Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 19145, James Wallace, S.C.
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(3 - 1776) [typed]
[Column Headings: SERVICE. NUMBER.]
S. C. | Wallace, James | S. 19145 [handwritten]
carded [handwritten]
CONTENTS [form]
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Died Nov 8 1838 [encircled] 32.486.
South Carolina
James Wallace, decd [deceased]
of York Dis't [District] in the State of S. Carolina
who was a Captain in the --- commanded
by Captain [blank space] of the Reg [Regiment] commanded
by Col [Colonel] Sumpter in the South Carolina 
troops.

Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina [handwritten]
at the rate of 79. [handwritten] Dollars 87. [handwritten] Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. to 8th Nov
1838 the day of his death. [handwritten]
---
Certificate of Pension issued the [illegible] day of August 1846 and sent to Hon D.
M. Barringer. Ho of Reps [House of Representatives]
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending
Payable to his only child. J. M. Wallace.
[horizontal parallel lines]
Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 183 [illegible]
[missing corner of page] ed by F S. Evans Cl [part of page missing or obscured by mark] 
2 Vol 6 [handwritten] Page 83 [handwritten]

[top of right page]
A. S. Wallace 15 Feb 185[illegible]
A.S. Wallace 6 March 1853
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Washington City D.C.
1st February 1855.
I A S Wallace of York District
South Carolina Certify that
that Major Milton Wallace
son of Capt Jas Wallace a
Soldier of the Revolution, and
Pensioner of the United States,
at the rate of 79 per anum [annum], was
alive when I left York District,
on the tenth of Jany last, and
that he is a resident citizen
of York District, near Brottons
Ville P.O. Given under my hand
the day and year above
Written
A. S. Wallace
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York District S. Car
February 7th 18[illegible]6.
Sir,
I send you, in the Claim of Capt. James
Wallace of York District South Carolina, suspended
under the act of June 7th, 1832. the Certificate of the
Comptroller General of South Carolina, as evidence in
support of declaration, In this case the Claimant,
apply for a pension & for good and sufficient
causes I suppose that his claim was at that time
disallowed The enclosed Indent in this claim
will I presume be conclusive evidence that said
Claimant was in the service, and was justly entitled to a pension
Capt James Wallace died on the 8th
day of Novr 1838, having heirs, who wish to obtain the
arrears of Pension that is due their decd Father
The heirs of Capt James Wallace in this Claim
are not I presume barred by the act of limitation passed
at the last Session of Congress; If so an examination
of this claim is unnecessary as the object in view
in reviving of this claim is to obtain his arrears for
his heirs
You will please to examine & report the same
to Co. D. M. Barringer M.C. and oblige me
I am yours &c
Edwards Esqr
S. A. Bellis
J L Edwards [illegible]
Com. of Pensions
Washington City
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17776
James Wallace
York District
S.C.

[illegible, crossed out]
letter to [crossed out]
5.9.10.16-
[illegible, crossed out] 18 Sept [illegible]
[illegible] 346
[illegible] let: 28 June '33
Rejected. See let 11
Nov. 8 [illegible] to
A. McWhorter-

York C [illegible]
So. Car

[illegible, crossed out]
Applicant
Guthr[illegible]ville [crossed out]
S.C.
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BRIEF in the case of James Wallace [handwritten name]
of York district in the State of South Carolina
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Judge
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity ?
3. How old is he? 82
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Name of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
| Years, Months, Days. | As a | Gen.  Ash, Abbot, Williams. Sumter Col. Wm. Bratton & Capt. H. Bratton
In 1776  6. | during the war |
Private | 
2 mo. as a sergeant
1780 & 1781 8 to 10 as a lieutenant
1782
3
14.
Capt
3
in all
┃ "more than 2 years"
Rank.
As a
Private
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Gen Ash Albert, Williams, Sumter
Col. Wm Bratton & Capt H. Britton
mentioned.
Captain
General Green named as his
officer
5. In what battles was he engaged? Briar Creek, Congaree, Blackstocks,
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? York District S.C.
[illegible, torn paper]ment supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No certificate
of a clerk or seal to the evidence as required.
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
T G  Bradford
Examining Clerk.
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Certificate of the
Court in the claim of
Capt. Jas Wallan decd.
of York District So Ca
Hon D. M. Barringer
HoR
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State of South Carolina )
York District )
 I, Jer. Kuykendall Clerk
of the Court of General
Sessions & Common Pleas for York District and
State aforesaid, do hereby certify that satisfactory
evidence has been exhibited at the office of the
said Court to prove that James Wallace, a
soldier of the Revolution, an applicant for or
pension under the act of the 7th of June 1832
died at his late residence in the District of York
State of South Carolina on the 8th of November
Eighteen hundred and thirty-eight (1838) leaving
a widow whose name was Mary, and that his
widow, the said Mary departed this life at her
late residence in the aforesaid District on the
fourteen (14) day of September one thousand
Eight hundred & forty-three (1843) leaving surviving
the two following children viz: Robert Bratton
and J. M. Wallace who are the only surviving children
of the said Mary Wallace decd. and both of lawful
age - I do further certify that J. M. Wallace, one
of the above named, is the executor of the said
Mary Wallace decd., duly commissioned and
appointed according to law.
[affixed physical seal]
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my
Seal of office this 21st day of
May 1846-
[illegible] Kendal
CCCPls & G.S.
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[St]ate of South Carolina )
York District )
X
On this 20th day of October 1832,
personally appeared before me William D.
Martin, an Associate Judge of the State aforesaid
James Wallace, a resident of the State and
district aforesaid, aged Eighty-two years, who
being 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.
1st.---The Applicant states that he was born
in Cumberland County, Tenn, on the 12th
day of December 1750.
2nd.---that he has a record of his age in
his possession, transcribed from the original in
the handwriting of his father.
3rd.---That he resided in this (York) district,
when first called into service and continues
to reside on the same farm ever since.
4th.--- That he was in service, on some occasions
a volunteer, or others he was drafted.
5th.--- That he entered the service of the United States
in the year 1776 as a private soldier
under the command of Col. Wm Bratton and
his brother Capt. Hugh Bratton, who are both
dead, and served during the whole war,
tho' occasionally at home with his family. Was, 
at different times, under the command
of Generals Ash. Albot, Williams, Sumter
and Green-- was at the battles of Brier
Creek, Congaree or Friday's fort, Caldwell's
and Blackstocks - was two months a sergeant
under Capt. Bratton. Was, eight or
ten months, a Lieutenant (First) under the
same officer, as evidence of which, the order
of W. Bratton who was Colonel, is annexed.
This was during the years 1780 and 81.-
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The Applicant further states that he served
three months, under the command of Colonel
William Bratton, as a Captain in the year
1782, (Capt. Bratton having died, the applicant
was promoted) as evidence, in some degree of
which his commission signed by Governor Pinckney
and Peter Freneau as Secretary of State is
also annexed. The State of things in South Carolina
preventing him from getting it during the
war. The applicant is well satisfied that
he has done more than two years continued
service in the cause of his country.
6th.---That he never received a written discharge.
7th.---That he refers to the Revd. R. B. Walker
and Bejn. Chambers as persons who can
testify to his character for veracity and
their belief of his services as a soldier of
the Revolution.
8th.---That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever 
to a pension or annuity except the present. 
And declares that his name is not on the
pension roll of the agency of any State.

