Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5299, Low Brown, Va.

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VA
Brown, Low
S.5299
Carded

also w Indian War of 1774
res. at ent. Montgomery Co. VA
in 1832 aged 76 yrs and res. of Tazewell

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Brown, Low

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Virginia
Low Brown
of Tazewell in the State of VA
who was a Prv. in the Compy comma
by Captain Clark of the Rgt comma
by Col. Montgomery in the VA
line for 18 monthss

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Virginia
Tazewell County

On this 25th day of September 1832
personally appeared before the county Superior Count of law and and [illegible] for the county of Tazewell aforesaid Low Brown a resident of the said County of Tazewell and state of Virginia aged seventy six 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 Illinois regiment of the Army of the United States in the year 1779. with Capt Jesse Evans, and served in the said Illinois regiment under the following named officers Captain George Rogers Clark, Lieutenant Col. John Montgomery, in the company of Captain Jesse Evans, that he remained in the same as an enlisted soldier for the term of eighteen month, in the revolutionary war, and that he left the service on the first day of August in the year 1780.

as appears from a discharge of that day, which is produced him in court and inspected, and believed to be genuine by which it appears to be under the hand of Lieutenant, John Montgomery certifying that his term of enlistment which was eighteen months had expired at that time;

That at the time of his enlistment he was a resident of the county of Montgomery in the state of Virginia, and enlisted in said county; 
that he marched through the country at present, the state of Tennessee and Kentucky; by water from the mouth of Big Creek, which empties into the Holston [River] to the mouth of Tennessee river, and from there to 
Kaskaskia in Illinois; that he went from there to the Opost on the Wabash [River], from there to the Iron Banks on the Mississippi [River] and then he was discharged 

That previous to the above enlistment, in the spring of 1774 while he was a citizen of Montgomery, he enlisted under

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Lieut. John Draper, that he send in Capt [William] Russell Company under Colo. Christie [William Christian], and General Andrew Lewis, that he was marched from Montgomery to the big levels of Greenbriar, and there met Gel. [General Andrew] Lewis army, and from there to the mouth of Elk on the Kennanha [Kanawha River, West Virginia] and remained there a few days until canoes were made to transport the provisions down the river, and in then marched down the river to the point, and that he was in the battle called the Shawnee battle [Battle of Point Pleasant, West Virginia], which was fought on the 10 day of October 1774.

from there he was marched towards the Shawnee towns and met with Govenor Dunmore [John Murray] near the town, and was by his order dismissed some time in the month of November 1774, but under no discharge.

That some time between the two terms of enlistment above stated, he was by the order of Colo. [William] Preston to Capt. James Moore, appointed by said Capt. Moore an Indian spy.and that he acted as such for two years, on the water of Blue Stone [Bluestone], Clinch, and New river and was in company with William McGuire, David English, and Joseph Turner.

He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension role of any agency in any state ; sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Low Brown [his mark] X

State of Virginia
Tazewell County 
This 25th day of September 1832 William McGuire a witness aged seventy five years personally appeared in open court and after being duly sworn states that he was in company with Low Brown, the above applicant for a pension, while he was an Indian spy, and that what the said Brown has stated relative hereto he believes to be true, that he believes him to be of the age of seventy six years as he has stated, and that it is generally believed

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and he has never [illegible] it, doubted, that the said Low Brown is a revolutionary soldier, and he concurs fully in the oppionion and that he is regarded in the county where he lives as a man of truth sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Wm McGregor

We William McQuire & Joseph Davidson residing in the county of Tazwell [Tazewell] and state of Virginia hereby certify that we are acquainted with Low Brown who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy six 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
Wm McQuire
Joseph Davidson

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above applicant named was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states

I John Crockett Clerk of the court superior court of Law and chancery for Tazwell County and state of Virginia, do hereby certify the foregoing contains the original 
proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Low Brown for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand office my private seal there being no seal of offices and this 25th day of September 1832.
John Crockett [hand drawn seal]

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State of Virginia
Tazewell County Ss

We Cols. Hezekiah Harman and John Wynn
do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Low Brown who has sworn to and subscribed the above declaration that we taken him to be of age of seventy six years as he states, 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 to and subscribed in open court, the County Court of Tazewell County Va being a court of record having power to fine and imprison, the 17 day of June 1833.
Hez Harman
John Wynn

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 Low Brown was a revolutionary soldier and an Indian Spy, and served as he states.
And the court further certifies that it appears to them that, William McGuire & Joseph Davidson who signed the certificate first above & Colo. Hezekiah Harman who signed the certificate 
last above are credible persons, and that their statements is entitled to credit & the court further certifies that if appears to them there is no clergyman in the immediate neighborhood of the applicant to be had.

