky } 
County of Boyle } S.S.
On this the 13 day of april A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me Speed S. Fry Presiding Judge written and for the county and state aforesaid, John Sneed, aged one hundred years a resident of Boyle county in the state of Kentucky. who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical John Sneed who was a first Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Denham in the Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. commanded by Colonel Richard Campbell in the Revolutionary War. for the sum of Two years and continued in actual service in said war for the sum of near six year. That he has never made application under this or any other act of congress for bounty land.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act afforsaid the 30 of march 1855
Jno Sneed

We John Hunter and Samuel Callaway residents if the county of Boyle in the state of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and aknowledged in our pension by John Sneed, and we believe from the [illegible] and statements of the applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
John Hunter
Samuel Callaway
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I certify that the foregoing declaration and affidavit [illegible] sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written. and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be. and that I have no interest in this claim.
Speed S. Fry P.L.K.C.

State of Kentucky }
County of Boyle } S.S.
J. Richard R Balling Clerk of the Boyle County Court, do certify that Speed S. Fry whose [illegible] appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of so doing Presiding Judge of the Boyle county court, duly elected commissioned and qualified as such. That his said signature is genuine and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Boyle County Court this the 13 day of april 1855
R.R. Bolling. Clerk
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Hon. Lewis Cass Secratary of War
Care of Mr Jas. L Edwards
War Department Pention Office
Washington City
Burnt Lavern Ky Paid 50
Sept 20
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Garrard County Kentucky Sep 19th 1832
Sir
Having seen the last act for the benefit of the surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution, and and having discovered a dore opened for those already on the pention Role, I have thought proper to avail myself of it, as I am not at present receiving a pention agreable to my rank in the Line -
My first Inlistment was for 12 Months in the 5th Virginia [illegible] Regt comanded by Col Richard Parker in Capt Custer Kendal Company, my second Inlistment was for Eighteen Months in the 5th  Virg. Regt of 18 Months Men Commanded by Col Richd Campbell, was appointed first Sergt By the Barron Stoneband to the 4th Compa commanded by Capt Archibald Denham, which post I held untill discharged in the year 1782, Agreable to the regulations of the War office I hereby transmit my present Pention Certificate, Should I not be admitted please return it to me
I am Sir your Obedient friend
Jno Sneed

NB any thing to me Burnt Tavern P 
Garrandffice will be atended too
J.P
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Declaration
Order to be restored to the Pension List
under the act of first March 1823
State of Kentucky
County of Garrard Set

On this 19th day of January 1829, personally appeared in open court being a court of record for the aforesaid County being a resident in said County aged seventy four years in February [illegible] who being first duly sworn according to law. dath on his oath make the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the provision, made by the acts Congress of the 18th March 1818. [illegible] the 1st day of May 1820 that he the said John Sneed entitled for the term of [illegible] [illegible] in the month of February in the year 1778 in the State of virginia in the Company Commanded by Captain Custis Kendal in the 1st Virginia Regiment Commanded by Colonel Rich.d Parker [illegible] he continued to serve in the said Corpse until the months of February 1779. where he was discharged from the service at middle brook in the state of Jersey -  That he reenlisted in the year 1780 in the 1st Virginia Regiment for 18 months under the command of Colonel Richard Campbell in Captain Archibald Denhams Company Col. Campbell being Killed at the Eutaws - the command of the Regiment [illegible] on major smith Sneed from under whom he was discharged on the 19th January 1782 - That his name has been placed on the pensions list and dropped therefirm on account of his property. And in pursuance of the act of 1st may 1820.  I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the united state on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time. by gift [illegible] or in any manner disposed of my property or any part Thereof with [illegible] thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons
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engaged in the land and naval service of the united states in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due [illegible] nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. That since the [illegible] of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property

Negro woman aged 40 years and 3 children aged from 18 months to between 9 and 10 years a common horse 6 years old [illegible] two small tables, dayers chains 2 pairs, Skillet oven In dayers Knives and forks 1 dayer spoons Dayer plates 3 dishes tea pot
} $720
Jno Sneed

I am 74 years old in February wife is 74 in August [illegible] the negro woman as above stated at 40 years the oldest of her children about in his 10th year. I am no tradesman I at present tend a horse mill the property of my [illegible] whre I employ my horse and the oldest of my black boys, who [illegible] in ariving. myself and wife both afflicted with rheumations. The man in the first schedule and  [illegible] has been removed by death. and another born the 25d has been expended in my support

I James H Letcher clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears to the [illegible] the court that the said John Sneed did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceeding declaration [^against the common enemy] for the term of over 12 months under and by [illegible] [illegible] continental establishment. I do certify that the foregoing oaths and the schedule hereto annexded are Truly copied from the records a [illegible] court And I do further certify that it is the [illegible] of the said court that it was amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is $720. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 22nd day of January 1829
James. H Letcher clerk 
of the court of Garrard County
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September 22, 193[illegible number]

BA-J/AWF
Jean Sneed-S.30711
Asa Upson-R.1080[illegible number]

Mr. Richard Birge Baldauf
6 Fayerweather Hall
Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire

Dear Sir: 
The data furnished herein in regard to John Sneed (Snead) were obtained from claims for pension and bounty land on file under S. 30711, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

John Snead was born February 2, 1754, or 1755, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.

