Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1704, for James Morgan, South Carolina
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S-1776
SERVICE |  | NUMBER
S. C. | Morgan, James | S. 1704
Born in Va. |  | carded
CONTENTS
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[Right side of page as follows:]
Jackson Tennessee
Alabama [preceding word is lined out]  19.808
James Morgan
Jerry Co in the State of Alabama who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Rabb of the Regt. commanded by Col. Henderson in the No. Ca. [preceding two words are lined out] line for 9 mos -- 
S.C. Mil. Records Corrected. F
Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama at the rate of 30 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Sep. 1823 and Sentto H. C.Sea Marion
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '23 |  $ 75
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Ma'24 |  15
  | $90.
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Go. C. Stiles Cl
Book E. Vol. 8.  Page 48.

[Left side of page as follows:]
Order to pay 27 Oct 1837.
= Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 8th April 1838 from 4th Sept 1837 to 4 March 1838.  Agt notified 10. April 1839
See letter P. Redmond, Tuske: P. Agt.
Jan 23. 1840 --
Letter to Hon J. Richardson $ Cir to Pen Agt# 14 April 1840.
Letter to Hon. J. Thompson 11. June 1840
Letter to 3d Andr 24th Feb 1841
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6th April 1838 from 4th March 1838 to 4 March 1840.  Agt notified 27 March '41
Letter to Tuscaloosa Agent & Hon G. W. Crabb, June 1. 1841.
To Jackson Town from 4th Sep 1842
6 Sep 1842.  Notification to Martin Cross. Purdy Tenn
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The State of Alabama } County Court  Term 1833
Perry County }
On this [blank space] day of [blank space], in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and Thirty three personally appeared in open Court before Dunklin Sullivan Judge of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid James Morgan a resident of the county of Perry & State aforesaid aged seventy three years -- who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated:
(Viz.)  This applicant states on oath that he is not only old but is illiterate and fears that his memory may be too imperfect to give entire satisfaction to the department as to the precise periods of his service.  But to the best of his recollection in the latter part of the year seventeen hundred & seventy six while he was living in fairfield county in South Carolina he entered the service of the United States for the first time.  It was at a time when the Tories had become very active & were doing great mischief - I hired myself as a substitute in the place of a drafted man by the name of William Hughs (as a private soldier)  The company officers under whom I was placed were Captn Wm Rabb & Lieutenant Proctor.  Rabb was taken sick & Proctor took command.  I belonged to what was called General Winn's Briggade.  If my memory does not decieve me It was also afterwards called Piercon's Briggade (but I can not assert this fact positively  My Major was Manas Liles.  Henderson (who I think at this time was commanding as General though it is possible that I may be mistaken and that his commission was only that of Colonel) was stationed at Orrangeburg.  Major Liles was the superior officer under whom we were marched to Orangeburg & Joined to the forces under Henderson I think I was a part of this tour under the command of Cols Wallace -- we remained at & near this
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station three months without doing much active service -- the distance this place was from the place started from was near one hundred & forty miles.
   In the year seventeen hundred & eighty one I was drafted - To the best of my recollection it was early in this year or at close of eighty --.  If my memory has not greatly failed me I was at this time also under Lieutenant Proctor & Captn Rabb & under Col. Henderson  I now as well as I remember belonged to Piercon's Briggade our march was first to Orrangeburg -- Thence to the four hole bridge from this place I was in a detachment which was sent to a place called Tyler's Bridge and there stationed for a [word lined out] weeks in order to watch & prevent the opperations of the Tories.  From the last mentioned place a part of Three Redgiments of us were hastily marched to the Eutaw Springs to Join the army under General Green -- I was in the heart of that great battle faught at Eutaw.  For me to recollect the precise day or month on which It was faught I cannot I think it was in the year seventeen--eighty one, but I hope I have proof that is no less satisfactory -- I carry on my feeble body the scars of three severe wounds received in that battle.  One is a cut on the head made by one of our own men on horse who aimed a blow at one of the enemy on his charge through the line & accidentally struck me.  for the infantry of the two armies were almost at bayonet point -- a mussket ball from the enemy passed through my groin -- the effects of which I feel to this day.  another struck my leg just above the ankle all of which are now visible -- After this battle we were marched to the high hills of Santee & there stationed several weeks & I was here placed in the hospital until I got able to go home -- this was a tour of three months.  I received no written dischare at the close of any of the tours I served that I have the faintest recollection of.  As soon as I recovered from my wounds I entered the sevice again as substitute & private in the place of
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William Morrison -- I was in a company company commanded by Capt Jno MCool.  I think in the year seventeen eighty.  Two I marched in this company a distance of one hundred & sixty or seventy miles to Lawrences Ferry on the Santee -- this was also a tour of three months which was the usual length of the drafts -- our principal employment while here was supplying the main army under General Green with provisions & supplies to prevent their being intercepted & destroyed -- If I am not mistaken this tour was during the months July, August & September, & when it was ascertained that peace was made or making we were discharged & sent home without any written discharge.
   There is no living witness whose testimony I can procure to my service I have no documentary evidence that I can procure or that I know of of my services = or a regular officer I remember General Marion while I have often our General Littlejohn & Lacy -- I rember distinctly Colo William Washington commander of light horse Redgiment at Eutaw Battle -- I saw when he was charged upon.  The first time by the British his horse killed & he wounded -- I was in the charge that was made by which we retook him & our cannon he was taken a second time & I was amongst those that recovered him  The third time the British took him & carried him off to Charleston & at the same time spiked our cannon.  Both armies seperated from the spot at the same time -- I do not which were regulars or which militia officers of the retured. & I really am sorry I Can not state distinctly who was my colonel at each tour there.  more frequent changes & promotion among the officers -- one Wallace commanded us as colonel at the four hole bridge  It is the best of my believe & recollection that the expedition during which I was at the Eutaw Battle John Peircord commanded as Colonel.  I hereby relinquish every claim a halve to a pension or anuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
   To the first Interrogatory proposed by the war department this deponent answers & says 1st according to the best tradition I have I was born on James River in Virginia on the ninth of March seventeen hundred & sixty.  2nd I have no record of my age.  3rd I was living in fairfield County South Carolina where I was called into the service -- moved thence to Warren County State of Georgia -- Thence to Franklin County Tennessee & thence to Perry County in this State where I have lived ever since.  4th The first time I entered the service it was as a substitute in place of William Hughs -- the next time drafted & the third time as a substitute in the place of William Morrison.
5 There were no regular troops where I served except at the Eutaw springs -- General Green was at Eutaw & comm under William Washington was there.  Cols of a Redgment of Cavalry then were perhaps other officers regulars but I do not know it -- Capt or Colo Hampton & Capt Martin were recruiting officers for Greens army.  The numbers of the Redgments I can not remember but there was Lacys Redgement = General Lumpton sometimes assigned portions of this army under him to colonels who commanded & Brigadier Generals & this circumstance were to confuse my recollection as to the officers & their grades. - Winn once commanded only a ridgement & Peircond Ridgement previous to his promotion in which I served -- 
I always served as a private & never received a written discharge I halve given as full a statement of my services in this declaration as I can from the feeble state of my memory.
Sworn to & subscribed  }  I am known to 
in open court.  }
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James X Morgan
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I Alexander Q Bradley a regular practicing physician in the county of Perry & State of Alabama do hereby certify that I know James Morgan the above applicant have conversed with him in relation to his services.  have examined the scars on him mentioned in his declaration and from these circumstances as well as from general rumor believe him to have been a soldier of the revolution and that he did serve as he has stated but that the scars mentioned in his declaration were received at the time & in the manner he states 
Alexander Q Bradley M.D.
Sworn to & subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid this first day of July A.D. 1838
Wellis Nall  JP. [handwritten seal]
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We James Veasey a clergyman residing in the vicinity of James Morgan and Henry C. Lea residing in the same hereby certify, that we are will acquainted with James Morgan who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy three years [the next line and one word of the following line are scratched out; following the scratched out words the text continues] age; that he is reputed and in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur we that opinion
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid } J. Veazey
Henry C Lea

