Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,149, William Campbell, Va.
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(8-1776)

SERVICE 
Va.
U.S.A. in 1799 -   Sol. died in 1823

Campbell, William
Susan
or Susanna

NUMBER
W. 4,149
B.L. Wt. 1903-30

CONTENTS
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(1)  (157)
To the Legislature of Virginia -
The Petition of William Campbell of the County of Orange represents that in the year 1775 when the contest with Great Britain for the independence of America commences your petitioner joined the army in the character of a Sergt in which capacity he served until the Fall of 1776 when under the influence of a recommendation of the commanding officer under whom he had theretofore served he received a subaltern appointment from the committee of the County of King +[and] Queen  in their quota of the six additional Regts to be raised for the Continental Service - your petitioner immediately proceeded to raise his proportion of men and marched them forthwith to the City of Williamsburg the rendezvous appointed for them to assemble at - your petitioner further represents that some few weeks after his arrival five companies (himself +[and} recruits a part) which were raised for the continental service assembled also in Williamsburg. The Executive of Virga not withstanding the notorious object for which these five companies had been raised forced them into the State service +[and] with companies raised for marine service was formed into a regt called the 1st Virga State Regt against the will and pointed remonstrance of your petitioner and his bro. officers; their place being supplied in the continental service by five companies of volunteers which had been raised for another service; the officers aforesaid feeling the deepest mortification at this outrage upon their wishes and their rights appealed to
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(1) (157) To the Legislature of Virginia - The Petition of William Campbell of the County of Orange represents that in the year 1775 when the contest with Great Britain for the independence of America commences your petitioner joined the army in the character of a Sergt in which capacity he served until the Fall of 1776 when under the influence of a recommendation of the commanding officer under whom he had theretofore served he received a subaltern appointment from the committee of the County of King +[and] Queen in their quota of the six additional Regts to be raised for the Continental Service - your petitioner immediately proceeded to raise his proportion of men and marched them forthwith to the City of Williamsburg the rendezvous appointed for them to assemble at - your petitioner further represents that some few weeks after his arrival five companies (himself +[and} recruits a part) which were raised for the continental service assembled also in Williamsburg. The Executive of Virga not withstanding the notorious object for which these five companies had been raised forced them into the State service +[and] with companies raised for marine service was formed into a regt called the 1st Virga State Regt against the will and pointed remonstrance of your petitioner and his bro. officers; their place being supplied in the continental service by five companies of volunteers which had been raised for another service; the officers aforesaid feeling the deepest mortification at this outrage upon their wishes and their rights appealed to
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(158).  (2)
the Legislature May session 1777 for a redress of their injuries and it was immediately resolved by that body that Congress be requested to take this regt upon continental establishment and that it should forthwith join the Continental army which it did accordingly -  An application was immediately made to Congress by the officers through their Commandant  Col Geo Gibs on soliciting a compliance with the resolve of the Legislature here they were fated to encounter the opposition of every continental officer, a body too numerous to be irritated with impunity, they presented a counter petition for then with junior compns they commanded officers of their grade in the State services, the well grounded claim of your petitioner +[and] his bro officers were by Congress for the moment disregarded and policy was permitted to silence the voice of justice - your petitioner confiding in despite of these unpropitious circumstances in the honor +[and] integrity of his country he continued in the army until the year 1782 when the whole of the State troops then remaining was consolidated into a Legionary Corps and a considerable part of the officers deranged as supernumerary - your petitioner was one but was ever in readiness to obey the call of his country. Your petitioner whilst he forbears to describe the zeal with which he devoted himself to the public service the dangers he encountered the hardships which he endured the sacrifice of his health the dereliction of every other pursuit which might have conducted him to independence, must be permitted to assert that he discharged his duty with fidelity in every station in
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(3)    (159)
which he was placed and in the support of these facts he is able to produce the most satisfactory evidence -
A successful issue of the war having been effected and that independence and freedom established to accomplish which, such privations had been borne, your petitioner had fondly hoped to have reaped the fruits of his toil, his dangers and his sacrifices, by a participation of those rewards which a grateful country held out to their army, who had achieved their independence - but dreadful has been the disappointment of your petitioner, in vain has he appealed (to the justice of his state) for that compensation to which he is entitled, except a warrant for 4000 acres of land 3000 of which was entered in the Indian territory and on removing the entries a considerable part has been lost by interfering with entries previously made - your petitioner cannot forbear to remark that whilst several officers whose services compared to his own is like the day to the week have received their commendation in lieu of half pay and are now living in affluence whilst your petitioner has lived in dependence for the want of it --
Had it been the will of providence to have blessed him with independence he would have proudly disdained to ask that which her bounty should have been prompt to give, but having twelve children, --- ten of them calling on him daily for support he should be wanting in duty to them, were he not to lay his wrongs at the door of that body, whose course is guided by a magnanimous liberality whose grateful remuneration of the soldiers of the rev-
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(160).   (4)
olution is restrained only by an indispensable regard to economy, but whose justice can never be appealed to in vain --  Your petitioner under the laws for giving commutation of five years full pay to each officer in lieu of half pay for life to the continental line would have received his also had he not been transferred to the state service, therefore as he believes he is the only surviving officer who received an appointment and raised recruits for the continental service and served upwards of six years with the continental army hoped the same remuneration will be made to him as to the officers of the Continental line and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray +c [et cetera]
Wm Campbell
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Camp Smiths Clove June 27th 1779
Permit Captain Campbell of the 1st Virga State Regt to pass to Morristown +[and] return to Camp on public business.
P. Muhlenberg B.G.
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Edmundsbury Nov. 8. 1779
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 15th past has just reached me +[and] made me happy to hear that the army in general and you in particular had health and spirits, you are now become veteran +[and] I hope will escape the Fall +[and] Camp Fevers, and the rest and discipline of this summer enable you to cut a figure in any enterprise which may turn up this Fall +[and] which Count D'Estaing's appearance may bring on, whose fleet we are told lately passed our
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(5)      (161)
Eastern Shore +[and] is before now at York if that be his destination, perhaps before this reaches you , some great work may be begun, in which I don't doubt but the Virginians will do honour to their country +[and] I cordially wish them that success I know they will deserve. We had various ways an account of the surrender of the enemy's troops in Georgia, but unfortunately it was not true -- our army had surrounded them +[and] made regular approaches to within 150 yds of their walls, from whence they were bombarded with considerable effect +[and] perhaps that way might have forced a surrender, but the order of our troops induced a general assault +[and] our men marched bravely to the very walls, against a distructive cannonade, but were obliged to retreat with the loss of 500 kill'd +[and] wounded - among the former was the brave Pulasky the only particular officer I have heard of -- they retired to their lines +[and] were very eager for an attack next morning, but the General restrained them +[and] so our decount left them - Count D'Estaing got wounded in the leg +[and] arm -
I believe you charge yr father with neglect wrongfully, I saw him lately +[and] he mentioned having written to you several times +[and] received no letter from you, so that I suppose they miscarry from both. I will let him know you are well. Your Aunt presents you her love and good wishes - I am 
Yr affecte uncle
Edmd Pendleton
(addressed) Capn William Campbell
of General Woodfords Brigade at Kaikait
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(162).    (6)
Philada 23rd December 1779
Sir,
So soon as you receive the prisoners that may be delivered you by the Commissary of Prisoners you will proceed with them to Fort Frederick in the State of Maryland where you will deliver them to Colo Rawlings taking his receipt for the number you may deliver _
From Fort Frederick you will march the detachment under your command by the nearest route to Alexandria in Virginia where your Regt will be quartered _
I have no doubt that your utmost will be exerted as well to preserve good order +[and] discipline in the troops under your command as to prevent the escape of those committed to your charge. I wish you a pleast march +[and] am Dr Campbell yours
Geo Gibson Colo
Commdt V.S.R.
Forage, provisions +c [et cetera] you will apply for at the difft post Lancasr York +c [et cetera]
(addressed) Capt Wm Campbell _ 1st  VSR
now under marchg orders Philada
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War Office   Jany 17th 82
Sir,
By the orders of his Excellency the Governor in Council, I am directed to request you will attend as a member of a Court of Enquiry to sit in Richmond on the 5th of February next for the purpose of ascertaining the officers belonging to this State who shall be entitled to the advantages of half pay agreeable to an act of the last session of assembly _
I am very respectfully
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(7)        (163)
Sir,
Your hble Servant
William Davies
(addressed)  Major John Lee ____ Culpeper __ War Office
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* to certify that Capt William Campbell of the State Regiment is not indebted to the public for any cloathing drawn by him while I acted as clothier to the State 
* This corner torn from the original__ clk
B Dickson
Aug: 22:  1782
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I hereby certify that Capt William Campbell was in service with his regt in the month of Octr 1780 __ Given under my hand this 7th day of Sept 1791 _
William Hoffler Capt
1st Virga State Regt
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I hereby certifie that Capt William Campbell of the first Virga State regt was appointed a first Lieut in the Six additional Battalions of Continental Troops in the month of Octr or Novr 1776 +[and] in the Spring following was with his recruits annexed to the 1st Virga State regt +[and] continued in the said regt until the month of Novr in the year 1780 __ Given under my hand this 7th * Septr 1791.
* Date very much blotted but appears to be 7th __ clk
James Quarles Majr in State line
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Powhatan County Decr 1st 1808
Dear Sir, Yours was received yesterday __ I believe it would be useless for us to ask any thing from the Virginia Assembly
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(164)       (8)
for I think they would pay no attention to our just claims, I shall therefore decline troubling them at this time, but need not prevent you from making application, +[and] I wish you success as I know your claim to be just __ Your remembrance of me, in naming your son after me gives me pleasure; as it demonstrates the friendship you bear me. I would write more to you, but am much indisposed __ 
Believe me to be your Friend __
Frederick Woodson
(addressed) William Campbell Esqr __ Lindsays Store Albemarle County
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Powhatan County October 22nd 1809
Dear Sir,
I have received yours +[and] for answer say, that I believe the Assembly of Virginia at this time will not give any money out of their treasury to a soldier of the revolution, let this claim be ever so just. There is an old tattered pay roll in the Auditors Office on which, if it does not appear that you drew pay to the end of the war, your petition will not go through, +[and] on that pay roll, neither your no myself will be found to have drawn our pay to what they say was the end of the war. Our proving that we received our appointments on the Continental establishment will make the matter worse, for if we do , they will say go then to Congress for your money. I shall decline joining you in this business, but if I can be of any service to you in presentation of your claim I will, tho I think I can be of none. If you determine to pursue the matter, it is my wish you should be at the opening of the Assembly, +[and] on the way there call on me +[and] stay a few days, perhaps I could give you some
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(9)      (165)
information that would be of use to you. I might say more on this subject but decline it in expectation of seeing you here  I sold my military lands long since +[and] for a trifle __  I am with regard your friend
Frederick Woodson
(addressed) Col William Campbell _ Orange County _ Virginia To be left at Lindsays Store Albemarle_
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October 1st 1819.
Dear Sir,
I have received your letter of the 15th Septr and have inclosed a certificate of your military services during the Revolutionary war as far as I am acquainted with them, I have always thought you were justly entitled to commutation, and hope you will succeed in your petition to the Legislature _ I am sorry to hear of your indisposition, and the difficulties you are under in support of your family _ we are like to see gloomy times, the great scarcity of money, together with the drought will be very distressing to the people, I enjoy as good health as people generally do who arrive at my times of life.
I am Dear Sir, Yr Obt Servt
Cha Dabney
(addressed) Col William Campbell _ Barboursville, Orange County
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Hanover Septr 30th 1819
I do certify that Capt William Campbell commanded a company of infantry in the first Virginia State Regmt _ this Regmt was raised for the defence of Virginia, but in consequence of the pressing demand, for troops by Genl Washington, in the year 1777 the officers and men volun =
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(166)        (10)
teered their services to join the northern army and remained with it until the time expired for which the men were enlisted __  Capt Campbell then retired as a supernumerary officer, for the want of men to command _ at the same time the greater part of the Continental Officers of the Virginia line became supernumerary, from the same cause. Capt Campbell, now Col Campbell, commanded a Regmt of militia in the year 1781 and was considered an active officer. I recollect hearing during the Revolutionary War, that a part of the officers of the above mentioned Regmt received their first appointment as Continental Officers in the Virginia line, after which they were annexed to the above mentioned State Regiment _
Cha Dabney Lt Col of the State Legion
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Virginia
Richmond City to wit
I George W Manford Clerk of the House of Delegates +[and] Keeper of the Rolls of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of the petition of William Campbell +[and] documents accompanying the [insert} same [end insert] presented to the House of Delegates at the session of 1818_19_ +[and] filed in my office _ Given under my hand this 1st September 1833_
George W Munford CHD +[and] keeper of the Rolls of Virga
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I William Campbell of Orange County, being of sound despairing mind and memory but certain of the end which awaits all mankind and impressed with necessity of arranging my worldly concerns, do make +[and] ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others
In the first place I appoint my wife Susanna Campbell my Exectrix, she is not to be required to give Security __ to make an inventory, nor have a Sale, unless she may think it necessary for the payment of my debts _ on this subject she will exercise her own discretion and despose of such part of my perishable property and negroes as she may think will most conduce to the benefit of my estate __ Secondly I wish my real property in the City of Richmond to be disposed of by my Executrix on the most favorable terms she can effect, __    In the Sale, she may despose of it privately or publicly according to her descretion _.  Thirdly I give my lands and claims to lands in Kentucky to my four sons, and my son in law Hill Maury, but in the division Hill Maury is to retain the part I have already given him and if more should be saved, he is to participate of the surplus, _   In any event he is to retain so much of the land as I have given him, which is two hundred acres
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At a Quarterly Court held for the County of Orange at the Court House on Monday the twenty fourth of November 1823, This last Will and testament of William Campbell deceased was proved by oath of James Barber and William S Acre the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded
Teste
Reynolds Chapman CLK

At a monthly Court held for the County of Orange at the Court House on Monday the  twenty second of December 1823, on motion of Susanna Campbell, the Executrix named in the last Will and Testament, of William Campbell deceased who made oath thereto according to law, and without giving bond, and security, the Will directing that none should be required, certificate was granted her for obtaining a probat thereof, in due form
Teste,
Reynolds Chapman CLK

 State of Virginia to wit
I Reynolds Chapman Clerk of the County Court, of Orange do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the last Will and Testament of William Campbell, deceased, which is recorded and filed, in my office, and that the Certificate of the probat thereof, and of the Qualification of Susanna Campbell, Executrix, are also truly copied from the Record, In testimony of all which, I hereto put my name, and affix the Seal, of said Court this tenth day of October, 1832 and in the 57th year of thew Commonwealth
Reynolds Chapman
SS [inside circle edged by inward facing loops; a seal]

State of Virginia to wit
I John Kershaw presiding magistrate, of the County Court, of Orange, do hereby certify that the above attestation of Reynolds Chapman who is the Clerk of the said Court is in due form In testimony whereof I hereunto put my name, and affix my Seal this 10th day of 1832,
John Henshaw 
SS [inside circle edged by inward facing loops; a seal]
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State of Virginia towit,
I Reynolds Chapman Clerk of the County Court, of Orange, do hereby certify that John Henshaw, gentleman, is the presiding magistrate of the said Court, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as Such, In testimony whereof I hereunto put my name, the 10th day of October 1832,
Reynolds Chapman


Treasury Department
Registry Office
Dec. 29. 1832
The foregoing is a true copy from the one filed of record, in this office,
Michl Nourse. PCLK
Regist{illegible letters] [word is crossed out]
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5.133
Virginia    R.
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Susan Campbell decd,
widow of William Campbell
who died on the 
of Va in the State of 
who was a Major in the              commanded
by Captain                   of the            commanded
by                    in the 
[cross out] line for [cross out end] Revolutionary War
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Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond
at the rate of 600 Dollars _________ Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4 day of 
March, 1831 +[and} Ending 13 Mar '52
Increased from $583   [another number looks like subscript 9]
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Certificate of Pension issued the 16. day of
Oct, 1852 and Sent to J W Campbell Barboursville Va 
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Arrears to the 4th of
Semi=annual allowance ending

Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 4, 1836,
Section the 

Recorded by R. McRae Clerk,
Book D. Vol. 2--     Page 377
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State of Virginia
Orange County to wit
On this 19th. day of September 1838 personally appeared before me Valentine Johnson one of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid   Susanna Campbell a resident of the same County of Orange aged seventy three years who being duly first Sworn according to law on her oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th. 1838 entitled " an act prescribing half pay and pensions to certain Widows - That She is the widow of William Campbell who was a Lieutenant in one of the Regiments raised by Virginia for the Continental army - who Served in active Service for many years.  Till he became a supernumerary by a reduction of the Regiment to which he was attached __ then while a Supernumerary _ he received a Brevet Commission [insert] of Major [insert end][illegible word] the Militia as he still considered himself a Continental officially from  Genl Fayette on the 5th February 1781 __ and a similar commission of Lt. Colonel in August of the same year from Genl Weeden and continued in Service for a period thereafter +[and] till as your applicant Believes the surrender of York __ She further declares that she was married to the said William Campbell on the 19th August 1783 __ That her husband the aforesaid William Campbell died in 1823.  That at the Time of the marriage he was not in active Service __  but in as far as She knows or believes in the predicament above set forth __ but the marriage
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took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four by the nineteenth of August Seventeen hundred and eighty three 
Susan Campbell [signature]

Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me Valentine Johnson Justice of the Peace aforesaid __ And I further certify from the advanced age of the Said Susanna Campbell and her truly infirmity united with the distance to Orange Court House it would be inconsement for her to go to Court__
Valentine Johnson [signature]

 
State of Virginia
Orange County to wit.
I. Reynolds Chapman Clerk of the County Court of Orange do hereby Certify, that Valentine Johnson, Gentleman, before whom the foregoing delineation was sworn to and subscribed by Susan Campbell, is an acting Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified and that full faith and Credit are due to all his acts as such.  And I verily believe his said signature to be genuine.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 21st. day of September 1838, in the 63rd year of the Commonwealth.
Reynolds Chapman CLK
Orange County Court

[circular 'seal' affixed to lower left corner of document; no legible writing or printing seen on 'seal']
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March 10, 1852

Certificate of Commiss~  of Pensions. relative to land warrant issued to devisees of Wm. Campbell.


[following text is written upside down at bottom of page]

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Certificate of Mr Heath
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Warrt No. 1903. for 300 acres issued the 24th. Decemr 1832. to Susan Campbell and others Devisees of William Campbell, decd. who was a Captain in the 1st Regiment of the Virginia State line, commanded by Colonel. George Gibson, which Regiment was,on the 12th. Jany 1830, decided by the then Secretary of War, to be a Continental Regimt from October 1777 __ many of the other Officers of the same Regiment have received Warrants for bounty lands from the U. States


The claims of these Officers for "full pay for life", under the Act of Congress of May 15th. 1828 __ was allowed and paid

1st Va. State Regt.
Captn. Augus Rucker
  do.[ditto] Chas. Ewell

Lieuts, Elliott Rucker
   do  __ Churchill Gibbs
   do  __ George Triplett

JE Heath Comm of Pensions
Pension Office 10 Mar '52
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Executive Department 19th Nov1833.
The heirs of William Campbell are allowed two years additional Land Bounty for his services as a Captain in the State Line. 
John Floyd

On the twenty first day of April 1834, a warrant No. 7721 for 1333 acres issued to Susanna Campbell, widow, and Catharine, Mildred, Anne, Amelia, Eliza and Mary devisees of William Campbell.

A copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office
Teste,
S.H. Parker Reg. L. Office
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Colo. Campbells claim to Land's
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William Campbell
No. 1903


Rev War [underlined]

Bounty land
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DEPARTMENT OF WAR

Regulations for the heirs of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army, who were slain by the enemy, or have died since the War, and have not received land from the United States.