Jas his mark [handwritten X]  Wallace

Sworn and subscribed the day and
year aforesaid.
Before me )
Wm D. Martin )
Judge of the Common )
Pleas of the said State )
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we, Robert B. Walker, a Clergyman, residing in
the State and district named and Benj. Chambers
residing in the same, hereby certify that we are
well acquainted with James Wallace, who has
subscribed and sworn to the above declaration;
that we believe him to be Eighty two 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.
R B Walker
Benj Chambers

Sworn and subscribed 
before me this 20th October 1832
W.D. Martin
Judge of the Common
Pleas of the said State.

I William D Martin, Judge as aforesaid, do
[hereby] declare my 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. I further certify that
it appears that Robert B. Walker, who has signed
the above certificate is a Clergyman and that
Benjn. Chambers, who has signed the same,
are residents of the district and State afore
said, are credible persons, and that their statement 
is entitled to credit. [underscore begins] I further certify
that I am satisfied that the above applicant
was unable from bodily infirmity to attend
the sitting of the Court of this State [underscore ends], 
to make his declaration in open Court, the same having been
taken in his own house, in the District aforesaid.

Given under my hand this 20th of
October 1832
Wm D. Martin
Judge of the Count Pleas
of said State,
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State of South Carolina )
York District )

I William D. Martin judge
of the Court of Common pleas & General
Sessions, do certify that the foregoing
is the original declaration of James
Wallace (taken before me out of Court, in
consequence of his not being able to make
the same in open Court by reason of
his age & debility) in order to obtain
the benefit of the act of Congress
passed the 7th June 1832.

Given under my hand the
20th October 1832
W.D. Martin
Judge of the Com: Pleas

17776
James Wallace
Applicant for
a Pension


State of South Carolina )
York District )
I  Andrew McWhorter Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do certify
that Wm. J. Martin whose certificate appears above is one of the
Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the State aforesaid
and that the above Signature purporting to be his is genuine
and I further believe the foregoing proceedings to be the
original proceedings in the matter of the application of
James Wallace for a pension In Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 8th
day of May AD 1833.

A. McWhorter
CCC/Pls
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[So]uth Carolina ) X
York District )
  Personally appeared James
Wallace whose declaration is hereto attached
before me and made oath 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 period mentioned below, and
in the following grades; for six months I served
a private soldier, for five months I served as a
militia first Lieutenant; For three months
I served as a militia Captain and for such
service I claim a pension, that he has no
documentary evidence of any service he
performed as a revolutionary soldier, nor can
he prove any of his services by any person now
living except as set forth in the affadavits 
hereto attached.
James [hand written X] Wallace

Sworn to before me )
May 8th 1823 )
J.M. Ross, JQ

State of South Carolina  )
York District )
I Andrew McWhorter Clerk.
of the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do
Certify that J M Ross whose attestation appears to
the above affidavit is and was at the time of
attesting the same an acting Justice of the Quorum
in the District aforesaid and full faith & credits
due and ought to be given to his official acts as
such. Given under my hand and seal of office
at York Court House the 8th day of May in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and thirty three & in the fifty seventh [year] of the
Independence of the United States of America

A McWhorter
CCC/Pls
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South Carolina )
York District )
Personally appeared before me Alfred Moore
one of the Justices of the peace for
the District aforesaid James Moore Senr. who saith on
oath, that during the Revolutionary War with England
and the United States, James Wallace in the ^malitia[militia] of the
state ^above mentioned^ served three months a Lieutenant and three months a Capt under Officers, Genl Sumpter Col Bratton
and Moffit the years not recollected by the deponent.
[handwritten X] James Moore

Sworn to and subscribed )
before me May 15th 1833 )
Alfred Moore J. P. )

I do hereby certify that the above deponent James Moore
Senr. is a man of probity and truth.
Alfred Moore J.P.