John Sneed enlisted in Virginia, sometime in January or February, 1778, and served as a private in Captain Custis Kendall's company, Colonel Richard Parker's First Virginia Regiment, length of service twelve months. He enlisted sometime in August, 1780, served as first sergeant in Captains John Marks' Archibald Denholm's, and William Davies's Virginia regiments; he was taken prisoner in the battle of Guilford Court House, and did not rejoin the regiment, until after the battle of Eutaw Springs, and was discharged January 19 or 20, 1782.

He was allowed pension on his application executed in Garrard County, Kentucky, September 20, 1819. He relinquished this pension, and applied for pension under the Act of June 7, 1832, and was allowed pension on his application executed September
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19, 1832, then a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky, with address Burnt Tavern, Kentucky.

This soldier, John Sneed, was living in 1848, in Boyle County, Kentucky. He was allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on his application executed April 13, 1855, then a resident of said Boyle County.

John Sneed stated that his wife (her name not given) was a few months younger than himself. They reared a family of ten children, no names shown.

Smith Snead was Major in the same regiment, with this soldier, during the service from August, 1780; it was not stated that they were related.

The papers on file in these claims contain no further discernible family data.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:

John Sneed
Certificate # 31452
Issued June 25, 1838
Rate $110.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Kentucky Agency.

If you desire information in regard to the location of the land granted John Sneed, you should address the Comissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and cite the following data:
Warrant #9460- 160 acres- Act of 1855
***********
The data concerning Asa Upson furnish you
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herein were obtained from claim for pension, S. 10809, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.

The date and place of birth of Asa Upson were not stated. He was the son of Asa Upson, the name of his mother [illegible] not given. Asa Upson, Sr., was referred to as Captain, no explanation given as to the use of this rank.

Asa Upson, Jr., married January 21, 1788 in Worthington (later Berlin), Connecticut, Ruth Norton, of said Worthington. The date and place of birth of RutheNorton, and names of parents are not given.

Asa Upson, Jr.,. died November 29, 1826, in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut.

His widow, [illegible], applied for pension January 31, 1839, at which time she was seventy-three years old, and living in Bristol, Connecticut. She alleged that her husband, Asa Upson, Jr., served in 1776, about six months as private in Captain Gad Stanley's company, Colonel Gay's Connecticut regiment, and served in 1777, about six months in Captain James Stoddard's Connecticut comapany, and was at the defeat of Burgoyne.

The claim for pension was not allowed as proof of six' months service, as required by the pension law was not furnished.

Their son, Rensselaer Upson, was forty-one years old in 1839, and living in Bristol, Connecticut.

The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[Left side of page]
Free
The Honble
[illegible words written vertically]
George Robertson
Lancaster Ky
Nov 26. 1819 
Washington Cy

[right side of page]
Jno Sneeds
Petion for, a Pention
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To the Honorable the secratery of the War Department
Sir
your petioner sets fourth that In the year 1778; in the Months of January or Feb, he Inlisted as a regular soldier in the united states army, to serve for Twelve Months, that he served in the 4th [^regiment] Commanded by Colo Richard Parker, that he was legally discharged from the same in the year 1779; in Feb out of Capt Custer Kendal Company, that he Reinlisted in 1780 for Eighteen Months, and served in North & South Carolinas under General Green in the 5th [^Virginia] Regt of Eightteen Months Men Commanded by Col Richard Campbell in Capt Archibald Denham Company, from under [illegible] he was made prisoner at the Battle of Guilford, and did not Rejoin his Regiment untill after the Battle of the Haws, Colo Campbell being killed at that Battle the Command of the Regt [illegible] on Major Sneed, from under whom your petioner was discharged on the 19th January 1782, Capt Denham being remov'd in his abcense from the Comp. he does not recolect the Capt from under whom he was discharged, [^but thinks Capt [illegible]] and as your Petioner is nearly 65 of age and stands in need of his Countrys support he prays to be placed on the Pention list agreable to the Act of Congress providing for the Relief of the Officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary War
John Sneed
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I William L. Kelly one of the Circuit Judges for the Commonwealth of the Kentucky, do hereby certify, that the truth of the annexed Pention was verified on oath before me, by the Petitioner John Sneed, I do further certify, that I am well satisfied that the said Petitioner requires the aid of his Government for support giver under my hand the day and year above written
William L. Kelly
Circuit Judge for Ky
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State of Kentucky
Garrard Circuit Towit
I Benjamin Letcher clerk of the circuit court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that William L. Kelly Esq whose signature is annexed to the foregoing certificate is one of the commonwealth circuit Judges for the state of Kentucky are presiding Judges of the Garrard circuit court, ane that his decleration hereto is in due favor of Law.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand at my office in Lancaster and caused the seal of said county to be hereto affixed this 19th day of October 1819 and in the 28th year of the commonwealth.
Ben Letcher
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Copy of
John Sneeds
Declaration
J C
A.
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I John Sneed do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the united states on the 18th day of march one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner whatever disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself with in the provision of an Act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain person engaged in the land and Naval services of the united States in the Revolutionary war passed on the eightenth day of March one thousand eighthundred and eighteen and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. 
Debts due by me $80.00 Debts due to me $23.00
Feby. 20th 1825
Nelson Burdett JP