By an Act of Congress, of the 16th September, 1776, it is provided, that the Officers and Soldiers who engaged for, and continued to serve, during the War, or until discharged by Congress, and their heirs of such Officers and Soldiers as shall be slain by the enemy, shall receive land in proportion to their rank.
N. B. Those who engaged for three years, or for any other period than during the war, or who died of sickness, fatigue, or casualty, are not entitled to land from the United States. The following declaration (and enclosed blank form of heirship) must be filled up and signed by the proper authorities :

State of Virga
County of Orange

1, Susan Campbell widow +[and} one of the devisees of Wm Campbell do upon oath testify and declare, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that said W. Campbell [insert] ded [insert end] did enter service in 1775 [cross out] did enlist in 17 [cross out end], for the term of the war, and served in the Regiment [cross out] No. [cross put end] of Va under the command of Colonel George Gibson of the State +[and] afterwards of the Continental line; and that he continued in the service aforesaid [cross out] until [crosds out end] +[and] a Supernumerary until the close of the war. 
I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised to the Said Capt W. Campbell [underline] on the part of the United States [end underline]; nor do I believe that he ever received it, or transferred his claim to it in any manner whatsoever : therefore

Know all men by these presents, that I Susan Campbell aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint James Barbour Ese __  to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed. 
Attest, Susan Campbell [signature]
(Orange County To wit)  The above Certificate was sworn to before me this 20th Decr. 1832. Valentine Johnson [signature]

Personally appeared the above named Susan Campbell subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined be her free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. Given under my hand this 20th Decr. 1832 
Attest,      Valentine Johnson [signature]
Justice of the Peace

[cross out] In testimony that the above-written was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgements, &c , in the State of.       at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name and quality, at.   this day of     18 [cross out end]

C. Clerk, &c.

Colo: Valentine Johnson is a Justice of the  peace for Orange County +[and] the foregoing signature I believe to be his handwriting
J.S. Barbour
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State of Virginia
Madison County

This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the State, and the County aforesaid, duly qualified to administer oaths __ Mrs Elizabeth Gibbs of the said County +[and] state, who being first duly sworn according to law, states as follows, that she is now in her Eighty fifth year of age, that she was born, according to her belief, in the County of King +[and] Queen __ that she is the own sister of the late Colonel William Campbell of Orange County, +[and] the widow of the late Captain Churchill Gibbs of Madison County, who was an officer in the War of the Revolution, +[and] that she well remembers the marriage of her said brother William Campbell, to his wife (now living as a widow) __ that she (Mrs Gibbs) was then young +[and] her memory good, +[and] she retains a distinct recollection of that marriage +[and] many of its incidents. __  Her Brother the said William Campbell was married in his Military dress, or uniform, that he was called "Major Campbell" or wore at his marriage the "Regimentals" of Major as she believes, +[and] had been so called sometime before his marriage __ She remembers his return from the Army after the siege of York, +[and} the surrender of Cornwallis, +[and] he was then a Major or she says that he was a Major she believes at that time, because he was called Major, +[and] wore what was said to be a major's "Regimentals" __.  She saw his Commission before or about the siege of York, +[and] he kept it in the left side pocket of his coat. _. She remembers that after her said Brother's Marriage to his present widow, he was again in service, that he would leave her father's house for the service, remain away in it sometime _ +[and] at his
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returns home, some of his Brother officers of the Army, returned with him, +[and] this occurred on several occasions, +[and] she has a distinct +[and] full recollection that this happened after his marriage with the present widow (Mrs Susan Campbell) who was his only wife __
Elizabeth X [insert] her mark [insert end] Gibbs

And she the said Mrs Elizabeth Gibbs subscribed her name to this deposition, +[and] as above stated made oath according to law to it, before me in my official character, +[and] I further certify that the said Mrs Elizabeth Gibbs is a Lady of great respectability, of good mind +[and] memory, +[and] that I give full faith +[and] belief to what she says _
Given under my hand +{and] seal in my official capacity aforesaid, this 15the day of August 1851 ___
Burwell Malone Seal

State of Virginia, Madison County to wit:
I Belfield Cave Clerk of the County Court of said county certify that Burwell Malone, is a Justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified and that the forgoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my name +[and] affixed my seal of office the 15th day of August 1851.
Belfield Cave clk

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Virginia to wit

At a monthly and held for the county of Orange, at the courthouse on Monday the 26th of April eighteen hundred and fifty two

On the motion of Frederick W Campbell who made oath according to law. and together with Charles T Graves his security, in open court, entered into and acknowledged a bond, which is ordered to be recorded, in the penalty of $6000. conditioned as the law directs __  certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of Susan Campbell deceased, in due form.       And on motion also, made in open court, on behalf of the living children of the said Susan Campbell deceased, it is ordered to be certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the court, that the said Susan Campbell deceased widow of the late Col. William Campbell, an officer of the Revolutionary war, was a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Five hundred twenty five dollars per annum _ That she was a resident of the County of Orange in the state of Virginia and died in the said county on the 13th day of March 1852 and that she left living at the death the following children, namely _ Catharine  H Dulany, Mildred P. Campbell, Arria Welch, America W Campbell, Eliza F Campbell, Mary B L Campbell, Susan Graves, John P. Campbell, Joseph W Campbell, William Campbell Virginia Maury and the said Frederick W. Campbell and that the said Frederick W. Campbell her duly qualified admr is authorized to receive the pension due her for the use and benefit of her children. 
In testimony that the foregoing is truly copied from the records and proceedings of the said
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said court , I Philip S. Fry clerk of the said court have here to put my name and affixed the seal of the court aforesaid this 8th day of May 1852 and in the 76 year of the commonwealth

Philip S Fry clk

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Mr. J. A. Stewart
Louisville Axe & Tool Company
4780 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, Kentucky

William Campbell - V.4149
BA-J/AWF

Dear Sir:

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 4149, based upon the services of William Campbell in the War of the Revolution.

The date and place of birth of William Campbell are not shown in the claim, nor are the names of his parents given.

William Campbell was at a "military school" in 1774 and a part of 1775, when he volunteered and was a sergeant in Captain Gregory Smith's [insert] company [end insert] 7th Virginia regiment, was in the battle of Gwyn's Island, was appointed in the fall of 1776, 2nd lieutenant in the 1st Virginia regiment, and in the spring of 1777, was appointed 1st lieutenant and later captain in Colonel George Gibson's Virginia regiment, and wintered at Valley Forge; he was appointed February 12, 1781, Major in the 2nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade Virginia militia, was at the siege of Yorktown.  He was appointed June 25, 1790 Lieutenant Colonel of Orange County, Virginia Militia, and appointed, January 10, 1799 Major of United States Infantry.

William Campbell married August 19, 1783 in King and Queen County, Virginia, Susan (Susanna) Pierce. He died October 23, 1823.

The widow, Susan Campbell, was allowed pension
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on her application executed, September 19, 1838, at which time she was seventy-three years of age and a resident of Orange County, Virginia. She died March 13, 1852 in said Orange County.

The following children survived their mother:

Catharine H. Dulaney
Mildred Campbell
Arria Welch
America W. Campbell
Eliza F. Campbell
Mary B. T. Campbell
Susan Graves
John P. Campbell
Joseph W. Campbell
William Campbell
Virginia Maury, whose husband was Hill Maury
Frederick W. Campbell

Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs, "own" sister of William Campbell of the War of the Revolution, stated that she was born in King and Queen County, Virginia, that she was present at the marriage of her brother and Susan Pierce; the  said Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs was a resident of Madison County, Virginia in 1851 and was then the widow of Churchill Gibbs. Judge Edmund Pendleton of Virginia was the uncle of the above mentioned William Campbell.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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Recd. Oct. 21st 1781
of Lt. Coll. William Campbell two Horses impresse'd from Warner Lewis Seqn. Innr. one a black the other a white
Presly Serf 2nd. M. Regm. Light Infantry
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Order on Mr Will Wyatt by Henry Fleet __ May 25 1783



CAMPBELL, W M
(VA.)
W.  4149
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pay Colo. Campbell for twenty five horses and oblige yr. Hble Sert.
Henry Fleet
May 21.  1783

To Mr. Will: Wyatt
Fredericksburg

[circular stamp stating 'The National Archives of the United States around inside]
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No 2

Letter from Edmund Pendleton date April. 27 1778



CAMPBELL, WILLIAM (VA.).  W  4149
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Carolina Virga. April 27th.  1778
Dear Sir 
I have the pleasure of yrs. of March 22d.; &[and] congratulate you on your recovery from the Fever which threaten'd mortality, and now has I hope added strength &[and] hardiness to yr. constitution &[and] will enable you to go through the fatigues of the Campaign with more Vigor &[and] cost our Enemies some tears.  my happiness is increased by hearing that this mortal disorder is ceasing among the Troops, who I hope are destined by divine providence for some important work during the course of this Summer, which may give us decisive peace &[and] Security in independence. Pursue with Spirit the glorious work, and may divine Providence give you success &[and] your grateful Country reward you on yr. return.
We have various Accounts of Commissioners coming from Britain to acknowledge our independence &[and] enter into a Commercial treaty, but this is too wide a Step for such an abandon'd Administration to take, and I consider it only as another Chapter of that amusement which preludes every Campaign, [cross out] which [end cross out] and has almost tired us with the sound of Commissioners, treaties &c. [et cetera]  They know tho they conceal it from their nation, that we are ready to make a friendly &[and] equal alliance with them at any time, but this is not their purpose, unconditional Submission, in plain English our absolute Slavary is their Aim, out of which you must drive them by Bullet &[and] Bayonet Reasoning, therefore give it them home &[and] then their Masters will heal properly.  Yr. father's family are now well, has had some time negoe an ugly fever in it, by which he'd lost a valuable negroe most all other friends are well. I am in finest health, but am &[and] probably shall ever continue unable to walk without my Crutches,however I am thankful it is no worse. Your Aunt joins me in wishes that Heaven may shield you in this day of battle and make yr. enemies fall before you. I am Yr. affe. Uncle
Edmd. Pendleton

D. Belby

[circular seal with The National Archives of the United States inscribed inside]
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Mary B. T. Campbell
Campbellton.

check mark.    Sep 29.   1858

Asking for a pension as the daughter of a Revolutionary officer,

Susan Campbell [underlined]

William  ___  Va  ___  No 1036


Respectfully referred to the Comr. of Pensions
Moses Kelly
Dep. Int.
Sep. 30/58


Rec'd 30 Sep: '58
Mr. Rhett
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Honorable Secretary of the Interior
Sir
Having heard lately through a friend __ that a Law had passed in Feby,  or March last __ giving a Pension to the heirs of Spec. Officers &[and] Soldiers, &[and] the Widows of Officers &[and] Soldiers of the Revolutionary __ War __ I write to make the enquiry of you __ as I am a daughter of a Revolutionary Officer __ whose widow was a Pensioner for some years before her death, (which happened several years ago.) My friend said the children of my late Father __ stood exactly _ as a friend of her's did __ who expected to receive a pension _  under the late Act __  consequently she thought we were entitled to it also ___     I would be very much obliged to you to let me know __ if such an Act did pass __ embracing the children of Spec. Officers &[and] Soldiers of the Revolution __ who were Pensioners.
Please direct to Mrs. B.T. Campbell    Barboursville   Orange C, ty   Va.

I am Very Respect , ly
Mary B.T.  Campbell

Campbellton Sept. 29th /58
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Revy WIDOW, &c. [et cetera]

File No  4149
Susan Campbell
Wid.
Wm Campbell
Major Rev. W

Act:  July 4th /36

Index: ---- Vol.  A.  ,  Page  113

[Arrangement of 1870]
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1908  August 3 Hist to Mrs W Carlton Adams. V.L.M.
[horizontal line across page]
1908 Dec 2  Hist. to Mrs.A.F. Adams. V.L.M.
[horizontal line across page]
1909 Mch 29 Hist, to Hon. W.W. Wilson. V.L.M.
1918 June 3 Hist to Francis R. Carlson
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1923- May 1- Hist to Maj. Robt. B. Shackelford AWF
[horizontal line across page]
1923 Dec. 10 - Hist to Mrs N.M. Jordan Jr. AWF
[horizontal line across page]
1925 - Oct. 3 - Hist to John C. Hubbard AWF
1926 Apr. 8 - Hist to Mrs James Morrow. AWF
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1930 - Jan. 4 - Hist to Alan W. Graves AWF
[horizontal line across page]
1935 - April 26 - Hist - to John C. Hubbard AWF
1936 - May 14 - hist to Mr. J. A. Stewart AWF
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Penon [underlined]

Susan Campbell, a widow of William, who was a Captain and Major Virginia Troops,

Act July 4, 1836
 
Act 20 mo 18 dys.  $515,00
Major

3 mo 12 days            $68.00 [underlined]
Captain
                                  $583,00

Cm. March 4, 1831 +[and] end 13th. March 1852, when she died dedicating future payments of $525. per annum 

Payable to
Frederick W. Campbell, 
Act. use of 
Catharine H. Dulaney,
Mildred P. Campbell,
Arria Welsh,

(over
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America W. Campbell,
Eliza F Campbell,
Mary B. T. Campbell,
[cross out] Mary B. T. Campbell [cross out end]
Susan Graves,
John P. Campbell
Joseph W. Campbell
William Campbell
Virginia Maury 
+[and]
Frederick. W. Campbell, 
only surviving children +c [et cetera]


Hon. J S. Barbour,
Present __.
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No 22,
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Auditing Office August 30th  1851
I do here by certify that one book only can be found in this office which contains a list of "Militia commencing Decr 23. 1776. ending December 18. 1778." _____ That is to say [illegible cross out] Militia in the service of the Revolutionary War. __________
G. W. Chetter
Act. Adr.
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No  23.


Rect. Presley Self for 2 Horses


(copy)
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Recd. Oct. 21st  1781. of Lt. Col. William Campbell two horses impressed from Warner Lewis Esqr. junior. - one a black the other a white Presley Senf 2d. M Regt. Light Infantry.
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Pension Agency

No 7801
Susan Campbell, widow of William, who was Captain +[and] Major Militia Virginia. [last word underlined]

Ad Act July 4, 1836
$525,00 per annum. commencing March 4, 1831, deducting former payments under Act July 7, 1838 and subsequent Acts, at same sub.

Hon J. S. Barbour, 
Present.
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V


Aci   20 Mo  18 dys  as
Major ___

Viz:  9 mo  this 12th Feb 1781.
348 days as shown by leger-- (11 months  18 dys)
2 mo. 15 dys for Aug. 19, 1783 to Nov 3, 1783
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Increase [underlined]

Susan Campbell, dcd wid of William, who was a Major in the Virginia Troops ________ .

Ad Act July 4, 1836

2 years Major $610 per Ann.

Com. March 4. 1831 ___ end March 13, 1852, when she died, deducting former payments at $583 per Annum ___

Payable to 
Fred'k W. Campbell, Ad.

Use of Catharine H. Dulaney,
Mildred P. Campbell,
Arria Welsh,
Eliza F. Campbell,

(over
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Mary P. Campbell,
Susan Graves,
John P. Campbellk,
Joseph W. Campbell,
William Campbell
Virginia Maury
+[and]
[cross out] Fredf [end cross out] Frederick W. Campbell, only surviving children, +c [et cetera]



To Frederick W. Campbell
Barboursville
Orange Co
Va.
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3 51
Virginia Richmond
Susan Campbell
widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary Was, as a Captain & {and] Major Incd from A [beginning] to 80
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 525 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on 4th day of March, 1848.
[double horizontal lines across page]
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Septr 1851 and sent to 

Hon John S. Barbour
present
[double horizontal lines across page]

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under [page torn away] February 2, 1848, Page 144 Vol. 3 [page torn away so number may be incomplete]
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did same Job [illegible smeared letters] 52

[upside down and backwards on page 
is the following writing]

Died March 13 -- 1852 -- AB
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157.               Rep.
Virginia
[double horizontal lines across page]
Susan Campbell

widow of William Campbell
who was a Captain
in the Virginia line for 2 years

[double horizontal lines across page]

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

[double horizontal lines across page]

Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of May 1843 and sent to 
Pensioner
Barboursville
Va.
[double horizontal lines across page]

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A   Vol. 1.    Page 147.
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[on left side of page is the following]

3572
Virginia Richmond
Susan Campbell
widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Captain

[double horizontal lines across page]

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars ______ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
[double horizontal lines across page]

Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Janry 1849 and sent to 
John W. Gordon
Richmond.
Va
[double horizontal lies across page]

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 144 Vol, 3

[on right side of page is the following]

Reported Jany 30/ 49

Sen . to L.E. Gordon March, 22.'49
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464
Virginia Richmond
widow of Susan Campbell dec{crossed out]
Wm. Campbell
who died in the year 1823
of Orange County in the State of Va
Who was a Captain [insert] Major insert end] in the Compy commanded 
by Captain ------ of the Regt commanded
by -------- in the Virginia 
and for 9 mo Major &[and] 
15 " [ditto] Captn
[double horizontal lines across page]

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond
at the rate of 525 Dollars 00 Cents 
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
[double horizontal lines across page]

Certificate of Pension issued the 11`th day of Septr 1851. and sent to Pensioner 
Hon J. S. Barbour
Gordonsville
Present 
Va
[double horizontal les across page]

Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending

Incd from $480
Revolutionary Claim
Act July 7, 1838
H: R Weightman

Recorded by                 Clerk,
Book D.  Vol. 1.     Page 265

A. 2. 177
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1.57
Virginia Richmond
Susan Campbell
widow of William
who was a Captain &[and] Major
in the Revolution
Incd from $480
[double horizontal lines across page]

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 525  Dollars  00  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
[douible horizontal lines across page]

Certificate of Pension issued the 11' day of Septr 1857 and sent to Pensioner
Hon G. S. Barbour 
Gordonsville
Present 
Virginia
[double horizontal lines across page]

[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]

Recorded in Book  A
Vol.   2,     Page 135

A.1.147
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[on left half of page]
Virginia   464
[double horizontal lies across left half page]

Susan Campbell
widow of William Campbell
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who died on the year 1823
of Orange Co. in the State of Virginia
who was a Captain in the  ---------- commanded by Captain ---------- of the ---------- commanded by                in the Virginia 
line for 2 years
[double horizontal lines across left half page]

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond
at the rate of 480. Dollars. ----------  Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
[double horizontal lines across left half page]

Certificate of Pension issued the 25th day of Sep. 1838 and sent to Hon. James Barbour, Barboursville, Va.
[double horizontal lines across left half page]

Arrears to the 4th day of Sep, '38.      1200.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar.'30. 240.00
[Total] $1440.00

Act July 1838.

Recorded by D. Brown
Book  A.    Vol. 2.       Page 177

[on right side of page at top]
See letter to Pensioner Apl. 17. '39

[round impression on right side of right half of page looks like a seal but no writing is legible inside it] 
[
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[illegible letter] 33
Virginia.                R
[double horizontal lines across page]

Susan Campbell decd,
widow of William Campbell
who died on the 
of.       in the State of
who was a Major in +[and] the Captain commanded by Captain.     of the      .commanded by        in the [cross out] line for [end cross out]  Revolutionary War
[double horizontal lines across page]

 Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 583  Dollars -------  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 +[and] Ending 13.  March 1852
[double horizontal lines across page]

Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of June 1852 and Sent to Hon. P. Powell  H. of R.
[double horizontal lines across page]

Arrears to the 4 th of
Semi=annual allowance ending
Increased from $525. =

Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 4, 1836,
Section the 

Recorded by   R. McRae.  Clerk,
Book. D. Vol.   2.  Page 377
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5133
Virginia Richmond
Susan Campbell 
widow of William
who died on the  --------
of ------- in the State of Virginia
who was a Captain & Major in the -------- commanded by Captain --------- of the ------- commanded by ----------- in the Revolution [cross out] line for [end cross out]
[double horizontal lines across page]

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 525 Dollars  00  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 
[double horizontal lines across page]

Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of April 1852 and sent to 
Hon J. S. Barbour
[double horizontal lines across page]

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi=annual allowance ending Present
deducting former payts under acts 7. July 1838, 3rd March 1843, 17 June 1844 + [and] 2nd Febry 1848

Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836,
Section the 3rd

Recorded by H. R. Weightman Clerk,
Book  D. Vol. 2. Page 377
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No 33  to  46
Inclusive

Files of Letters --
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No 7 .