State of South Carolina )
York District )
I Andrew McWhorter Clerk of
the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do hereby
certify that Alfred Moore whose attestation & Certificate appears
above is and was at the time of attesting & certifying an Acting
Justice of the peace for the District aforesaid and full faith and
Credit is due and ought to be given to his official acts as such and
further certify that James Moore whose signature appears
to the above affidavit is a man of good character and whose
affidavit is worthy of credit. Given under my hand and
[ affixed physical seal] Seal of Office at Yorkville the 21st day
of May One Thousand eight Hundred
and thirty three and in the fifty seventh
year of the Independence of the United States of America
.
A. McWhorter
C C C/Pls
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State of South Carolina )
York District )
X On this 23d day of October 1833 personally
appeared in open Court, before his Honor
Josiah J. Evans Judge of the Court of General
Sessions and Common pleas, now sitting, James
Wallace of the State and District aforesaid,
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 the 7th June 1832.
The applicant states that he was born in the State of
Pensylvania[Pennsylvania] Cumberland County the 12th
day of September 1750. that he emigrated to
the State of South Carolina in the year 1766
where he has constantly resided from that period.
 The applicant states that he first entered the
service of the United States under the command
of Col Thomas Neil and Cap William Bratton.
This expedition was against the tories of ninety
Six District  and the [illegible]
& Cunningham this tour was generally [denoted]
the snow campaign. The applicant
to the best of his recollection served two months.
This service was performed in the year 1775 in
the latter part of the said year.
The next term of service performed by the applicant w
as in the year 1776 under the officers
above named (to wit) Neal and Bratton
this was in the war with the Cherokee tribe of
Indians. This campaign commenced the 1st of June
the applicant served two months, there were
some little skirmishing with the Indians but no
general battle.
The next service was under the command of
Major Francis Ross, and Capt John Miller
the regiment having joined and being
commanded by Genl Ash was defeated by the
Brittish[British] on the 3d of March 1779 at a place called
Brier Creek in the State of Georgia.
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this service was three months, the foregoing services was
rendered under a draft by the authority of the State of
South Carolina, all the duty hereafter rendered was
volunteer service. The applicant joined Genl Sumpters
Army the 20th of December 1780 the company he belonged
to was commanded by Capt Hugh Bratton, the Regiment
by Col Wm Bratton the applicant at this time under the
above named officers done nine months duty in actual
service as a private soldier and may in the following
ingagements[engagements] against the British and Tories, viz at
Black Stocks, Fridays Fort, the Quarter House near
Charleston, and Biggin Church, after this the applicant
was appointed a Captain to command Brattons company
(his term of service being out) he was in
actual service as a captain three months this was
in the year 1782. Also under the command of Col Wm Bratton.
The applicant finally states that the whole term of
his service and private soldier in the cause of the
United States was sixteen months and as a Captain
three months. He relinquishes every claim to a pension
or annuity except the present and his name is not
on the pension roll of any state.
Sworn to October 23rd 1833
in Open Court
A H McWhorter, Clerk

James Wallace

We Robert B. Walker a clergyman residing in
York District and James Harrison residing in the same
do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Capt
James Wallace within named applicant and that we believe
him to be of the age stated in his declaration. We also
State and know of our own knowledge that the applicant
has in a great degree lost his mind and recollection and
has always been reputed and believed in the district
where he lives to have been a soldier of the revolution
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
in open Court.

A H McWhorter, Clerk
R B Walker
Jas. Harrison
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James Wallace
Applicant
for Pension
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State of South Carolina )
York District )
 Personally appeared
Captain Robert Hannah and Capt. James
Martin before me and being duly sworn
saith that they well recollect seeing Captain
James Wallace as a private soldier
of the revolution under the command of
Col. Thos. Neil and Capt. Wm Bratton doing
duty against the Tories of Ninety Six District
generally denominated the Snow campaign
at which time they believe he served three
months in the year 1775, also in 1776 under the
same officers above named in the war
against the Cherokee tribe of Indians which
Campaign they believed he served two months.
Also they recollect and know that he served
under Major Francis Ross and Capt. John
Miller in the army of Genl. [illegible]
at Brier Creek in the State of Georgia in
the year 1779 and that he served in this
campaign three months. They also further
depose that the above named James Wallace
volunteered in the Army of Genl. Sumter
that the regiment he belonged to was commanded
by Col Wm Bratton and the company by Cap.
Hugh Bratton, that he performed nine months
actual service, and they further believe that he
was in the following engagement (to wit) at
Black Stocks, Fridays Fort, the Quarter House
and Biggen Church near Charleston.
Sworn to and subscribed )
before me this 19th Oct 1832 )
Rob. Hanna
Jas. his mark [handwritten M] Martin

