Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 1577, Thomas Duncan, Va.

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Service Va
Duncan, Thomas
Rhoda
Number W1577
Contents

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19060
East Tennessee
Thomas Duncan of Monroe Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Dix of the regiment commanded by Col. Stephens on the Virginia Line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 20 dollars – cents per annum to commence the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of Aug and sent to J. A. Coffin Madisonville
[illegible] to the 4th of March 40.00 Semi-Anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 10.00
$30.00
Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Danl. Boyd Clerk
Book E Vol. 7 Page 41

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Tennessee [illegible]
Rhoda Duncan widow of Thomas Duncan who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private, Viriginia Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of Octr. 1850 and sent to Jas. K. McAnally 
[illegible]
Grainger Co.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 4. 1848, Page 181 Vol. A

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A Pocket Hymn Book for the use of Christians of all Denominations.
The Fourth Edition
London
Printed for the Author; and fold at the New Chapel, City-Road; and at the Rev. Mr. Wefley’s Preaching Houses in Town and Country, 1790.

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Beriman Duncan was born 24th October in the year of our Lord 1787

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No. 13.550
Thos Duncan
[Begin crossed text] from 1781 private 6 months. $20 [End crossed text]
From 1781 private 6 months
$20.
J. A. Coffin Madisonville E. Tenn.

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BRIEF in the case of Thomas Duncan of the County of Monroe in the State of Tenn. 
(Act 7th June, 1832)
1. Was the declaration made in front of a Court or Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 68 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period. In 1781 Soon after substitute
Duration of Service. Months 3 3 for his father
Rank. As a Voleen.
Names of Generals and Field Officers under whom he served. Col. Stephens, Capt. Dix, Capt. John Winn.
5. In what battles was he engaged? Guilford
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Pittsylvania Cy Va
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? lost his discharges, tradition
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Regular
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
Levin Belt
Examining Clerk

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State of Tennessee
Monroe County
On this 8th day of March 1850 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace personally appeared Rhoda Duncan (widow of Thomas Duncan late a Revolutionary Pensioner) a resident of said county and makes oath to the following statements. That she was married to the aforesaid Thomas Duncan in Pittsylvania Cty Virginia on the 3rd day of July 1786 by Esq. Roberts. That she has no record of her marriage but is certain of the time from the birth of her first and only child Berriman Duncan who born the October come 12 months after her marriage. That this affiant Father George Whitten recorded the birth of her child Berriman Duncan in an hymn book which has been in the possessions of affiant ever since and which is here with annexed and is in the hand writing of George Whitten father of this affiant as before stated. She further states that that many years since Berriman’s age was recorded in said Book the age of his (Berriman’s) wife has been set below it sworn and subscribed this 8th day of March1850 before me
Adam Mowry
Justice of the Peace for Monroe County
Rhoda Duncan
I certify I am acquainted with the above affiant and believe her to be a person of unquestionable veracity
Given under my hand and seal this 8th day of March 1850
Adam Mowry Seal
Justice of the Peace

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State of Tennessee
Monroe County
I John A. Stephens Clerk of the County Court of the State and County aforesaid do certify that Adam Mowry Esq. whose name appears to the written affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same as acting justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid duly elected, commissioned, and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts. That his signature appears to be genuine and that a justice of the peace Court is a court of record and Probate Jurisdiction in the State of Tennessee.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and seal of Office at office in Madisonville he 9th day of March 1850
John A. Stephens