A schedule of property belonging to Jno Sneed Towit. one negroe woman and three male children. the youngest at the breast the oldest the [illegible] value - $600. one mare and colt [illegible] two small tables thirteen chairs Mare and colt
$50.00
Buran 12. Tables 4 chairs 11.30................27..30

two pots skillet and oven half dozen knives
and forks dozen spoons dozen plates three dishes
tea pot and half dozen tumblers
negroes............... 600.00
total value $688.23
Jno Sneed
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State of Kentucky
Garrard County Towit
I James H. Letcher clerk of the county court in and for said county do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the records of said court, and that Nelson Burdett is an acting Justice of the peace for said county and one of the Judges of the County court duly commissioned, qualified and Authorized by law to administer on oath.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and caused the seal of sd county to be hereto affixed at my official in Lancaster this 29th day of November 1820 and in the [illegible] year of the commonwealth.
James H. Letcher

Kentucky 
Garrard County Towit
I Alexander A. Jennings presiding Justice of the peace for said county do certify that James H. Letcher whose signature is annexed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same clerk of the county court for said county and one faith and credit are due and aught to be given to all his acts as such and that his [illegible] hereto is in due form of law.
Given under my hand this 29th day of November 1828.
Alexander A. Jennings JP
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N R 16,396.
Kentucky
John Snead

of mercer Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Denham of the regiment commanded by Colonel Campbell in the Virginia line, for the term of eighteen months from the year 1780 to the year 1781.

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 day of Septemr 1819 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of January 1820 and sent to Hon Geo Robertson H:R.

Restored to the Roll on 17 day of February 1829. and notification sent to Hon. R. P at Letcher H:R
Pension commencing on the 22.
of January 1829.
Amount due on 4th of march 1829 }
$11.61.

{Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818
May 1, 1820.
11 march 1823.
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letter 27 Jan 37 to
Hon: J. Harlan
let 9. of [illegible] 23 June 1838
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Duplicate certificate 
issued 25 aug 1828
sent to Hon Joshua
F. Bell, Darrell Ky
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Kentucky . 16,398.

John Snead, (R.)
of Mercer Co: in the state of Kentucky, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Campbell of the Virginia line, for the term of 18 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky. at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 30. of Sept. 1819.

Certificate of Pension issued the 27. of Jany, 20 and sent to hon: George Robertson, member of Congress for Kenty

[crossed out: arrears to the 4th of]
proportion of 
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4. March 1820.]
41.30.
5 mo.s 30 & 4/31}
$41.30

{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}
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Dropt from the roll under act mar, 1. 1820, and notess catem
sent to Hon. R.P. Letcher H.
R. Dec. 20. 1825.
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Danville Ky.
11 aug t 48
Cvt. Jal Edwards
Washington City
DC

Sir
you will find enclosed a letter to Hon A Buckner mc together with affidavit of John Sneed touching his lop or his pension certificate - I have for warded the same to you he beleiving that Congress would adjourn before the same would get to Washington Buckner have left in Ky
Please attend to the matter 
& very truly oblige
[illegible]
Johna Bell
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[written vertically]
John Sneed Ky. 32.
Eraws $110
[Stamp]

[written horizontally]
Col J. L. Edwar

Pension office. W
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Danville Ky apl 13. 1855

Sir 
I herewith serve you the claim of Jno Sneed for Bounty Land. If the papers are all right. please make out his [illegible] and forward to me at this place.
He is very old, as you see from his affidavit. and in [illegible] [illegible] health.
If it he perish, I would he please you would mark out His papers at an early [illegible]
your obt sevt
Speed J. Fry
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9460

Ro any
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[stamp: DANVILLE APR 14 K.Y.]

Commissioner of Pension
Wash
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Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, in Kentucky, at the Brach Bank of the united States, Lexington

Hon: Geo. Robertson


Recorded
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War Department

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.

I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, John Snead, of Mercer county, Kentucky, [blank] late a [blank] in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Kentucky [blank] Agency, at the rate of Eight [blank] dollars per month, to commence on the Thirtieth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. 

GIVEN at the War Office of the United States this twenty seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and twenty.

J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.
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Mr James L Edwards

Washington City Pention
Office
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Garrard County [crossed out: Dec] Ky Dec [^12] 7837 [1837]

Dear Sir, my friend Mr Harlin will present to you a Claim for an Increase of Pention, the Increase is but small, and cannot last long, as I am now on my 84 year and I wish to have to say my Country has done me Justice, as I have. stated to Mr Harlin the Grounds of my Claim, he will show you the Letter, you will please Inform him whether you actept or Reject the Claim,
I am Sir with due Respect your friend
Jno Sneed
Mr Jal L Edwards
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Clark County State of Kentucky
This Day came before me John Holladay a Justice of the peace for the said county, Wm Tuggle and made oath that In the year 1776 he served in the united states Army as a Regular Soldier, that John Sneed served at the same time in the same Company with him and that they were both legally Discharged from the same in the year 1779 given under my hand this 8th day of December 1818
Jno Holladay
State of Kentucky
Clarke county Clerk office } J. James P Bullock clerk of the county court of said county do hereby certify that John Holladay whose name is subscribed to the above certificate
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is and was at the date thereof, am acting Justice of the peace in and for said county of Clark duly commissioned and qualified according to Law and that due faith and credit is and aught to be given to his official acts as well in as out of courts of Justice
In Testimony whereof I the clerk aforsaid have hereunto sey my hand and affixed the seal of said county this 9th day of December 1818
[illegible]
James P Bullock
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k act 32, Ky
Boynton
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[upside down stamp: Danville KY JUN 3]

