Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,205, Snead Davis, Ga. N.C. S.C.

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Service 
Ga 
N.C.
S.C.   born in Va.
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Davis Snead


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Number
S. 32205

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Lett. James Hall, May 31st '37
[illegible]
Cir to Pen Agt. 14 Nov 1837.

Transferred to Illinois from 4th September 1837-29. Nov 1837.
Notification sent to James Hale. McLeansboro Illinois

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Illinois 26659
Kentucky [crossed out]
Snead Davis
[illegible] in the State of Kentucky was a private in the com commanded by Captain Allen of the reg't commanded by Jeb Lytle in the N Caroline for 15 Mos pr of Cavalry
9 - " " " Infantry

Subscribed on the Roll of Kentucy
the rate of 92 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of April 1834 and Nov 6
Lyon HR
Arrears to the 4th of arch 287.50
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 46.25 [summation line]
$333.75

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page 30

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30. 27 4
Snead Davis
Kentucky 

Hon. C. Lyon

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky 
County of Livingston

On the twenty first day of March in the year 1834 personally appeared before me John Smedly as Justice of the Peace for the County in the Commonwealth aforesaid Snead Davis a resident of Livingston County in the State of Kentucky aged eighty one years on the last day of August in the year 1833. who being first duly sworn according to law down on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 that he was born as he has been told by his parents and verily believes in Prince Edward county Virginia. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. 

While living in Wilkes County on Yadkin River in North Carolina he volunteered and joined General Lincoln in Charleson, under captain Richard (familiarly called Dick) Allen, Col Lytle commanded the regiment to which Allen's company was attached, and that he served six months. When he had been in the service as aforesaid in Charleston about three months, the British took possession and turned them out; the enemy having a superior force General Lincoln would not hazard a battle; after the expiration of his term of service as aforesaid (six months) he returned home when a Captain John McKenzie came through the neighborhood wanting recruits; and affiant enlisted under him - Captain McKenzie's brothers, whose baptismal name applicant does not recollect was Lieutenant of said company. Said company joined Col Hill's regiment under the command of General Sumpter, in what was called the state troops who were enlisted for ten months and wore the U States uniforms.  Major Buford was Major of the Regiment; he fought the enemy once at Monk's corner thirty two miles from Charleston; he also boarded a vessel in Cooper's River in the night and [sections blacked out] of the money. 

That while station at Orangeburg on Edisto River under the command of Gen Sumpter was sent out with a reconnoitering party of four men besides myself. (I being orderly sergeant and having the command) and surprised a party of tories consisting of seven, who were in possession of a farmer’s house and were drinking and carousing there after having perpetrated outrages. We killed them all and released the old man and his two daughters from them. It was in the course of this fray that I received my first wound from the butt of a musket over the head. It was during this term of service also that I received my second wound. During the investment of ninety six by General Greene, our calvary had a meeting with Lord Rawdon’s command on their way to relieve their friends at Ninety Six. I then received the [illegible] cut across the side of my head and forehead. I have been frequently told in times past that I was entitled to a pension on account of my wounds, but as my circumstances were good and I was able to labour I did not care to apply. Having now become feeble and paralytic I am disposed to have it if I can. I know Col Lyon and knew his father very well. And have been known to them for twenty years or more. When my term of enlistment with Col Hill expired and my wounds were healed I went to the High Hills of Santee and enlisted with Captain Thurman of Marion’s Brigade and was marched soon after to Wombs swamps in which Marion was stationed. Our first active service after my arrival there was to surprise a party of the enemy at Georgetown. The party consisted of British and Tories; we rode all night and about day break entered the town, the enemy broke and scattered, some were killed and one officer was dragged down out of a chimney in which he had concealed himself. I quitted Marion's Corps by his permissions after five months service and returned home, where