I Samuel Givens do hereby certify that Capt.
Robt Hanna and Capt. James Martin whom
I have qualified to the above affidavit are men
whose general and moral character are unimpeachable
and that due faith and credit would be attached
to their oaths and statements in any Court of
Justice
Saml. Given JM
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State of South Carolina )
York District )
Personally appeared James
Moore before me and being duly sworn saith
that he served under Capt. James Wallace in the
war of the revolution, who was commanded
by Col. Wm Bratton that he served as a Captain
as aforesaid for the term of three months in
actual service this was in the year 1782.
 James Moore
Sworn to and subscribed
19th Oct 1833
Saml. Given J M
I Samuel Givens do hereby ^certify that James Moore
whom I have qualified to the above affidavit
is a man whose general and moral character
is unimpeachable and that due faith and
credit would be attached to his oath and
statements in any Court of Justice.
Saml. Given JM

State of South Carolina )
York District )
 I Andrew McWhorter
Clerk of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas for
the District aforesaid do hereby certify that Saml
Given whose attestations & certificates appears above
is & was at the time of attesting & certifying an acting
Justice of the Quorum in the District aforesaid and
full faith & credit is due & ought to be given to his
Official acts as such.
Given under my hand & Seal
of Office at York Court House this
23rd day of October A.D. 1833

A McWhorter
CCC/Pls
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I Josiah J. Evans Judge of the Court of Sessions
and common pleas for the State aforesaid do hereby
declare my opinion, after the investigation of the
matter and after putting the interrogatory presents
by the war department that the within named
applicant James Wallace was a revolutionary
soldier and served as he states. And I further
certify that Robt B Walker ^is a clergyman [illegible]^ and James Harrison
who have signed the within certificate are
residents of the District and State aforesaid and
that their statement is entitled to credit
Josiah J. Evans
JCS

State of South Carolina )
York District )
I Andrew McWhorter Clerk
of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas for the District
aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the
Original proceedings of the said Court in the Matter of
the application of James Wallace for a Pension.

[affixed physical seal]
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal of Office this 23rd day
of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand
eight Hundred and thirty three and in the
fifty eighth year of the Independence of the
United States of America
A McWhorter
CCC/Pls
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Answer 1st: I was born the 12th day of September 1750 in
the State of Pensylvania[Pennsylvania] Cumberland County

2d: I have and in my bible in my possession.

Ans. 3:  In York District South Carolina and now live there.

Ans. 4th: A part of my service was under a draft and the
ballance[balance] of service as a volunteer.

Ans. 5th: A part of my service was rendered under General
Green and Genl Lincoln Continental officers, the
residue of my service was performed under General
Williamson and Sumpter.

6th: Never received a written discharge as a soldier
never received a commission as an officer
but was made so by appointment.

7th: As regards my character and the belief of my
service as a revolutionary soldier I will mention
the following gentlemen, residing in my neighborhood.

(to wit) the Rev Robt B. Walker, James Garrison,
James Moore Sen., F A  Erwin and several others
that I might mention-
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19145
INVALID.
File No. 19145

James Wallace
Capt. Rev. War.

Act: June 7th 32
Index: --Vol. 1, Page 396
(Arrangement of 1870.}
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32486
South Carolina
James Wallace decd.
of---in the State of---
Sergt & Capt
who was a ^Sergt. & Capt. of Infy. &^ priv. & Lt.  of Dragoons  in the ---commanded
by Captain---of the---commanded
by---in the---
line for  Incd from $79.87-
---
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston
at the rate of 93 Dollars 11 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, and end
8th November 1838-

Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of
June 1855 and sent to
A. S. Wallace
Yorkville
So. Car.
Arrears to the 4th of---
Semi-annual allowance ending ---


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

Recorded by J. T. Getty Clerk,
Book E Vol. C. Page 84.
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James Wallace
So. Car.---
Rejected---
Letter 11 Nov. 1833 to
A. McWhorter---
Let. 16 June 34  York CH

Hon Wm. K. Clowney
"[Hon ] John Rogers june 30 '36
"[Hon ] D. M. Barringer May 6 1844
Ach June 1832
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James Wallace
S.F. 19145
Soldier states that the order of Col. W. Bratton
is annexed to his declaration of Oct. 20, 1832 as
evidence of his service as First Lieut. Said
order is not to be found in Record Div.
A.C.M.
May 16, 1910
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Department of War
Pension Office
June 28th 1833
Sir
Your declaration has been reexamined, and I have also
examined your amendment of the same. There are strong features
in this case which present serious objections the admission of the
claim. The allegation in your original declaration is that in
1776 you entered the service of the United States as a private soldier, 
and served during the whole war, though occasionally at
home with your family, was two months a Sergeant, 8 or 10 months
a Lieut. and 3 months as Capt. In support of this last service
a commission dated in the year 1787 was appended to the declare
ration, four years subsequent to the ratification of the treaty of
peace. It is now stated in the amended declaration that
you served [underscore begins]six months as private, five months as Lieut. : and
three months as Capt.[underscore ends] and the only evidence adduced is the
affidavit of James Moore who says that you served three months
each in the capacity of Lieut. and Capt.
The discrepancies existing between the original and amended
declaration are such that I am not prepared to act definitely
upon the claim until direct testimony is brought forward to support 
the whole service claimed. The papers are again returned.
I am very respectfully
Yr. Obt. Servt.
J L Edwards

Mr. James Wallace
York C.H.
S.C.
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J. L. Edwards Esq.
Comr. Pensions
Washington City
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Richmond Mo Oct 19 1833
J.L. Edwards Esq Comr Pensions