I John Crockett Clerk of the County court of Tazewell County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings, of the said court in the matter of the application of Low Brown for a pension.
I n testimony which I have hereunto set my hand & private seal (there being no public seal of office provided) this 18. day of June 1833.
John  Crockett Clk [hand drawn seal]

I Joseph Drake late a Representative in 22nd Congress from the district in Virginia of which Tazewell County is a part, do certify that the signatures of John Crockett as clerk of the circuit superior court of law & Chancery for Tazewell County and as clerk of the county court of Tazewell to the foregoing declarations are genuine, that he clerk of both of said courts and that he has no seals of office. 
June 23rd 1833.
J Draper

[right hand margin]
Low Brown 
Declaration fo Pension

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15462
Low Brown
Tazewell Co
Virga
Send Jas. E Heath
Auditor Richmond
Va.
let J. E. Heath
17 July 1833 ~
Adit as private
18 mo. $60=

10.14.16
May 3d. 33 -
P 368

Ths G Boyd
Wythe Co
Wythe C. H.
See the Auditor Certificate
of pension within -

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BRIEF in the case of Low Brown
County of Tazewell in the State of Virginia -
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 76

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.
In 1779 enlisted
left the service Augt 1st - 1780
Duration of Service.
Years,
-
Months,
18
Days.
- - 
previous to the above service he served in the Spring 1774 until Nov 1774
Rank.
As a
private/Indian spy -
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Gen. Col Montgomery
Captn Evans
Captn Clarke
Colo Christies
) VA State line

5. In what battles was he engaged? Shawna on 10th Augt 1774

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Montgomery County Virginia

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living & Traditionary evidence

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not authenticated

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[Signed] John N Ashton
Examining Clerk.
certificate of his discharge by Colo Montgomery in cert of his full service -

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November 26, 1936.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
BA-J/ady
Low Brown
S.5299

Mrs. William A. Meyer
2618 L Street
Sacramento, California

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Low Brown, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.5299, based upon his military service in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Low Brown are not shown.
While a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, Low Brown served from the spring of 1774 to November 1774, under Captain Russell, Colonel Christie and General Andrew Lewis, went down the Kanawha River to "the point" and was in the battle, October 10, 1774. He later was appointed by Captain James Moore, by order of Colonel Preston, an Indian spy and served two years on the waters of Bluestone, Clinch, and New River. He enlisted, served eighteen months as private under Captain Jesse Evans, Lieutenant Colonel John Montgomery and Colonel George Rogers Clark in the Illinois Regiment, Virginia troops and was discharged August 1, 180.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1832 at which time he was aged seventy-six years and a resident of Tazewell County, Virginia.
There are no family data.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

[Handwritten note]
Date of death not on A.B.

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Illegible
Page is unreadable due to darkness.

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This May Certify that Low Brown served as a Soldier in Capt Lewis Company in the Illinois Regiment the term of the [illegible] it Being eighteen Months and now a Reguly discharged Given under my hand this first of August 1780
Montgomery

BROWN, LOW

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BROWN, LOW

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Virginia 16.266
Low Brown
of Tazewell in the State of Virginia
who was a pri: in the company commanded 
by Captain [Jesse] Evans of the Regt commanded
by Col: [John] Montgomery in the Virginia 
line for 18 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia 
at the rate of 60 Dollars ___ Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22d day of [page torn off] and sent T.J. Wythe C.H. Va.

Arrears to the 4th of March '33 --
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 33--

[right hand side of page torn off]
$
{Revolutionary Act June 7

Recorded by Wm. Miller
Book E. Vol. 6. Page 3?

[round black ink stamp]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES

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of the result advise
L.L.  Leftwich 
Wythe C House Va

BROWN, LOW
Low Brown

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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 Low Brown which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant 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 him 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 seal x

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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? living & Traditionary

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no

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 cannot be had? Not on the rolls

XIV. [notation sign 1]If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes no
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 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 of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes

XVI. [notation sign 2]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? answered -
_________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*QUERE V. In 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 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 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 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 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 an 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.
[notation sign 1]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 witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[notation sign 2]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 paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper 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.
[symbol of pointing finger]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.

No allowance for any services previous to Apl. 19 1775 -

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[left hand page]
5299.
Revy War
INVALID. 
File No. 5299
Low Brown
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th 32
In dex:- Vol. M, Page 43

[Arrangement of 1870.]

[right hand page]
6 Nov. 20. Hist to Mrs. 
William A. Meyer A.D.Y.