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I learned my father had removed from Wilkes County to Burke County. On my arrival in Burke County, I learned that volunteers were wanted to go and fight Col Fergusons at Gilbertown in Rutherford County. I volunteered under Captain Becknell in Col Cleaveland’s regiment and marched off in search of the enemy. We met him at Kings Mountain and gained a complete victory. Ferguson was killed and some of his Tory officers were hung; I think thirty two individuals (all Tories) were sentenced to be hung. Col Mills a noted Tory was one who suffered in this way. I remember he made his wife tie the handkerchief over his eyes. Two of his Captains also were hung. I think they were brothers and that their names were McFall. We caried our prisoners to Moravion Town and thence to Salisbury. Col Washington sent us more prisoners to Salisbury. They were Tories who had served under Col Rougely, and we guarded them all to the Virginia Line in Henry County and delivered them up. The prisoners from the Battle of Cowpens were also under our charge. We were at Salisbury and in this employment for three months. After delivering the prisoners aforesaid to the Virginia Troops, we returned and joined Gen. Green and continued with him until the Battle of Guilford Court House. After that battle our company dispersed and I went home. I staid there four or five weeks and then enlisted with Captain Willburn in Col Clark’s regiment in the Georgia Line and went into Georgia to treat with McGilloway. AT the Lock landing on Acony river nothing was done in the way of treating We were marched up further into Georgia on Tupalo river to a place called Major Waltons station. We had one battle there with the Indians; who attempted to take our fort but were defeated; after leaving Walton’s station I was employed as a Ranger and occasionally as a spy upon the Indian Frontier. I served in all between four and five years; after my final discharge I returned to Burke County and a few months thereafter, accompanied my father in his removal to holster river. Three years thereafter I left my father in Powell Valley and removed to Green River in Kentucky, what is now called Warren County; and six years after to Cumberland River on [blacked out] is now called Livingston County, and have been here and hereabouts since that time; except that I spent time occasionally in Amite County on Amite river in the State of Mississippi with my son John who lives there; I am well acquainted with Soloman Hicks of the county and served with him at Charleston, South Carolina. I am acquainted with James McCawley and henry Wills of Smithland and with almost everybody in my neighborhood. I was acquainted with Col Hill, Gen Sumpter and his son Thomas Sumpter who married in France. I knew Col Washington, Col Lee, and many other officers. I generally secured written discharges and furloughs and they were all “honourables” and the were to the best of my remembrance was in the discharges; My papers however were burnt in my house when I lived at the dripping spring in Warren County; and the discharges if not previously worn out showed the fate of the rest. With respect to the precise day and date of my several enlistments, it is out of my power to say anything more than I have said or with greater precisions. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any state. 
His
Snead x Davis
Mark
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid in presence of the subscriber of the justice of the peace for and in the county of Livingston. John Smedly g. p. L. G.

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We James Johnson, a minister of gospel, and James McCawley resident and freeholder of Livingston County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Snead Davis who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, in order to obtain a pension; that we believe him to be 81 years old; that he is reputed and believed in this neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. We further survive that old Mr. Solomon Hicks, who has sworn to and subscribed as Deposition now before us and intended to accompany the declaration, after said as collateral evidence, to be reputable and credible old man and entitled to be believed when on oath; we have known him a long time and believe him also to be a soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed before Mr. Justice asked for said 21st day of March 1834 

Signed James Johnson and James McCawley 

And I, John Smedley do hereby declare my opinion upon investigation of the matter, and upon asking the interrogatories prescribed by the word department, that the above named applicant, Snead Davis was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states; and that From, bodily infirmity and scanty means I do believe that he is unable, without considerable inconvenience, to attend court; he lives about 16 miles from Salem, the seat of Justice. I do further certify that Solomon hicks and that the Rev. James Johnson and James McCawley are all residents of Livingston county in the state of Kentucky, credible, and that their statements are entitled to credit. I certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings by in the matter of the application of Sneed Davis for a pension. 
Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand a Justice of the peace for Livingston county in the state of Kentucky regularly commissioned and qualified.
March 21, 1834 

Answers to seven in interrogatories prescribed by the ward department to Sneed Davis given by him to John Smedley on the. Day of March 1834 in his office.
Answers : 1st on the last day of August in the year 1752 
2nd Except tradition and memory
3rd In Wilkes County, North Carolina, where he first volunteered on Holston Green and Cumberland river since the revolutionary war, and in Livingston county now 
4th I never was drafted and never was a substitute. I always was a volunteer.
5th Gen. l , Gen Sumpter, Gen Marion, Col Lee, Col Washington, Captain McKenzie, (???) Beckwell, Captain Allen, Col Lytle, Captain Thurman.
6th I generally received honorable discharges in writing at the conclusion of my respective Tours of service and was always honorably discharged. But if not previously worn out they perished in the conflation of my house.
7th James McCawley, Mr. Revd James Johnson, The Hon C. Lyon Representative in Congress Square Smedley [?]