And the said Court whereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after puting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states and the court further certified that Alexander Q. Bradley who has examined the record of the said applicant & has given a certificate above sworn to & subscribed is a regular practicing physician in this county of high reputation & that the utmost relyance may be placed on his certificate - & that Willis Nall before whom this affidavit & certificate was taken is an acting Justice of the peace in said County and the court further certifies that James Veazey who has signed the preceeding certificate is a clergyman resident in the county of Perry that Henry C. Lea who has also signed this and is a resident in  the same County & is a credible person & that this statement is entitled to credit. 
Dunklin Sullivan, Judge C.C.

I Jesse B. Nave clerk of the county court of the county of Perry & State of Alabama do hereby certify that this foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application James Morgan for a pension -- I do further certify that Willis Nall is an acting Justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid & all his acts are entitled to effect as such
In testimony whereof set my hand affixe the seal of my office this the fifth day of July A.D. eighteen hundred & thirty three --
J. B. Nave Clerk
[appears that a raised seal is to the left of the above signature, but is illegible.]
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State of Tennessee }  SS
McNairy County }  On this 8th day of August 1842 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace for the said County McNairy, personally appeared James Morgan who on his Oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Malitia Company commanded by Captain William Rabb in the Regament commanded by Col. John Pearson, and attached to Genl Richard Wynns Brigade, that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, from whence he has latly removed that he now resides in McNairy County State of Tennessee where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be payable at Jackson Tennessee, in future The following are his reasons for Removing from Perry County Alabama to McNairy County Tennessee Court.  I am verry old feble and infirm, and my children moved to McNairy Tennessee, so I moved with them so they could take care of me in my old days.  Given under my hand the day and date above written.
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James + Morgan
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Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid }
S D Pace  Justice of the Peace.
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Maclin Cross
John R. Wright
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State of Tennessee }  SS
McNairy County }  Be it Known that on the the 8th day of August 1842 personally appeared James H Morgan, before me the Undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County.  And made Oath that James Morgan who has signed the within application for a Transfer is the Identical James Morgan who was heretofore placed on the Pension Roll of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and is a credable person.  Given under my hand the date above -- 
James. H. Morgon
Swornto and Subscribed before me the day above}
S.D. Pace Justice of the peace
Testi
Maclin Cross
John R. Wright