Entry of Land 1785
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1785. December 13th
Churchill Gibbs Enters 1000 acres of Land on part of a Military Warrant No. 3103. on the Waters of Green River Beginning 150 poles South of a Sulphur Lick &[and] Spring about 2 1/2 Miles up the first Branch Emptying into Green River below the ford &[and] Turning West 150 poles thence from said Beginning East 150 poles thence from the given line Northerdly at Angles including the Sulphur Lick &[and} Spring for quantity

a Copy
Sign +[and] Zert 
Wm Croghan. S.

the above land is about 6. 7.or 8 Miles below Green Courthouse my price 2 Dollars  P Aire
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Certificates Vizt
At a Court Continued +[and] held for Madison County on Friday the 25th day of Octr 1811 ordered that it be certified to the Executive of this State that it was proven to the Satisfaction of this Court that Colo. Wm.  Campbell of Orange County was a Sargiant in the latter part of the years 1775 in Capt. Gregory Smiths Company of the 7th Virga. Regt. that in the year 1776 he was appointed a Lt. in Capt. Philip Taliaferros Compy. of the Six additional regts. then to be raised, that he raised his quota of men +[and] marched them to Williamsburg early in the year 1777 where they were regimented +[and] ordered to join the Continental Army to the North, in which Service he advanced to the rank of Capt. which rank +[and] commission he retained to the close of the war -- Copy Teste

Benjamin Cave Clk Ct
I certify that William Campbell of Orange County Virga was a first Lieut. in the Spring of the year 1777 when the first Virga. State Regt. was formed of troops raised for different purposes Vizt. some of the companies had been raised as marines, others I believe on Continental establishment +[and] a part for the particular service of the State; the said Lt. Campbell who had raised his quota of men in King +[and] Queen County was annexed to the first Virginia state Regt. Commanded by Colonel. George Gibson +[and] marched in June of the same year +[and] joined the Army of the United States at Headquarters in Pensylvania +[and] the said Campbell did continue in the said Service until sometime in the year 1782 when he was deranged as a Supernumerary officer.in consequence of the expiration of enlistments of the private soldiers Given under my hand this 27th Octr. 1811 in Madison County
Churchill Gibbs [signature]
At a monthly Court held for the County of Orange on Monday the 28th of Octr 1811
Wm Campbell this day in open court mad oath to the truth of the facts stated in the within Certificate +[and] further that the reasons of his being annexed to the first Virga. Regt. on State establishment as he has been informed +[and] believes were that five companies of Volunteers which had been stationed at the mouth of the Kanawha, on their Petition to the Executive of Virga. or the Committee of Safety were ordered to join the American Army at Head Quarters +[and] five companies Vizt. Taliaferroes, Ewells, Garnetts, Nicholas's +[and] Crumps which had been raised for the Service of the United States were with some Companies of Marines +[and] some raised for the State Service formed into the first Virga. Regt. on State Establishment +[and] the aforesaid [insert] volunteer [end insert] companies substituted in the place of the said five Companies raised for the Service of the United States -- that the officers of the said five companies on Continental Establishment remonstrated to the next Legislature against the proceeding, upon which a Resolution was passed
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passed by the assembly authorizing Congress to take on Continental Establishment the said first Virga. State Regt. which regt. immediately marched +[and] joined the Continental Army at Head quarters. All of which are by the court ordered to be recorded. In Testimony that the foregoing is a true copy from the record I Reynolds Chapman Clerk of the Said Court have  hereunto set my hand this 28th of Octr. 1811
Reynolds Chapman [signature] COC

In January or February 1777 I became acquainted with Colo. Wm Campbell of now Orange County, in Williamsburg; he came there a Lt. I think appointed by one of the County Committees, in one of the last additional regts. raised by act of assembly, or ordinanse of Convention, on Continental establishment in 1776 +[and] joined the Northern Continental army in 1777 where he served to my [insert] own [end insert] known knowledge, till, I think, the Autumn of 1779 when I left the Northern army +[and] joined that of the South by appointment from the Virga. . Legislature. In Autumn of 1780 soon after Gates defeat. the Corps to which Lt. Campbell belonged came to the South; +[and] I there, in one of the Carolinas, recognised all the officers then Living of that Corps, among it whom I have little doubt Lt. Campbell was one, but cannot now positively identify every officer.  I have no personal Knowledge of said Campbells Services after that time; but have no doubt, from information always kept up between officers as intimate as ourselves, +[and] of the Known merits of the said Campbell, that he Continued in Service, to the end of the War. Whenever an officer of Known worth left the army, particularly towards the close of the war, which was the most trying time, when Known +[and] tryed officers +[and] soldiers were Scarce, their departure was not only Known +[and] laminted by their intimates, but by the whole army. This I never heard of with respect to Campbell, but am sure I should had it ever happened. therefore I do not hesitate to say that I have no doubt he Continued in [insert] actual [end insert] service to the end of this War
John Nicholas
Novr. 4th 1811

No 17 [written from top to bottom on right center edge of document]
Nicholas [written from top to bottom in
 right lower corner of document]
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Virginia
To wit
I hereby Certify that in the year 1783 in the month of August William Campbell was married to Susan Pierce in the county of King and Queen in Virginia and that the said Campbell was married in his Regimentals and therefore I presume he was in the servis of his Country, for he went into servis about the commencement of the war of the Revolution and continued as long as any other officer then I knew
Elizabeth Gibbs [signature]

Madison County To wit
The above Certificate. was sworn and subscribed before me Sinclair Booton a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid in Virginia by Elizabeth Gibbs who is a lady of Respectibility and ought to be believed  Given under my hand this 9th day of May 1837
Sinclair Booton J.P.

State of Virginia, Madison County L.S.
I Belfield Cave clerk of the County Court of said county certify, that Sinclair Booton is a magistrate as above, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing certificate purporting to be his genuine__  

[remnants of a circular seal covered in paper are visible in lower left corner of document; nothing legible can be seen]
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In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of my office and subscribe my name this 9th day of May in the year 1837.
Belfield Cave clerk of the court of Madison county.
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No 12

Commission 1799 as Major of Infantry in V. S. Service


[following is written from bottom to top in lower right side of document]
William Campbell
W. 4,149
Va.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, JANUARY 10  1799.

SIR,
I HAVE the honor to inform you that the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed you a Major of Infantry in the army of the United States.

You are requested to inform me, as soon as convenient, whether you accept or not the appointment, that I may notify the same to the President.

To obviate misconceptions, it is proper to mention that a want of materials having prevented a complete nomination and appointment of the whole number of officers for the troops to be raised, the President has thought it adviseable to reserve the subject of their relative rank for future arrangement.

I am, Sir, with respect,

Your obedient servant, 
James McHenry [signature]


William Campbell Esqr.
Orange County
Virginia
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No  8,


Comm'n for Lieutenant Col. 1790.
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The COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA.
To William Campbell Esquire, Greeting:
KNOW you that from the Special Trust and Confidence which is reposed in your Fidelity, Courage, Activity and good Conduct, our Lieutenant Governor (our Governor being absent) with the advice of [cross out] + upon the Recommendation of the Court of [end cross out] the Council of State, doth appoint you the said William Campbell Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia of the [cross out] said [end cross out] County of Orange, to take Rank as such from the Twenty fifth Day of June 1790. In testimony whereof these our Letters are sealed with the Seal of the Commonwealth and made Patent.  Witness the Honorable James Wood. Esquire, our said Lieutenant Governor, at Richmond, this Twenty fifth Day of June  1790.
(REGISTERED)
Sam Coleman. [signature]

James Wood [signature]

[indistinct  appearance of circular seal covered with paper containing nothing legible at left bottom of document]
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[an addressed letter]

Public Service 
W North
adj Gen

Major Campbell
Division Inspector
Harpers Ferry
Potomac


[writing at bottom of page is upside down, as follows]

No 14 
1800 -- by return 
to his position
Page 71

adj Genl Office 
20th April 1800

Sir,
A General [insert] Inspection [end insert] Return of the 10th Reg. has been received at the office, but no Company Inspection Returns were forwarded with it.
The Instructions relative to Inspections, issued on the 18 of February last contemplates a transmission of every return whether Company, 
Battalion or Regimental, +[and] that each of them should be fully remarked on by the Inspector ___  You will please to give the necessary directions respecting this object to the Brigade Inspectors.
I am, Sir, Your Obe Serv
W North
adj Gen


Maj Campbell
Division Inspector
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[left side of page]

No 4.

Commn. of [insert] Col. [end insert] O Fowns
to Wm. Campbell by May. to 2n. reg.
Date 12 February 1781

[right side of page]

A


[bottom right side of right page written from bottom to top as follows]
William Campbell
W. 4,149
Va.
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By virtue of the authority given me by the Hble Major General The Marquis De Lafayette I do hereby appoint William Campbell Gent. Major to the second Regiment of Militia in my Brigade Given under my Hand this 23rd day of June 1781.  (commencing the 12th last February)

O. Towles Colo.
Commt of the 2nd 
Brigade Militia

[circular seal at bottom of document with illegible printing inside]
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No 19.

Nicholas to Campbell 1810

Col. William Campbell
Orange County

From [illegible smudged word] Jr Nicholas
J; Nicholas
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Barboursville
Decr. 17th '32

 I James Barbour of the County of Orange State of Virginia do hereby certify that Colo William Campbell (touching whose services in the Revolutionary war my affidavit was furnished in October last and Never mattered to the Hearing Department) left twelve Children __ Viz  Virginia who only married with L. H Maury _ John Campbell __ Kelly or Catharine Campbell Milly, Campbell Joseph  Campbell  Arria Campbell wi llama Campbell  Eliza Campbell  America Campbell  Susan Campbell  Mary Campbell and Frederick W Campbell __ the Daughters all remain Single Save Virginia and are all now alive 
Susanna Campbell is his Executrix and widow are alive
Witness my hand the day above

James Barbour
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Department of War
Bounty Land Office
Decemr 27 1832

I certify that Land Warrant W 1903 for 300 acres issued at this department on the 21, December 1832, to the Devisees of William Campbell deceased who was a Captain in the Virginia Continental line
Wm Gordon Firth Clk


Executive Department
Richmond Va Jay 3 1832

The foregoing is a copy of a Certificate filed in this department with the purpose of Wm Campbell

Wm H Richardson   Sig ture
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Virginia, to wit.
At a monthly Court held for the County of Orange at the Courthouse, on Monday the twenty sixth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and fifty two,
On the motion of Frederick W. Campbell, who made oath according to law, and together with Charles T. Graves his Security, in open Court, entered into and acknowledged a bond, which is ordered to be recorded, in the penalty of $6000 conditioned as the Law directs. Certificate is granted to him for obtaining letters, of administration upon the estate of Susan Campbell deceased, widow of the late Col. William Campbell, in due form. And on motion made also in open Court, on behalf of the living children of the said Susan Campbell deceased__ It is ordered to be certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the Court, that the said Susan Campbell deceased, widow of the late Col.. William Campbell, an Officer in the Revolutionary War, was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Five hundred and twenty five dollars per annum __  That she was a resident of the County of Orange in the State of Virginia, and died in the said County on the 13th day of March 1852. +[and] That she left living at her death the following children, namely Catharine H. Dulaney, Mildred P. Campbell, Arria Welch, America W. Campbell, Eliza F. Campbell, Mary B.T. Campbell, Susan Graves, John P. Campbell, Joseph W. Campbell, William Campbell, Virginia Murray and the said Frederick W. Campbell; and that the said Frederick W. Campbell, her duly
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qualified administrator, is authorized to receive the [crossed out words illegible] pension due her for the use and benefit of her children.
In testimony that the foregoing is truly copied from the record &[and] for said proceedings of the said County court of Orange County, which is a Court of record, I Philip S. Fry, Clerk of said Court, have hereunto put my name and affixed the seal of the Court aforementioned, this 26th day of April, 1852, and in the 76th year of the Commonwealth.
Philip S. Fry, Clk
Orange County Court

[on left side of page there is a circle of inward facing loops with the letters SL. written in center of circle]

Richmond, May 6th 1852
I F. M Lawson, Agent for paying pensions at Richmond Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true Copy of a paper now in this office.
F.M. Lawson, Pen. Agt.
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Sept. 3rd, 1851

A statement and opinion of the claim from the Pension Office.
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Pension Office
Septr 3d 1851.
Sir,
I have examined the case of Susan Campbell widow of William Campbell claiming a pension under the Act of 4th July 1836 _ also an increase of her present pension under the Act of July 7th 1838, with great care and respectfully report.
Susan [insert] Campbell [end insert] the claimant is at present allowed a pension of $480 per an [insert] under the Act of Feb 7th. 1848. Sup to Act July 7.'38 [end insert] on account of the service of her husband as a Captain during the Revolutionary war. She now claims to be entitled to a pension under the Act of 4th July 1836. instead of the Act of July 7th 1838, on the grounds that the marriage of herself +[and] husband took place on the 19th of Augt 1783, which was previous to the end of the war, which, as she alleges, did not take place until November 1783; her husband  having served to the end of the war. She also claims an increase of her pension, on account of service rendered by her husband in 1781 as a Major in the 2d Regt of Va Militia 
It appears that William Campbell the husband of the claimant, was originally an officer in one of five companies raised for the Continental service, but afterwards transferred and
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made to constitute a part of the 1st Regt of the State Line of Virginia, commanded by Colonel George Gibson. This regt subsequently marched to the North in consequence of the urgent calls of Genl Washington for more troops, and continued to act with the army under his command, until the expiration of the terms of enlistment of many of the men, [cross out] had expired [end cross out] when it returned to Virginia and, in the year 1782, was merged in a Legion of corps that went to the South. In the consolidation thus effected a considerable portion of the officer became supernumerary and William Campbell among others. In the year 1781 Wm Campbell is alleged to have served as a Major and Inspector of Division of Militia for sometime, and an increase is asked for this service.
The first question that presents itself is whether the Clt's husband was a Continental or a State officer. on this point I will let him speak for himself, In a Memorial to the Legislature of Virginia, a copy of which is contained in the Book of Virga Claims in this Office [insert] page 187 [end insert] after Stating that the Legislature of Virginia at the the May Sessn 1777 had resolved "that Congress be requested to take the Regt upon Continental establishment and that it should forthwith join the Contl Army which it did accordingly" he goes on to say "an application was immediately made to Congress by the officers through their
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commandant Coll George Gibson Soliciting a compliance with the resolve of the Legislature, here they were fated to encounter the opposition of every Continental Officer, a body too numerous to be irritated with impunity, they presented a counter petition, for then with junior companions they commanded officers of their grade in the State service the well grounded claim of your petition and his brother officers were by Congress for the [begin underline] moment disregarded and policy was permitted to silence the voice of justice [end underline]. Your petitioner confiding in despite of the unpropitious circumstances in the honor and integrity of his country, he continued in the army until 1782, when [begin underline] the whole of the State troops [end underline] then remaining was consolidated into a Legionary Corps and a considerable part of the officers deranged as supernumerary __ your petitioner was one but was always ready to obey the call of his country."
Thus we see that the Regiment continued to retain throughout the whole of its service the distinctive character of a State Corps and that the request of the Legislature of Virginia that it should become a part of the Continental Line was not complied with by Congress.
Nor is this all. The object of the the memorial to which I have referred was, sofar as I am able to judge, to identify the Memorialist with the State Line, with a view, to the procuration of half
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pay, which had been promised to officers in that Line [insert] by Virginia [end insert] but did not attach to those in the Continental service.
The [underline begin] actual or active service [end underline] then of the claimant's husband, in the State Line, terminated, according to his own sharing, in 1789. But the claimant alleges that the military engagements in the State Line of Virginia continued until the end of the war and that her husband did not forfeit any rights he might have acquired as an officer therein, by becoming a supernumerary, in as much as he was liable to be called into service whenever the State might think proper, or in other words that he continued, [begin underline] constructively [end underline], in service, until the end of the war.
It will be admitted, it is presumed that the [begin underline] active or actual [end underline] service of William Campbell in the State Line ended, as he says himself in 1782, and it now becomes necessary to treat the case  as one of [begin underline] constructive service [end underline]. On this point it is only necessary to refer you to your own decision in the case of Pauline Legrand formerly widow of Edmund Reed which was affirmed by the Honble Secretary of the Interior in the month of April last.
On referring to the the above mentioned decision you will find that the circumstances involved were perfectly analogous to those in the case now under consideration. In that
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case the "husband was a Captain in the Virginia State Line and became supernumerary in February 1782. In the following September he married the claimant. She applied for the benefit of the Act of July 4. 1836 which was refused her and she was admitted under the Act for July 7. 1838. The question in that instance was whether a supernumerary is to be regarded as still in service, within the contemplation of the Pension laws. If so the widow would come under the provisions of the Act of July 4. 1836. On that occasion, you decided that a supernumerary is not to be regarded as still in service, within the contemplation of the Pension laws and your decision was fully sustained by the Secretary of the Interior.
The circumstances in the case here cited was perfectly analogous to those in the present case, so far as they [insert] go [end insert] but there are facts connected with the claim under consideration which did not exist in the case cited and make [cross out] it [end cross out] [insert] the present case [end insert] much stronger [insert] against the claimant [end insert]. In the case of the widow , Legrand, the marriage took place in the fall of 1782, at a period admitted to be prior to the end of the war, which did not take place until early in 1783. The question then at issue was purely and entirely one of [begin underline] constructive service [end underline] in as much as if
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constructive service was available the party was clearly entitled to a pension, under the Act of July 4. 1836. A different state of things existed in the present case, with regard to the end of the war. The marriage of Mrs Campbell took place, as alleged on the 19th of August [underline] 1783 [end underline] at a time when, according to the decisions of the Court of Appeals and other legal tribunals of Virginia, the war had already come to an end to wit on the 22d of April previous. The [insert] State [end insert] decisions here referred to are sustained by Federal authority of the highest respectability Mr Attorney General Wirt in "an opinion as to the termination of the Revolutionary war", furnished on the 12th of February 1825 in answer to a call made by the Honr J C Calhoun then Secretary of war, says "upon the whole Pain of opinion that war existed until the treaty of peace was ratified, or, in  other words, that the war of the revolution did not terminate until April 1783".  The [insert] point [end insert] then raised by the Secretary of war was not whether the revolutionary war was ended at a period subsequent to the month of April, 1783, but whether it had not ended, with the cessation of actual hostilities in November 1782, when preliminaries were agreed on; instead of April 1783 when the ratification of the treaty of peace took place. Whatever objection may be urged against the sound
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ness of Mr Wirt's opinion the decisions of the Court of Virginia must be regarded as conclusive, so far as the military service of that State is concerned.
I am aware that it has been asserted, within a few years, that the war did not in fact end until November 1783, but this latitudinarian construction cannot, in the slightest degree, affect the validity of the decisions already referred to, in a case in which the length of service of an Officer in the State Line acting under a [cross out] State [end cross out] commission of [insert] the State of [end insert] Virginia is the point at issue.
If, then, the Courts of Virginia are right in their decisions, the war had ended on the 22d of April 1783, the day of the date, I believe, of the proclamation of the Governor of that State, and it would have made no difference, if, the claimants husband had been in active service until the end of the war, the marriage not having taken place until the 19th of August 1783, four months afterwards.
Under these circumstances I have no hesitation in saying that, in my opinion, the claimant is not entitled to a pension under the Act of July 4. 1836.
I shall next proceed to the consideration of the Militia service said to have been performed by the Claimant's husband as
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as a Major in 1781.
There is here an evident contradiction between the allegation of William Campbell in his Memorial and the statement that he served in the militia in 1781. In his Memorial he says [begin underline]  "he continued in the army until the year 1782, when the whole of the State troops then [begin cross out] in service [end cross out] remaining was consolidated into a Legionary Corps and a considerable part of the officers deranged as supernumerary -- your petitioner was one but was always ready to obey the call of his country" [end underline]
The consolidation did not take place, according to this statement, until 1782, when a considerable part of the officers became supernumerary, of whom he was one, and yet it is alleged that he was a Major in the Militia in 1781 the previous year. He might have held the Commission of a major in the Militia in 1781, but, without the gift of omnipresence, he could not have performed active service in both capacities at the same time. But to proceed.  That William Campbell held the commission or brevet appointment of Major [insert] of the Militia [end insert] in 1781, cannot be doubted, as the letter of appointment will be found among the papers (marked A) in the case. I am aware that [cross out] authority [end cross out] permission was given to Supernumerary officers to serve in the Militia
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about the time [insert] named [end insert] and I am willing to suppose that William Campbell may have availed himself of the permission and accepted an appointment, as stated. It is in evidence that authority was given to 
Genl Morgan and the Marquis of Lafayette to appoint field officers and officers of the line and I am ready to suppose that Coll. Fowles, as Commanding officer of the 2d Brigade, acted under the permission of his superior officer and made the appointment in question, but the [cross out] question [end cross out] point arises, for what amount of actual service is the increase of pension to be allowed, and here I confess myself entirely in the dark. It is true, the commission is dated on the 23 of June 1783 and, in the body of it, refers back to the 12th of February preceding, but this can afford no clue whatever to the amount of [begin underline] actual service performed [end underline].  Like other Militia officers, the holder of the commission was subject to be called into service at any moment, but there is, in my opinion, no proof whatever that he was so called + [and] evidence showing the time during which the Regiment was on duty.  Among the papers, there is one, marked B purporting to be a copy of an account contained in an old book in the possession of the Claimant, but you are aware that a copy cannot be used in evidence when the original can be
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produced. I am willing, however, to give to this paper, all the weight to which it is entitled and what does it amount to? It is a statement and I have no doubt a true and faithful statement of the amount to which the claimants husband thought himself entitled, and nothing more. There appears to have been no acknowledgement of the service to which it refers, on the part of the State Government and therefore it must be regarded as a more [begin underline] ex parte [end underline] statement made, if you please, by an individual who was perfectly honest in his intentions. It is proper here to remark that in the memorial to which I have referred there is no mention of service rendered in the Militia as Major or Inspection of Division, a circumstance somewhat remarkable when it is borne in mind that the memorial was intended, as may be supposed, to place the revolutionary services of the memorialist as a State officer, of whatever grade or description, in the strongest possible point of view.
You will observe that the Declaration was made before a Justice of the Peace and had not been submitted to a Court of Record acting as such, for its apparent, as required by the regulations of this Department.
There is moreover no power of Attorney on file, authorizing the agent to act in behalf
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of the claimant, as is required by the rules published in April last. In a word, the case is not ready for the action of the Department and should be rendered so before any final disposition can be made of it. With the evidence at present on file, the claimant is not, in my opinion, entitled an increase of her pension.
I have the honor to be very respectfully Your Obt Servt
J H Davidge
Examiner