The Honorable
James Harlin
H.R Washington
City
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Danville June 11th 1838
Dear Sir In Aprill Last I forwarded my Papers to the Pention Office agreable to MR Edwards direction, with a Request for him to deside upon them and I have not as yet need any answer I am afraid they may have faild on their way, you will confer a favour on your friend if you will see to the business and Inform me of the same
I am Sir your friend
Jno Sneed
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[Written vertically]
B. 
1 May 1820.
Kty
John Snead.
Hon: R. Letcher
H. 12

[Written horizontally]
The Honourable
Jal Barbour
Secrtary of the War 
Department
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Sir
I herewith transmit to you a schedule of the property in my possession, and likewise my [illegible] otherwise, I am now seventy one years Old, my Wife within a few Months as Old as I am, each of us at times rendered unfit for service by Rhumation, so much so, that at times, I am unable to chop my own Wood, We have raised a family of Ten Children, not One of which now lives with us, I have no doubt that my Children would [^not] se me suffer, but as I have never been able to do more for them than to Educate and raise them to [illegible], I wish to take nothing from them, I am at this time partly dependent on my son, was it not for the Inability of my Wife, I would not hold the property I do, for the Black Woman dose not support her own Children, and herself, but I am obliged to keep her to do that for my Wife, which she is not able to do for herself, and as I have no doubt that my Claim on my Country is of a higher grade, than numbers who ar now receiving her aid, having gon through the heat and burden of the war having served both in the North and South, being one of those who under General Green heard the Southern States of the Enemy, I submit my claim to your consideration, not doubting but you will do what you think right, I have a small acquaintance with Mr Letcher our Representative and he is well acquanted with some of my family, of whom you may Enquire of our standing and Carecter [Character]
The Honourable Jno Sneed
J. W Jal Barbour
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[Written vertically]
Mr James L Edwards
War Department
Pention Office
Washington City

[written horizontally]
Snead cat.
[illegible] to mr
Letcher Feb. 6.1833
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Garrard County Ky Jany 25 1833
Dear Sir
Sometime about the 5th Oct I forwarded my Pention Certificate to your Office believing that the last Pention Act made a provision for myself as my present pention is not agreable to the rank I held in the Army, having held the rank of first Sergt for 10 Months and was Discharged as such, the Letter sent with my Pention Certificate set forth my services and whom render, Should I not be admited I would thank you to return my Old Certificate as I can not draw a cent without it at at spedy decision on my case should your time allow will much Oblige
your Honblle Servet
Jno Sneed

NB whenever you come to a desision please hand it over to Mr Letcher and he will forward it to me
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Washington, 25th Dec 1837
Sir,
I enclose you herewith a letter addressed to me by mr John Sneed sent. Inclosing one to you.
I am very Respy
Sir, your obt Sv
James Harlan


Cl J. L. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pentions
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[written horizontally]
recd. Dec. 30. 1828

[written vertically]
Pention Office 
War Dept.

James L Edward.

[written upside down]
[crossed out text]
Dec. 30. 1828.
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Washington
30th December 1828

Sir.
In relation to the property of John Sneed who makes application to be [illegible] to the Pention List, I can say, the enclosed letter written by himself and intended to be sent to the Secty of War, is I believe perfectly correct I speak in part from [^my] own personal knowledge of the man and his condition. He lives in a few miles of my residence, and is a very highly respectable old man Independent of his own statement of his property, at the
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October County Court of Garrard state of Ky. a few weeks before I left home for Washington City. proff was taken in open [^court] and in my presence, of his entire estate, and according to [^my] recollection, it coincides [illegible] with his own statement before alluded to. under the [illegible] regulation of the War Department, the proff was [crossed out] admitted to Record at my instance, because I do not wish to see the applicant incur an expense without [crossed out] probability of his success. But now under a different, and a more just regulation in the Department, the applicant [^not] being too Rich to be placed upon the Pennon [Pension]
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Roll, I must beg of you to take up his case, immediately, and have it disposed of, least he might die before he enjoys the pleasure of receiving the [illegible] due him
He is now infirm and old.

his th great respect
your obt sevt
RP. Letcher
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Danville [^Ky] 1 augt 1848
Hon A Buckner
[illegible]
Washington City

Dear Sir
John Sneed a Revolutionary pensioner and who has for many years been drawing his pension had [crossed out] Certificate of pension stolen a few weeks ago - He works now to renew it and does not Know the prescribed forms- please ascertain & let me know as soon as possible, as he draws in September next. and [illegible] is in haste as the time will soon be here
Very 
Joshua F Bell

mr Sneed was pensioned for services in the Virginia line. and was pensioned in 1829. and has the letter of Col. James L Edwards Dated 28 Sept 1829 which coverd & transmitted the original certificate. Which was stolen. [^He was afterwards [illegible][illegible] to $110] He is a gentleman of the highest respectability - I have prepared an opposite page an affidavit while may be all that the department may require. mr. Sneed is now very old being over 94. and dependant on his pension mainly for support.
J F Bell
[illegible]
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[written horizontally]
admitted
under at 7 June
1832
Line Va, 120
18 ms [illegible] 90
110

Mr James L Edwards
Pention Commisinor 
War Department Pention Of
Washington City
Hon J. Harlan
H.R

[written vertically]
Jno Sneed apl 23
[illegible] 1818,
for increase
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[written horizontally]
Lancaster Ky
Febuary 5th 1835
Honl 
R P Letcher
Washington City
Free 