State of Tennessee } Sct
Mc [a white seal covers the remainder of the county name and portions of some of the words in the lines below]
I John R Adams clerk of the County Court for said County do hereby certify that Samuel D. Pace above named a Magistrate in said county and [part of word covered] hat the foregoing certificates signed [word covered] him are Genuine  In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office in Purdy this 8 day of August 1842
John. R. Adams Clk
By A. A. Sanders Dpy Clk
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22.525
James Morgan
Perry County
Ala

Admin 9. Months

Henry C. Lea Esqr
Marian
Perry County
Ala
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WAR DEPARTKENT,
Pension Office,
12th august 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of . your case in a tabular form On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by compling with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your
claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of James Morgan
Period when the service was rendered | Duration of the  claimant's service. Years. | Months. | Days. | Rank of the claimant. | 
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. | Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. | Proof by which the declaration is supported.
1776 |  | 3 |  | Priv | Cap. Rable | 73 years |  |
 |  |  |  |  | Maj. Lisles |  |  |
1781. |  | 3. |  |  |  Col Henderson | Fairfield |
  |  |  |  |  |  | Co N.C. | |
  |  | 3 |  |  | Cap. Mc Cool |  |  |
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June,1832.
State, Territory, or District of County of } SS.
On this [blank space] day of [blank space]
personally appeared (a) before [blank space]
A. B. a resident (b) of [blank space] in the county of [blank space] and State, Territory or District of [blank space] aged (c) [blank space]
years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) [blank space], with [blank space] and served in the [blank space] (e) regiment of the [blank space] line, under the following named officers: 
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers ; the time he left the service: (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers i) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged,
and the country through which he marched. [I] This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of [blank space] 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. [blank space] A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I [blank space] of the Court of [blank space] do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of [blank space] the application of [blank space] for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this [blank space] day of [blank space] &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing. with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman. residing in the [blank space] and C. D. residing in (the same)
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with [blank space] who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be [blank space] years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier
of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subs ribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the [blank space] and that C. D., who has also signed the name is a resident in the [blank space] and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, [blank space] Clerk of the Court of [blank space] do hereby certify that the foregoing
contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of [blank space] for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this [blank space] day of [blank space] &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath. and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration,(l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
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alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition. if one be attempted ; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected.  All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
To a Soldier.} Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given. and what has become of it?
6.
To an Officer.} Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood. and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -- one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from
their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.  If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof. except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general. and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed. stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be ma le on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death. the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
1a) The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
(b) The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
(c) The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
(d)  The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
(e)  Every continental officer of soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which be served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determ ne to what amount of pension he is entitled. ln a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served. he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned belo,. and in the following grades:-- For --
year -- months, and -- days, I served as a ---.  For -- months and -- days, I served as a ---; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about hree or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.  Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours. the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served: the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with no embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil
pursuit.
(f) The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
(g) The opinion of the Court is always required.
(h) The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
(i) The Clerk must ffix his seal. and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
(j) In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department. be must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which be belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
If  The notes from (a) to (i) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia wen, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
(k) This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
(l) If a witness cannot be found. the declarant must state the fact.
(m) The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration
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September 29, 1937
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BA-J/MCS
James Morgan, S. 1704
Mr. J. Philip Melvin
702 Washington Blvd.
Laurel, Maryland
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Morgan, a Revolutionary War soldier who lived in Perry County, Alabama, when he applied for pension.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim S.1704 [first letter too faint to read]orsed upon the military service of James Morgan.
He was born March 9. 1760, on the James River in Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Fairfield, County, South Carolina, he enlisted late in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain William Rabb's and Lieutenant Proctor's companies in Colonels Henderson's and Wallace's
South Caroline regiments. He enlisted in 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Rabb' s company in Colonel Henderson's South Carolina regiment; was in the battle of Eutaw Springs where he received three
wounds, one in the head, one just above the ankle and one in the groin.
He enlisted in July, 1782, and served three months as private in Captain John McCool's South Carolina company.
From Fairfield County, South Carolina, he moved to Warren County, Georgia, from there to Franklin County, Tennessee, and from there to Perry County, Alabama,
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1833, while a resident of Perry County, Alabama.
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In 1842 the soldier stated that he was living in McNairy County. Tennessee, with his children (their names not gives) and that he had lately moved there from Perry County. Alabama.
In 1842 one James H. Morgan testified in McNairy County, Tennessee, in behalf of the soldier but the relationship was not given.
There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Complroller's Office,
April 5th, 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Morgan, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Mobile, 
Ala, Agency, at the rate of Thirty Dollars and ---Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th Sept., 1837, to the 4th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller,
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
[blank space] Present.
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March 2, 1940