J. E. Heath Esqe
Come of Pensions
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17
17
P. 34
Maj William Campbell
8h.  U S Regt.
Culpepper House


[the following writing appears to be on another piece of paper and the writing is upside down in   reference to the writing above]

No 13.
letter of Thos Parker
Sep. 16. 1799

[Circular, partially darkened, residue observed beside the "No 13" words]
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Winchr_ 16h Septr 1799
Dear Sir,

I am Happy to find that you have no objection to the Removal of your Quarters to Winchester, as I think It a measure Essential to the good of the Service.
You will be pleased to direct your Recruiting officers to make their Returns in future to you at this place + [and] Repair to the Rendezvous yourself as soon as you can make it Convenient
with the Greatest 
Regard I am Dr Sir
your Obt Friend + [and] Servt
Thomas Parker
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No 15

1810   Campbell to Gen. Madison __


[the following letter address is written upside down with reference to the "no 15" writing]

Gen. William Madison
City of Richmond 
Bell Tavern

Mr Taylor [at bottom left of address]

[there is also some unintelligible writing visible on another sheet of paper behind this letter address - probably inadvertently placed behind the documents of interest during copying]
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Orange  15h Decr. 1810
Sir,
Before I left Richmond I wrote by mail, to the Comd,ts of Carolina + [and] Spotsylvania + [and] to Colo. Spindle of Culpepper, to forward their returns to me immediately by mail, I reminded them that the time Prescribed by Law, for their returns to be made, had elapsed, +{and] told them of the order of Council for the Brigadiers to report them; this Spurr I judge hurried on the returns by Express just recd. from Spotsylvania +[and] Culpepper, but I have not yet recd. the return from Carolina; I shall write again for it by the next mail, +[and] shall loose no time in filling up the Brigade return +[and] forwarding it by mail to the Adjutant Genl s. office where you will have the goodness to call +[and] place your Signature. ___
The office of Adjt. Genl. I presume will not be filled until the latter end of the Session, I have but little hope of Succeeding to that office was I a candidate but I have vanity enough to want it +[and] think I have capacity to fill it my pretensions are +[and] which can be Supported by testimony as follows Vizt. in 1774 I was at a Military School +[and] part of '75 when I joined first Volunteers Secondly minute Compy. +[and]  when in that year the first nine Regts. were raised I enlisted as Sergt. +[and] continued until after the evacuation of [start underline] Givens Island [end underline] by [begin underline] Dunmore [end underline], when Major Wm. Nelson Voluntarily offered to recommend me to the Committee of
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King +[and] Queen who was in a few days from that time to appoint officers to a Compy. of Continental troops part of six additional regts. then to be raised, I went immediately with the letter enclosed +[and] received the appointment of 2d. Lt. +[and] raised my quota +[and] after Succeeded to that 1st Lieutenantry by the resignation of that officer +[and] my raising upwards of thirty recruits for the Compy. which was Commanded by Capt. Phil. Taliaferes who married a Sister of Capt. Thos. Baytop a member [insert] of your House [end insert] who no doubt has some recollection of the circumstances, the Spring following five companies Vizt. Taliaferre's, Ewells, Garretts, Nicholas's +[and] Crumps which had been raised for the United States Service; were ordered with Companies of Marines to form a regt. called 1st. State regt. +[and] five companies of Volunteers raised [insert] for an [end insert] Indian Campaigne were substituted in the Continental line; we remonstrated against it to the Legislature which met in Spring 1777 they passed a resolution for the regt. to march +[and] join the army under Genl. Washington +[and] with the approbation of Congress it Should be taken on Continental establishment, this was never done altho. the regt. continued to Serve with the Continental army until April 1782 when I was deranged as Supernumerary, in 1781 I had Comd. of Militia +[and] have a Brevette commission of Major dated 5th Feby. of that year {insert] by Marquess La Fayette +[and] one of Lt Colo. Comdt. in Adjnt. of same year by Genl Weedon __ it is well known, [cross out] that [end cross out] by my Serving with a State Commsn. I not only lost rank +[and] promotion but my half pay for life, altho. I can Conscientiously sat that I performed my duty in the army of the United States upwards of Seven years +[and] have letters now in my Possession to that effect, but indeed it almost makes me blush to even Say I have done my duty +[and] deserve 
[from this point forward there appear to be sections of missing text because parts of the page on which this was written have been cut out and removed or torn out] 
of my country ___   I have a grateful Sense of the zeal of my friends in the late Election for Sergt. +[and] will Submit to them whether not they will Support me for the office of Adjt. Genl. whose  of office I presume will be performed as heretofore, the office wit(h) a Sinecure the duty +[and] expenses attending it light, where a is employed +[and] the Salary 1/3 more then that of Brigade Ins  I hold from your bounty +[and] should reluctantly to receive an office more lucrative, accept my Ach____ments for your attentions to me +[and] believe me to be
With real esteem
Yr Obit. Ho
Wm. Campbell

P.S. be good enough to take care of the letter enclosed
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No 11



Letter of J. Marshall 
Oct 16. 1799
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Richmond Octr 16 1799

Dear Sir,

Najor William Campbell of the 8th Regt is a candidate for the Inspectorship of this division of the Army. +[and] not being acquainted with you has requested me to mention him to you.
He is a Gentn. of respectable talents who served with reputation in the last war +[and] commanded a regt. against the Western insurgents. I believe him well qualified for the office he Sollicits ___
I am Dear Sir with respectfull esteem
Your Obdt Servt. 
J. Marshall

John Ball
A True Copy
Robert Gregg
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Orange 20th Decr. 1832

Dr. Sir.
I herewith inclose you the nessessary papers for the obtaining my land from the Goverment in the absence of Govr. Barbour as he is called below by the Indisposition of his Daughter, ___  
By your close attention to the business will Confer a favour on
Your Obt.
Susan Campbell

PS.  I have heretofore Revoked the power made to Graves which may be found in the office of the department
S. C.
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[writing at top of document is upside down]

Mr Barbour will please direct to Barboursville Land Office

[writing below is right side up]

Gordonsville
Decb 22

[cross out] 12 p [end cross out]
[cross out] 25 [end cross out]

Honble.  John S. Barbour
Washington City
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Senate April 19th. 1832

Sir
The inclosed belong to the package of papers relating to the Case of Mrs Susan Campbell which was sent to you on Friday last
Respy
Geo W Jones

Comr. Pensions
Prest
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To The Honble The Genl. Assembly of Virginia:

The memorial of William Campbell late, a Capt. in the first Virginia State regt. humbly 
Showeth --
That your memorialist very early in the late War with Great Britain entered into the Army of the United States, +[and] about the first of November 1776 recd. an appointment by the Committee of the County of King +[and] Queen,  as a Subaltern Officer in the quota of that County, for the Six additional regmts. then to be raised for the Continental services, and your Memorialst. agreeable to That appointment did enlist upwards of Twenty Soldiers, +[and] marched them to the City of Williamsburg early in the Spring following, where Shortly after (he believes) five compleat companies did assemble To Wit, Ewells, Taliaffero's, Garnetts, Crumps, +[and] Nicholas's, which officers including the Subaltern belonging thereto, reced. their appointments to, +[and] raised their recruits for, the aforesaid Continental Services --- But so it was that the aforesd. five Companies of Continental Troops were by an order of this Executive forced into the State Service, +[and] five Companies of Volunteers (as your Memorialist was informed) which had been stationed at the place called Point Pleasant, in this Ohio, were substituted in the Continental Army, in the place of the aforesd. five Companies which had been approved to +[and] raised for that particular service, in consequence of which your Memorialist and Officers aforesd. feeling ourselves thus agriev'd   in a very particular manner, because we were prevented from Joining the continental Army, for which service we were intended, And being forced into the State service much agr.ed our inclination, [cross out illegible] the field being much smalling  for the
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acquiring honor and experiences, the principal objects with a Soldier, and, moreover if ever we should operate in Conjunction with Continental Troops, officers of that lines of the same rank, would command us, altho our commissions might be of a Senr. date. --- Therefore we did, unanimously Join in a remonstrance to the Assembly (then sitting) against the measure, in the year 1777 Spring Session, and praying that we might then be order'd immediately to Join the Continental Army, or that our Regt. To Wit O the first State should be taken on the continental establishm't +[and] immediately marched to head quarters --- in the latter case it pass'd the Assembly by resolve, recommending it to Congress to take the said Regt. upon the Continental establishm't +[and] it was ordered immediately to Join the Continental Army, and in the month of June following the sd. Regt. did march from Williamsb'g and Join'd the same with the flatter'g hopes of having Contl. Commissions -- And your Memorialist verily believes that this resolution or recommendation, afores'd would have met with the assent of Congress +[and] have pass'd into a resolve, but for the following reasons.  Viz --- Colo. Geo. Gibson Commadt. of our Sd. Regt was agent for us. the aforesaid officers to wait on Congress for their decision and he as the Senior Colo. of the State Lines, might very probably expect promotion in that line to the rank of Brigadier, therefore he did not attend to the business, And it was also oppos'd by the officers of the Contintl. Line, because they then commanded us of the State lines of the same rank with themselves without respect to Date of Commission, when we should with Continental Commissions have generally taken rank of those, who commanded us.
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previous to our getting such commissions +[and] also the Continental line of rotation would have been thereby immediately increased --- Your memorialist continu'd his command in the Sd. Regt. +[and] return'd with it and the Virga. Continental Troops to Virginia in the month of Jany. or February 1780. And your memorialist +[and] officers of sd. Regt. received money as Bounty [underlined], for the purpose of recruiting Soldiers, and your memorialist did enlist several for the sd. Regt. In the month of July. a part of the Two State Regt. that had served with the Continental Army. were detach'd under the commd. of Maj. John Lee to Join the Southern Army commded by Majr. Genl. Green - and shortly after their arrival there, the Soldiers were taken from their officers, [cross out of unintelligible phrase] and annexed to the Continental Lines as a part of the quota of this State, ___ Your memorialist continued in actual service with the remaining part of his sd. Regt. untill after the Invasion at Norfolk by Genl. Lesly +[and] then retired on furlow, with the approbation of Colo. Geo. Gibson, And in the Invasion which took place a few weeks after by Genl. Arnold, Your memorialist [cross out unintelligible two words] Joined the Army and took a command of Militia, and continued in Service untill after the capture of Erl. Cornwallas. at York Town, and your memorialist further declares that he continued to hold himself in readiness to enter [cross out] into service [cross out end] upon duty when called upon, therefore engaged in no kind of business untill after the end of the War. --- Your memorialist conceives that he actually served as an officer in the
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Continental service, (tho to his great mortification and very unjustly served, with a State Commission) from the month of October 1776 untill the end of the War, And he is very clear in his opinion that he {underlined] is not only in Justice, but by Law entitled to his half pay for Life ---  [subscrpt] # On the Legislature of this State in the year 1783 not thinking it policy to commute the half pay to their officers, as Congress has done to [underline begin] theirs. [underlined end] [subscrpt] #
Your Memorialist observes by an Act of Assembly passed October 1780.  3d.  Sectn (and subsequent to One passed in May. 1779. to the same effect) that the officers of this State in  Continental service, who should continue therein to the end of the War, should receive half pay during Life, or untill they should again be call'd into service ___ Under those Acts the supernumerary and other Officers of the Continental Line have received commutation for Five years whole pay, And under the same Acts your Memorialist, thinks he is as justly entitled to half pay for Life  ___  His appointment into the Continental Service, as before observ'd, his service with the Continental Army untill the Regt. was reduced, [cross out not legible] The start to his feeling of being forced into the state service, the loss of his rank thereby, and that flattering prospect before him of having redress by being taken on the Continental establishmt. are indeed powerfull reasons -- In the year 1781, and month of November, An Act of Assembly passed to reduce the State Regiments, by which means a number of Officers became Supernumerary's --- It was Enacted that a return shou'd be made of all the State officers at the next assembly -- Wherin the Corps., the rank of each officer, the date of his commission, the number of men at first raised in each Corps, the number of men when reduced, should be particularly specify'd by the Executive, and the Executive were requir'd to set on foot proper enquiry to discriminate such officers [crossed out illegible word] as by
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unworthy conduct, or any other means whatsoever be thought unfit to be entitled to half pay --- Your Memorialist has been informed that in persuance to this Law, the executive order'd a Board of Officers to make the discrimination requir'd, and, that the sd. Board did discriminate Two. or Three as unworthy of receiving the half pay for Life #[subscript #]  But the Board after reflection upon the business  they. from motives of delicacy. determ'd not to make the report, -- In May 1783 an Act passed the Assembly directing the Auditors to issue annually, to the officers of the State Line and Navy. as were by Law entitled to half pay, their warrants for the same, In obedience thereto, the Auditors immediately began to issue indiscriminately to the officers of that Line. But the Assembly were then sitting, and some of the members who were not very friendly to the officers in that business, even perhaps wish'd that or discrimination shou'd first take place  --- consequently a motion was made (first as the Assembly arose) for a Resolution to pass, directing the Auditors not to issue any more certificates to the State officers, as half pay.  The resolution passed the House and a final stop was put to it [underline "it"] -- but those who had received were not compel'd to return them # [subscript #]. In the month of June 1784. The Officers of the State Line and Navy met in the City of Richmond to consult on the measures to be taken, with respect to their half pay -- when they determin'd to address. the Assembly by a Memorial __ which was accordingly prepar'd and deputies appointed to explain such facts, before the Committee, as were contained therein,  Your Memorialist was One of the deputies aforesd. and well remember's that the Bill giving half pay indiscriminately pass'd the Assembly but was lost in the Senate --- In the year 1790. The -- business was again reviv'd by a memorial from the Officers of the Line, commanded by Colonel. Chas. Dabney, and a Law
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passed, giving the same compensation of half pay, to the State Line, who continued in Actual service to the end of the War, as was allowed the Officers of the Continental Line and also to those who became supernumerary's and being afterwards required , [illegible cross out] entered again into Actual service and continued therein untill the end of the War --- Under this Act, and the Act passed in 1783, several officers receiv'd - some half pay, others five years whole pay, and in some case's without respect to Law Justice or merrit, Your Memorialist has been inform'd of Two, which he beg's have to mention  --  The first is the case of Capt. Thomas Hamilton Decd Who died before the end of the War, therefore no half pay, Could be due him, yet five years full pay has been issued upon his claim, the other is the case of Capt. Windson Brown who died about eighteen months after the close of the War was entitled to half pay only for Life. Yet five years. full pay (as in the other case) has been issu'd upon this claim also ___ Your Memorialist declares that had no officer of the State Line receiv'd an emolument for his Claim of half pay, he would have been silent with respect to his own, notwithstanding he's very sanguine in his own Judgmt. that their is as much Law, and Justice for the claims generally of the State, as for the Officers of the Continental Line, who have indiscriminately receiv'd theirs -- Your Memorialist consider's his as very singular hard case, having actually serv'd with the Army upwards of Six years, was appointed to the Continental service, did the same duty, and with the Continental officers, (at the expense of loosing his rank) and yet because a State Commission was forced upon him -- he's excluded from every emolument that either the State or Continental officers have receiv'd altho he has been
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at much trouble and expenses to obtain it [underlined].  Your Memorialist has been told by  several members of the former Assembly's, who had that business before them, that if a line of discrimination could have been made between the officers of that line, that their would have been no dificulty in obtaining the half pay for Life --- but the line of discrimination   never could be drawn, it was attempted by the Assembly in [insert] the Act of [end insert] November 1781,. directing the executive to make the discrimination __ The executive ordered the officers to make it themselves, and an attempt was accordingly made by them and if a report had been made thereon, it would have established the claim by Law. +[and] out of the reach of any misconstruction of the Law,.  Your Memorialist is well assured that all former Assembly's that have taken up that business and disposed to give [illrgible word(s)] emoluments to the state [cross out begin] officers [cross out end], as were given to the continental officers, but that their compensation should be according to merit, and how to draw this line has ever been the grand point,  He therefore hopes, that the plan he has adopted, in stating facts individually will be thought the most eligible of any yet offer'd -- In paying the officers of the State line, how Strangely has been the [cross out begin] Law [cross out end] assertion of the Law, from what it intended,  Something has been given as a compensation for half pay is certain, But who was to receive it [underlined], was a Lottery  -- some he has been told drew in a double capacity, whilst others who were probably more deserving receiv'd nothing ___ As an appeal to this Assembly. of Virginia, being the only recourse by which your memorialist thinks he can be redressed / and his being a Singular case two or Three exception's only. similar amongst the claimants for half pay. /  Therefore prays that
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You will take into consideration the facts therein  Stated and enact law, directing the Auditor to Issue his half pay for life. with the Interest due  thereon and your Memorialist will ever pray +c[et cetera]


[At bottom of page is the following written upside down and backwards}

C.