[written vertically]
Restore
pen: to com: 22 Jan 1829
Hon R.P Letcher 
H.R
Feb. 17. 1829
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Sir
I have thought proper through my friend the Honourable R.P Letcher to present myself before you for the Renual of a pention formaly granted, and have thought it request likewise to state particularly my situation and a [illegible] discription of my property, I am within a few months of 74 years old my Wife within a few Months of my own age, I have a Negro Woman her age not known but believe her to be over 40 years Old she is the Mother of nine Children what are in my possesion is three from 18 Months to 8 or 9 Years of age, I have a Hors say value 40 Dollars, Household furnitur vay 25 Dollars I Owe a Debt of 80 Dollars, I have no Money due me, nor have I any Income but from my own Labour, and mysilf and Wife are both afflicted with Rhumative pains so that at
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at times to wonder us of no Act as to labour I have though proper to adress you in this manner to some expense, and your desision on the subject made known to my friend Mr Letcher who will inform me of the same, should the application through this Litter meet with Sneeess, the proper Vouchers will be forwarded,

Negro Woman and 3 Children -  $550
Hors - - - - 40
Houshold $ -- 25
615
debt due - - - - 60
535
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No. 82258
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received apr 19. 1855
John Sneed 1st Sergt
U.S. Cont Line
Rev War


4960 - 160 - 55


Speed S. Fry
Danville
Ky-
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[left panel]
30711
Revy INVALID
FILE No. 30,711
John Sneed
Sergt Rev War

Act: June 7 32"
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 386
Arrangement of 1870.

[left side vertical handwriting]
1933. July 17. hist to Weiss Josephine Applewhite amy
1939 Sept 22 -. hist to Richard Brige Baldauf amy

[right panel small handwriting]
Nov. 1-1900
Mrs D.C. Beach
Thomaston Conn
1900 Jane G Hist to [illegible] J.W. Wainwright. V.L.M.
1917 apr.5 Hist to Mrs. allen a. Diane
1921. aug.31 hist to Stella Peeke 
1923 Oct - 6 - Hist: to mr L.a Cranston - [illegible]
1924 - Oct.29 - Hist. to Grace S. Gilbert. [illegible]
1929-mch -17 -mrs. L.a. Cranston [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] not given - [illegible]
1930- June 30- F.M. Sneed [illegible]by Cha
in Philip Sneed - S.38392
1930 - aug.18. F.M. Sneed adv [illegible] further to [illegible] Court [illegible] [illegible] in Phil. Sneed S.38392 [illegible]
1930 Sept.11. Photos mailed to FM. Sneed. Lee Philip Snead, S38392
1931- June 24 - Hist to M.E Moody [illegible] see this letter in Edward Atkins S.35174 amy
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[illegible] [illegible]
Oct 28th 1900
Pension Office 
[Stamp: Nov 1 1900 RECEIVED]
Dear Sir
I wish to get information regarding one John Sneed born in albemarle County Virginia. who went from there when he joined the army of the Revolution. He was at one time a pensioner but where I do not know. Please give me all the facts you find, or [illegible] me where I would be able [^to] learn all I wish. Respectfully
Mrs D.C. Beach
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Jan. 26th 1927
Bureau of Pensions
Will you kindly oblige me by looking under Rev. Claims. 30711 - John Snead, and give me the name [^age etc] of his wife and any children named, I will appreciate you [illegible] very much indeed.
(ms L.a.) Lillian Maury Cranston
217 S. Mulberry Street
Du duoin
Ill
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Blomington Ill
[illegible] 18-1917.
The Pension Commisioner
Washington D.C
Dear Sir;
If it is shown by the records please send me a a copy of the military history of my great grand father John Sneed. a Revolutionary Soldier from Virginia.
He was born in albermable county Virginia Feb. 2. 1755 and died at Danville Ky. Dec. 21. 1855
Very truly yours
Mrs. allen. a. Deane
709 S. Outer St.
Blomington. Ill.
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[Stamp]
PENSION
O
MAR
22
1917
OFFICE.
U.S.
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Randolph, Illinois
august 8, 1921

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
my dear sir,
Will you kindly send me a Certificate showing that, John Sneed, born February 2, 1755 in Virginia died December, 1855, drew a pension for fighting in the Revolutionary War. John Sneed was taken prisioner at the battle of Guilford.
Very Respectfully
Stella Peeke
Randolph
Illinois

[Stamp: PENSION OFFICE D U.S. AUG 13 1921]
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THE DIETETIC & HYGIENIC GAZETTE JOHN W. WAINWRIGHT, M.D., EDITOR No. 177 WEST EIGHTY.THIRD ST.

New York, May 28th, 1908.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I have been referred to you by the United States War Department for further information regarding an ancestor John Sneed, who the War Department informs me enlisted in the 9th Virginia Regiment, Feby.16, 1778, the Regiment being commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Burges Ball; that he was transferred about October, 1778, to Captain Charles Pelham's Company, 1st Virginia Regiment commanded by Colonel Richard Parker.
From records in my possession John Sneed was in his brother Thomas's Company of the 9th Virginia, but the War Department states that the records do not show John Sneed as a member of that particular Company of the 9th Regiment. My records also show that John Sneed resigned from the Army to accept of the position of private secretary to Thomas Jefferson. Will you have the kindness to look through your records and give me all the information you can get together concerning John Sneed.
I also wish information concerning John Elliston and William Scruggs, both ancestors and described in my records as private in the War of the Revolution. I have not got the numbers of the Regiments or
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[Stamp: RECORD DIVISION Jun 1 1908]

[Stamp: PENSION OFFICE. A U.S. May 29 1908]
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any further information than that they both served as privates in the War of the Revolution, enlisting in the State of Virginia. Any information you may be able to give me regarding these two individuals as well as John Sneed will be very gratefully received.
I am most respectfully dear sir,
John W. Wainwright
J.W.W./M.