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky
Livingston County 
I James L. Dallam Clerk of the Livingston County Court Commonwealth aforesaid do hereby certify that John Smedley is a justice of the peace for the County & Commonwealth aforesaid. Duly commissioned & qualified and that the forgoing attestations of his are genuine & in due form [?] and that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit. In witness whereof I have here set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Salem.  this 24th day of March 1834. & 42nd year of the Commonwealth  Jas L Dallam

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30274 
Snead Davis
Kentucky 

[??] 1779 [???]
Of July [???]
Pa […] 15 mo $62.50
P. [???] 9 30- 
$92.50 

Hon C. Lyon 
N[??] R[??]

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[Right Side]
War Department, 
Pension Office. 

[left]
Sir: 

The evidence in support of your claim, under the Act of June 7, 1832, has been examined and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and regulations will show what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a braces (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department send this printed letter with them; and you will, by compling with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.

A Statement, showing the Service of Snead Davis 
Headings: Period when the service was rendered. | Duration of the claimant's service. Years. | Months. | Days. | Rank of the claimant. 
 | Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. | Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service | Proof by which the declaration is supported. |
1.  | blank | 3 | blank | Pr | Cap Allen, Col Sytle | 81 N. C. | Traditionary of witnesses |
2.   | blank | 10 | blank | Pr Cavy | Cap McKenzie, Col Milk | blank | See note j |
3.   | blank | 5 | blank | Pr Cavy | Cap Thruman, Col Marion | blank | blank |
4.  | blank | 3 | blank | Pr | Cap Bicknell, Col Cleaveland | blank | blank |
5.   | blank | blank | blank | blank | Cap Wilburn, Col Clarke | Ga. | blank |
Served in all between 4 & five years
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant
James L. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pensions
The Deposition of Solomon Hicks is required. It is believed that it accompanied the declaration of Davis when first & [illegible]
Apl 16, 1839

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.

The following regulations have been adopted:

This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army,
and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all
persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who
were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to 
Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are
also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged
in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.

Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:

1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4. Indian Spies

As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claim-
ing the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians or privates, will, in the first
instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of
Record of the County where such applicant resides.  And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is
considered a Court of Record.

DECLARATION,

In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.

[begin italics] State, Territory, or District of }
County of } ss. [end italics]

On this [blank] day of [blank] personally appeared [begin italics (a) [end italics] before [blank]
[blank] A. B. a resident [begin italics] (b) [end italics] of [blank] in the county of [blank] and State, Territory or District
of [blank] aged [begin italics] (c) [end italics] [blank] years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the
following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed
June 7th, 1832.  That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year [begin italics] (d) [end italics][blank], with [blank] and
served in the [blank] [begin italics] (e) [end italics] regiment of the [blank] line, under the following named officers :

[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers ; the time he left the service ; (and if he serv-
ed under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers ;) the
town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service ; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged,
and the country through which he marched.  [Symbol of right hand pointing] This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and per-
sons who belong to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]

He hereby relinquishes every claim [begin italics] (f) [end italics] whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he
declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of
the Agency in the State of [blank]

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, [blank] A. B.

[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion [begin italics] (g) [end italics] that the above named applicant was a revolu-
tionary soldier and served as he states.

I [blank] of the Court of [blank]
do hereby certify [begin italics] (h) [end italics] that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of
the application of [blank] for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office [begin italics] (i) [end italics] this
[blank] day of [blank] &c.

If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be
found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note [begin italics] (j) [end italics] points out.

Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops,  Volunteers or Militia,
except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and
subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:

[begin italics] (k) [end italics] We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the [blank] and C. D. residing in (the same)
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with [blank], who has
subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be [blank]
years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier
of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.

Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.

[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after
putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revo-
lutionary Soldier, and served as he states.  And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the [blank]
and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I, [blank] Clerk of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify that the foregoing
contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of [blank]
for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
of office, this [blank] day of [blank] &c.

[Note:  In the left margin of the following paragraph a hand drawn right hand pointing and open parenthesis beside the paragraph are shown]
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power.  This is the original discharge or commis-
sion; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if
possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the ser-
vices of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.

If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration [begin italics] (l) [end italics] and he will
also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful
in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

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alleged service, as they are known at the Department.  A very full account of the services of each person
will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case.  The facts stated will afford one of the principal
means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or detecting the imposition, if one be at-
tempted ; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be ex-
pected.  All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and
there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his
case.

The Court will propound the following [begin italics] (m) [end italics] interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of
service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State 
troops of Virginia.