Campbell Memorial
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[addressed letter]

Newtown
Sepr. 21

Jer G. Baroge Clk

17

Capt. Wm. Campbell
Orange Co.
Near Barboursville. post office


[on right side of page written top to bottom} 
 
No 16.
Pendleton to Campbell
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Spring Farm Augt 24th. 1811
Dr. Sir
Your favour of 20th last. came to hand af few days since. I with pleasure have certified as inclosed relative to your services sin the regular Army in the Revolutionary War. __ I hope it will answer the desired effect. as I am more +[and] more convinc'd that {crossed out illegible word] too much cannot be done for those that under Providence set at liberty thousands in their day +[and] millions unborn that were Subject to the yoke of Bondage. and I trust under the Protection of Almighty Power the blessings will be long enjoy'd by our posterity +[and] all oppress'd fellow -- Creatures that may take refuge under the Benign Laws +[and] Institutions of our Republick, --- I sensibly feel the effects. tho only in my 58. years, of those campaigns that I had the Honor of serving my Country in defense of Its Sivil +[and] Religious rights, nor shou'd I at this time regret those services tho the akes +[and] pains +[and] other infirmities of body. I experience in consequence thereof ware increas'd many fold. -- I am not able to say anything g relative to Capt. Chas. Collins service in Va. Army, not recollect.g. them - my respects to yr. [unknown number of words lost here ]due to paper damage] Friend. Pendleton.
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Richmond,  Decr. 17thth 1819
Dear Campbell,
I have not been inattentive to your case before the Legislature;  +[and] have done everything in my power to promote your wishes with the members, as it is the duty of all we revolutionary brothers -- sufferers towards one another to do. The foundation of your claim, viz.  the transfer from the continental to the State line, you know, I am well acquainted with, as I explained its disadvantages, as well as yourself, +[and] others, as you have truly said in your letter some time past to Major Pryor. Our cases only differ in one respect, +[and] that not a material one. You say, I think, you returned home a supernumerary when the two Regts. were reduced +[and] consolidated. This I know nothing about, as I had left the North +[and] gone to the South before that took place:
But in what particular manner you seem to know as little as I do of your quitting.
After the affair at Banon hill church, where the Marquis was surrounded [and] nearly cut off, in which I was, I was invited +[and] joined,. Genl. Washington's life Guard, +[and] continued with it that campaign +[and] with Morgan in  the pursuit of Clinton thro' the Jersies, the battle of Monmouth, +c {et cetera], till from ill health on the close of the campaign, I think, of 1779, I asked leave of the Genl. to resign, which was positively refused me, as my commission still in my possession shows; but was permitted to return to Virginia on the recruiting service. While there, I was appointed a Lt. Col. by the Assembly in the Brigade sent to South
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Carolina, that Commission signed by Mr. Jefferson now shows. I met with our old Regt. +[and] Col. Dabney's (the 2nd State Regt.) which was consolidated, as I was informed, in Carolina in 1780, when my place as Cap __ I think, had been supplied by Lt. Holt.
You would do me a favor in writing to me by Mail when you get this, to this place, merely stating the simple fact of our both being first on Contl. establishment +[and] turned over to the State line, which, I am sure you well know. No other fact is nacessary in either of our cases in this particular stage of them; +[and] that I have taken care to place in a clear light as to you, knowing it to be positively correct as I do, +[and] believing most confidently that you will place the same fact in as clear a point of view with respect to me, +[and] what other other services you can do my conduct +[and] qualities as an officer while with you, +[and] with the same truth, propriety, +[and] infinite pleasure, I am now doing, +[and] shall always do yours, will oblige, Sincerely
Your friend +[and] old brother Soldier
John Nicholas [signatrure]
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Brigadier General Morgan
Charlottesville June 2d. 1781
Sir.
I have the pleasure to enclose to you a resolution of the house of Delegates, assented to by as many of the Senate as were here, by which you will perceive the confidence they repose in your exertions, and the desire they entertain of your lending us you're aid under our present circumstances.
I sincerely wish your health may be so far re established , as to permit you to take the field, as no one would count more than myself on the effect of your interposition. I enclose you Commissions for the officers of three Battallions. They are of Necessity dated after time of my signing them, and it will be well if you endorse on each the date from which it is to give rank -  The more immediate this aid the more valuable it will be. I am +c {et cetera]
Thomas Jefferson [signature]

The Marquis La_Fayette
Charlottesville June 2nd. 1781
Sir.
The House of Delegates, and so many of the Senate
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as were here having reopen to believe that Genl. Morgan might probably have it in his power to raise as number of volunteers to join in [cross out] the [end cross out] our present defense, have come to a resolution of which I do myself the honor of enclosing you a copy. I have transmitted it to him also.
Should you [cross out] not [end cross out] find it [insert] not [end insert] inconsistent with any orders under which he may be acting, I make no doubt you will give it the aid of your additional recommendations to  that brave and useful officer.    I am +c[et cetera]
Thomas Jefferson

Executive Department
Richmond Va. August 30. 1851
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies from a book among the records of this department labelled "Letters Apl. 1781 to Augt. 1781."
Wm H Richardson Scy Comt
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No 31.

1851 Mrs Campbells afft.

Declaration of Mrs C. made to obtain the benefit of the Act of 4th July 1836
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State of Virginia
Orange County.     SS.

On this 15th day of August in the year 1851. personally appeared before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace &[and] a Justice of the County Court of Orange, which is a Court of record __ Mrs Susan Campbell, a resident of the said County of Orange, in the said State of Virginia, +[and] she being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the Act of Congress, of the 4th of July 1836, +[and] of all +[and] any other Acts of Congress that comprise provision for her case; __ that she is the widow of the late Colonel William Campbell of Orange County Virginia __ who was a Sargeant, Lieutenant &[and] Captain in the Military service of the Country in the War of the Revolution, &[and] who was also a Major &[and] Lieutenant Colonel in the same service. He entered service first in the year 1775 _ was made a Lieutenant in the year 1776. in the Virginia Line [begin underline] on the Continental establishment [end underline]; was subsequently transferred, against his consent into the State line &[and] became a Captain in Colo. George Gibson's regiment __ +[and] was again put into Continental Service, as the public documents +[and] records will prove, as she, is told +[and] really believes  &[and] afterwards was called by Virginia to the command of her Militia, in the office of Major, +[and] had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel at the close of the War -- for all of which she refers to records +[and] documents +[and] the writings so ancient, that they prove themselves, __ as she is told __  she believes that in 1783, he was Division Inspector with his pay as Captain &[and] 30$ a month in
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addition thereto, or his pay as Major with the said addition of thirty dollars the month _ the papers before referred to +[and] others sustain the said belief _  She further declares that she is now in her eighty-eigth year of age, +[and] is too old +[and] infirm to go to Court +[and] make this declaration and she made oath that she was married to the said William Campbell, in the County of King +[and] Queen, on the nineteenth day of August in the year 1783, by the Reverend Mr Carter _ a minister of the Gospel __ that the said William Campbell was in military service when he was married,  +[and] he wore, while the marriage ceremony was performed, +[and] before +[and] after it, __ his uniform +[and] regimentals, as (she believes) a Major -- He was then in the army __ whether regular or Militia she knows not, after his marriage _ +[and] whether as Major of the line, Lieutenant Colonel or Division Inspector, she cannot say __ But she verily believes in the one or the other, or perhaps as respects Division Inspector, in two of these capacities as Major, +[and] +[and] Division Inspector -- The said William Campbell went to the Camp +[and] was engaged as an officer on duty after marriage in the War of the Revolution __ that he departed this life, the 23rd day of October in the year 1823 __ that she then became his widow, +[and] is now his
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widow __ has received the pension of a Captain's widow, from 1836 __ +[and] claims that of a Major's widow from March 1831, __
Susan  X her mark Campbell

And I do certify that the foregoing declaration of Mrs Susan Campbell, subscribed with her name was sworn to by her before me in due form of hand from my personal knowledge of her +[and] her general reputation, it deserves full faith +[and] credence that she is unquestioningly the widow of the said William Campbell an officer of the revolution __ that she is in my opinion of the age which she states__ +[and] that she is too aged +[and] infirm to travel to the seat of the Court to make this declaration in open Court __
Given under my hand +[and] seal in my official capacity of Justice of the Peace as aforesaid, this day +[and] year above written. ___
John S. Cowherd JP   [circle of inward facing loops with word "Seal" written in center]


State of Virginia to wit:
I, Philip S. Fry, clerk of the court and of the County of Orange in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that John S. Cowherd Esq., whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, was on the day of the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace and a Justice of the County Court of the said county of Orange, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such __ and I further certify that this said county court is a court of record.
In testimony whereof, I hereto put my name and affix the seal of the said court the 16th day of Aug 1857, in the 76th year of the Commonwealth
Philip S Fry clk

[Remnants of a circular seal in bottom left of the page covered with paper]
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[addressed letter]

[From} Barboursville Va
Augt   23

[Postage]  5

[To] Hon. J E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

[left end of letter written from bottom to top]
Augt 27. 1851
Susan Campbell
Cap Meplette
Barboursville. Va

Her pension certificate.
Page 120

Hon. J .H. Heath, 
Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir.
Enclosed I send you my Pension Certificate, the object of which will be made known to you by Mr John. S. Barbour, who will be in Washington in a few days, if he is not already there. __

I am very Respectfully Yous +c. [et cetera]
Susan Campbell

Campbell on  Aug. 23rd /51
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Brief in the case of Susan Campbell dcd
County and State of Virginia
act July 4, 1836.

[double horizontal lines across page]

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.

Increase [underlined]
Increase with the concurrence and advice of Chief Clerk.

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?
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H. R. April 6.  1852

Hon. A. H. H. Stuart
Secy of the Interior
D. Sir
The Committee on revolutionary pensions of this house have considered the Memorial of Susan Campbell praying a pension as widow of Col. Wm Campbell of Va, +[and] concur unanimously in the enclosed report.  The petitioner's friend, Mr. Barbour, has requested me to forward the report to you in the hope that she may obtain more speedy relief by a recommendation of her case +[and] the additional testimony at the pension office than by act of Congress. She is represented to be very old +[and] infirm +[and] very poor. I hope she may be successful at the department +[and] therefore (by authority of the Committee) under the report 
Very Respy Your Obt Servt
Geo. H. Brown
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Pension Office
January 20, 1852.
Sir
In compliance with your request, I send herewith, numbered from 1 to 46 inclusive, the papers filed in this Office to sustain the claim of Susan Campbell, widow of William, a pensioner on the Virginia roll, under the Act of February 2d. 1848, at the rate of $525 per annum, the receipt of which you will please acknowledge.
I also enclose, in compliance with your request, a copy of the decision of the Secretary of the Interior, in the case of Elizabeth C. Fitzhugh. The opinion of the Secretary of War, in the case of Susannah Holbrook, was merely an endorsement upon the papers in the case, that she "was entitled to a pension under  " the Act of July 4th. 1836."  It was in the last named case that this Office expressed an opinion as to the service, which was deemed actual, within the meaning of the pension laws, of
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which a copy is also herewith enclosed.
I have the honor to be,
Very, respectfully,
Your Obt. Servt.
JE Heath
Commissioner



Hon. George H. Brown
of the Committee on Revy. pensions.
House of Reps.
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Richmond May 6, 1832
Dear Sir
I did not receive your letter of Mc
4 until last night, too late to reply by mail. The omission, I cannot account for, except from the fact that there is not clerical force sufficient for the business of the office +[and] I am generally pressed the ultimate.
My respects as Truly
Your friend
Wm H Richardson


Jon S Barbour ;
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House Reps. Ap 30 1852
James E. Heath Esq
Commr of Pensions

D Sir
On my return home last Monday I found your note requesting me to send the papers in the Case of Susan Campbell. I have looked for them since where I expected to find them Without success. Perhaps from other person has forwarded them to you in my absence. Wil you be good enough to inform me
Yours very respy
Geo. H Brown
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81.
Pension Office
February 11 1852.

Sir:
In compliance with your request, I send, herewith, a statement of the reasons why the claim of Susan Campbell, widow of William, was not admitted under the Act of July 4th 1836, contained in the report of the examining clerk to whom the case was confided; and in whose views as to the rendition of Military services after the marriage, I fully concur.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
J E Heath
Commissioner of Pensions

Hon: George. H. Brown,
Committee on Revolutionary Pensions
House of Representatives.
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House Rep. Jan, 14 1852
James E. Heath Esq

D Sir
Will you be good enough to Send to me the papers in the Case of Mrs Susan Campbell Widow of William Campbell of Virginia, Who was an officer in Col. Geo. Gibsons regiment, War of the revolution, & With them Copies of the decisions of Mr Ewing & Mr Marcy in the Case of the Widows Holbrook & Fitzhugh Now on file in the Pension office
Also a Copy of the letter of the Commissioner of Pensions addressed to the In of Justice, deciding that Service of the husband to enable the Widow to have the benefit of the Act of July 1836 Must be Active & [illegible]-
Yours respy
Geo. H. Brown one of
the Comm: on Rev. Pensions -
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J. E. Heath Esq
Sir
on my return to Washington this evening I find your favour of the 20th instant & enclosing as statute relations to Appn. of Susan Campbell
Yours respy
Geo. H. Bown
Jan 23. 1852
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Brief in the case of Susan Campbell, dec
County and State of Virginia
act July 4, 1836.

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Increase from $583 to $6-- per annum by the Commissioner of pensions, on the ground that her husband William Campbell served two years as Major. (Oct. 16, 1852.)

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Name and residence of Agent
F. W. Campbell,
Barboursville
Va..

Examining Clerk.
Ogden Niles
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Referred to the Commissioner of Pensions & Mr. Powell so informed -
Dept, Int
April 8/52
April 8, 1852
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Ho Rep April 6th 1852

Sir
I understand that the Committee of Pensions have sent you Their unanimous report on the petition of Mrs Campbell of Orange County Va - This old Lady lives within my District and her friends take an interest in her claim - Should you send the case for review to the Comm of Pensions, I wish that he would ease on Mrs. Barbour in examining the evidence, who as the friend of Mrs Campbell will explain to her the evidence sent by the Committee
I have the honor to be
very respectfully
Yr ob Svt
Parkers Powell

Hon
A. H. H. Stuart
Secty Interior
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House Reps. Feb. 2. 1852
James E. Heath Eq

Sir
Will You be good enough to inform me of the [illegible] by the Claim of Mrs Susan Campbell Widow of Col Wm. Campbell of Virginia for a pension under the act of July 4 1836 was registered by the pension office. Gen. Willson stated to Me that such information would be given if called for by the Committee on pensions
Geo. H. Brown
For the Comm on
Revolutionary Pensions
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(Copy.)
Report.
The Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Susan Campbell, report:-
That the petitioner is the widow of Colonel William Campbell, of the army of the Revolution, who died in October, 1823, and to whom she was married on the 19th of August, 1783. It appears that she was allowed a pension, commencing on the 4th of March, 1836, under the Act of the 7th of July, 1838, for five years, which was extended by subsequent acts, to be continued during her widowhood. She claims that she is entitled to a pension or annuity, under the 3d. section of the act of 4th of July, 1836, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, and prays that the same may be allowed.
The facts of the case are fully and correctly stated in a report of the committee on revolutionary pensions of the House of Representatives, which is among the documents referred. The committee are of the opinion that the case
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of the petitioner is embraced by the 3d. section of the act of the 4th of July, 1836, and that she is entitled to an annuity or pension under that act, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and that no special legislation is necessary, and it is therefore
Resolved, That the petition and the accompanying documents be transmitted to the Commissioner of Pensions, and that the committee be discharged from the further consideration thereof.
In senate of the United States
April 17. 1852 -
The senate proceeded to consider the foregoing report and agreed to the resolution with which it Concludes.-
Asbury Dickens,
Secretary of the Senate
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The petition of
Mrs Susan Campbell
of
Orange County Va
for a
Pension under the
Act of July 4th. 1836.
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To the Honble. the Senate & House of Representatives in Congress [illegible].
Your petitioner Susan Campbell of the County of Orange in the State of Virginia, humbly praying shows to your honorable body. That she is the widow of Colo William Campbell who was an officer in the war of the revolution & served in it from the beginning to the end of the war - In proof of this service she respectfully refers to the various documents that will be laid before you - The State of Virginia, in whose line of the Continental Army her husband served, has admitted this service, by allowance of Land for eight years Service that is from November 1775 to Novr 1783.
The United States have also allowed him land bounty for the war, which ended November 3d 1783. She was married the 19th of August 1783, whilst her Husband was in actual service, and he Continued in service after that Marriage, which is fully proven by a Credible Witness present at the Marriage & by the records - Her Husband died in October
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1823, and left her his widow, with Scanty Means +[and] a large  family of daughters -- eight of Whom are now dependent on her. and she has continued his widow ever since. Her Husband derived no benefit from the Act of Congress of the 15th of May 1828 nor that of the 7th of June 1832 being dead prior to the passage of these laws.  And she is under the existing laws entitled to Such [illegible crossed ot word] pension as her Husband would have drawn had he been alive at the passage of the Act of June 7th 1832.  according to the third section of the Act of Congress of the 4th July 1836.
The Commissioner of pensions has refused to allow her the benefit of the Act +[and] prevented her a pension under the law of 1838, which is an derogation of her just rights secured her by law, +[and] which has been paid other widows similarly situated with harvest.  She is advised that she is entitled to [insert] this [end insert], by law, and she asks that it be allowed her.  And She as in duty bound will we'll ever pray.
Susan Campbell
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The law directed the Secretary of War to preserve written rules for the execution of the Act of Congress which rules when so prescribed are entitled to be force of Law.  The 8th of these rules is respectfully referred to and a full printed copy is filed herewith. --  for the petitioner +[and] by her written directions in this petition presented
J.S. Barbour


It is believed that there is not a case [illegible one word and part of a second crossed out] unpaid, or yet to be satisfied, like this of Mrs Campbell, - she is now in her ninetieth year of age.    J. S. B
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Colo. William Campbell having called upon me for my testimony relative to his tactical knowledge the requisition seems [crossed out word not intelligible] to be reasonable, because I had a particular opportunity during the war to observe it.
We served together in a corps composed wholly of militia for a considerable period during the fall of the year 1781.  The term of service was so ---- short, that it produced a constant succession of raw troops, and rendered the utmost attention to military instruction necessary.
This laborious employment was undertaken by Colo. Campbell, who in the short intervals allowed, brought the troops to a considerable degree of perfection in maneuvering +[and] [crossed out word , not legible] military exercises.
His talents in this line, so far as I could judge, were uncommon, and the patience and moderation of his temper, enabled him to employ those talents to great advantage.
John Taylor
August 25. 1793
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War Office, Richmond, September 12th; 1780
Such of the Gentlemen officers who have born command in the regular army, and are now out of employment, either as supernumeraries or by  resignation, and are willing to enter into the service again, in the same or a higher rank, are desired to notify themselves immediately to me by letter, expressing their former rank, date of their commission, and where they are now to be  found.
George Muter, Com.


City of Washington;  September 1st, 1851. ____ I certify that the above is a true copy, from the Virginia Gazette, of September 20, 1780, printed at Richmond, by Dixon +[and] Nicolson, and now on file in the Library of Congress.
John S. Meehan, Librarian.


Va. Gazette
Octr. 22d 1780  -  Genrl. Muhlenburg advising for officers to drill Troops collecting at Chesterfield VA

November 4th 1780   Genl requires all officers of the 1st +[and] 2nd Regiments to to form. Genl  Muhlenburg . h i Blair
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Extract from the Council Journal, dated November 3d. 1783.

 His Excellency having suggested the expediency of disbanding the two Legions raised by this State, as by the late suspension of hostilities the necessity for embodied Troops is removed:
The Board advise the Governor to issue his proclamation for disbanding the said two Legions, &[and] discharging them from all engagements &[and] services which their Commissions or the terms of their enlistment might have subjected them to.
Samp. Mathews
J. Marshall
W. Short


Executive Department
Richmond Va  May 6. 1852
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy from the Council Journal of date as above.