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Mrs. Wm. A. Meyer
2618 L Street
Sacramento, California

Nov. 2, 1936.
Veteran's Administration,
"Old Records"
Wash. D. C.
Dear Sir:
I seek a record of one Low Brown for genealogical purposes.
He served in the Revolutionary War in Clark's Illinois Regiment, Virginia State Troops.
Thanking you in advance, I am,
Very truly yours,
Ruby H. Meyer.

[Stamp]
RECEIVED
NOV 9 1936
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER #2

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Richmond Jany 28th 1835
Sir,
Enclosed I send a power of attorney from Low Brown of Tazewell County, of this state, authorizing me to ask for a reconsideration of his pension claim decided on by the at the pension Office about two years ago.
His declaration not having been drawn by me, I am unable to say anything of my own knowledge, about its contents. He has told me, however, that it [illegible] more than two years service, and desired that I would try to get his claim further looked into, and inquire why he had not been allowed full pay. Be pleased to look into the matter and reply to me at my residence, Whyte Ct. House, Virga.
Very Respectfully,
Your most Obt. Sevt.
Th. J. Boyd

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This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 7th - day of July 1784 -, in the name of Low Brown as Matt: of Infantry for [pound sign]36..8.0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to - Mr Broadhead and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.

{No Seal of Office.] Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 5th day of April 1834.
Jas. E. Heath AUDITOR.

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Whereas I, Low Brown, of the County of Tazewell and state of Virginia, heretofore made application for a pension for services in the War of the Revolution under the Act of Congress of June 7th, 1832, and was thereupon allowed a pension of sixty dollars per annum from the 4th day of March 1831, which is less than full pay; and whereas I served as a private in the War of the Revolution, in the whole, much longer than the time (two years) for which said Act allows full pay, as, I believe, fully appears by my said application. Now, therefore, in order to get the full benefit of said Act of Congress, know all men by these presents, that I, the aforesaid Low Brown, do hereby constitute and appoint Thomas J. Boyd of the County of Wythe and state, aforesaid, to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, to ask for a reconsideration of my said claim at the War Department of the United States, with a view to a further allowance to me under said Act for my services, aforesaid, and to ask for and inquire into the cause why a further allowance shall not be made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, this 19th day of January in the year 1835.
Low Brown {Seal}
Atteste
A. G. Pendleton
Wm J Watts

State of Virginia}
Tazewell County} to wit:
Be it known, that on the 19th day of January 1835, before the subscriber, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Tazewell, personally appeared Low Br-

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above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
John B. George J

State of Virginia}
Tazewell County} sct
I John Crockett Clerk of the circuit Superior Court of Law and [illegible] and of the County Court of Tazewell County, certify, that John B George is an acting magistrate as above. And that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine, In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office of the said Superior (there being no seal of the said County Court) And subscribed my name this 19th day of January 1835.
John Crockett
Clerk of the Circuit
Superior Court and
of the County Court
of Tazewell County

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State of Virginia}
Tazewell Count} to wit:
On this 29th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty four personally appeared in open court in the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery of and for the said County of Tazewell, before the Judge thereof, Lowe Brown, of the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law; on his oath says, that he is the same Lowe Brown, who lately made application for a pension under the act of Congress of June the 7th 1832, and that he has been informed that a pension has been allowed, and a certificate of the same been issued, on said application, but that he has never received such certificate, or any certificate whatever for a pension. He, therefore, makes this affidavit, in order that a duplicate certificate in his favor may be issued from the war Department.
Low Brown
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year first above named

And the Judge of the said Court hereby declares his opinion, after the examination of evidence on the subject in open court, that the above named Lowe Brown is the same person, who heretofore made application for a pension as he has above stated
B. Estill.

I John Crockett Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of Law & Chancery for Tazewell County do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in relations to the pension matter therein sp[illegible] In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office This 29 day of April 1834
John Crockett Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of Law & Chy. for Tazewell County

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Va
Aress. Lost Cert

[Vertical]
Wythe Chouse} 
June 6}
War Department
Pension Office
Washington City

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State of Virginia}
County of Wythe} to wit:
On this 5th day of June 1834, personally appeared before me, William H. Spiller, an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County of Wythe, Thomas J. Boyd, a resident of the said County of Wythe, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath say, that he has never received, through the mail or otherwise, or seen, any Certificate whatever, from the Pension Office of the United States, showing that Low Brown, who is a resident of Tazewell County, Virginia, is entitled to a pension. He has been informed that such certificate did issue some time ago, and was transmitted to said Boyd. He believes that such certificate was never received by any person, but has been wholly lost and miscarried
Th. J. Boyd
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above named.
W. H Spiller J.P.

State of Virginia,
Wythe County - Sct:
I, John P. Mathews, Clerk of the County Court of Wythe County aforesaid, do hereby certify that William H. Spiller is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof

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I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this fifth day of June 1834.
J.P. Mathews Clk
By A.B. Moore D.C.