1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a  substitute?  And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such 
Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6. {To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it giv-
{en and what has become of it?
{To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what
{has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can tes-
tify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.

The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are
requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.

The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court,
without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be
the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from
their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed
and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character
and standing of other persons giving such certificates.

The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct
proof, except the declaration of the party.  And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the
inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.

Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before
required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper
county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform,
and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.

Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record,
or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper
Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a
Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is
his genuine signature.

No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before
the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the
declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can pro-
cure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period
of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the
opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.

_______________________________

[begin italics] [a] [end italics] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity ; in which case the declarant will fol-
low the rule laid down for his guidance.
[begin italics] [b] [end italics] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides.  If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not
conforming to the rule.
[begin italics] [c] [end italics] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[begin italics] [d] [end italics] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[begin italics] [e] [end italics] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the
claim cannot be had.  Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so
definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled.  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

[Note: In the right margin a close parentheses has been drawn for the remainder of this paragraph and the next paragraph]
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."

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 [begin italics] about three or four months, [end italics] 
is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years
in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is
highly objectionable.  It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served ; the duration of each term of engagement ;
the particular place or places where the service was performed ; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent au-
thority; 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.

[begin italics] [f] [end italics] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[begin italics] [g] [end italics] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[begin italics] [h] [end italics] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[begin italics] [I] [end italics] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no pub-
lic seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the
papers.

[begin italics] Mode of authenticating papers. [end italics]

In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which con-
tains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must
pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

[begin italics] Proof of Service. [end italics]

[begin italics] [j] [end italics] 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 claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well
as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged.  [begin underline] The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the wit-
nesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.[end underline] [Note: An open parenthesis is included in the right margin next to the underlined sentence.]
[right hand pointing symbol] The notes from [a] to [I] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia mean, Volunteers and State Troops.  The proof required by rule in
note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[begin italics] [k] [end italics] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[begin italics [l] [end italics] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[begin italics] [m] [end italics] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

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The deposition of Solomon Hicks taken at the House of Henry Parsons in the town of Smithland Livingston County, Ky on the 15th day of March 1834 for the purpose of proving the identity & services of Snead Davis who served as a private in the revolutionary war. 
Question 1: At what time did you first become acquainted with Snead Davis now present & at whose request you are now giving in your deposition. 

Answer I served under Captain Courtney Pickney in Col Thos Pickney Regiment in the continental troops two years & got my discharge & came home. I afterwards joined Captain Richard Allens company at Wilks courthouse & there I became acquainted with Snead Davis now present who belonged also to Captain Reed Allen company of Militia under Col. Lytle 

Question 2nd what services did you know of that was performed by the said Snead Davis 

Answer our company marched down to Charleston where we joined our Regiment under General Lincoln commanded where we remained until our services expired when we was marched out to Hawks corner & discharged the said Davis served the full tour and was there discharged further this

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This deposist knowth not. 
Soloman Hicks 

Sworn to and signed before me this 15th day of March 1834 at the House of Henry Parsons in the town Smithland Ky given under my hand & seal this day & date above written. 
John Smedley g.p. L. C

I certify that John Smedley whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the Peace for the county of Livingston residing in the town of Smithland and that I am personally acquainted with the witness Solomon Hicks who is now on the Kentucky pension list role, and have been for many years that he is a credible witness & man of good character, also that I am and have long been personally acquainted with the applicant Snead Davis, that he is a man of good reputation, very old, and he no doubt entitled to a full pension 
Chitt Lyon
House of Reps 
April 15th 1834

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The Deposition Polly Adams taketh at James McCawly's House in the the town of Smithland Livingston County by her the 15th day of March 1834 for the purpose of proving the identity and & services of Snead Davis now present who served in the continental troops in the Revolutionary war
Question 1. Do you know the applicant Snead Davis now present
Answer. He is my brother. I have known more than sixty years
Question 2. What services did you know him to perform in the continental service during the Revolutionary war
Answer. The first service that I remember was performed at Charlestown in the militia service. He then served under General Sumpter in South Carolina he was gone two years. I don't know whether he served all the time or not. He was under Col. Chively at Kings Mountain. he afterwards served under Col John Clark in Georgia at the time that the Americans war to hold a treaty with McGilberry at the Rock landing on Acona River. I think he served four or five years altogether in the continental service in the Revolutionary war and further

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this deponent knoweth not

Polley Adams (her mark)

Sworn to and signed before me at the time and place before mentioned. Given under my hand & Seal this 15th day of March 1834

John Smedley g.p. L.C.