Wm H Richardson  Leg Commr.
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Hanover Septr. 30th 1819
I do Certify that Capt. William Campbell commanded a company of infantry in the first Virginia State Regmt, this Regmt was raised for the defence of Virginia, but in consequence of the pressing demand for Troops, by Genl. Washington, in the year 1777, the officers and men Volunteered their Services to join the Northern Army, and remained with it until the time expired for which the Men were enlisted.- Capt. Campbell then retired as a supernumerary Officer, for the want of men to command.- At the same time the greater part of the Continental Officers of the Virginia line became supernumerary, from the same cause.- Capt. Campbell, now Col. Campbell, commanded a Regmt. of Malitia in the year 1781 and was considered an active Officer. I recollect hearing, during the Revolutionary War, that a part of the Officers of the above mentioned Regmt. received their first appointment as Continental Officers in the Virginia line, after which they were annexed to the above mentioned Late Regiment.-
Chas Dabney Lt. Col,
of the State Legion
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Memphis, Tenn. Nov. 23", 1908

Mr. V. Warner,
Commissioner,
Dept. of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.-
Will you kindly furnish me with the Pen. Record of, William Campbell, my great-great-grandfather:
Col. Wm. Campbell.
Capt. in Rev. War, First Va. Regiment - in the regular army after the war - resigned
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about 1800.
What I specially want is all names and data connected with his enlistment in Rev. War; all information of any kind, as the King and Queen Records were entirely destroyed by fire.
Thanking you for an early reply, I am,
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. A. F. Adams,
1480 Monroe Ave.,
Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis, Tenn., July 24", 1908

Dept of the Interior.
Bureau of Pensions:
Please give me the Revolutionary Record of my ancestor Col. Wm. Campbell,
King and Queen Co., Va.
He raised a quota of his men in King and Queen, and was assigned to duty with the First Va. Reg.
After the Rev. War was major in the regular army - - commanded at Harper's Ferry. Please give me the full
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information, all that is contained in his record, specifically names.
Thanking you for all the information you may be able to give me,
Respectfully,
Mrs. W. Carlton Adams
7414 Tate Avenue,
Memphis, Tenn.

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House of Representatives U.S.
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SIXTIETH CONGRESS
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WILLIAM W. WILSON, ILL., CHAIRMAN
J. HAMPTON MOORE, PA.
DANIEL R. ANTHONY, KANS.
NATHAN W. HALE, TENN.
HENRY T. RAINEY, ILL.
LINCOLN DIXON, IND.
WILLIAM WILLETT, JR., N. Y.

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March 26, 1909.

Honorable V. Warner,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Warner:
Will you kindly advise me the complete military record of Colonel William Campbell, who served in the Revolutionary War from the State of Virginia and was prominent at the Battle of King's Mountain. I would like to know his record in and subsequent to the Revolution.
Thanking you for giving me as full an account of this service as possible, I beg to remain,
Very truly yours,
[signed] W W Wilson
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HERALDRY
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SCIONS OF COLONEL CAVALIERS
SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION
WAR OF 1812

GENEALOGY
FRANCIS B. CULVER
2203 N. CHARLES STREET
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

BIOGRAPHY
MEMBERS OF
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KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN HORSESHOE
ORDER OF WASHINGTON

[handwritten body]
25 May. 1918
The Commissioner of Pensions:
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly supply the Revolutionary War service record (with personal data) of Lieut. William Campbell, of the Virginia Militia. He was later, Lieut. Colonel of Virginia troops, and died in Orange Co. Va. in 1825.
Yours very truly
Francis B. Culver
(2203 N. Charles St.)

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HEADQUARTERS 312TH MEDICAL REGIMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Poland & Dauphine Sts.,
New Orleans, La.

April 14, 1923.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Sir:

Under date of March 1, 1923, I wrote to your office, requesting certain information connected with the military record of Lt. Colonel William Campbell of the Revolutionary Army, being advised to write to you by the Adjutant General of the Army. To date, no reply has been received to my query.

I am now writing again to ask you to give me the military record on which the widow of this Lt. Colonel William Campbell of Virginia obtained a pension. The widow of this officer named above, was Susan Campbell, who died on the 13th of March, 1852, and of course her pension stopped at her death. At the time of drawing her pension, her postoffice address was probably Barboursville, Virginia.

I am particularly anxious to get an authentic record of the military services of this Lt. Colonel Wm. Campbell, and I have reason to believe that a certified record of his services must have accompanied the application for pension of his widow.

I shall be under many obligations to you if you will give me a report based on the records of your office.

Very respectfully,
[signed] Robert B Shackleford
ROBT. B. SHACKELFORD,
Major, M.C., U.S.Army.

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312TH MEDICAL REGIMENT, U.S.ARMY,
Poland and Dauphine Sts.,
New Orleans, La.

March 1, 1923.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Enclosed are copies of a letter I wrote the Adjutant General of the Army and his reply to same as to the military record of Lieut. Colonel William Campbell of the Revolutionary Army. In his reply, you will note that he advises me that perhaps your office will be able to give me the information I desire.

The family tradition is that in 1854 Colonel Campbell's widow, Susan Pierce (?) Campbell, was awarded a pension; that at the time the application for pension was made many letters and other important papers were sent in with the application for pension.

If this be true, I indulge the hope that your records will give the information I desire in order that I may perfect my papers towards joining the Sons of the American Revolution.

Very respectfully,
[signed] Robert B Shackelford
ROBT. B. SHACKELFORD,
Major, Med. Corps, U.S.A.

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Tennille Ga.
Oct. 27, 1923.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.,
Dear sir,
Will you please give me any record you have of a pension granted to Col. William Campbell, of Virginia, Revolutionary Soldier, and the names of his children if they are mentioned?
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I am establishing a D.A.R. line and will appreciate any help you can give me,
Thanking you in advance,
I am,
yours truly,
(Mrs.) N. M. Jordan; Jr.

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OFFICE OF
JNO. C. HUBBARD
DEALER IN
LUMBER
FURNITURE, HARDWARE, PAINTS
AND FUNERAL SUPPLIES
WEIMAR, TEXAS

[typed body]
8/11/25
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;-
Will you give me what information you can in regard to the following;- Revolutionary War Pensions. Pensioner Capt. William Campbell, commisioned Capt. Jan. 16th.1779, think in the last Virginia regiment. Give me the record of him as shown by his pension, if any.
Would like to have the same information of Sgt. Geo. Hunt in Capt. John Gregory's company in the 15th Va. regiment, Lt.Col. James Innes, comander. Have no further information. [pencil: Served from 1775 to close of War]
Would also like information as to Pri. Geo. Hunt in Capt. Silas Zanes Com. 13th Va. Reg. Col. William Russell commander. [pencil: 1777 for 3 yrs.]
Please give all the information that you can about the above named.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Jno C Hubbard

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Revo.
ALAN W. GRAVES
HAVERFORD, PA.

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November 20, 1929.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:-

I would greatly appreciate if you would kindly advise whether there is any record of payment of a pension to my Great Grand Father viz - Major William Campbell of Orange County, Virginia and whether you have any record that would show any relationship between General William Campbell the hero of King's Mountain and my Great Grand Father, both of whom apparently were Virginians from Orange County. As information my Great Grand Father was born December 12, 1755, died October 29, 1823, the latter as shown on his tomb stone in the family burying ground at Campbellton near Barboursville, Va. I have in my possession a Sword that was presented to Major Campbell by General Washington likewise a letter from Major General Chas. Cotesworth Pickney as per copy attached.

Thanking you for any detailed records and dates, I beg to remain,
Respectfully yours,
[signed] A. W. Graves

[note: Copy returned Jan. 4 - 30 AWF]

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ALAN W. GRAVES
HAVERFORD, PA.

Dec. 30th, 1929
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

Please refer to my letter of Dec. 20th, when I requested whether you had any record of payment of the pension to my Great Grand Father viz -
William Campbell of Orange County, Virginia. As information according to our family records, Major Campbell drew a pension account of service in the Continental Army, until his death Oct. 29th, 1823. I am very anxious to secure some definite record of this payment and would appreciate your assistance.
Yours truly,
[signed] A. W. Graves

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Hotel Clayton
SHERIDAN ROAD AT CLAYTON STREET
WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS

Feb-22-'26,
Dept. of Interior;
Bureau of Pensions;
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me a copy of any record you may have of James Campbell, and of his father, Wm. Campbell.
Both enlisted in the army of American Colonies, and served through seven yrs. war.
Wm. Campbell was a Col. on the Virginia Continental line.
James Campbell was born in Scotland in 1754 Died Maryland U.S.A. in 1824. at the age of fourteen, was brought to America by his father Wm. Campbell, James lost a leg in the service.
He was at the battle of Bunker Hill and was with Gen. Washington at Valley Forge, and in other engagements. He did not marry till late in life, & was 68 yrs. old when his son Lenox Campbell was born. There was one daughter named Mary Etta. Thank you very kindly for any information you may give. Very Respectfully,
Mrs. James Morrow.
Hotel Clayton. Waukegan, Ill.
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OFFICE OF
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LUMBER
FURNITURE, HARDWARE, PAINTS
AND FUNERAL SUPPLIES
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[typed body]
4/5/35
Veteran's Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen;-
I am informed that your office has charge or rather the custody of the U.S.Pension Records for the Revolutionary War. If so can you give me the pension record (if any) [penciled note: Only Capt] of Capt. William Campbell of the Virginia Troops.
Also the record of Samuel [pencil: 3 Va searched by MRB] Campbell, who I think was a 2nd. Lt. in the 14th Virginia troops of 20th of Sept.1776 and advanced to 1st Lt. on 3rd of Sept, 1777 and died 27th of Aug. 1778.
Give me what information you can in regard to the above two veterans. Thank you.
Yours truly,
[signed] Jno C Hubbard

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[typed body]
March 4th, 1936.

War Department,
Bureau of Revolutionary War Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:
Kindly advise me the cost of a photostatic copy of the Pension Application of Susan Campbell, widow of Capt. William Campbell.
She was living in Orange County, Va. 1840.
He served in the Revolutionary War.
He was in the regular army until about 1800.
Yours very truly,
[signed] J. A. Stewart

JAS:NC

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Sept. 3d, 1851

Statement & opinion of
the Pension Office relative
to claim of Susan Campbell
&c.
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(Copy.)
Pension Office
Septr. 3d. 1857

Sir,
I have examined the Case of Susan Campbell widow of William Campbell claiming a pension under the Act of 4th. July 1836 - Also an increase of her present pension under the Act of July 7th. 1838, with Great Care and Respectfully Report.
Susan Campbell the claimant is at present allowed a pension of $480. per Annum, under the Act of Feby. 2, 1848 Sup. to Act July 7. '38 on Account of the Service of her husband as a Captain during the Revolutionary War. She now claims to be entitled to a pension under the Act of 4th. July 1836, instead of the Act of July 7th 1838, on the ground that the Marriage of herself & husband took place on the 19th of Augt 1783, which was previous to the end of the war, which, as she alleges, did not take place until November 1783; her husband having served to the end of the war. She also claims an increase of her Pension, on account of Service rendered by her husband in 1781 as a Major in the 2d Regt. of Va. Militia -
It appears that William Campbell the husband of the claimant, was originally an officer in one of five Companies raised for the Continental Service, but afterwards transferred and made to Constitute a part of the 1st. Regt. of the State line of Virginia, Commanded by Colo. George Gibson. This regt. subsequently marched to the North in Consequence of the Urgent Calls of Genl. Washington for more troops, and continued to act with the Army under his Command, until the expiration of the terms of enlistment
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of many of the men, when it returned to Virginia and, in the year 1782, was merged in a Legionary Corps that went to the South. In the Consolidation thus effected a considerable portion of the Officers became Supernumerary and William Campbell among others. In the year 1781 Wm. Campbell is alleged to have served as a Major and Inspector of Division of Militia for some time, and an increase is asked for this service.
The first Question that presents itself is whether the Clts. husband was a Continental or a State Officer. On this point I will let him speak for himself. In a Memorial to the Legislature of Virginia, a Copy of which is Contained in the Book of Virga. Claims in this office page 157 after stating that the Legislature of Virginia at the May Session 1777 had resolved "that Congress be requested to take the Regt. upon Continental establishment and that it should forthwith join the Contl. Army which it did Accordingly" he goes on to Say "An Application was immediately made to Congress by the Officers through their Commandant Colo. George Gibson Soliciting a Compliance with the resolve of the Legislature, here they were fated to encounter the application of every Continental Officer, a body too numerous to be irritated with impunity, they presented a Counter petition, for them with Junior Companies They Commanded officers of their Grade in the State Service the well grounded claim of your petitioner and his brother Officers were by Congress for the moment disregarded and policy was permitted to silence the voice of Justice. Your petition Confiding in despite of the unpropitious Circumstances in the honor and integrity of his Country, he
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continued in the Army until 1782, when the whole of the State Troops then Remaining was Consolidated into a Legionary Corps and a Considerable part of the Officers deranged as Supernumerary Your petitioner was one but was always ready to obey the Call of his Country"
Thus we see that the Regiment continued to retain throughout the whole of its service the distinctive Character of a State Corps and that the request of the Legislature of Virginia that it should become a part of the Continental line, was not Complied with by Congress.
Nor is this all. The object of the Memorial to which I have referred was, sofar as I am able to judge, to identify the Memorialist with the State Line, with a view to the procuration of half pay which had been promised to Officers in that Line by Virginia but did not attach to those in the Continental Service.
The Actual or Active Service then of the Claimant's husband, in the State Line, terminated According to his own showing, in 1782, But the Claimant alleges that the Military engagements in the State Line of Virginia Continued until the end of the war and that her husband did not forfeit Any rights he Might have Acquired as an Officer therein, by becoming a Supernumerary, inasmuch as he was liable to be Called into Service whenever the State might think proper, or in otherwords that he Continued, Constructively, in service, until the end of the War.
It will be admitted, it is presumed that the Active or Actual Service of William Campbell in the State
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Line ended, as he says himself in 1782, And it now becomes necessary to treat the Case as one of Constructive Service. On this front is it only Necessary to refer you by your own decision in the Case of Pauline Legrand formerly widow of Edmund Reed which was affirmed by the Honble Secretary of the Interior in the Month of April last.
On referring tot he above Mentioned decision you will find that the Circumstances involved were perfectly Analogous to those in the Case now under Consideration. In that Case the husband was a Captain in the Virginia State Line and became Supernumerary in February 1782. In the following September he Married the Claimant, She Applied for the benefit of the Act of July 4, 1836, which was refused her And she was admitted under the Act of July 7, 1838. The Question in that instance was whether a supernumerary is to be regarded as still in service, within the Contemplation of the Pension laws, If so, the widow would Come under the provisions of the Act of July 4, 1836, On that occasion, you decided that a Supernumerary is not to be regarded as still in Service, within the Contemplation of the Pension laws and your decision was fully sustained by the Secretary of the Interior-
The Circumstances in the Case here Cited are perfectly Analogous to those in the present Case, so far as they go, but there are facts
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Connected with the claim under Consideration which did not exist in the Case Cited and make the present Case much stronger Against the Claimant. In the Case of the widow Legrand, the Marriage took place in the fall of 1782, at a period Admitted to be prior to the end of the War, which did not take place until early in 1783. The question then at issue was purely and entirely one of Constructive Service inasmuch as if Constructive Service was available the party was clearly entitled to a pension, under the Act July 4, 1836. A different State of things exists in the present Case, with regard to the end of the War. The Marriage of Mrs Campbell took place, as alleged on the 19th of August 1783 at a time when, According to the decisions of the Court of Appeals and other legal tribunals of Virginia, the War had already Come to an end, to wit. on the 22d. of April previous. The state decisions here referred to Are Sustained by Federal Authority of the highest respectability. Mr. Attorney General Writ in "An opinion as to the termination of the Revolutionary War "furnished on the 12th. of February 1825 in Answer to a Call Made, by the Hon J. C. Calhoun then Secretary of War, says "upon the whole I am of opinion that War existed until the treaty of Peace was ratified; or, in other words, that the War of the Revolution did not terminate until April 1783." The point then raised by the Secretary of War was not whether the Revolutionary War ended at a period subsequent to the Month of April, 1783,
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but whether it had not ended, with the Cessation of actual hostilities in November 1782, when preliminaries were agreed on; instead of April 1783 when the Ratification of the treaty of Peace took place. Whatever objection may be urged against the soundness of Mr. West's opinion the decisions of the Courts of Virginia must be regarded as Conclusive, so far as the Military Service of that State is Concerned.
I am aware that it has been asserted, within a few years, that the War did not in fact end until November 1783, but this latitudinarian Construction Cannot, in the slightest degree, affect the validity of the decisions already referred to, in a Case in which the length of Service of an officer in the State Line Acting under a Commission of the State of Virginia, is the point at issue.
If, then, the Courts of Virginia Are right in their decisions, the war had ended on the 22d. of April 1783, the day of the date, I believe, of the proclamation of the Governor of that State, And it would have made no difference, if the Claimant's husband had been in Active Service "until the end of the War, the Marriage not having taken place until the 19th. of August 1783, four Months Afterwards.
Under these Circumstances I have no hesitation in Saying that, in My opinion, the Claimant is not entitled to a pension under the Act of July 4, 1836. 
I shall next proceed to the Consideration of the Militia service said to have been performed by the Claimant's husband as a Major in 1781.
There is an evident contradiction between the
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Allegation of William Campbell in his Memorial And the statement that he served in the Militia in 1781. In his Memorial he says "he Continued in the Army until the year 1782, when the whole of the State troops then Remaining was Consolidated into a Legionary Corps and a Considerable part of the Officers deranged as Supernumerary. Your petition was one but was always ready to obey the Call of his Country" The Consolidation did not take place, according to this statement, until 1782, when a Considerable part of the Officers became Supernumerary, of whom he was one, and yet it is alleged that he was a Major in the Militia in 1781 the previous Year. He might have held the Commission of a Major in the Militia in 1781, but, without the gift of omnipresence, he Could not have performed Active Service in both Capacities at the same time. But to proceed, That William Campbell held the Commission or brevet appointment of Major of Militia in 1781, Cannot be doubted, as the letter of appointment will be found Among the papers (Marked A) in the Case - I am Aware that permission was given to Supernumerary Officers to serve in the Militia about the time named And I am willing to Suppose that William Campbell may have Availed himself of the permission And Accepted an Appointment, as stated, It is in evidence that Authority was given to Genl Morgan and the Marquis of Lafayette to Appoint field officers and officers
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and officers of the line and I am ready to suppose that Colo. Fowler, as Commanding officer of the 2d. Brigade, acted under the permission of his superior officer and made the appointment in question, but the point Arise, for what Amount of actual service is the increase of pension to be allowed, and here I Confess myself entirely in the dark, It is true, the Commission is dated on the 23 of June 1783 And, in the body of it, refers back to the 12th. of February preceding, but this Can afford no clue whatever to the Amount of Actual Service performed. Like other Militia officers, the holder of the Commission was subject to be called into Service at any moment, but there is, in my opinion, no proof whatever that he was so Called out or evidence showing the time during which the Regiment was on duty. Among the papers, there is one, Marked B. purporting to be a Copy of an Account Contained in an old book in the possession of the Claimant, but you are Aware that a Copy Cannot be used in evidence when the Original can be produced. I am willing however to give to this paper, all the weight to which it is entitled and what does it Amount to? It is a statement and I have no doubt a true and faithful statement of the Amount to which the Claimants husband thought himself entitled, And nothing more. There appears to
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have been no acknowledgement of the Service to which it refers, or the fact of the State Government And therefore it must be regarded as a mere exparte statement made, if you please, by an individual who was perfectly honest in his intentions, It is proper here to remark that in the Memorial to which I have referred there is no mention of Service Rendered in the Militia as Major or Inspector of Division, a Circumstance somewhat Remarkable when it is borne in him that the Memoralist intended, as may be supposed, as a state Officer, of whatever grade or description, in the strangest possible point of view.
You will observe that the Declaration was made before a Justice of the Peace And has not been submitted to a Court of Record Acting As such, for disapproval, as required by the Regulations of this Department -
There is Moreover no power of Attorney on file, Authorizing the Agent to act in behalf of the Claimant, as is required by the rules published in April last. In a Word, the Case is not Ready for the Action of the Department And should be rendered so before any final disposition can be made of it. With the evidence at present on file, the claimant is not, in my opinion, entitled to an increase of her pension.
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I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
F. H. Davidge
Examiner

J. E. Heath Esq
Comr. of Pensions
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Petition of
Mrs Susan Campbell.

This petitioner prays that she will be allowed a pension under the Act of July 4th 1836 - for the Revolutionary Services of her Husband in the Military service of that war.