[Stamp: PENSION OFFICE. A U.S. May 29 1908]
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[Insignia: DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION]

[Stamp: PENSION OFFICE L U.S. Aug 22 1923]

Department of Pensions -
Washington, D.C.
Kindly let me know (an ancester) something of the services of John Snead of mercer Co. Kentucky - He drew a pension in 1818 in said county. 
I am quite anxious to know something more of him, Thanking you in advance I am Respt.
mrs. L.a. Cranston
217 S. mulberry St.
aug. 20.23.
Du duoin
Ill.
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309 S. Bloomington - St.
[Stamp: PENSION OFFICE L U.S. Oct 9 1924]
Streator of Ill.
Oct., 6, 1924.

Pension Commissioner
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me a statement of the military rec. [record] of my great grand father John Sneed Revolutionary Soldier.
Born Feb, 2, 1755 albemarle Co Va. Died 21, 1855 Dansville, Ky.
Very respectfully
Grace Sneed Gilbert.
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319 monroe St
Sheator Ill 
July 5th 133
mr. H.D. Killer
administrator Veterans Bureau
Washington D.C.
[Stamp: RECEIVED JUL 7 1933. MAIL SUS.DIV. VETS. ADM [illegible] #109]
Dear Sir
Please furnish me with the information Contained in the pension paper of John Snead, private in Virginia line - who received a pension while reaiding in mercer, later Boyle County Ky - Ju 1819 at the age of 79 he was dropped but pension restored Jan. 22th 1829.
Thanking you for any kindness
I am Sincerly yours.

[miss] Josephine applewhite
319 S. monroe St, Streator, Ills
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Bureau of Pensions. 
RE.&1812 Wars Section.

August 18, 1930.
541
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Rev.War claim of John Sneed, File No. 
S.30711. Actual 1 of each page

xxx $3.60..........34 pages

Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in.at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with comsponding [coresponding] name and number.

The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. &1812 Wars Section.

[sentence written vertically]
Correspondence in Philips [illegible] D3839
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List of pages not furnished to f.m. Sneed. 

old pan. ctf. dated 1/27/1820 - 1 page
R.P. Letcher's let. 12/30/1828 - 3 page
Jas Harlan's let., Wash., 12/25/1837 - 1"
Joshua F. Bell ; let., Danville, 6/11/1848 - 1"
Jno Sneed's let. " 6/11/1836 - 1"
ctf. Jac let no. 16396 - with red let. -r.R- at top.
let. of Sp.S. Fry, Danville, 4/13/1855 -/page.
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Dartmouth College Hanover new Hampshire
April 20, 1939
Pension Office
Wahington, D.C.
Dear Sir:

Can you give me the pension reports on any of the following men? Most of these men are known to have served in the Revolutionary War, and at least two or three are said to have pension records on file. In several cases the pension records may prove valuable in determining which of several men with like names was the actual participant in the war.

David Birge, 1763-?, Torrington, Conn
John Frishie, 1731-1817, Harwinton, Conn.
Phineas Castle, 1731-?, Conn.
One Stephen Hotchkiss, Jr. and Sr., Farmington, Connecticut always in waterbury
one Daniel Hudson, 1738-?. Conn. of Conn. moreing.
O Enos Pardee, 1720, 1792, New Haven, Conn.
37 Samuel Smith, 1732-1804, Farmington, Conn. 
Jesse Scovill, 1759-1828, of Conn., served in New Hampshire one Jesse P Schofield but notas
Thomas Scovill, 1722-1791, of N.H., died in Vermont field but not as
0 Timothy Sperry, 1747-1836, of New Haven, Conn.
0 James Sperry, 1718-1789, of New Haven, Conn.
2 John Snead, 1754-1855, Virginia and Kentucky - one OK D.30711
1 Fli Wilson, 1740-1800, Harwinton, Conn. not as
50 John Wilson, 1711, 1799, Harwinton, conn. not as
one Asa Upson, 1728-?, Bristol, Conn.- send R.10809
0 Micheal Hope, of Virginia

Any information which you can give me on these men will be appreciated. Thank you very much.
Respectfully yours,
Richard Birge Baldauf.

6 Fayerweather Hall
Hanover, New Hampshire

[Stamp: RECEIVED APR 21 1939 MAIL SUS - DIV [illegible] 35]
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July 17, 1933
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John Sneed-S.30711
BA-J/AWF
Miss Josephine Applewhite
319 S. Monroe Street 
Streator, Illinois

Dear Madam:
 Reference is made to your letter in which you request information relative to John Snead, private in the Virginia troops and pensioned, while living in Kentucky, in 1819.

The data given below were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.30711, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Sneed, the name is also shown as Snead.

He was born February 2, 1754 or in February, 1755, place not stated; nor are the names of his parents given.