BA-J/NCS DM
James Morgan, S.1704

Mrs. Ruby T. Geupel
531 South Rotherwood Avenue
Evansville, Indiana
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, S.1704, based on the military service of James Morgan.
James Morgan was born March 9, 1760. on the James River in Virginia.  The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Fairfield County, South Carolina. he enlisted late in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain William Rabb's and Lieutenant Proctor's companies in Colonels Henderson's and Wallace's South Carolina regiments. He enlisted in 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Rabb's company in Colonel Henderson's South Carolina regiment; he received three wounds in the battle of Eutaw Springs, one in the head, one just above the ankle and one in the groin. He enlisted in July, 1782, and served three months as private in Captain John McCool's
South Carolina company.
From Fairfield County, South Carolina, he moved to Warren County, Georgia, from there to Franklin County, Tennessee, and from there to Perry County. Alabama.
James Morgan was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1833. while a resident of Perry County, Alabama.
James Morgan stated in 1842 that he was then living in McNairy County,
Tennessee, with his children (their names not given) and that he had lately
moved there from Perry County, Alabama.
In 1842. one James H. Morgan testified in McNairy County, Tennessee, in behalf of the soldier but the relationship was not shown.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the family of James Morgan.
If you desire to obtain the date of last payment of pension of James Morgan, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of death of the soldier, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., giving the following data:
James Morgan, Certificate 19808, issued September 17, 1833, rate $30 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7. 1832. Jackson, Tennessee Agency. transferred from Alabama.
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Georgia, from there to Franklin County, Tennessee, and from there to
Perry County, Alabama.
James Morgen was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1833, while a resident of Perry County, Alabama.
James Morgan stated in 1842 that he was then living in McNairy County, Tennessee, with his children (their names not given) and that be had lately moved there from Perry County, Alabama.
In 1842, one James H. Morgan testified in McNairy County, Tennessee, in behalf of the soldier but the relationship was not shown.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the family of James Morgan.
If you desire to obtain the date of last payment of pension of James Morgan, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of death of the soldier, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., giving the following data:
James Morgan, Certificate 19808, issued September 17, 1833. rate $30 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Jackson, Tennessee Agency, transferred from Alabama.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Columbus Mi. 8 May 1844.
James L. Edward, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
An old man who says his name is James Morgan applied to me to day with a request that I would aid him in obtaining his pension from the government.  He says he was transfered from the Pension agency of Alabama to that of the agency of West Tennessee.  He states that in Alabama he received as pension of ninety six dollars per annum but lost hi certificate, that a new certificate was sent him by the department as for a pension of thirty dollars per annum.  He states that he was of the Militia service.  That he can make proof of his identity, &c.
I have concluded as his matters in reference to his pension in some what embarrassed the best way was to ascertain from you a statement of the amount and times for which there is due him arrearages of pension.  What portion of it he should apply for at the agency, what at the treasury of the United States  why his pension was reduced if it has been and request you to forward to me the proper information and forms necessary to enable me to obtain for him the
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pension due him if there be any --
I am with due respect your 
obt sevt
Stephen Cocke
P. S. The old man say he now resides in Oklebbeha County Mi.
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Postage free }
Apl 8th }
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
District Columbia

mail }

The commissioner directs that a new certificate be issued in lieu of the one enclosed, which was imporperly altered
JD.W.

[written on the left sideways to above text, as follows:]
Apl 15 1843
Jas. Morgan
Tenn roll

[written sideways in center of envelope above the address as follows:]
Dec 16 Jas.
Morgan  T 32
atmd - retd
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State of Tennessee }  ss.
McNairy County }  Be in Known that On this the 4 day of April 1843 before me Samuel D. Pace One of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said county personally appeared James Morgan and made oath. that his Pension Certificate (heretofore Sent to the commissioner of Pensions) was not alterered for the purpose of committing a fraud On the Pension Laws, that he is very old and Illiterate, and his certificate was altered by Henry C. Lea of Perry County State of Alabama, who was my agent and other pensioners agents.  Lea told me that Congress had passed a Law giving all persons Ninety Six Dollars per year.  And your affiant believing that he knew, and believing he had the power Suffered him to Erase the true Amount and place ninety six Dollars in the body of the Certificate, this affiant therefore hopes the - Commissioner of Pensions will give to him a certificate, so that he may draw his pension as heretofore, your affiant Served long and faithfully in the Revolutionary War.  And now in his eighty fourth year of age and reduced to want, hope you will fourthwith send him a certificate so that he may draw his pension for Twelve Months ending 4 March 1843 - 
the day and date above - 
his 
James X Morgan
mark
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and date above }
S.D. Pace  Justice of the peace
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[Eight lines of writing are coved by a seal impressed on paper and attached to document; therefore when the paper covers words or portions of words, it will be noted.]