Paulus Powell
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Hon. J. L. Edwards Campbelton near Bartonsville Orange Va. April 15th 39

Sir
I have been lately informed that the appropriation for "Widows Pensions" had been made the last of February; as I Take no political paper myself, I now nothing of it, but applied to gov. Barlows, who also had not seen it, Tho' advised me to write to you to know if it had been made, I Therefore write & will be greatly obliged to you, if you will inform me as early as convenient.-
I have the honor to be
Very Respectly
your Obt. Svt.
Susan Campbell

Hon. J. L. Edwards
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Pension Office,
January 18th, '47.

Sir:
I have the honor to return Mr. Bay's letter in the case of Susannah Holbrook, and to make the following reply.
The question he makes is whether the furlough, as he terms it, issued by the Commander in Chief in June 1783, agreeably to the resolved of 26th May proceeding did not recognize the Warsmen to be in service until the proclamation of disbandment of all the troops in Nov '83 - The warsmen were entitled by the terms of their enlistment to a discharge when the war ended - Of course, when peace was proclaimed in April '83, they were entitled of right to be discharged - and were accordingly "discharged" in June, with commendment on the back to the effect, that, having been enlisted for the war, they were bound to return if hostilities should be renewed - When they were discharged, the only condition of being recalled under their enlistment was a removal of hostilities - If hostilities were not removed, their discharge in June, was absolute and Complete - Other troops engaged for limited terms were continued in service until the exchange of ratifications, and then disbanded by proclamation in November '83 - The previous is completed by the half pay of actual service, and the decision respecting constructive service, in captivity or on parole, can have no relation to soldiers' pay serving under a
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particular enlistment in the continental Army, and discharged at the time they were entitled but under the terms of their enlistment - Being enlisted for the war they were discharged, or furloughed, two months after proclamation of peace - subject by endorsement on the discharge, to be recalled if the war shall not have ended ~ The act of 7th March 33, merely enacts that the words "during the war of the revolution" in the act of 7 June 32, shall cover the service actually performed between the proclamation of peace in April & the disbandment in Nov '83 - The language of the discharges to the Warsmen, as well as the terms of enlistment, divert this claim (for constructive service for 7 mos after the proclamation of peace) of all plausibility
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your Obst
(signed-) J. L Edwards.

Honl William L. Marcy
Sect of War
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Mr Edwards
Sir
I wrote to you on the 10th April, & enclosed my declaration, as Pensioner under the "Act of the 4th March" '43, but not having heard from you, suppose my letter must have miscarried; I would be extremely obliged to you, if you would write & inform me, if it had ever rached you, *& also whether I was entitled to a pension for life, as I was married in the year 1783 - I have understood There were some widows, (receiving a pension for life,_ who were married in that year, or before the close of the war, if so, I consider myself under that class of pensioners.- Your compliance with my request will much oblige
Yours with great respect -
Susan Campbell
N.B. Please direct to Barboursville
Campbellton Orange County Va. May 9th '43

Hon. James L. Edwards
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To The Honble. The Senate & House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled:
your petitioner Susan Campbell of the County of Orange in the State of Virginia hereby Complaining shows to your honorable body, That she is the widow of the late Colo: William Campbell of the war of the revolution; that her deceased husband entered the Army in the year 1775, & early in the year 1776 was appointed a Lieutenant in the Virginia line on the Continental establishment; that in the year 1777 he was without his consent & against his protest, transferred to the State line of Virginia & put into the regiment commanded by Colo Geo: Gibson;- in the Summer of that year, he was with the said regiment, Marched to the North, & came under the Command of Genl Washington, where he continued to serve until December 1780, when he returned to Virginia. In Octo 1777 the said Regiment of Colo Geo: Gibson (& her husband) was Transferred by law of Virga. & accepted by the United States, into the Continental Service in place of the Ninth Continental Regiment Captured at the battle of German Town. That he became Supernumerary on the fifth day of February in the year 1781, but subject to recall into Service in the same or a higher grade of office, at the pleasure of the Government. He was then a Captain in the line. She further shows that
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that on the 12th day of February 1781, (Seven days only after he became Supernumerary) he was recalled into Service, by the Marquis Lafayette, then a Major Genl in the Army of the U. States & that he was appointed a Major Genl Lafayette in Conformity with law: his Commission as Major being now on file in the pension office. That on the 23d. of August 1781, he was appointed Lt. Colonel & as such called to the command of Militia in service, as by law the Governor was authorised so to call experienced officers of the regular Army. evidence of which is also filed in the pension office and in the year 1782 & 1783 her said Husband was again called into service as Major & Division Inspector with the rank of Lt. Colonel; in which Capacity he served to the close of the war in November 1783.
And your petitioner further shows that she was married to her said Husband in August 1783, whilst he was still in service & that he was in actual service after their said Marriage, which is fully proved, by a Credible & Competent Witness - Which testimony is filed in the pension office. That from her Husbands services & her Marriage with him "before the expiration of the last period of his service", She became entitled, under the act of Congress passed the 4th day of July 1836, (her husband being dead Many years before the 7th June 1832) to such pension
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or annuity as her Husband if living would have drawn under the Act of Congress of June 7th 1832. Notwithstanding which right, she has been denied a pension under the act of July 4th 1836, & has been allowed only under the law of July 7th 1838 - against which decision she now reman struck & Complains. Her husband was an officer in a Regiment which Congress & the Executive departments of the U. States, have Repeatedly decided was a Continental regiment, under the obligations of duty & whose period of service did not expire until the 3d. of November 1783.- The Court of appeals of Virginia decided that when such officers were not in the field on duty, that they were absent "on a law furlough," Subject to recall at the Will of the Government & bound by Martial Law the whole time - that her said Husband was subsequently recalled to actual service, & rendered actual service on three such recalls to active duty, & one of them after her Marriage. She further shows that in two cases if no more, the heads of the War department under two different secretaries have decided the question for others favorably for Such Service under the Act of 4th July 1836 - One of those decisions was made on Careful Consideration by the Honble W. L. Marcy - Her claim is now rejected as she learns so far a deficiency construction & on the grounds that the service must be actual service
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& not passive service. This interspeculating error, which the law making power did not choose to put onto the act of Congress referred to;- and which is in the book of the Resolve of Congress of the 23d. of April 1783, which declares - "That in the "opinion" of Congress the time of the [illegible] engaged to service during "the war does not expire until the ratification of the definitive "Treaty of peace"- words which where so clearly writ those [illegible] in the act of Congress of July 4th 1836, that it would seem that the last word drawn from the said Resolve of April 23d. 1783 - The state of Virginia allowed her Husband land for eight years service, Them bringing that service to Novr 1783 - & the U. States have also allowed him land for service during the war. upon principle & precedent, your petitioner thinks herself fully entitled to the benefits of the act of 1836; & if the evidence is considered there was active service after her marriage aforesaid. Her husband had none of the benefits of any of the previous laws, - he having died before the acts of 1828 & 1832 passed. And she regards the construction now given, this excludes her, - as hard, unjust, & illegal - She prays in much [illegible] for such relief, as Congress, pray in its wisdom & justice award her & she or in duty &c. will ever pray.
Susan Campbell
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161
32 Cong.
1 Sess.}
Petition
of Susan Campbell
praying a pension
in consideration of
the services of her
husband, William
Campbell, during
the war of the Revolution.

1852 April 13, Referred to
The Com. on Pensions.
April 16, Report, - Com: dischg? &
papers referred to the
Pension Office.

Mr. Hunter
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Sept 10, 1857
Letter of Examining Clerk
of Pension office on
income of pension &c.

F H Davidge
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Pension Office
Septr 10th 1851.

Sir.
In compliance with your request, I have read the answer of the Attorney of Mrs Campbell, to my report, in her case, and have only to remark that I find nothing in it to change the opinion heretofore entertained, by me. In the discharge of my official duty, I look to the intrusive merits of the claim that may be under consideration, Keeping in view the regulations of this Department and the laws of evidence by which I am bound, without reference to the distinguished names with which it may be associated. The Agent of Mrs Campbell in his interview, with me, stated, as I understood him, that he depended upon the service of William Campbell to the end of the war, to sustain the claim to a pension under the Act of July 4, 1836. In my report, I proved, as I think, conclusively, that, according to his own showing, William Campbell ceased to be in actual service in the State Line in the year 1782 and that under the decision of this Department, in the case of Mrs Reid or Legrand, any constructive service subsequent to that time was not available for the purposes of the pension laws.
With reference to the claim for an in-
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-crease of pension, for service in the Militia as a Major. I intimated to you while I was examining the case that the brevet Commission, as Major, might entitle him to an allowance from the 12th of February 1781 up to the surrender at York Town, but that I knew of no actual service in Eastern Virginia subsequent to the quiet which followed that event. In this belief I find myself sustained by the Statement of Campbell himself, who in his memorial (paper C. on file among the papers) says "Your Memorialist continued in actual service, with the remaining part of his said Regiment until after the invasion at Norfolk by General Lesly and then retired on furlough, with the approbation of Colo Geo. Gibson, and in the invasion which took place a few weeks after by Genl Arnold your Memorialist joined the army and took a command of Militia and continued in service until after the capture of Genl Cornwallis at York Town"
For this service I was inclined to allow an increase, but you thought that, as in other cases of Militia service, the mere holding of the brevet Commission did not, of itself, under the circumstances carry with it sufficient proof of actual service. The memorandum, on file, of an account stated by William Campbell, copied from a book said to be in the possession of the Claimant, could not be received by me as testimony under the regulations of the Dept and the law of evidence, so long as the original could be pro
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duced, and was to be regarded as an ex parte statement at best, nor could the mere statements of men however distinguished, in their own section of country, contained in letters, in Social intercourse, without reference to the case under consideration, & asserting the broad fact that William Campbell had served in the Militia as a Major, and assisted in training the men, be recognized as satisfactory proof of any special term of actual service.
Now, as formerly, I think that the history of the time will sustain this office in allowing an increase for the services of William Campbell as a Major in the Militia, from February 12th 1781 until after the surrender at York Town, say 9 months in all and I shall feel much gratified if the amount so allowed should contribute to the comfort of the widow of a man who had devoted himself so gallantly to the cause of his country.
It is my duty to remind you again that the regulations of the Department have not been complied with in regard to the preparation of this case for a hearing, but it is for my superiors to judge whether the circumstances are such as to require a waiver of the rules in favor of the present parties.
The increase, at $5 per month, from Mar 4. 1836 up to the present time, say 15 years and a half would amount to $930 of arrears and the pen
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sion will hereafter be $525 per ann instead of $480. and if you think proper I will order a certificate to be made out to that effect.
I have the honor to be
Very Respy
Yr Obt Servt
F. H. Davidge
Exr

J. E. Heath Esq
Comr of Pensions

If instead of 9 months, you take the memorandum as the rule of allowance the certificate can be made out accordingly. Please say which
Very Respy
Yr Obt Servt
F H Davidge

Sept 10, 1857
Letter of Examining Clerk
of Pension Office - on
increase of pension &c.
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Barboursville
Septr. 22nd. 38
Sir
I enclose the declaration of Mrs. Suisan Campbell -- I presume it is sufficient at least for the pension assigned the widows of Lieutenants in the regular service -- If any additional evidence is wanting it may be had by reference to Colo Campbells -- or rather Lt Campbells claim for half pay -- or Land __ or his Sister Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs was present at the marriage and certified to that fact and the deposition sent on with his other papers. But her own declaration is sufficient as she is a most pious and respectable old Lady who would not I am quite sure Swear to a false fact to save her own life.  They have been my neighbors upwards of fifty years -- raised twelve children (8 girls -- 4 boys. all now alive) in Great credit -- tho of every pensioners circumstances ___ We do not know what services in the militia are necessary to entitle widows for a pension -- please send me the regulations on that hand -- meanwhile you will allow the pension  of Lts. and for the amount said and enclose me a check if practicable on the Bank of Virginia __Let the check be payable to the order of Mrs.Campbell to guard against loss -- The Sooner the more convenient for Mrs. C.
Accept my best respects
James Barbour

Mr. J. L. Edwards
Page 187

official business

For
Capt Triplett
Chist Clerk
Pension Bureau
Page 188

Culpeper Septr 24th. 1852

Dear Sir.

I rec.d This Moment a letter recalling
my attention to the letter remnant of his Campbells
pension, + really if I had the money to spare I hrd 
rather [illegible] it request than suffer the arrogance.
Unfortunately for me I had them the last
of May that it was allowed, + my letter is [illegible]
or as requiring me to give it attention.
I went over the suspect with Colo Niles during
your absence in Geo: + he promised me his
attention to it, at any time after your return
when it might suit my convenience to call.
But my time is not with here demands an it
than I have legs, hands, eyes or ears to
to discharge. It seemed very clear from the
report of the House + the Senate, adopted by
unanimous vote of the Senate, that a full pension
was clearly due -and both you + Colo
Niles appeared satisfied with this view in my
second explanation - Another suspect of the
case was prevented or interposed afterwards
in my absence, which induced the resolution
to [illegible] 180, or 1907 I [illegible] sentenced from this
Campbells letter. From what Colo Niles
said it arose from the belief that the
number of [illegible] set out in Colo Campbells
book of Feby 1783. was the full amo.t
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of his service - But it is shown that in
August - Septr - + Octo 1783 + probably on
other times between Feby 1783 (the date of his
entry in his old book) + August 1783 he
performed other service - but from August
1783 to Novr 3d 1783, his last regiment we,
in drilling the Legion - you will also see
from - my Report doc: 191. Vol: 1st Reports
[illegible] for 1831. 2, that he [illegible] of office
[illegible] "Major Campbell" to [illegible] the
officer land, - of the State line - It is in proof
from the act of [illegible] of Octo 1783 ^11th va [illegible]^
that Colo Campbell did not go on that day
[illegible: crossed out] by which he lost 1000
acres of his own ^[illegible]^ land - and his [illegible]
swear that he did not go on that day
because he was engaged in Military service
for the State - This was [illegible] [illegible]
your office by the declaration that Virginia
had not Troops there in Service. I produced
in reply to this the Governor order of the
3.d of nov.r 1783, discharging after that 
day [illegible] Legion, the dwelling of which
was Major Campbells duty.
I really wish you would concur
with this [illegible] + let [illegible] [illegible] [illegible]
yet remaining go to that worthy family.
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I know it is right & if you want to go over the papers with me, I can satisfy you it is.
I write in haste.
Very Respy Yrs
J.S. Barbour


Capt. Triplett
Chief Clerk
PensionBureau
Washington D.C.
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No 33.

May 12 1837
James Barbour to J.L. Edwards


[illegible] service in Continental & State
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Barboursville
May 12th 37

Sir
Immediately on receiving yours of the 20th Ulto. I placed it in the hands of Mrs. Campbell who has obtained the evidence I enclose herewith.  The witnesses I know personally and vouch for their unquestionable credibility.  I take a deep interest in the success of Mrs. Campbell's application for she is my next door neighbor with who I have been acquainted from my infancy as I was with her husband the late Colo. Campbell.  She is remarkable for piety and the discharge of the moral [illegible] as the mother of 12 children - 6 of whom single daughters - are now living with her and dependent on her slender resources for a support.  I have supposed the evidence sent with what I am about to refer you will suffice to obtain her the pension asked.  By referring to the property department in Washington you will find that Colo. Campbell's half pay was allowed some 3 or 4 years ago.  I believe on the grade as Captain - perhaps Lieutenant.  By referring to the Land Office you will also see that the [illegible] of the Land warrant was according his heirs.  Now as Mrs. Campbell has obtained the allowance of these claims of her deceased husband (he having died the 29th October 1823 - I wrote his will and speak directly_ - and as they
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must have been predicated on the service of Campbell [illegible] or to the end of the war - she having proved her marriage in August 83 - it seems to me completes the evidence of the case.  I wish if you have any difficulty you would [illegible ] the evidence furnished in her favor on which the half pay allowance was granted - This subject was the burden of her conversation thro life - as he lived only some quarter of a mile from me and often called to see me.  It was a continual theme.  His case according to my recollection was this - He was among the first to take up arms in Virginia - say 75 - Being a man of  [illegible] and military [illegible] - he was appointed an officer - in the course of a year or two he was consolidated with the Continental line where he continued to serve [illegible] well from the accumulation of officers beyond the number of men he became a supernumerary - The State against his consent gave him a command in the militia - That is he protected again any loss or [illegible] of his [illegible] in the rejection - Served his Lieut. command - always willing to do the duty of a soldier no matter when - yet with the pride of an officer and respect to himself he never did resign his Federal office - he commanded State troops whenever their services were required - but looked to his station in the Continental army as unchanged.
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It so happened however that from his command of the Nats troops the old Federal Government referred him to the State for compensation and the state on its part referred him back to the Federal authority - so that for years he got nothing.  Eventually however the state passed a law in his favor by which he received some twenty odd [illegible] dollars.  And at last some 3 or 4 years past the federal government having become disposed to heal the heroes of the revolution with more  [illegible]  his claim for half pay was allowed  his widow from which however was deducted what he had received from the state - by this [illegible] I consider the case settled and as I said before the marriage being proven Mrs. Campbell's claim for a pension clearly made out.
If however in this I am mistaken you'll please write me or if it be necessary for her to do anything more.
[illegible] I am personally obliged to you for your prompt attention already to her case.  I must [illegible] in her case  -  for a fitter subject for the bounty of the government if she be entitled to it by law can no where be found.  If the pension be allowed it is understood here that it will own from the death of her husband which happened on the 29th Octr. 1823 as I have said before.  His will was admitted to record at the [illegible] Orange County.
My best respects
James Barbour

J.L. Edwards Esqr.
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No 27.
Affadavit of 
Churchill Gibbs
Page 196

Virginia
To wit

I do hereby certify that I became acquainted with William Campbell in the spring of the year 1777 at Williamsburg in Virginia  He was then transferred to the 1st Virginia State Regt. commanded by Col. G. Gibson  we marched to the north and joined Washington's army in the fall of 1777  some time after joining Washington's army I became Capt. Campbell lieutenant and remained in said army until the term of enlistment was about to expire  when we were marched to Virginia about the early part of the year 1780.  I afterward herd he had a command at York Town in the year 1781 but was not with him at that time.  I do further state that he told me thus  he went into sevis in the year 1776 and marched to Queens I-land and he also stated that his first appointment was in the continental line as lieutenant and I considered and he was looked upon by those who knew him as a supernumerary officer believing he had not resigned his commission.
Churchill Gibbs

Madison County to wit
The above certificate was sworn and subscribed before me Sinclair Booton a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid in Virginia by Churchill Gibbs, who is a man of respectibility & ought to be believed.
Given under my hand this 9th day of May 1837
Sinclair Booton J.P.
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State of Virginia, Madison County S.S
[SEAL]
I Belfield Cave Clerk of the County Court of said County certify that Sinclair Booton is a magistrate as above duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing certificate purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of my office and subscribe my name this 9th day of May in the year 1837.
Belfield Cave
Clerk of the Court of Madison County
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[illegible]ville
Aug.t 29th, 38

Sir

I find another act has passed in interior
of the pension system - which I presented new evidence The
case of my neighbor Mrs Susanna Campbell - heretofore
[illegible] to the passage of the [illegible] act - presented to you -
Colo Campbell's - (Capt. William Campbell in the revolutionary
war) [illegible] have been presented and allowed - [illegible]
his services are [illegible] and need not be proven
[illegible] - they are with you in the war Department -
[illegible] C _ the indoor was [illegible] Aug _ 83 has 12
children remain unmarried. Be pleased [illegible]
a form of her Declaration - and what is decided
and it shall be done - She is or most worthy
recommended of and [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] 
over -

My respects
James Barbour
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Richmond 14th Sept 1848
J.L. Edwards Esq
Enclosed you will receive here Susan Campbell's declaration, and I  wish you to forward me, at your earliest convenience a new pension certificate, for her, according to the act of the last session of Congress.
I Remain Very Respectfully 
John S. Gordon
Page 200

Mr. Barbour

Dr Sir
The time for drawing my pension having expired several days since, & my pension certificate, which I sent to Mr. Heath several days ago (by your request), not having been returned yet, I write on to request the favor of you, to send it on if you please as soon as possible, that I may have the papers fixed for drawing it.  I support you have ([illegible] this) received the letter enclosing the affidavit of my two daughters - that letter was sent to Gordonsville Office, but I think I request you to direct to Barboursville, when you wrote.
I am greatly in hopes of hearing some favorable news from you soon.
I am very Respectfully
Susan Campbell


Campbell  Sept 9th/54
Page 201

Mr. J.E. Heath

Dr Sir
As requested by Mr. J.S. Barbour, I sent you several weeks since my pension certificate, I think expected it would be returned in time for my Sept. drawing - as the time for that drawing has elapsed, & the certificate has not yet arrived - I deem it necessary for me to write an to request you, if you please to send it on by the next mail if possible.
I wrote to Mr. J.S. Barbour requested the favor of him to sent it, but expecting he probably might be absent - have thought I had better write & ask the favor of you.  The compliance will much oblige me.
I am very Respectfully
Susan Campbell



Campbell Sept. 9th/51
Page 202

Culpeper August 19th 1857

Sir.
I send you with this letter the declaration of Mrs. Campbell or Orange and the deposition of her husband's sister, which I rec'd yesterday at our county court by the son of this old lady.  I understand that these papers were drawn by the niece of the deponent, a lady of much intelligence & now well advanced in years.  I think it is probable that my kinsman Johnson Barbour lent his advice.  The papers are well drawn, and if the facts be as stated, there can be I support, no doubt of the validity of the claim which the old lady sets out.  She claims fifty dollars the month instead of forty, and that the pension be retroactive in its allowance from 1836 back to 1831.  Several weeks since I rec'd a map of evidence in ancient papers, which in my belief very clearly demonstrates the right.  I think that the Pension Bureau of the War Dept. did her great injustice in 1836 when the allowance of pension was made to begin in March 1836 instead of March 1831.  For the roles & record of the office supplied abundant proofs for this result & were so recorded in at least three other cases identical with hers.  Upon the other part of the present claim,  (that is for   [illegible] pay) the evidence was not before the Commissioner.  this i will lay before you in a few days.
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When it is before you, I will ask your judgement upon it.
I am with great Respect
Yr. Ob. St.
J.S. Barbour
Atty for Mrs. Campbell

James E. Heath Esq.