Sir
 I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of a Letter from you advising that the claim of S.
West of Mo. is rejected. I also by yesterdays mail
recd. the papers of John Wallace with a brief
in tabular form which after correcting as in note.
I return now hoping that they will now prove
satisfactory. It is a difficult task to conform to
the regulations of the department by those unaquanted 
with them. I have now affixed the piece of
Ribbon (Blue) to the Declaration and have passed
the Ends under the seal of the Court annexed
to the Certificate which is the manner I understood
you desired.   I hope you will advise
me at an early a day as possible of the success of
John Wallace case: It will give me pleasure
to bear the happy tidings to the old man that
his County (has even at this late day) rewarded him
on the icy hand of death has grasped ^him forever
Yours
George Woodward
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14 day Capt. 9.33
3 mos.  Lieut 52.88
21 da.  Sergt. 3.50
3 Mo 13  Drag. 14.16
---
79.87

Hon. W. K. Clowney
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The State of South Carolina }
York District }

Personally appeared James Moore
before me the subscribing justice and being duly
sworn, saith, that he has been personally & intimately acquainted 
with James Wallace of the State & Dist afored. upwards of
thirty years & a constant residenter[resident] with him in the same neighborhood, 
that he is a man whose character is without blemish
or reproach, & this deponent would go so far as to say almost in
every respect, this deponent does believe that Mr. Wallace was a
soldier & friend to his County in the war of the revolution
& as as far back as this dept can recollect hath been esteemed
& reputed as such; but this deponent does think that Mr Wallace
has in a great measure lost his mind & recollection, so much so,
that he would be very liable to make mistakes & perhaps misstatements 
in relating circumstances & events of which he might
have been an actor himself. This deponent further states
that he is well acquainted with Capt. James Martin & Robt
Hannah who he believes are pensioners under the late law
of Congress, their general private character are good & they
have always been reputed good soldiers of the Revolution.

Sworn to & subscribed before
me this 2nd day of June 1834
G W Wright
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The State of South Carolina  }
York District }

Personally appeared John M
Lindsey before me the subscribing Justice, and being duly
sworn saith, that he is acquainted with James Wallace of the
State & District afored. who he is informed & believes hath applied
for a pension under the late act of Congress. This deponent
states that he has been residing in the neighborhood for the
term of about thirty years, during which time the above
named James Wallace his constantly resided on the plantation
where he now lives, a good part of which time this deponents
acquaintance may be said to be close & intimate with him, this
deponant[deponent] unhesitatingly states that the private & general character 
of the above named James Wallace is unexceptionable in
every respect, either as regards his standing as to truth, morality
& Christianity, or as a neighbor or citizen of the Country. This
deponent verily believes that Mr. Wallace was a brave Soldier
of the revolution & further states that in the District where he
lives he has always been believed & reputed as such; this dept.[deponent]
further states that the afored. James Wallace for some age
past has in a great measure lost his mind & recollection &
he believes is totally incapable of recollecting & reciting with
accuracy many events of the revolutionary war. He states
that he is acquainted with Capt. James Martin & Robert Hannah
they are men who have sustained good character as citizens
of their country & soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to & subscribed before
me this 2nd day of June 1834
G W Wight   J P
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The State of South Carolina}
York Dist}
Personally appeared Francis
A. Erwin Esq before me one of the subscribing Justices of the
Peace and being duly sworn saith that he has been acquainted with
James Wallace of the State & Dist afored.[aforesaid] for a number
of years, That he was born and raised in the same neighborhood
and where Mr. Wallace has resided ever since he can
recollect, that his private & general character is good
& that he is a man of stern unbending integrity & as to
his standing for truth, it has always been one of his
peculier[peculiar] characteristicles[characteristics] to regard it with a great degree.
of scrupulousity[scrupulosity], this deponent  and as far back as he can
recollect, has invariably heard it asserted
& reported that Mr. Williams was a great friend &
soldier for his County[Country] in the war of the revolution.
He also states that his mind & recollection has in a
great measure failed him, so much so, that
he could not, with accuracy make out a constant
declaration of circumstances & events that he might
have been an actor himself in the war. He further
states that Capt. James Martin & Robert Hannah
are men good character & he believes they
are pensioners under the late act of Congress.
Sworn to & subscribed before me
this 2d day of June 1834
G W Wight   J P
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State of South Carolina }
York District }
Personally appeared before me one 
of the subscribing Justices of the Peace Joseph G. Martin Esquire
who being duly sworn saith, that he ^is well acquainted with
James Wallace of the State and District afored.[aforesaid] who some time since
applied for a pension under the late law of the United States
government; he has known the said James Wallace
for a number of years, his general & private character is good
& he believes he has always been esteemed by every body
who knows him, as a worthy and exemplary citizen, & been
reputed and believed in the neighborhood & District where
he resides to be an excellent soldier in the cause of independence 
in the war of the revolution. This deponent further
states that he believes the mind & memory of Mr. Wallace
has in a great measure failed, & that he would be very liable
to make mistakes in giving an account of things that transpired 
during the war in which he was personally engaged
himself, this deponent states that Capt. James Martin & Robt
Hannah have always been esteemed soldier of the revolutionary war, 
& are at present considered men of truth & excellent
general character & that they are Pensioners under the
late law of Congress, & he knows they were witnesses
for Mr. Wallace in his last declaration transmitted
to the war department.
Sworn to & subscribed this }
2d day of June 1834 }
G. W. Wright  J.P.
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James Wallace, deceased,
S. C.
for increase
Bnef
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Brief in the case of James Wallace, deceased,
York Dist and State of So Carolina
act June 7, 1832.
Claim, ("for increase".)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Jas Wallace, deceased, allowed a pension of $79 87/100 per annum
for 14 das. Capt. of Infy. - 3 mos. 29 das. Lieut. of Infy-21 das
Sergeant, and 3 mos 13 da's Dragoon. arrears were
paid to Novr 8. 1838 when he died,
G. M. Wallace Admr & only surviving child.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The certificate of the Comptroller of S. C. Showing, with
certainty that the service as Lieutenant was Cavalry
service-
Heir still living as above

Name and residence of Agent
A.D. Wallace
Yorkville
S. C.