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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7th 1832
State of Tennessee
Monroe County
On this 19th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the justices of the court of pleas and quarter sessions now sitting Thomas Duncan a resident of said County of Monroe, aged sixty eight 	years lacking perhaps one or two months, 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 7, 1832.
He was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, where he entered the services of the United States army in 1781 (being in his 17th year) as a volunteer for three months in Capt. 14th Dix’s company of Militia Volunteers. The company collected at and marched from Troublesome iron works in [begin crossed text] Guilford County [illegible] [end crossed text] under the command of Col. Stephens and passed the Hillsborough to Guilford Court House where they met with and joined Genl. Greene’s army shortly after which the battle of Guilford took place, in which applicant was engaged, being attached to [illegible] company from Botetourt County Virginia (as he carried a rifle) He received a slight wound in one of his arms by a musket ball at the Battle of Guilford. On the day after the battle he joined his own company and was marched back to Troublesome iron works [illegible] where the company remained five days. It then marched to [illegible] mill on Deep River, and, shortly afterward, his time expired, he got his discharge, and returning 	through Hillsborough, home (three months). He [illegible] the name of the Capt. of the rifle company in which he fought

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at the battle of Guilford. The Capt. and all the company were entire strangers to him, as how [illegible] himself of the company in which he volunteered had rifles, so were as to be remembered.
Very shortly after applicant returned home his father was drafted for three months to go on to Little York, against Cornwallis, and he served the campaign in his father’s stead. He was place in Capt. John Winn’s company which collected [begin crossed text] at Halifax Court House [end crossed text] in Pittsylvania County Va and marched to Halifax Court House where the company remained some weeks collecting prisoners, and then marched with them on to Winchester Va. The company to which he belonged was detained to guard the prisoners and he in this review remained at Winchester till the term for which his father was drafted expired, when he returned home. Soon after his return home he heard that Cornwallis had surrendered. At the expiration of the time of service applicant [illegible] a discharge. Six months service in all. 
He has lost both his discharge, and has no documentary evidence of his service; neither does he know of any person he can procure who can testify to his service (except what is herein after stated by Charles Price)
He hereby relinquishes any claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on any pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Thomas Duncan
Wm. S. Callaway

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[illegible] John Selvidge, a clergyman, residing in the County of Roane [illegible] and Charles Price residing in Monroe County. [illegible] hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Duncan who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be beyond sixty seven and [illegible] if not sixty eight years of age, that he is reputed in the neighborhood in which he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
And said Charles Price further certifies that he is 60 years of age, and was too young to know anything, particularly respecting said Duncan’s service; but he was well acquainted for many years with said Duncan, in Caswell County, N. C. where it was notorious that the said Duncan had served the two campaigns of which he has made the foregoing statement. Witness Charles Price also knew intimately Captain Dix under whom applicant served, and has heard said Dix frequently speak of the service of said applicant, and highly commended him as a good soldier. --John Selvidge
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Wm. S. Callaway
Charles Price
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the witnesses and the putting the interrogatories [illegible] by the by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and

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served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that John Selvidge who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the County of Roane in the State of Tennessee, and that Charles Price who has also signed the same is a resident in said County of Monroe, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to full credit. 
Tho. J. Caldwell 
William Upton
Samuel Jameson
John Morrall
I Wm. S. Callaway Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Monroe in the State of Tennessee, do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Thomas Duncan for a pension. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private seal, (having no official seal) at Madisonville in the said County of Monroe, this 19th September 1832. 
Wm. S. Callaway Clk.
I H. L. White, senator in Congress from the State of Tennessee do certify that Wm. S. Callaway was at the above date and is now, Clerk of the Court of Monroe County Tn, and that I fully believe his name as signed above to be his genuine signature.
H. L. White
June 8th, 1833
Please send to James A. Coffin Madisonville, Monroe County, E. Tenn

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Declaration
In order to obtain a pension under the act of Congress of the 14th of June 1844 entitled and act to continue the pensions of Certain Widows.
State of Tennessee Monroe County
On this 5th day of May 1849 before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Rhoda Duncan a resident of said County aged 78 years who being first sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 14th day of June 1844 to continue the pensions of certain widows. That she is the widow of Thomas Duncan who was a private and late a pensioner of the United States and received a pension of $20.00 per annum at Knoxville Tennessee.
She further declares she was married to said Thomas Duncan in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six in the County of Pittsylvania in the State of Virginia by Esq. Robert. That her husband the aforesaid Thomas Duncan died on the 28th day of December 1845. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but their marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794 [illegible] at the time above stated. She further swears she has no record of her marriage nor knows of no person in this county by whom she can prove the same
Rhode Duncan
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above mentioned before me. I further certify that Rhoda Duncan the above affiant is a person of credibility and that full faith and credit is due her statements. Given under my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned.
C. T. P. Davis {Seal}
Justice of the Peace for Monroe County