State of Tennessee }
McNairy County }  I A. A. Sanders Clerk of the McNairy County Court do hereby Certify [word covered] S. D. Pace Whose name is Subscribed [word covered] the forgoing affidavit is and was [word covered] the time of Signing the Same, an acting [portion of word covered] stice of the peace in and for the [portion of word covered] ounty of McNairy and State aforesaid [portion of word covered] nly Elected, Commissioned and qu- [portion of word covered] ified, and that full faith and Credit is, and Ought to be given to all his official acts as such, In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and office the Seal of Said Court at office in Purdy the 4th day of April D. D. 1843
A. A. Sanders Clerk of McNairy County Court

Address Maclin Cross Purdy Tennessee.  also say what has been done with the Declaration of Mrs Hamm, heretofore enclosed
Maclin Cross
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19.808.
Tennessee.  Jackson Agency
James Morgan
Perry Co in the State of Albama
who was a private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Robbes of the Regt commanded
by Col Henderson in the No. Carolina 
Militia for 9' months.
S.C. Mil Records Corrected

Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama, at the rate of 30 - Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of Sep. 1833, and Sent to Hon H. C. Lea, Marian
Arrears to the 4th of Sep 1833. | $75.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March 34 | $15.00
  |  $90.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
[portion of page missing or torn] ded by G. C. Stiles -- Clerk
[portion of page missing] E-- Vol. 8 -- page 48.

[written on the right side of the page as follows:]
See letters Oct. 26: 1842 to Maclin Cross & Jackson P. Agt.
New certificate issued 21. April 1843 & sent to Maclin Cross, Esq. Purdy, McNairy County, Tennessee
Letter to S Cocher 23 May 1844

Death not in A.B.
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Jas Morgan
Alabma
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Purdy 20th January 1843 --
J. L. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will receive the Declaration of Pheby Ham- widow of John Ham Decd formerly a Pensioner of the United States - An Early action upon this case will Oblige the old widow, very much --
I Enclosed to you some time since the Pension certificate of James Morgan, who was transfered from the Agency at Tuskaloosa Ala to Jackson Ten, the certificate was sent to you for the purpose of having a copy issued as the amount in the Certificate was defaced.  So that the agent at Jackson Ten. would not pay On it, it appears from the Certificate that the True Amount has been Strick Out and Ninety six placed immediately after.  Morgan says that a young man in Alabama told him that Congress had passed a Law giving Ninety Six Dollars to all of the Old Soldiers.  And accordingly permited the Same man to alter his certificate.  I have no doubt the Old Man was a soldier in the Revolutionary War - and that he has acted imprudent in permiting his certificate to be altered.  please Write me the determination of the Deparment in his case.  if Unfavourable enclose to me the Original Certificate so that I may return it to him and if not unfavourable.  Send a certificate to draw, his pension
Yours Respectfully
Maclin Cross

[written sideways to the left of the greeting and first two lines of the letter as follows:]
amended to
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James Morgan Alabama
$30. per Annum
{To what time last paid
[illegible] 4th March 1842
JH
4th Sep 1842 } Transf from 4th Sep 1842
Bnj Anda Comm of Pensions
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John Webb
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James Morgan, Alabama roll, act June 7. 1832, at $30 per annum.
Be pleased to say up to what time he was last paid, and at which of the agencies 
Pension Office
June 1. 1841.

pd at Tuskaloosa to the 4th March 1840.
L.H
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James Morgan  Ala -- $30.   7. June 1832
To what time last paid
Pension Office
27. Oct 1837.

paid to 4 Sep 1834
JH
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
February 26,1841.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Morgan, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Tuscaloosa Agency, at the rate of Thirty Dollars and -- Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1838, to the 4th March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office, 
May 7th, 1841
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States" James Morgan, -- a Pensioner on the Roll of the Natchez, Miss. Agency, at the rate Thirty -- Dollars and -- Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1838, to the 4th March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
[blank space] Present.
# Transfered from the Tuscaloosa Agency.
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[circular ink-stamped postmark as follows:]
COLUMBUS
MAY
8
MI.