John Sneed (Snead) enlisted in the state of Virginia sometime in January or February, 1778 and served as a private in Captain Custis Kendall's regiment, length of service twelve months. He enlisted sometime in August, 1780 and served as first sergeant in Captains John Marks', Archibald Denholm's and Sansum's companies, Colonels Richard Campbell's and William Davies' Virginia regiments. He was taken prisoner at the battle o Guilford Court House, did not rejoin the regiment until after the battle of Eutaw Springs, and was discharged January 19 or 20, 1782.

He was allowed pension on his application executed in Garrard County, Kentucky, September 30,
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[written text]
sept. 19 1832 al Get Jun 7 1832 in is [illegible] C.K, aid Barrit Jaren]
[typed text]
1819. He was a resident of Boyle County, Kentucky in [crossed out: 1855] 1848 apended 13 -1855 res 160 A

John Sneed (Snead) stated that his wife (her name not given) was a few months younger than himself. They reared a family of ten children, a son was referred to, names of children not shown.

Smith Snead was major in the same regiment with the soldier, John Sneed (Sneed) during his service from in August, 1780; no relationship between the soldier and Major Snead shown.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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June 24, 1931

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section 
AWF:MLB

M. E. Moody
3413 West Avenue
Austin, Texas

Dear Sir: 

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim. S. 30711, that John Sneed was born, February 2, 1755.

He enlisted in Virginia in February, 1788, as a private in Captain Custis Kendell's company, Colonel Richard Parker's Virginia regiment, and served until February, 1799. He enlisted in August, 1780, as 1"sergeant and served in Captains John Marks' Archibald Denham's and Sansum's companies regiment, was taken prisoner at the battle of Guilford and held until after the battle of Eutaw Springs and served until January 19, 1782.

He was allowed pension on his application executed in Garrard County, Kentucky, September 30, 1819.

He was a resident of Boyle County, Kentucky, in April, 1855.

Soldier's wife was born in August, 1755, and they had ten children; a son was referred to but no names stated.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commisioner
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section

March 17, 1927

Mrs. L. A. Cranston
217 South Mulberry St.,
DuQuoin, Ill.

Madam:
I have to advise you that on October 6, 1923 you ware furnished the history of John Sneed, S.30711, and in last paragraph of that latter was advised that soldier's wife was born in August 1755,and that they had ten children, a son referred to, no names given.
The data furnished you on that date [crossed out: was] were collected from the originial papers filed in the soldier's application for pension, and nothing has been added since the history was furnished you.
Respectfully.

[illegible] manner because he apal. for b. land aplr [illegible]

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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October 29, 1924

Grace S. Gilbert
309 South Bloomington St.,
Streator, Ill.

Madam:
I have to advice you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 30711 it appears that John Sneed was born February 2, 1755.
He enlisted in Virginia in February 1778 as a private in Captain Custis Kendell's Company, Colonel Richard Parker's Virginia Regiment and served until February 1779.
In August 1780 he enlisted as First Sergeant and served in Captains John Marks, Archibald Denham and Sansum's Companies, Colonels William Davies and Richard Campbell's Virginia Regiment until January 19, 1782. [crossed out: He] was taken prisoner at the battle of Guilford and held until after the battle of Eutaw Springs. & served until Jun 19 1782
He was allowed pension on his application executed in Garrard County, Kentucky September 30, 1819. He
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was a resident of Boyle County, Kentucky in April 1855.
Soldier's wife was born in August 1755, and they had ten children, a son referred to, no names stated.
Respectfully,

Commissioner.
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October 6, 1923

Mrs. L. A. Cranston
217 South Mulberry St.,
DuQuoin, Ill.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 30711 it appears that John Sneed was born February 3, 1755.
He enlisted in Virginia in February 1778 as a private in Captain Custis Kendell's Company, Colonel Richard Parker's Virginia Regiment and served until February 1779.
In August 1780, he enlisted as 1st Sergeant and served in Captains John Marks, Archibal Denham and Sansum's Companies, Colonels William Davies, and Richard Campbell's Virginia Regiment, until January19, 1782. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Guilford and held until after the battle of Eutaw Springs.
He was allowed pension on his application executed in Garrard County, Kentucky September 30, 1819. He
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was a resident of Boyle County, Kentucky in April 1855.
Soldier's wife was born in August 1755, and they had ten children, a son referred to, no names stated.
Respectfully,

Commissioner.

miss Wilson said not use major Smith Sneed
John Sneed always signed so- Pensioned that was once also, so I did not use Snead, per miss Wilson
Date of death not on aB
[illegible] did say he was a res. of mercer co.
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[column headings: Dates of enlistment or appointment, Length of service, rank, officers under whom service was rendered, statf]
1. Feby 1778, Feby 1779, Captain Custis Kendell, Colonel Richard Parker, 1st Va.
2. aug 1780, Jany [^19] 1781, 1st Sergt, Captain archibald Denham, Captain James, Colonel Richard Campbell, Major Smith Sneed, 4th Va
3. was taken prisoner at battle of Guilford and did not rejoin his regiment until after the battle of Eutaw Springs

Battles engaged in, Guilford
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Va
Date of application for pension, Sept.30 1819 [illegible]
Residence at date of application, Garrard Co, Ky in 1829
Age at date of application, Born Feb 1755
Remarks: Soldiers wife was born aug. 1755, there were 10 children names of wife and children not stated
The above [illegible] the only soldier 
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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[written text]
the records of John Sneed & asa upson were Returned to this [illegible] marked "gone & [illlegible][illegible]"
act.6-39-
I further whole [illegible] in asa upson case