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State of Tennessee Monroe County
Personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County Beriman Duncan and made oath in due form of law that he was well acquainted with Thomas Duncan whose widow has filed the within declaration that said Duncan died on the twenty eighth day of December 1845 in this county.
Sworn and subscribed this 5th day of May 1849
Before me
C. T. P. Davis 
Justice of the Peace
Beryman Duncan
I certify the above affiant is a person of veracity and credit. Given under my hand and seal the day and year last above written 
C. T. P. Davis 
Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee 
Monroe County
County County May Seven 1849
This day was presented in open court for the approval of said court the declaration of Rhoda Duncan taken before C. T. P. Davis Esq. (one of the body of said court) and the said court do hereby approve and endorse said declaration and evidence
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Madisonville this 7th day of May AD 1849
L. A. Stephens Clerk

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April 18, 1938
BA-J/EEL
Thomas Duncan—W.1577
Mrs. M. N. Perkins
Perkinsville
Arizona
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Duncan, born in 1748; Joseph Duncan, born in 1749; and Thomas Duncan, born in 1762, all of whom served in Virginia and received pensions while residing in Tennessee; and James Duncan, of Kentucky, who served in Virginia.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war. The record of Thomas Duncan is furnished you herein, the data for which were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.1577, based upon his military service in that war. 
Thomas Duncan was born in 1765, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not known.
While residing in said Pittsylvania County, Thomas Duncan volunteered in 1781, served as a private in the company commanded by Captain William Dix, in Colonel Stephens’ Virginia Regiment, marched to North Carolina, upon arrival there, joined a rifle company from Botetourt County, Virginia, name of captain not given, and was in the Battle of Guilford, where he received a slight wound in one of his arms; length of service, three months: soon after his return home, he enlisted, served as a substitute for his father, as a private in Captain John Winn’s Virginia Company and guarded prisoners at Winchester, Virginia; length of service, three months.
After the war, he moved to Caswell County, North Carolina, and about 1803, moved from there to Anderson County, Tennessee. Where he lived until 1811, then moved to Roane County, Tennessee, thence to Monroe County, Tennessee.

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Thomas Duncan was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, while residing in Monroe County, Tennessee, where he had lived for a little over a year.
He died in said Monroe County, December 28, 1845.
The soldier married July 23, 1786 in Pittsylvania County Virginia, Rhoda, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier’s widow, Rhoda, was allowed pension on her application executed May 5, 1849, at which time she was aged 78 years and resided in Monroe County, Tennessee.
She died March 31, 1852, place not stated. 
The widow stated that she had only one child born of her marriage to Thomas Duncan, a son, Beryman(Berriman) Duncan, born October 24, 1787. He married Fanny, born in 1794, her maiden name not shown. Son Beryman was living in 1849, in Monroe County, Tennessee.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

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WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1577
Rhoda Duncan
Widow.
Thomas Duncan
Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 29. 1848
Index:--Vol. A, Page 198
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 19-1905 [illegible] to
Mrs. Shelly N. Cudel 
Corinth Miss.
1938-April 18 [illegible] to Mrs. M. N. Perkins

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No 701
Rhoda Duncan
Ten
Sent to J. K. McAnally
July 31 49
Hon. A. G. Watkins July 16/50
Act 17 June ‘44

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J. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions 
Washington City D. C.

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July 29/49
J. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions
Washington City D. C.