[Ink stamp as follows:]
FREE

[handwritten as follows:]
James L. Edwards, Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
Cty

Mail

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May 17  44
Mr Swan
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Postage }  free
Nov 28th }

Mr. J. L. Edwards
Washington City
D Columbia

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Dec 10 '42

Jas. Morgan
Tenn AM
Re 19808
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Purdy McNairy County Ten
28 Novr 1842
Sir
James Morgan has made application to Mr Campbell the Pension Agent at Jackson Ten for his pension from the 4th March 1842 to 4 Sept 1842 the agent declines paying the same for the Reason that the Pension certificate is defaced.  he has directed that the old certificate be sent to you and request a copy he says that is necessary before he will pay any thing -
Yours Respectfully
Maclin Cross
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[circular ink-stamped postmark as follows:]
TUSCALOOSA
MAY 23
AL

[Ink-stamp as follows:]
FREE

[handwritten as follows:]
J. L. Edwards, Esqr
Commr of Pensions
Washington City

[written sideways on the left as follows:]
W. June 1. 1841.
Wilson C
Jas. Morgan
Alabma
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J. L. Edwards. Esqr
Commr of Pensions

[Written sideways as follows:]
Apl 13. 1840
Mr Evans

Hon. Jacob Thompson
HR
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House of Reps
April 12th 1840
Sir
Enclosed you will an application for a transfer and the letter of one of my constituents - Please furnish me with the information he desires
Yours
Respecty
J. Thompson
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Tuskaloosa, Ala
22' May 1841
Sir,
Mr. James Morgan, a Revolutionary pensioner, living in Perry County in this state, is, now here to insure arrears of pension due him; & on application to the Pension Agent at this place he is informed that you have notified him that Mr. Morgan has been or is about to be transfered to the Pension Agency of Mississippi.  Mr. Morgan seems much surprized at this information & says he has never applied to be then transfered nor does he desire it.  May there not be some mistake about this matter.  Mr. Charles Holland, another pensioner, formerly of this state now living in Mississippi desires to be transfered to this Mississippi roll & may have applied & I have thought that perhaps the mistake has grown out of that application if made.  Or there may be & I think there is another pensioner in this state by the name of Morgan, on perhaps the Huntsville roll. 
I hope you will examine this matter at Your earliest convenience & inform me by whom application has been made for the transfer of Mr Morgans' name & if in your power now, to have him reinstated on the roll here.
Very respectfully
Geo. W. Crabb.
J L Edwards, Esqr.
Commr of Pensions.
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House of Reps.
Feb. 24. 1840
Sir
Enclosed you will find a letter from one of my constituents in regard to a Pensioner - 
Please inform me if his papers are all correct and if his name stands enrolled on the list of Pensions - Also furnish me a blank application for removal to some other Agency - & What Agency, if any in middle or West Tennessee or in the State of Mississippi
Yours respecty
J Thompson
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Agents Office
Mobile  10 Octo 1837 - 
Sir
I enclose for your examination the Vouchers of James Morgan pensioner per act 7 June 1832, at 30 ff per annum.  He was last paid on the 14 Nov. 1834, from 4th Septr 1833 to 4th Sept 1834 -
I am Very respectfully your obt Sert
Owen C Norfolke
acting pension Agt -

J. L Edwards Esq
Commr Pensions
Washington City
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Hickory Grove Miss
November 20

J. L Edwards Esqr
Commr of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

[written sideways to the left side of the paper:]
Decem. 7 '41
certificate care of 
James Morgan
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19th Novr 1847-
J. L Edwards Esqr
Dr Sir
In compliance with your request I now enclose the certificate of James Morgan which I hope will prove satisfactory, & shall be pleased to be informed of the result in some way, the ad expressed in your circular I am aware that you must be very much annoyed with many useless inquiries - 
Very Respectfully
Wm R Cannon
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Payment to be made at Jackson, Tennessee by J. W. Campbell, Esqr Agent for paying Pensioners in the Agency of Jackson.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book l [the preceding letter falls in a crease in the paper and is almost illegible] Vol. 8 Page 48 by D. Brown, Clerk.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United Staes of the 7th June, 1832, James Morgan of the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty -- dollars and --- cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.  This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated the 17th of September 1833, which has been cancelled.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty first day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty-three.
J.M. Porter
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }  J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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from Pen agt time to wh: p.o.
Fee
[circular ink-stamped postmark as follows:]
TUSCALOOSA
APR
24
AL.

[handwritten as follows:]
J. L. Edwards Esqr,
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

[written sideways on the left side as follows:]
May 2. 1840
JW Evans
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Pension Agency
Tuskaloosa Apr. 23. 1840
Sir
In reply to your letter of 14th. and in relation to James Morgan of Perry County a pension at 30 dolls per Ann.  I have to inform you that he was paid as it appears from my books up to the 4th March 1838
I remain
Respectfully
You Obt Servt
Patrick Redmond

J. L. Edwards Esq. }
Comr of Pensions }
Washington City }
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Browns Hotel  21st Feby 1845
Sir
The enclosed letter is respectfully submitted to your inspection & after examination an answer is required
Your &
JWright

J L. Edwaqrds Esqr & c
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TUSCALOOSA
APR
12
AL.