I certify that I John Smedley Esq who has signed the above certificate is well known to me to a Justice of the [text is covered] Livingston County

Chitta Lyon
House of Reps
April 15 1834

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December 4, 1939 

Mrs. Flora knap Dickinson 
589 5th Ave. 
New York, New York 

(right side) BA-J/CC 
Snead Davis
S. 32205 

Dear Madame: 

References made to your letter in which you request the revolutionary war record of Sneed Davis, who served with the North Carolina troops and pension and Kentucky. 

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file and pension claims S. 32205, based upon service of Sneed Davis in the revolutionary war. 

He was born August 30 one 1752 and Prince Edward county Virginia. names of his parents are not shown.

Well, residing on the Vatican river in Wilkes county, North Carolina, Sneed Davis volunteered served as private and Captain Allen’s company, colonel Littles, North Carolina Regiment ; volunteered service as private and Captain John Mckenzie‘s company, colonel Hills, North Carolina regiment, was in battle at Monk's corner, assisted in capturing a vessel loaded with clothing and ammunition, was sent out as orderly Sgt with a small party and was in skirmish with the Tories, where he received a wound on the head by the butt of a musket, was in engagement at 96 where he received a cut across the side of his head and forehead.; Volunteer served as private in Captain Thurman’s company, general roll Marion’s brigade, and in engagement at Georgetown; when he was discharged and returned home he learned his father had moved from Wilkes County to Burke County North Carolina, volunteered in Burke county, served his private and captain Book Wells company, colonel Cleveland’s North Carolina regiment, was in the battle of Kings Mountain and guarded prisoners to the virginia line, returned, joined general Green and continued with him until the battle of Guildford courthouse, after which battle he returned home; enlisted four or five weeks later served as private and Captain Wilburn’s company Colonel John Clark’s Georgia Regiment was in an engagement with the Indians was employed as a ranger and occasionally as a spy on the front. He served in all food between four and five years dates of service not shown.

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After the revolution, Snead Davis lived in Burke county, North Carolina a few months, then moved with his father to Holston river, three years later he left his father in Powell’s valley and moved to Green River, Kentucky (later Warren County), six years later moved to Cumberland River (later called Livingston county), Kentucky.

The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed March 21, 1834, at which time he was residing in Livingston county Kentucky. In 1837 he was living in McLeansboro, Illinois, with connections.

In place of his marriage and name of his wife are not shown.

In 1834, his son, John, was living on Amite River, Amite County, Mississippi. No references made to other children.

In 1834, soldiers sister Polly Adams stated in Livingston county, Kentucky she had known him more than 60 years.

No further family data are shown.

In order to obtain the date of the last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of Sneed Davis, you should address the comptroller general, general, accounting, office, records, division, this city, and site the following data:

Snead Davis
Certificate illegible
Issued April 18, 1834
Rate $92.50 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Illinois agency, transferred from Kentucky,

Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Executive assistant to the administrator.

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[left side] 
1939 – Dec 4
Sent to Mrs. Flora K Dickinson cv

[center of doc]

32205
Revy INVALID 

File No. 32205
Snead Davis 
In Rev War 
Act: June 7, 32
Index: Vol. 2. Page 103

[Arrangement of 1870]

[right side – handwriting runs along right side of paper]
1921 Apr. 7 to Hon Ewin L. Davis, M.C. see correspondence in Michael Fisher Pa. S5392 AW 
1921 April 16. Hon E.L. Davis  names of parents not stated
An date of death 
1921 Apr 26 Hon E.L. Davis  info no application by heirs & of variation in rates of pension
1926 – Jan 20. Hist to Hon Edwin L Davis 
1930 June 9 Hon Edwin L. Davis add cost of photos & what source were [?] making of
1930 June 18. Photos mailed to Hon. Edwin L. Davis & Lin Div. mtft. A.W.Y

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Northern Bank of Ky
Livingston Nov 21 1837

Sir

Snead Davis, the pensioner referred to in your letter of the 14 [illegible] has been paid to the 4th of September 1837. He will not be paid in future at this Agency.

Very respectfully
your able servant
John Tilford Proc
per Wm Ernst

J.L. Edwards Esq
Comm of Pensions

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Snead Davis

Ky to Illinois

[?} Ill
13 May  

Pension Office
Washington City

[illegible text/name on left margin]

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[illegible] May 12th 183[?] Ill.