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May the 27th 1849
Sir
I herewith enclose you the declaration of Rhoda Duncan widow of Thomas Duncan for a pension under the Act of 1838 there is no proof of marriage sent with the papers she states they were married in Pittsylvania County Virginia in 1780. I have written to Clerk of said County for search to be made for proof of marriage and the result to be forwarded to by him to your office. When act on this case address your report to me. Ruttledge Grainger County Tennessee.
I have the honor to be Respectfully Your Obt. Servant
James K. McAnally
J. L. Edwards Esq. 
Comr of Pensions

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 27th July, 1848
State of Tennessee
Monroe County
On this 24th day of August 1850 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace on and for the said County personally appeared Rhoda Duncan a resident of the aforesaid county aged [illegible] years. Being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration by the act of Congress passed 27th of July 1848. That she is the widow of Thomas Duncan who was a private in the army of the Revolution and received a pension of $20 per annum (for his service) at the Knoxville Agency Tennessee. She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid Thomas Duncan on the 23rd day of July 1786. That her husband the aforesaid Thomas Duncan departed this life on the 28th day of December 1845; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage was previous to the second day of January 1800 at the time before stated. She further swears that she is now a widow and for proof of the above facts she refers the department to her declaration and proof. [illegible] in her application for a pension under the Act of Congress of the 17th of June 1844 wherein fully applied.
Sworn to and subscribed this 24 day of August 1850
Before C. T. P. Davis
Justice of the Peace
Rhoda Duncan

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 State of Tennessee Monroe County
I C. T. P. Davis an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that Mrs. Rhoda Duncan the within affiant is a person of truth and credit also that she is old and infirm and unable to attend the court of this county.
Given under my hand and seal this 24th day of August 1850
C. T. P. Davis {Seal}
Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee Monroe County
I John A. Stephens Clerk of the County Court of the State and County aforesaid do hereby certify that C. T. P. Davis Esq. whose name appears on the foregoing declaration is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly elected and qualified that full faith and credit are due all his official acts as such and that a justice’s court in Tennessee is a Court of Probate and record Jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Madisonville this 25 day of [illegible] A. D. 1850
John A. Stephens {Seal}

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No. 13.550
Thos. Duncan
J. A. Coffin Esq.
Madisonville E. Tenn

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BRIEF Objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Thomas Duncan which require further proof or explanation.
I.	Does the declaration show where the resident resides? Yes
II.	Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III.	If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV.	Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes
V.	Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes
VI.	Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII.	Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII.	Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX.	Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
X.	Is the Clerk’s seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? No

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XI.	Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief regarding his age and the general belief of his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII.	If the clergyman’s affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII.	If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof can not be had? Yes
XIV.	If the applicant’s name is not found on the rolls of military service, has be produced a witness or witnesses to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV.	Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or such an age, as to have personal knowledge of the applicant’s service?
XVI.	Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII.	Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? No
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant can not, 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 first 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 his best recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, 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.”

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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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 three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state 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 shewn 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 an embodied corps called into service by a 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he 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.
QUERE XVI. 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, as to prevent the paper from being improperly attached to the certificate
	In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

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No 701
Rhoda Duncan
[illegible] of Thomas
Tenn
Act 17 June 44
Married before 1800
Hus died 1845
Req 17 June 1844
[illegible] 29 July 1848
$20 per annum
Coming 4 March 1848
Knoxville
Jas K. McAnally
Red [illegible]
Grainger Co Te

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Virginia [illegible]
I William H. Tunstall clerk of the County Court of Pittsylvania County in the state aforesaid have made strict examination of the record of my office without finding any evidence of the marriage of Thomas Duncan with any person whosoever or any evidence of any [illegible] having been granted him for that purpose. 
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court this 9th day of July One thousand eight hundred and forty nine
Wm. H. Tunstall

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James L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
Washington City

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James L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
Washington City

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Va. Pitts. Clerks Office July 9th 1849
Dear Sir
The enclosed certificate is forwarded at the request of Mr. James K. McAnally of Grainger County Tennessee
Respectfully
Wm. H. Tunstall
To J. L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions

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October the 4th 1850
Sir
Enclosed you will find the Declaration of Mrs. Rhoda Duncan widow of Thomas Duncan for a pension under the act of the 29th of July 1848. I suppose as she was ruled off by Tom Ewing’s constrictions from the [illegible] of the act of 1844 she could still be entitled to a pension under the regulations for 1848. You will please refer to the papers in the former case for proof and direct her certificate to Red Wood PO Grainger County Tennessee.
I have the honor to be your obt servant
James K. McAnally
Col. J. L. Edwards
Washington City

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Rutledge 
March 16
Col. J. L. Edwards
Washington City
D. C.

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Rutledge 
March 16
Col. J. L. Edwards
Washington City
D. C.

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Sir
I here with send you additional evidence to show that David and Rhoda Duncan were married previous to 1794. If satisfactory please send her certificates to me at Rutledge Tennessee 
I have to honor to be your humble servant
J. K. McAnally
Col. J. L. Edwards
Washington City
D. C.

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13.550
Thomas Duncan
J. A. Coffin
Madisonville
E. Tenn

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State of Tennessee
Monroe County
On this 3rd day of June 1833, personally appeared before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Monroe Thomas Duncan, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is the identical Thomas Duncan who made the declaration hereunto attached, before the court of pleas and quarter sessions on Sept. 19, 1832, to which he now makes the following amended declaration.
That he was born in Pittsylvania County, Va, in 1765. He has no record of his age.
He forgets who he received his discharge from.
The following persons are at present his neighbors, and can testify to his character for veracity and their belief in his service as a soldier of the revolution, Landon C. McKechan, Tho. McGuire, Abraham Goodson, and [illegible] Eden 
He resided in Pittsylvania County Va, (where he lived [illegible] till after he had rendered all his military service), till he was 21 years of age, then he moved to Caswell County, N. C. Where he resided till about 30 years ago; then he moved into Anderson County, Tennessee; where he lived till 22 years ago, or there about, when he moved into Roane County Ten, where he resided till a year and some four months ago, when he came into the said county of Monroe where he now resides. 
Thomas Duncan
Sworn to and subscribed, the date above, before me
Landon C. McKechan
Justice of the Peace
(over)

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I W. S. Callaway, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Monroe County, Tennessee, do certify that Landon C. McKechan, before whom the foregoing amended declaration of Thomas Duncan was made is an acting Justice of the Peace for said Monroe County and that his name as subscribed is his genuine signature.
Given under my hand and private seal, having none official, at office in Madisonville
June 3rd, 1833 Wm. S. Callaway Clerk
I verily believe the above to be the genuine signature of W. S. Callaway who is Clerk of the County Court of Monroe County, and was so at the date of the above
L. White
June 8th, 1833

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15.77
3—068.
Bureau of Pensions
Thos Duncan
Sept. 19 1832
Monroe County Tenn
Pittsylvania Co. Va
Capt. W. Dix
Col Stephens
M. Rhoda Whitten
July 23, 1786 Pittsylvania Co. Va

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[illegible]
May 9th, 1905
Department of the Interior
Washington D. C.
Bureau of Pensions
Will you please give me the Revolutionary record of Walter Eglin and Thomas Lane Duncan? Walter Eglin from Virginia and Thomas Lane Duncan from South Carolina
Very Respectfully 
Mrs. Shelly Hammond [illegible]

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Perkinsville, Virginia
March 30, 1938
Dear sirs:- will you please give me the pension records of the following Revolutionary War pensioners who were in Tenn.
John Duncan B. 1748 served in Va.
Joseph Duncan B. 1749 served in Va.
Thomas Duncan B. 1762 served in Va.
And
James Duncan of Ky. Served in Va.
Sincerely 
Mrs. M. N. Perkins
I believe these men were kin; brothers probably and am trying to locate my one—if any families are mentioned will you please give it?