[ink-stamped as follows:]
FREE

[Handwritten as follows:]
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

[handwritten sideways on the left side as follows:]
look   Apr 20
Jams. Morgan
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Pension Office
Tuskaloosa  April 10, 1841
Sir
I have received a letter from you dated Mar. 27. 1841 in which you inform me that James Morgan a pensioner on the roll of this agency at the rate of $30 per ann. has been paid at the Treasury Dept. up to the 4th March 1840.  This letter I presume was directed to me in mistake, as the above named Jas. Morgan was transferred from this to the Mississippi Agency during the last year, see your letter to me dated April 14. 1840,
I would have forwarded your letter of information in relation to the payment to Morgan to the proper agent in Mississippi if I had known where to direct it
I remain
Your Obt. Servt,
Patrick Redmond
Pension Agt

J. L. Edwards Esqr. }
Commission of Pensions }
Washington City }
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, James Morgan of the State of Alabama who was a private in the Revolutionary Army -- is entitled to receive [a word is crossed out so that it cannot be read] Ninety six dollars and -- cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 7th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty=Three
Lewis Cass
Secretary of War.
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Payments to [next word and portion of another word unreadable] de
[portion of word illegible] gt Mobile 
[portion of word illegible] y Pus.U.S. [portion of word illegible] nk,
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of 
Alabama

Recorded in the Pension
Office, in Book E. [word illegible]
Page 18 by Do. [word illegible]
, Clerk
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19808  Jas. Morgan - this is not the man.  The James Morgan I want, was transfd from Ala. to Jackson, Tenn.
Chgd to Mr Wilson 10 Decr last
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Purdy Ten   Fee
8 July 
Mr J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

[written sideways to the left of paper as follows:]
Aug 22 '42
Mr Evans
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Purdy Ten  8th Augt 1842
Dear Sir
Enclose you will Receive an application to Transfer the pension of James Morgan from Tuscaloosa Ala to Jackson Tennessee.  Mr. Morgan will draw up to 4 Sept 1842.  And the payments thereafter Transfer to Jackson.
Yours Respectfully
Maclin Cross
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August 19, 1933
James Morgan, S. 1704
BA-J/MLS.
Mr. George Fuller Walker, 2nd
Athens College
Athens
Alabama
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the record of James Morgan, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 1704, based upon the military service of James Morgan.
He was born March 9. 1760, on the James River in Virginia.  The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Fairfield County, South Carolina, he enlisted late in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain William Rabb's and Lieutenant Proctor's Companies, Colonels Henderson's and Wallace's South Carolina Regiments. He enlisted in 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Rabb's Company, Collnel Henderson's South Carolina Regiment: was in the battle of Eutaw Springs where he received three wounds, one in the head, one just above the ankle and one in the groin. He enlisted in July, 1782, and served three months as private In Captain John McCool's South Carolina Company.
From Fairfield County, South Carolina, he moved to Warren County, Georgia , from there to Franklin County, Tennessee, and from there to Perry County, Alabama
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1833, while a resident of Perry County, Alabama.
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In 1842 the soldier stated that he was living in McNairy County, Tennessee, with his children (their names not given) and that he had lately moved there from Perry County, Alabama.  In that year one James H. Morgan testified in McNairy County, Tennessee, in behalf of the soldier but the relationship was not given.
The above noted is the only James Morgan who was pensioned from Alabama, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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M.R.S.
Rev. & 1812 War Section
April 2, 1925
Miss Mary C. Beasley
34 Holcombe St.
Montgomery, Ala.
Medam:
I have to advise you that from the papers In the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.1704, it appears that James Morgan was born
on March 9, 1760, on the James River, in Virginia.  
While a resident of Fairfield County, South Carolina, he enlisted late in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain William
Rabb's and Lieutenant Proctor's Companies, Colonels Henderson's and Wallace's South Carolina Regiments.
He enlisted in 1781 and serve three months as private in Captain Rabb's Company, Colonel Henderson's South Carolina Regiment; was
in the battle of Eutaw Springs where he received three wounds, one in the head, one just above the ankle, and one in the groin.
He enlisted in July, 1782, and served three months as private in Captain John McCool's South Carolina Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1833, while a resident of Perry County, Alabama.
In 1842 he was living in McNairy County, Tennessee, with his children, no names given.
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The above noted is the only James Morgan of Perry County, Alabama, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,

Commissioner
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March 1, 1940
James Morgan, S. 1704
****
Herbert Tucker, S.32027
****
BA-J/MLB
Mrs. Ruby T. Geupel
531 South Rotherwood Avenue
Evansville, Indiana