S. G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.
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Hon. L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City, D. C.
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Washington City D.C.
1st February 1854.

Hon L. P. Waldo
My Dr. Sr.
You will pleas[please]
have the claim of Capt. James Wallace
late of York District S.C. who was pensioned
under act of 7th June 1832 at rate
of seventy nine dollars per annum
pensioned for infantry service .
I now make application
for the difference between Infantry
and Cavalry pay, which is shown by
the Certificate of the Comptroller General
of South Carolina, and determined
by the pay, and also for two months
service against the Cherokee Indians
which is not shown by the records of
the state of S.C. other than the evidence
furnished by history and private records
which can be sustained by the the
evidence in claim of Francis B. Clinton
in her application under act of 4th July
1836.
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your early attention to
this matter will be much oblige.
Your true friend and Obed.
Servant A.S.  Wallace
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Yorkville S.C.
8th June 1855.

Hon L. P. Waldo
My dr. sir,
I herewith in
answer to yours in case of Capt.
James Wallace of York District 
S.C. for an increase
for cavalry service which you
promised in your last should
it appear he served in that
capacity, the Comptroller and
Mr. Black, certify the [illegible] Recd
Recd by Cavalry, which you
will see will agree with the
Comptrollers Certificate in this
Case.
You will pleas[please] report
this case to me as soon as can
[illegible].
Very truly your friend
A. S. Wallace
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Hs. of Reps
July 27. 1846.
Sir
I enclose you additional papers
Col. Edward
in the case of the heirs of James
Wallace, of York Dis of S.C.
Very Respectfully

D. M. Barringer

Col: Edwards
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42  Private
50
11
----
103 Horse

Lieut. of Horse
4  days
75  "
40  "
----
119

12.50
1.39
.41
----
14.30

21 days Sergt.

Capt. of foot
14 days
5.00
3.00
----
2.00

6.66
.16
----
6.83

124
133
----
257 total

20) 740
---
37

14
60
----
20)840
42

7)20
2

12.50
4.16
1.25
----
17.91

14
70
----
20)980(49
80
---
180
180
----

4 mos. less
30
30)122
4
---
120

666
20
6
----
692

127

10
66
----
9.33

8
3
----
25

3 mos 28 days

75
45
----
375
300
----
20)3375(168
20
----
137
120
---
175
160
---
15
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52.88

3) 2)16.66
3
----
2)49.99
8.33
5.55
1.66
4.55
-----
66.08


2)132.22
----
66.11

33.33
26.66
----
6.66

3.33
4
------
13.31
52.88
-----
65.11
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Lieut. Infantry
Capt.  "
----------------------
3 mos. 13 ds. priv. Cav.    $14.17
21 days Srgt.    5.25
3 mos. 29 ds. Lt. Inf.    52.88
14 ds. Capt.     9.33
----------------------------
71.50
81.63
79.87
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J. L. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions
-------------------------
FREE
[stamp] WASHINGTON SEP 20

Mr. James Wallace
Guthriesville
So. Car.
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Department of War
Pension Office
September 15. 1833.

Sir:

Your application has again passed under an examination
and will be suspended until you have made some further explanation
in relation to the length of your service. The discrepancies between
the original declaration and the two [illegible] thereto and particularly
between the two last named are so numerous that the Department
will require of you that you make out a new statement
of your Military services during the war of the revolution,
bearing in mind at the same time that it is only for actual
Service in the army of the United State, that an allowance is
made.
I am respectfully
Yr. Obt. Srvt.
J L Edwards


Mr. James Wallace
Guthriesville
So. Ca.
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James Wallace decd
So Carolina
York District
Act June 7 1832
Admitted (for increase as capt & sergt of Infantry & Lieut of no of Dragoons
(see inside)
at $93.11/100 per annum, from March 4, 1831 to Novr 8th, 1838, when he died - deducting former payments at $79.82/100 annum
Certificate payable to JM Wallace his adrr and only surviving child.
Atty
AD Wallace
Yorkville
So Carolina
Page 47

James Wallace deceased
Certificate of Comptrollers OFS C of Mary 4, 1855
Shows that the service for which he was allowed consisted in part of service in the cavalry as follows
Captain of Infantry 14 days  $9.33
Sergeant 21 days 3.50
Lieut of Horse 119 "  66.11
Private of do  103 "  103 "  14.16
$93.10
increased from 79.87
annual increase $13.23
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to
James Wallace
SC
act 7 June 1832
Admd day capt $9.33
3 mo 29 " Lieut 52.88
21 " Sergt 3.50
3" 13 Dragoon 14.16
$79.87
pen 4 March 1831 to 8 Noem
1838 the day of his death payable to his only child JM Wallace
Hon DM Barringer
House of Reps
Page 49