Dear Sir
Snead Davis a pensioner wants his [illegible] transferred to the pension agent in this State. He says he is now drawing at the pension office in Kentucky and [illegible] a favor on him if you would have his [illegible] placed on the pension roll of this State. Please let me know if his claim is there on the pension roll. Please answer this as early as possible and if I can have it then whatever is wanting to be done. Let me [illegible]

I [illegible sentence]

James Hall

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[illegible] Oct 28th 1837

Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find the affidavit of [illegible] change in his pension to the pension agent of this State which I want you to have done and return the same to me and [illegible words] as the attached has [illegible] at me attend his business.
Sir I remain your most obedient servant 
James Hall

Hand J. L. Edwards Esq

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APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER

County of Hamilton
On this Sixth day of October 1837, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Hamilton, State of Illinois personally appeared Snead Davis, who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain John McKenzie in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Pope in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Illinois where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in the future. The following are his reasons for removing from Kentucky to McLeansboro State of Illinois because of his connection [illegible] in said State which he [illegible words] with.

Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and the year aforesaid 6th of October 1837
James Hall [signature]
Snead Davis his mark [illegible writing underneath]
--------------------
- -> The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State or some other officer, must certify under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
--> The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must sear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
--> 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 be sent with the papers.
--> Mode of authenticating papers. - In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officers who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.

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State of Illinois Hamilton County this day personal appeared Jesse C. Lockwood to be me personal known how after being duly sworn before me he [illegible] and said on his auth that he is well acquainted with Snead Davis and he is the [illegible] [illegible] in named I do hereby certify that Jasse C. Lockwood is [illegible words] and his auth is all [illegible] and shall be given full [illegible] at all times.

This given under my hand and seal this 6th day of October [text off page]
J. C. Lookwood (seal)
James Hall [illegible initials]

State of Illinois, Hamilton County
I J. C. Lockwood, Glen [text off page] Hamilton County of the circuit court [illegible] said County & State certify that James Hall the person who signed the above official Justice of the Peace in said county & state duly commissioned & sworn in office did full faith & [illegible] its obligation
Given to all his official acts as [illegible] on [illegible] where I have hereunto set my hand of [illegible] the seal said County McLeansboro this 6 October 1837
J C Lockwood Clerk

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Please have certified and return to Revolution and 1812 War Section, Room 5033:

Photostatic copies of twelve pages from Revolutionary War Claim for pension of Snead Davis, Survivor File No. 32205.

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Record           T

Sixty-Sixth Congress

John I. Nolan, CALIF., Chairman
Florian Lampert, WISs.
Loren E. Wheeler, ILL.
Albert H. Vestal, IND.
William J. Burke, PA.
Albert W. Jefferis, NEBR.
John Mac Crate, N.Y.
King Swope, KY.

Guy E. Campbell, PA.
John B. Johnston, N.Y.
John J. Babka, OHIO
Ewin L. Davis, TENN.
John Mc Duffie, ALA.

T.C. Glynn, CLERK

COMMITTEE ON PATENTS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON

April 5, 1921

The Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, City.

Dear Sir:

I am endeavoring to procure the Revolutionary War record of Nicholas, John McLin (or Macklin) and Sneed Davis from Virginia or North Carolina, and I shall appreciate it very much if you will give me the benefit of such information as may be contained in your records.

Awaiting your reply with much interest, I am 
Yours very truly, 
Ewin L. Davis [signature]

See correspondence with[?] Michael Fisher Pa. S5392 [hand written note]

[Round stamp] Pension Office C  U.S. Apr 6 1921

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Ewin L. Davis
Fifth District Tennessee

House of Representatives H.S.
Washington D.C.

[above text is letterhead for Ewin L. Davis]

April 25, 1921

[stamp which is illegible]

[hand written note right top - Rev/Mk 1]

Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Commissioner:

With further respect to the Revolutionary pension granted Snead Davis, Certificate 26, 659, issued April 18, 1834, rate $92.50 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Illinois Agency, and continued to September 4, 1938, I shall appreciate it if you will advise me why this soldier was granted this amount, which was considerably larger than the pension granted some of the other Revolutionary soldiers under the same act. Was it because of the extent of his disability, or because of dependents, or because he was an officer?  If it was because of dependents, I shall appreciate it if you would furnish me their names as shown by the records. I shall also appreciate it, if you will advise me as to whether after the death of Snead Davis, an application was made by widow or other dependents.