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Morgan, a pensioner in Perry County, Alabama, and of your great-great-grandfather.Tucker, whose children were Gabriel, Ethel, Robert, Daniel, Reuben, Eppes, Shem, Susan and Francis, and who died in Georgia.
No claim for pension has been found based upon service of a soldier with the surname Tucker, of any Southern State, in which claim a list of his children is shown as given by you. the record of Herbert Tucker of Georgia is furnished you herewith, and that of James Morgan. If this record of Herbert Tucker is not that of your ancestor, another search of the records will be made, if you can furnish the full name of the soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[Left side of page as follows:]
Rev War.
1704
INVALID.
File No. 1704
James Morgan
Priv. N.C. Mil.
Act: June 7, 1832.
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 261
[Arrangement of 1870.]
S.C. Mil. Records Corrected.
bd

[Right side of page as follows:]
925 - Apr. 9. Hist. to Mrs Mary C. Beasley
M.C.S.
0 Aug. 19. hist. to Mr orge Fuller Walker
MCS
Sept 29.  hist . to Mr. J. Philip win
MCS
Mar. 2 hist. to  Mrs. Ruby [part of word unreadable] sussel.
M.C.S.
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1925
OFFICE
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Montgomery Ala.
Feb. 20, 1925
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:

[To the right of above is a circular ink-stamp as follows:]
PENSION
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FEB
U.  24  S.
1925
OFFICE

[handwritten text continues as follows:
I wish to learn all I can of James Morgan who fought in the Revolutionary Army.
James Morgan was a resident of Perry County, Alabama.  I was told it could be found in Vol. XIV Sen Doc. 514 - 23rd Congress sess.- 1833-34.
Please see if this can be found and write me what is recorded.
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He first lived at St Stephen's before Alabama became a state and then he moved with his large family to Ft. Claiborne.  He had charge of the Orphans Court and was sometimes called Squire Morgan.  He was friendly with the Indians and taught him.
Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully
Miss Mary C. Beasley
31 Holcombe St
Montgomery Ala.
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702 Washington Blvd.
Laurel, Maryland.
September 17, 1937.
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Could you give me more detailed information concerning the following Revolutionary War soldier? This information was secured from:
U.S.Senate Documents
Vol. 14
No. 514 Vol. 3
23rd Congress 1st Session 1833-34.
James Morgan   Perry County,Ala.
Rank: Private
Annual Allowance-$30.00
Sums received - $75.00
Description of Service-N.C.Militia
Placed on pension roll-Sept. 17,1833
Commencement of pension-March 4, 1831
Age-75 years.
Thanking you in advance for an early reply, I remain
Yours truly,
J. Philip Melvin
J. Philip Melvin.
M.C.S.

[circular ink-stamp at the top of the page as follows:]
RECEIVED
SEP 18 1937
MAIL SUB-DIV
VETS. ADM.
READER # 15
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Athens College,
Athens, Alabama.
August 7, 1933.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I should appreciate it if you will forward to me all possible information concerning James Morgan, a soldier of the American Revolution, who is said to have lived in southwest Virginia, (Russell or Lee County) in 1800, and later to have removed to Alabama. He had three children: Nathan, born 1798, William and Ritta.
I have been informed that there were two
Revolutionary soldiers of the name James Morgan, who resided in the state of Alabama.
The record of one James Morgan is said to be
recorded in Revolutionary Pension Roll, in volume xiv, Sen. doc. 514, 23rd Congress, 1st session, 1833-34.
Very truly yours,
George Fuller Walker II
MAIL AUG VETE.ADM. READER SUB.DIV. 85 1933 STIRITY
9
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EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

RECEIVED
JAN 19  1940
[word too faint to read]  SUB-DIV
[next two lines too faint to read]
[handwritten as follows:]
Jan. 15 1940
Veterans Administration
Washington DC.
Gentlemen:--
In 1925 one could get a complete record of Rev. War ancestors if they had a pension, with out going to Washington.  This information gave service record wives, and childrens names.  Can this still be done?
I want all record you have of James Morgan - pensioned in Perry County Alabama.  He was my great great grandfather.
Here in Georgia my great great grandfather -- Tucker died.  I know that the following Tuckers were pensioned in Georgia - George, Robert, Thomas Sr. Thomas Jr. Pascall, Allen, Godfrey, Henry, Herbert - and Robert Tucker.  
Send [this word written underneath the name Herbert and a circle drawn around the two words.]
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Which was my great great grandfather I do not know -- but if I give you the names of his children you can surely check the Tuckers who gave their childrens names and see if they are the same - or one of them is my g.g.grandfather.
The childrens names were Gabriel Ethel, Robert Daniel, Reuben, Eppes Shem, Susan & Francis.
This will probably be a great deal of trouble to your department, but how else can one get such information?  All these thousands of D.A.R.'s did not have written records nor did they all go to Washington.
Thanking you, 
Sincerely
(Mrs) Ruby T. Geupel
531 S. Rotherwood Ave
Evansville Indiana
89