[typed text]
September 22, 1939
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BA-J/MMHF:MLB

Mr. Richard Birge Beldauf
6 Fayerweather Hall
Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of the following soldiers:

David Birge, 1763-?, Torrington, Connecticut
John Frisbie, 1731-1817, Harwinton, Connecticut
Phineas Castle, 1731-?, Connecticut
Stephen Hotchkiss, Jr. and Sr., Farmington. Connecticut
Daniel Hudson, 1738-?, of Connecticut
Enos Pardee, 1720-1792, New Haven, Connecticut
Samuel Smith, 1732-1804,  Farmington, Connecticut
Jesse Scovill, 1759-1828, of Connecticut, served in New Hampshire
Thomas Scovill, 1722-1791, of New Hampshire, died in Vermont
Timothy Sperry, 1747-1836, of New Haven, Connecticut
James Sperry, 1718-1789, of New Haven, Connecticut
John Snead, 1754-1855, Virginia and Kentucky
Eli Wilson, 1740-1800, Harwinton Connecticut
John Wilson, 1711-1799, Harwinton, Connecticut
Asa Upson, 1728-?, Bristol, Connecticut
Micheal Hope, of Virginia

There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of David Birge, John Frisbie, Stephen Hotchkiss, Daniel Hudson, Samuel Smith, Eli Wilson, John Wilson or Jesse Scovill as described above, nor for service of a Phineas Castle, Enos Pardee, Thomas Scovill, Timothy Sperry, James Sperry or Micheal Hope. The record has been found of an Asa Upson of Bristol, Connecticut, and of the John Sneed (Snead) of Virginia and Kentucky. All spellings of surnames were used in the search of the records. Thier records are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER
Executive assistant
to the Adminsitrator

see this letter in this claim John Sneed S.30711
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Jno Sneed Declaration, in order for an Increase of Pention

In the year 1779 your Oritor was Discharged as a private out of the 1st Virginia Regt Commanded by Col Richard Parker Capt Custes Kendal Company, and In August 1780 Reinlisted for Eighten Months, In the first Virginia Regt of 18 Months men Commanded by Col Richard Campbell, when the Company was Oranized [^your oritor] was appointed Sergt by Capt John Marks, when arrived at the place of Rendevous Col Wm Davise who Commanded, Ordered a Return of the Serjants, by whom apponted, your Oritor was by him Reapointed Sergant, and when the Regt was Orginised by the Baron D.Stuben to march under General Green to the South, your Oritor was appointed first Sergant to the 4 Company, Commanded by Capt Archibald Denham, Colonel Campbell being kild at the Eutaws, the Command Devolved on Major Smith Sneed, from under whom your Oritor was Discharged he thinks on the 19 or 20 of January in the year 1782 that I Servid the full period of 18 Months as Sergt and further your Oritor sayeth not
Jno Sneed

Sir 
I herewith send my Pention Certivacate as directed Should my clame be rejected as I hope it will not, you will please Return my Certivicate
your friend
Jno Sneed
W James L Edwards.
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State of Kentucky - mercer County set 
This day I the within named John Sneed personally personally appeared before me M.G.. Youse a Justice of the peace in and for said County and after being duly sworn according to Law, state, that the within instrument of writing is his own production, and contain the truth as held forth and that he is the same John Sneed whose name [illegible] upon record in the Virginia line as Sargeant - There having been no other man of the same name as he vriely believes who served in said line at that time - Given under my hand in Danville this 9th day of April 1838-
M.G. youse J.p M.C.

State of Kentucky
Mercer County set}
I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court of the County afd do Certify that M.G. youse whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is a acting Justice of the peace in and for the County afd  duly commissioned and qualified and as such full faith and credit is and aught to be given to any of his Official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto sey my hand and seal of Office this 11th day of April 1838
Tho Allen
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State of Kentucky 
Boyle County }
This day John Sneed aged ninety four years since 2nd of February last personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for sd county & state, to whom he is known personally, and make oath that he was pensioned in the year 1829 as a private for service at the rate of $96 per year, that he was he was raised in the amount of this pension or the 25 June 1838 to $110 upon proof made of his service in the Virginia line as a sergeant, in accordance with act of Congress of 7 June 1832. That before he obtained the increase of pension he was required to & did forward to the pension office at washington city the original certificate of his pension allowing him $96. and then [illegible] the second [illegible] [illegible] dated 25 June 1838 allowing him $110 as sergeant & private in the war of the Revolution commencing on 4 march 1831 and payable semiannually on 4th of march & 4 september in every year [illegible] this last certificate was stolen from him about two weeks ago.
All of which Jo Sneed made oath before me, this 1st of august 1848. Jo Sneed being known to me, as a gentleman of the highest credit and credibility. and I have no doubt but that the affidavit is the truth 
Given under my hand seal as a Justice of the peace for County [illegible] Charles Henderson ppBC
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State of Kentucky 
Boyle County } set:
I, Thomas B. nichols, clerk open County Court for the count - and state aforesaid, do certify that Charles Henderson Esq. who has given the foregoing certificate- is a Justice of the Peace. in and for said County, duly commissioned & sworn that his Commission was dated on the 25 day of February 1842 and Continues during life or said behavior, and that his signature above written, is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of said County, this 1st day of august A.D. 1848.,
Tho B. nicholson