N.B.
I request Mr. Campbell to send you his mother's present pension certificate, but it may be cancelled on the issue of a new one,  I [illegible] your decision, be what I suppose it must be.
J.S.B.
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Richmond  15 March 1849

Mr. Wm. H. Campbell

Dear Sir,
I must beg leave to trouble you with a little matter in business in your place.  On the 14th Sept last I sent to Mr. J.S. Edwards, Com: of Pensions, a declaration of Mrs. Susan Campbell of this state, with a request that he would send me for Mrs. Campbell a pension certificate according to the act of Congress before the last.  I heard nothing from Mr. Edwards & wrote him again on the 19 ulto on the same subject, but have received no reply.  In my last letter I stated to him I was informed by Mr. Robinson the Com: of Pensions here that he had forwarded the certificate to me.  This, however, I find by referring to Mr. Robinson today, was a mistake, and that the certificate has not been sent on.  I am aware that the pension office in Washington has been much pressed with business for some time past, but I fear Mrs. Campbell's certificate has been overlooked.  You will much oblige me by calling at the office, & obtaining, if you can, the certificate for Mrs. C & enclose it to me by mail.  She is the widow of the late Colo. Wm. Campbell of this state who was one of the officers who commanded at the battle of Kings Mountain during the Revolutionary War.
Our minister the Rev Chs H. Read arrived last Saturday & has entered on the duties of his office.  We are much pleased with him & hope his labors will be greatly blessed.  With our regards to all yr family
Very sincerely Ur Friend & brother
John N. Gordon
Page 205

Sept. 5, 1848

Declaration of Susan Campbell - made for the benefit of act of 2d Feb 1848


[illegible] of Susan Campbell   Act of 1848
Page 206

United State of America
State of Virginia  Orange County SS

On this 5th day of September 1848 personally appeared, before the subscriber, James B. Newman a Justice of the Peace of the County of Orange, Susan Campbell, a resident of Campbellton in the County of Orange & State of Virginia, aged eighty-two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2nd February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. 
That she is the widow of Col. William Campbell, who was a Captain in Gibson's regiment, and that the annual amount of pension which she received under the act of 17th June, 1844, was four hundred and eighty dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Susan Campbell   x her mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before
James B. Newman  J.P.

I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
James B. Newman
Page 207

I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affadavit. - 
James B. Newman

Virginia to [illegible]
      I Philip S. Fry  Clerk of the County Court for the County of Orange, in the State aforesaid do certify that James B. Newman is a Magistrate as before stated and that the foregoing Signatures purported to be hers are genuine.  I now  hereunto subscribe my name and affixed
the Seal of the Court aforesaid, this 6th day of September, 1848 and in the 73rd. year of the Commonwealth.
P.S. Fry

Sept. 5, 1848
Page 208

Washington May 31st 1852

Dear Sir

I leave here for Balto.  I have informed the Honble. Paulus Powell of Va. that you will send him the certificate (for the pension for the children of Wm. Campbell) this morning & he will forward it to the adminr.  I have also written my son James at Richmond to the same effect that he may communicate it to Mr. F.W. Campbell.
As the mail goes this evening, I have requested the bearer to call for the certificate at one o'clock the hour named by Colo. Niles & carry it to Mr. Powell.  Please send it under a sealed cover to The Hon. Paulus Powell
Accept my friendly respects
J.S. Barbour


Capt. Triplett
Page 209

Culpeper August 23rd. 1851
Sir.
I have a communication from Orange since my letter of the 19th last, which states that from mine +[and] statements by Colo Campbell; the Commr. of War advertised in the fall of 1780, for all officers of experience (Supernumerary) +[and] wishing to enter service in the same or higher grade, should report at and to the Commr. of War, -- that this advertisement was among Campbell's papers in 1810, in printed form. Cut out of a Newspaper, that Col Campbell left Gibsons Regt as Supernumerary 5th  Feby. 1781 +[and] was on the same day appointed by the Marquis Lafayette Major -- +c.  +c.  +c. [et cetera, et cetera, et cetera].
If these be facts, the records at Richmond will show something of them I suppose {underlined "I suppose"]; and having some other business in that quarter, I have determined to go there next week +[and] see what those records supply. I have therefore respectfully to ask that you will not "decide" on the case until you hear from me.
With Great Respt. yrs.
J. S. Barbour

The Commr. of Pensions
Washn.
Page 210

Auditor's Off:  Wednesday 1st May
Dear Sir.
Enclosed is a certificate of the 3rd. auditor, showing that all the surviving officers of Colo Gibsons Regiment were admitted as Continental officers under the Act of Congress of May 15th. 1828 __ Lands have been allowed them all .by the h.s.  and Congress Settled the same question the same way in 1832. 1835. +[and] 1838.
I send you this certificate  -- because I promised it, +[and] I regard it as conclusive on one of the points Suggested by you.  I believe that I may safely say that every [underlined 'every'] question, arising in the case of Mrs Campbell; has been already settled by precedents or opinions of the Atto. Genls. or heads of Depts
Accept my best Respects
J. S. Barbour
Page 211

The certificate of Mrs Susan Campbell, is not at hand to be delivered up, -- Whether it is among my papers or elsewhere I do not know.  A new certificate being issued under the Act of 1836, which is intended to allow her Seven years of additional pension, +[and] to continue her pension under the Act of 1848, the old certificate shall be surrendered if to be found, if not to be found evidence of its loss shall be furnished +[and] any discharge executed that may be proper. __
Mrs Campbell claims nothing under the previous certificate except the [cross out] five [end cross out] [Insert] Seven [end insert] years from 1831. to 1836. [cross out illegible words] and the Continuance for life from the last receipt of her pension.
I think that Mrs. Campbell ought to be allowed a larger Monthly pension, +[and] nothing in this instrument of writing is to preclude her of plying for Such increase.
J. S. Barbout
Atto. for Susan Campbell 
April 17th. 1852.
Page 212

Sir
Having seen in the National Intelligencer of the 23rd March, an "Act granting for one year pensions to certain widows of Revolutionary soldiers, from the fourth day of March 1843, who have received pensions under the Act of July 7th 1838" +[and] as I came under that act as a Pensioner, I herein enclose you my declaration. __  I saw a gentleman eight or ten days since, who was prosecuting the claims of widows, who were pensioners, he told me he was under the impression that I was entitled to a pension for life, as I was married in the year 1783, which was before the close of the War; +[and] that then were, some widows receiving it; if I do come under that class of pensioners, I shall be very thankful if you will inform me. ___

I am with due Respect
Yours +c [et cetera]
Susan Campbell


Campbell on Orange City Va.  10th. April '43

Hon. James L. Edwards
Pension Office
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No 21.     B

Official character of the Justice not attested

Account __ for services as Major of Militia
Page 214

The State of Virg'a
To Wm. Campbell dr. to 220 days pay as Major to the Militia at 10/ & 128 days as Inspector to a Division, at 30 Dol pr month also subsistance for the above number of days as Major & Inspector



I, John L. Cowherd a Justice of the Peace for the County of Orange State of Virginia do certify, the above account to be a true copy, taken from an account book of the following dates, 1781  1782 & 1783, now in the possession of Mrs Susan Campbell of Orange County State of Virginia given under my hand this 15th day of August 1851
John L. Cowherd JP
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No 32

Affts as to changes in Col Campbells book of Afs.
Page 216

State of Virginia
County of Orange
This day Catherine H. Dulaney and Mildred P. Campbell personally appeared before me James B. Newman a Justice of the Peace for the County of Orange and make oaths according to law that the entry on the books of Col. William [illegible] Campbell for 1783 which Orange  the state of Virginia as [illegible] to the said William  Campbell for services of 220 days as Major and 128 days as Division Inspector in the war of the Revolution is wholly in the hand writing of said William Campbell; with whose hand writing in the said Campbell's life time 
said witnesses were well acquainted and  now distinctly remember; and said Catherine H. Dulaney and Mildred P. Campbell fix their mark
as they have good cause to believe did not act
as one of the officers for locating the bounty lands of the officers in 1782 and 1783 because they believe he was there in the Military Service  of the country.

Given under my hand and seal this 2nd day of September 1851-         James B. Newman
Page 217

Affidavit of Susan Campbell under oath 3 Mar 1843
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State of Virginia, Orange County, SS.
I Susan Campbell do certify that I am the widow of William Campbell who was a Captain in the Revolution during Revolutionary War with Great Britton, and I drew on account of his servis five years half pay under the Act of Congress passed the 7th of July 1832 the pay under the aforesaid act I received was four hundred and eighty dollars annually and by papers now in my possession, it appears that he served in the first Virginia State Regiment which he entered in the year 1776 and continued to the end of the war, I further state that William Campbell my husband died in the year 1823 and that I am now a widdow and have been ever since the death of my said husband, and as my Register was lost, I count my age at this about about seventy five or six years of age, and further I say not.
Susan Campbell

State of Virginia, and County of Orange, SS.
On this seventh day of April, personally appeared before the subscriber of the State and County aforesaid, the above named Susan Campbell a resident of Virginia in the county of Orange, hath made oath that the foregoing declaration as above, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, I here state that I have been personally acquainted with her for fifty years, having been a near neighbor for that length of time, Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written before me
Valentine Johnson J.P.

State of Virginia, to wit.
Orange County, to wit.
I Reynolds Chapman, Clerk of the county court of Orange, do hereby certify, that Valentine Johnson, Gentleman, is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to  be his, is genuine as I verily believe.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 8th day of April 1843
Reynolds Chapman Clk.
Orange County Court

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The erasure in my certificate made by me.
Reynolds Chapman  Clk.
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Payment to be made at Richmond
by
Anthy Robinson July
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Virginia 
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March

Recorded un the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 144 Vol. 3.
Leo Jenkins 
Clerk.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Widow's Pension.

I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Susan Campbell widow of William Campbell who was a Captain in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of four hundred and eighty dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry;  in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.

Given at the War Office of the United States this 30th day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
W.L. Marcy
Secretary of War

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Examined and countersigned
J.G. Benet
for Commissioner of Pensions
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James C. Heath Esquire. Commr. of Pensions
Sir.
The report submitted to you; by the Clerk examining the case of Mrs Campbell of Orange County in the State of Virginia, does, in my belief, great injustice to the claim of that lady __   I do not complain of the vigilant care of a public officer where public money is disbursed.   In the matters of right or contract, where the decision rests absolutely in the Interest of one of the parties, that party should be exceedingly cautious, that Justice is done to a powerful complainant.  The Act of Congress of May 1828 was passed to compensate a Contract, in which the U. States had been the wrong doer, by shrinking from the fulfillment of a Sacred obligation, "to an army which had done more & Suffered more than any other army ever did, in defence [sic] of the rights & liberties of human nature." That of the 7th June 1832.  follows the sacred principle. Had the husband of this lady lived to May, 1828, he would have drawn the benefits of the law of that date, and it was the expressed intention of Congress to give to the widows of officers so subscribed  The full bounty of the law  to which he s'd have been entitled. Her Husband died October 1823   The marriage took place the 19th August 1783, which was "before the expiration of the last period of his services."  The Act of Congress 2nd Novber 1833 makes Septr 1783 the end of such service   The Report makes the last period of Captain Campbells Service, & his rights under it to, depend upon the fact, whether the regiment to which he belonged, was of the Continental or State
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of Virginia presented by her Commr, acting under authority of her Son, and speaking her authorised [sic] voice says "the regiment commanded by Colo Geo Gibson was transferred to the continental service in October 1777 in place of the 9th Virginia Continental regiment which was captured at the battle of German Town" "It has be recognised [sic] as a Continental regiment both by Congress & the other departments of the government, &c. Its surviving officers are now receiving pay from the the [sic] States, under the provision of the Act of May 15, 1828."
I will add, that other soldiers & officers of that Regiment, were also receiving pension & Lands under the Laws of the United States.
The resolve of the Continental Congress of Sept'r 16th 1776, allowed bounty lands to officers & soldiers only until the close of the war, - or until discharged by Congress, or to the representatives of those slain in battle. And under this resolve the officers of Gibson's regt have rec'd land bounty from the United States, thus admitting them in service to the close of the war. - And, the representatives (or Devisees) of William Campbell among these, the identical officers whose Militia position now drawn into question rec'd his of the U. States.  Why now reject him? Mr. Chief Justice Taney in May 18th 1833 [?] this reproving language on such discrimination "Did the law intend to draw a distinction between persons who had performed the same description of duties, and to give one what was refused to another for the like service? I think not. Such a discrimination would have no foundation in justice." If established rights & precedents pervading all departments of the government for twenty one years are [?] rights- will become the victim of wills, and [?] office itself in a labyrinth without a clue.
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James E. Heath Esquire Commr. of Pensions

Sir
The report submitted to you, by the clerk examining the case of Mrs. Campbell of Orange County in the State of Virginia, does, in my belief, great injustice to the claim of that lady.  I do not complain of the vigilant care of a public officer where public money is disbursed.  In the matters of right or contract, where the decision rests absolutely in the [illegible] of one of the parties, that party should be exceedingly cautious, that justice is done to a power of [illegible].  The act of Congress of May 1828 was passed to compensate a contract, in which the U. States has been the wrongdoer, by thrusting from the fulfillment of a sacred obligation, "to an army which has done more & suffered more than any other army ever did, in defense of the rights & liberties of human nature."  That of the 7th June 1832 [illegible].  Had the husband of this lady lived to May 1828, he would have drawn the benefits of the law of that date, and it was the express intention of Congress to give to the widows of officers so [illegible] the full bounty of the law to which he would have been entitled.  Her husband died in October 1823.  The marriage took place the 19th August 1783, which was "before the expiration of the last period of his service."   The act of Congress 2d March 1833 made [illegible] 1783 the end of such service.    The Depart. makes the last period of Col. Campbell's service & his right under it to depend upon the fact, whether the regiment to which he belonged, was of the Continental or State
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line.  And instead of acting by authoritative decision on this material question, which were in his hands, the examiner makes the husband of the applicant speak in the controversy upon this question, which numerous adjudications of the legislative and executive departments of the government of the U. States, shewed at this day to be wholly untrue.  In ignorance of what has been done, by the Continental Congress in relation to the character of Geo. Gibson's regiment, the bitter complaint of Colo. Campbell then uttered is made conclusive evidence of a "false fact" - if the public records for the era of the revolution & for the last twenty one years be part of the truth!  And from this error they ignorantly expressed, the examiner makes the assertion "that the regiment continued to retain throughout the whole of its service, the distinctive character of a state corps, and that the request of the Legislature of Virginia, that it should become a part of the Continental line never was complied with by Congress."  Now sir, the particular character & service of that regiment, (whether state or Continental) passed the searing investigation of a Committee of the House of Representatives at the first session of the 22d Congress, and the report of that Committee, shewed in explicit terms to your examiner the result of that investigation, which report was accompanied by a Bill that passed into law after much debate in both Houses of Congress.  That [obscured] which cost the committee some labor, & [obscured] disposed of by the adverse [illegible] ments of your examiner, is then reported on by the
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Committee.  "The first of those regiments, Geo. Gibsons, was transferred by act of Assembly in the year 1777 from the State into the Continental service.  Than transfer & its acceptance by the United States put this portion of the claim beyond the reach of controversy." " By law, Gibson's regiment was turned over to the Continental line and Virginia could not have recalled it, had she willed it." (See ref: doc. 191 page 4.)  It is scarcely to be supposed, that the committee would have made this declaration, embracing the assent of the Commonwealth & the Continental Congress without high authority for the fact declared.  The Laws of Virginia & the Resolution of the Legislature made in Octo. & Decr.  '77 [illegible] speak the act and will of that state.  And the journal of the House of Delegates for the 24th of May 1780, shews that General Nelson from a Committee raised on this question reports the fact "that Congress by a resolution dated 31st Jany 1779 have declared their willingness to take the said regiment into the Continental line."  It is true that Virginia could consent in 1777 to transfer but one of those regiments, into Continental service.   It was her right to do so, at her own good pleasure, for having already furnished her portion of the 88 battalions, there was no obligation on her to guarantee their continued numbers against the perils of war or disease.  She was doing more than her bounden duty when she closed up the top of the 9th Cont'l. reg't. by commanding her own state regiments to fill its place.  Nor was she at tis point, in the track of [obscured] memorial
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of Virginia prevented by her Comm'r acting under authority of her law, and speaking her authorised voice, says - "the regiment commanded by Colo. Geo. Gibson was transferred to the Continental Service in October 1777 in place of the 9th Virginia Continental regiment, which was captured at the battle of German Town."  "It has been recognized as a Continental regiment both by Congress and the other departments of the government, & its surviving officers are now receiving pay from the U. States, under the provisions of the Act of May 15, 1828."
I will add that other soldiers & officers of that regiment, were also receiving pensions & lands under the [illegible] of the United States.
The resolve of the Continental Congress of Septr. 16th 1776 allowed bounty land to officers & soldiers only who served until the close of the war, or until discharged by Congress or to the representatives of those slain in battle.  And under this resolve the officers of Gibson's regt. have rec'd land bounty from the United States, thus admitting them in service to the close of the war.  And the representatives (or devisees) of William Campbell among them the identical officer whose military position now draws into question  rec'd his [illegible] U. States  Why now [illegible] him?  The Chief Justice Jones in May 18th 1833 then atty. gel. holds this reproving language on [illegible] discrimination.  "Did the law intend to draw a distinction between persons, who had performed the same description of duties, and to give to one what was refused to another, for the like service?  I think not.  Such a discrimination would have to foundation in justice."  If established rights & precedents [illegible] all the departments of the government for twenty one years are [obscured] rights, will become the victims of will, and [obscured] a labyrinth without a clue.