[illegible round seal attached]

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Wythe Ct. House Va. June 5th 1834.

J. L. Edwards Esqr,
Sir,
On the first part of this sheet you have an affidavit made by myself, in conformity to your letter of the 19th Ult. to the Hon. John H. Fulton. Yours of the 15th. April to the same gentleman, having required only the affidavit of Low Brown that he had recd no certificate, therefore no affidavit of mine was sent by me
A very great favor will be done to Mr. Brown if his pension business can be examined into immediately on the receipt of this, and a duplicate of his pension Certificate be forwarded to me in time for me to get it by the 15th of this month, the day on which I shall leave this place to attend the quarterly court of Tazewell County, in which Mr. Brown resides. I can then attend to preparing his papers for drawing his money.
Very Respectfully
Your most Obt. Servt
Th. J. Boyd

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Auditors office [Va]
8 April 1834

My dear sir

I have received your of the 3rd [unit] and hasten to answer [inserted] in the [earliest] moment. 

I have no recollection of Mr. Edwards having sent me the declaration of Lowe Brown & I am confident if he did that I returned it in the course of a few days. He sent me from time to time a great many declarations of pensions & it was nay invariable habit to return them as soon as the necessary examination could be made. Why have I never heard directly from mr. Edwards that the declaration of Lowe Brown has been sent to me and not returned? Since No. 17 [?] I have received [?] letters from him containing no allusion to the subject.

I enclose you a certificate reasoning that Brown was a soldier or rather a [Matterosd?] (so called) of infantry in the state line and 

settled

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his account. It does not appear that he has ever received land from Virginia.

I am dear Sir 
very respectfully yours

Jas E. Heath

Hon. J. H. Fulton

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Washington City
Apl [April] 11th 1834

Sir

I a short time since asked you for information in relation to the case of Lowe Brown an applicant for a pension residing in Tazewell County Virga.[Virginia] and was informed in reply, that the papers had been sent to Mr. Heath Richmond for proof.. I immediately wrote to Mr. Heath on the subject and recommended his reply this [necessary] together with a certificate which I herewith send you. I request a matter of favor to the applicant that you cause a reexamination in your office for the judges, and if they cannot be found you will please return to me the letter

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and certificate that I may cause proceedings [denis ?] in Tazewell.

I am with sentiments of respect & [esteem]
[?]
J. H. Fulton

to. Jas L. Edwards Esqire

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House of Reps May 17 1834

Sir

I had the honor of addressing you some time ago on the subject of the Pension Claim of Low Brown I Tazewell County Virga [Virginia] and was informed that Mr. Brown had been placed on the pension list and his certificate forwarded to Mr. [Thos] [??] Boyd, I immediately wrote to Mr. Boyd & the Pensioner, and here ascertained that the certificate, if sent, is lost or miscarried, I have received the affidavit of Mr. brown which I herewith  [?] to you and which I hope will justify your issuing a duplicate.

I am very respecty [ respectfully],
J. H. Fulton

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Auditors Office of Va July 19 1833
[crossed out]
[illegible]
[end cross out]

Low Brown was a soldier of Infantry in the State line [inserted] The certificate for his pay amounting to [currency symbol] 36.8.0 was drawn by Mr Broadhead July 7th 1784.

Edward Stuart was a solider of [Arty] in the state line. The certificate for his His pay amounting to [currency symbol] 79.2.11, was recd by Capt. Booker 4th October 1783. He also [appears] [on] the Continenal [Continental] line as a soldier of Arty, his pay [currency symbol] 99.10.5 was received by [Gen] Morgan 9th Apl [April] 1783.

Edward Huges was a soldier of Infty [infantry] in the Continental line. [inserted] The certificate for his pay amounting to [currency symbol] 100.15.8 was recd by Mr. M Clay 6th Decr [December] 1783.

George Hardings name does not appear in either the State, or Continental line lists, nor was it to be expected, as from his "Declaration" he seemed to have been in the Militia & Volunteer services. 

Auditor office July 19. 1833.

Sir

Your letters of the 9 12 and 17th* [illegible - smudged] have been duly received, and the two former would have been answered more prompt but for a weeks absence from

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From R Sect of Government. Annexed I send you all the information which this office will afford [respeeling?] the several applicant, for pensions, and I return you the papers which you forwarded

With respect your obedient servant
[Jal] E Heath
[and of this a ?]

J. L . Edwards esq

P.S. I forwarded some time since N. declarations of 5 or 6 [sredier's?] residents of New Kent currently in this state -- and should be glad to learn as soon as your convenience will permit whether they have been inscribed on the roll.

Jal E Heath