With further respect to the Revolutionary soldier, Michael Fisher, Certificate 31, 631, dated June 26, 1839, rate $20, per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency, and continued to September 4, 1853, I shall appreciate it if you will advise me as to whether or not, after his death, application for pension was made by widow or other dependents, and if so who they were.

Thanking you in advance for the information herewith sought, I am

Yours very sincerely,
Ewin L. Davis [signature]

ELD/H

[Round Date Stamp - Pension Office M APR 26 1921 U.S.

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Ewin L. Davis
Fifth District Tennessee

Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington D.C.

[above text is letterhead]

January 19, 1926

Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior.

Dear Mr. Scott:

Under date of April 6, 1921, in reply to letter from me asking for information as to certain  Revolutionary War soldiers, the then Commissioner of Pensions wrote me about various ones, including the following with respect to the record of Snead Davis:

"From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim. S. 32,205, it appears that Snead Davis was born Aug 1, 1752 and while living in Wilkes Co., N. C. enlisted and served during the Revolution for six months in Capt. Richard Allen's Co., Col. Lytle's Regt. He served ten months in Capt. John McKenzie's Co., Col. Hill's Regt. He served five months in Capt. Thurman's Co., Gen. Marion's Brigade. He was also in Capt. Becknell's Co., Col. Cleveland's Regt. and in Capt Wilburn's Co., Col. Clark's Regt., length of these services not given, nor does he state the dates of his enlistments and discharges. He was engaged in the battles at Monk's Corner, Ninety-Six, Georgetown, Kings Mountain, Guilford and one with Indians. He was twice wounded.

"He was allowed pension on his application executed March 21, 1834, while living in Livingston, Co., Ky."

And then under date of April 16, 1921, he wrote me the following additional, to-wit:

"Snead Davis, Certificate 26,659, Issued Apr. 18, 1834, rate $92.50 per annum, commenced Mar. 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Illinois Agency."

In view of the fact that my daughter desires to make application for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and it is desired to have a letter from you setting forth the facts hereinbefore mentioned with respect to Snead Davis, and in view of the further fact that the letters referred to contained references to other soldiers, I shall appreciate it if you will write me a letter setting forth the above detailed facts in regard to Snead Davis and any other facts in regard to his service with may appear from the records in your office.

Thanking you for your attention to this matter, I am
Yours very sincerely,
Ewin L. Davis [signature]

ELD*T

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Telephone call from Representative E.L. Davis, Room 393, (phone 689) for photo-static copies & papers on site in Rev. War pension Smead Davis, S. 32205

[June?] 5-1930
[illegible]
Congressional

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Rev. 81818 Wars Section. 
[illegible]

3-1864

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS 
WASHINGTON

June 9, 1930. 

Honorable E. L. Davis, 
House of Representatives, 
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Davis: 

In response to your telephone call of June 5, 1930, I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers in Revolutionary War pension claim of Snead Davis (S. 32205) are being prepared for you. 

The number of pages is twelve. The cost is fifteen cents a page and twenty-five cents additional for certification of the set. 

In making your remittance, either by check or money order, kindly have same drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 

Very truly yours, 

E.W. MORGAN, 
Acting Commissioner. 

[Handwritten] Pages omitted in order [recvd?] Hon. E.L. Davis; 

Old [illegible] + James Hall Oct. 28, 1837- Report from John Tilford, [illegible] Clark's old assembled data on form - 
Certify

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EWIN L. DAVIS 
FIFTH DISTRICT TENNESSEE

Congress of the United States 
House of Representatives 
Washington, D.C.

June 10, 1930. 

Mr. E. W. Morgan, 
Acting Commissioner, 
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C. 

[Handwritten] Check #1467-$2.05
[Stamped] FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK JUN 12 1930 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

My dear Mr. Morgan: 

This acknowledges receipt of yours of the 9th instant advising that the cost of certified photostatic copy of the original papers in Revolutionary War pension claim of Snead Davis (S.32205) will be $2.05. I am here-with enclosing my check for that amount drawn in favor of the Secretary of the Interior. 

Thanking you for your attention, I am Yours sincerely, 
[Signed] [Elwin L Davis?]

[Stamped] DEPUTY JUN 11 1930 COMMISSIONER

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489 Fifth Avenue, 
New York, N.Y., 
Nov. 14, 1939. 