Hon LP Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC
Page 50

Yorkville SC
24th February 1855
Hon LP Waldo,
My Dr Sr,
On yesterday I received report in claim of capt James Wallace late of York District SC under act of 7 [crossed out 12] June 1832 you will give your special attention to this claim, Mr Gettys and Mr Rhett difference difference in the ajudication of this claim, you are aware I was present, and I am justified Mr Rhett was Right and If required I can I think shew the services of capt James Wallace was cavalary service, and not infantry which the certificate as his claim shews, is it fair when the comptrollers certificate shews the facts to his case that I should be courpeled to be at the exercise of furnishing certificates in other cases as well collatteral proof when every thing is plain on the face of the paper
The snow campaign of 1775 &
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[crossed out 1776] Indian campaign of 1776 was claimed, and proved, by capt James Wallace himself, the witnesses were officers, and pensioners of South Carolina.  The records of this state do not shew that service, I have furnished evidence in claim of Francis B Clinton act of 4th July 1836, which is the best evidence the case will admit, which meets the requisitions of the law of 1832
I am fully satisfied that a careful examination of this claim by the gentlemanly Commissioner of Pensioner, or any Gentleman acquainted with the records of SC will come to the same conclusion
I claim 3 months in the snow campaign, 3 months in the Indian campaign in 1775, & 1776. which has not been allowed and the difference between infantry and cavalary pay as shewn by the indents and account of his service, on file in the case to which I respectfully invite your attention This will make sum $350 in the claim, the two first campaigns were cavalry service
You will Pleas report to me as soon as can ?urcut,
Page 52

with the lightest esteem I remain dear sir, your sincere and devoted friend
AS Wallace
Washington City
D Colimbie
Page 53

State of South Carolina
York District} I Ja Kuykendal clerk of the court of Sessions & Common Pleas for the District of York and State aforesaid do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibitted at the office of the said court, to prove that James Wallace, soldier of the revolution, an applicate for a pension under the act of the seventh of June 1832, died at his late residence in the district of York and state of South Carolina on the  8th day of November 1858.  leaving a widow whose name was Mary, and that his widow the said Mary departed this life at her late residence in the aforesaid District, on the fourteenth day of September 1843, leaving surviving the following child, to wit; JM Wallace, who is the only surviving child of the said James & Mary Wallace deceased, and that he is of lawful age.  I do further certify that said JM Wallace is the Administrator of the said James Wallace deceased, and Executor of his mother Mary Wallace deceased, duly commissioned and appointed according to law
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office at York Court House, this the 20th day of July 1846
JA Kuykendal
CCC pls
Page 54

No 484 Book L} Comptroller Generals office Columbia May 4th 1855
Issued the 2nd November 1784 to Mr James Wallace for sixty two Pounds six shillings and nine pence farthing sterling for 287 Days militia duty in 1779 - 1780. 1781. 1782 and 1783 as per account audited Principal £62-6-9¼
Interest 4.7.3
State of South Carolina
commence time to Capt James Wallace Dr
Feby 6th 1779 To 42 days a private Horseman Duty done in George & Briar Creek at 20 S per Day £42.0-0
October 27th 1780 Fifty days do do £1 £50.0-0
April 22th 1781 twenty one as Sargt at £.14-6
Sept 19th 1781 fore days a Lieut £9-0 0
December 10th 1782 Seventy five days a Lieut £168.15-0
June 20th 1781 forty days do Lieut £90-0-0
July 20th 1781 Eleven days private Horseman £11-0-0
July 12th 1782 ten days as Capt  £30-0 0 
April 11th 1783 fore days do £12-0-0
£436.07-6
Total £62.6- 9¼

These are to certify that I have impowered Capt Lewis Martin to receive my Indent from the publick treasurer of the state of South Carolina, given from under my hand this 4 day of May 1785.
Jas Wallace
Certified by 
W Bratton JP
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Recd 2nd Novr 85 from the commrs of the Treasury an Indent No 484 L vb L for £62.-6-9½ sterling in full satisfaction for this act By virtue of an order
L Martin
No 1064 Lib X} Issued the 3rd November 1785 to James Wallace for thirteen pounds five shillings four pence for sundrys for militia use as per act [crossed out audited], passed by the Commissioners Principal £13.S-4-
Annual Int £ 018.6-
The state of South Carolina
To James Wallace Do
For services done at Briar Creek under Lieut Jas Martin Horseman 27 days  (Sergt) £30.7-6
Under Capt Jno Chambers 28 days £12.10-0
One Horse valued at £50.-00-0
From 9th May 1783 £92--17-6
Wm Tate JP  sty £13--St 4½
I certify that I received vouchers for the whole of the above account.  Wm Tate,
The within account approved of by Wm Bratton JP
No 79 Book U} Issued the 6th of July 1785 to Mr James Wallace for two Pounds seventeen shillings and one Penny half Penny Sterling for Duty done in the Militia as pr account audited, Principal £2.17, 17
Interest £0-3-11
State of South Carolina
To James Wallace Do
For Duty pr Col Andersons return } £20--1 
since reduction of Chas Town, }   stg 2-17-1 ½
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I Certify that the foregoing Indents accounts, order & Receipts are true copies of the originals in this office and that the Service was Cavalry with the exception of Fourteen days as captain as shewn by the pay received
Thos P Walker
Deputy Comptroller General
No Seal of Office,

Columbia SC
5th May 1835
I certify that from my acquaintance with the Revolutionary Records of this state of which I had charge as Deputy Comptroller for some years prior to resignation, that the pay per day of the private of Cavalry was twenty shillings - of Lieutenant of cavalry forty five shillings as shewn by the various accounts of this office - The pay of Captain of Infantry was sixty shillings & of calvary seventy shillings per day
James A Black
late Deputy Cg SC
Page 57