Director, 
Veteran's Administration, 
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir: 

Kindly send me copy of the Pension Record of 

SNEAD DAVIS, Private of Infantry and Cav. 
Livingston Co., Ky. age 81 in 1832-3
Served in the North Carolina Line. 

I'll appreciate getting this soon as it is needed to complete D.A.R. papers. Thanking you, I am 

Cordially yours, 

(Mrs.) [SIGNED] Flora Knapp Dickinson

[STAMPED] RECEIVED NOV 15 1939 MAIL SUB-DIV Reader No. 25 VETS ADM

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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 1-681. PHONE Branch 476

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 44085

Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, 
Room G 139. June 9, 1930. 
Please furnish work specified below. 
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033

(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)

Title and description of job photostatic copies of 12 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Snead Davis, N.C. Troops.S.32205.

No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? .... .... days

For further information see Mrs. Fince 5033 Room No. 541 Phone No. 

Approved [SIGNED] A D Dickinson [TYPED Title] Chief Clerk of Bureau.
[SIGNED] Margaret M H Finch [TYPED] Chief of Division

NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering

CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph single or double space? ... Facsimile signature? ....
Mimeograph one side or both sides? .... Facsimile signature? ....
Folding Assembling Stapling once or twice? 
Once? Twice? Side? End? 
Electric typewriter Fill in addresses? ... Dated? ...

Addressograph from lists...
Envelopes, size Card, size
Proof list Pay rolls 
Labels (submit sample) Corrections
Fill in letters Tabulation sheets

Photostatic Size actual Official use? Repay? yes
Blue Print Size Official use? Repay? $
Remarks

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NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus. 

(Date) 192 . 

INDICATE BY AN X IN PROPER SQUARE ACTION TO BE TAKEN. 

Make new addressograph plate
Change present addressograph plate
Destroy present addressograph plate 

On list

as follows: 

Now reads 
1
2
3
4
5
Should read 
1
2
3
4
5

FOR USE OF DUPLICATING AND ADDRESSING SECTION 

ADDRESSOGRAPH
The above change was made ... 192. 
Operator... 

MULTIGRAPH
Operator...
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Type set by...
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MIMEOGRAPH

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Rev. and 1812
War Section. 

January 31, 1926

Honorable Edwin L. Davis 
House of Representatives. 

My dear Mr. Davis: 
In response to your letter of the nineteenth instant, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32205, it appears that Snead Davis was born August 31, 1752, [crossed out] place not stated. [handwritten] Prince Edward [Piva?]
While residing [handwritten and added] Yadkin [River?] in Wilkes County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served during the Revolution for six months in Captain Richard Allen's Company, Colonel Lytle's Regiment. He served ten months in Captain John Mckenzie's Company, Colonel Hill's Regiment. [handwritten and added] was an a [illegible text] He served five months in Captain Thurman's Company, General Marion's Brigade. He was also in Captain Becknell's Company, Colonel Cleveland's Regiment; and in Captain Wilburn's Company, Colonel Clark's Regiment, length of these services

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not given, nor does he state the dates of his enlistments and discharge. 
He was engaged in the battles at Monk's Corner, Ninety-Six, Georgetown, Kings Mountain, Guilford, and one with the Indians. He was twice wounded. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 21, 1834, while living in Livingston County, Kentucky. 
It is not stated whether he was married. 
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the above named Snead Davis, you should apply to the Pension section, Record Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E St. N. W., Washington, D.C., [cited?] all of the following dates-
Certificate No. 26659, issued April 18, 1834, rate $92.50 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Illinois Agency. 

Very truly yours, 

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner. 

[Handwritten] I copied Miss Wilson's letter as found in Rev. pen. el. Michael Fisher S. 4392 [aw3?]

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Rev. War Section

April 27, 1931. 

Hon. Ewin L. Davis, 
House of Representatives. 
My dear Mr. Davis: 
In response your letter of the 35 instant relative to the Revolutionary War pensioners Snead Davis, S.F. 32,205 and Micheal Fisher S.F. 5,392, I have the honor to advise you that it does not appear that pension was ever claimed by any widows, children or other heirs after their death. 
Said Snead Davis was allowed pension on account of two years service as a Private of infantry and cavalry during the Revolution under the Act of June 7, 1832, and the rate of pension under said Act was determined by the length of service and the monthly pay of the soldier, therefore a private who served two years would receive more than one who served six months. 
Very truly yours, 
[Signed] Washington Gardner
Commissioner.