James Wallace
Application for Pension
Amended
Page 58

South Carolina
York District} Personally appeared James Wallace whose declaration and amended declaration are hereto attached before me and made oath that by reason of old age, and the more than usual loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection he did the following service To wit - In 1775 the declarant volunteered and marched in an expedition against the Tories and British agents in the Cherokee nation under the command of Capt. Wm. Bratton's [crossed out company] (afterwards Col) and Col Neals Regt of Militia in this tour he served six weeks - In 1776 he marched under the command of the same officers in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians in this tour he served two months. In 1779 he was drafted, and served under Capt [illegible] Miller of Capt Bratton, Company and Major Ross' command of Col Neals Regt of SC Militia in this expedition he was at the battle of Briar Creek, fought the 3rd of March, in this tour he served three months three months - In 1780 he fought at the battle of Blackstocks under the command of Genl Sumter, in this year he served five months and this concludes his services as a private soldier.  In 1781 he served as a [crossed out Lieut (First)] First Lieut in Cap Hugh Brattons Company & Col Wm Brattons Regt of Militia, in this year he fought in this year he fought in the different engagements of Caldwells at the taking of the Congaree fort and the taking of the Quarter house near Charleston under Col Hampton in this  year he served as First Lieut five months - In 1782 he marched to Orangeburg and served as a captain three months in Col Brattons Regt of Militia  In the yaears 1775, 76, 79 and 1780 he served as a private soldier eleven months and two weeks. In the year
Page 59

1781 he served as a First Lieut five months and in 1782 he served as a captain three months and for which service he claims a pension, that he has no documentary evidence [crossed out that he has] of any service he performed as a revolutionary soldier, and those services he proves by Capt James Martin and Capt  Robert Hanna two officers of the Revolution
sworn to & subscribed before me July 22nd 1833} [handwritten X] James Wallace
JM Martin
QC
South Carolina
York District} Personally appeared before me, Capt James Martin and Capt Robt Hanna two officers of the Revolution, who being duly sworn states that they were soldiers of the Revolution that the within were acquainted with the declarant Capt James Wallace during the Revolutionary War that the written amended declaration has been read to them, and is true, and are personally acquainted with all those services, they belonged to the same Regt with the Declarant
Sworn to & subscribed before me July 22d 1833}  James his mark [handwritten X] Martin Robt Hanna
JM Marrtin
QC
South Carolina}
York District} I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Capt James Martin and Capt Robt [crossed out Wallace] Hanna, and that they are men of strict probity & truth and every confidence should be placed in their testimony
July 22e 1833 J M Martin QC
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Comptroller Genls Office
Columbia So Ca July 27 /46
Book II
Ind 2484} Issued the 2d of Novbr[Novermber] 1784 To Mr Jas Wallace for sixty two pounds, six shillings and nine pence farthing Sterling for Two Hundred and fifty seven days militia duty in 1779, 1780, 81, 82 & 83 as pr ac audited Princl £62:6:9 1/4 In £4:7:3
Book M
Ind 582} Issued the 1 October 1784 To Mr Jas Wallace for militia in Martins Troop Polk Regt Sumpter Brigade state troops for Ninety four pounds, sterlg[sterling] amt pay & Bounty due him for services with troop together with interest thereon from the first of April 1782 to date thereof agreeable to resolution of Genl. Assembly of Eleventh March last @
Princl. £94: Int £6:11:7

Book 71
Ind 79} Issued the t6h of July 1785 To Jas Wallace for Two pounds, seventeen shillings and one penny 1/2 penny Sterlg.[sterling]  for duty done in the militia as pr a/c audited
Princl £2:17:1½  Int. £0:3:11

Acct 484
Capt James Wallace
His a/c of Two hundred and fifty seven days militia duty in 1779, 1780, 81, 82 & 83 [illegible]
Feby 1779 - 42 days as a private Horseman @ 20/p dy £42--
October 80 - 50 " "[days as a private Horseman] £50--
Febry 81 - 11 " " [days as a private Horseman] £11--
April 81 - 21 " "  [days as] Sergt @42/ " £23:12:6
June 81 - 40 " "  [days as] Lieut @45/ " £90--
Septr 81 - 4 " "[days as Lieut] £09--
Decbr 82 - 75 " " [days as Lieut]  £168:15-
July 82 10 " " [days as] Captain @ 63-- £ 030--
April 83 4 " " [days as Capt ]    £ 012--
Currency £436:7:6
Sterlg[sterling]  £062:6:9 1/4
I certify the above to be a true copy from the records in this office For Comptroller Genl
Duval

Captain 14 day  $9 33
Sergt 3 [illegible faded]  32.58
 [illegible faded]  21 d [illegible faded]  3.50
 [illegible faded]  3 - 13days 14.16
79.87
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State of South Carolina
York District} I Andrew McWhorter clerk of the court of common pleas for the district aforesaid do hereby certify that I M Martin whose certificate and attestations appears to the foregoing affidavits is & was at the time of attesting I certify as acting Justice of the Quorum Ex officio in the District aforesaid and full faith & credit is due & ought to be given to his official acts as such.
[physical seal affixed]
Given under my hand & Seal of office at York Court  House
July 26th 1833
A McWhorter CCC/pls