Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2998, James Cardwell, Va.

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[3-1776]

SERVICE
Va

Cardwell, James
                Sarah or
                Sally

NUMBER
W.2998

CONTENTS

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled, "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows"

State of Kentucky}
Mercer county} viz

On this twenty ninth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace and one of the Judges of the Mercer county court, (it being a court of Record) Sally Cardwell a resident of said county of Mercer aged seventy six years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of James Cardwell (deceased) who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution in the Militia of the State of Virginia called the Virginia line (and who served as a faithful soldier as appears by the annexed affidavits, that her said husband always told her that he served upward of two years, the last year he was in the service he was ordered by Gen Green [General Nathanael Greene] to ride express several month[s] as appeared by annexed discharge) - She further declared that she was married to the said James Cardwell on the fourth day of May seventeen hundred and eighty eight in the said county of Mercer & state of Kentucky, and that her husband the aforesaid James Cardwell died on the twenty sixth day of October one thousand eight hundred and six in said county. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 viz at the time above state. She further declares that she has remained a widow ever since the decease of her sd [said] husband

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having never been married to any other person. Witness my hand this day and year above stated
Sarah Cardwell 

State of Kentucky} 
Mercer County viz} 
Sworn to and subscribed this day & year above written and I further certify that I have long been acquainted with Sally Cardwell, and that she is a respectable & credible person and that on account of her age and infirmity she could not without great difficulty attend in court especially at this time of year. Given under my hand this day & date aforesaid – 
A J McMordie J P

State of Kentucky} 
Mercer County} S.S.
I Thomas Allin Clerk of the court for the County af.d [aforesaid] do certify that A. J. McMordie Esqr [Esquire] whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county af.d [aforesaid] duly commissioned & qualified and as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given to every of his official acts as such and I do further certify that on the 2nd day of March Instant Robert B McAfee came into court in open court and subscribed and swore to the Statement by him made which in order to him certify which he has done. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 5th Match 1840 
Tho Allin Clk [Clerk]

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[typed form, with handwritten responses] 

[left side] 1855 Nov: 13, To Pension Agt [Agent]

[right side] 3110
Kentucky

Sally Cardwell decd [deceased]
widow of James Cardwell
who served in the Revolutionary Virginia line
war, as a priv [private]; & Express Rider
Increased from $30.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1848 and ending 11th February 1853.

Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of October 1855 and sent to A. H. Markland Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 228, Vol. 3.

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State of Kentucky} Sct 
Mercer County} Mercer County Court 

John Cardwell of said County came into open Court & being first duly sworn according to law on his Oath makes the following declaration – Towit – That he is the son of James Cardwell and Sally Cardwell both deceased and late of the County of Mercer & State of Kentucky And Administrator of the Estate of Sally Cardwell deceased. - That the said Sally Cardwell was in her lifetime a Revolutionary Pensioner on the Kentucky Roll at the rate of $20 per annum on account of the services of her husband the said James Cardwell in the Revolution. - That he has always understood & believed that his said father served for a period of about three years & six months in the Revolution. - That he was for a time under General LaFayette – served for a time in the Cavalry under Colonel [William] Washington. - That he served under General [Horatio] Gates at the time of his defeat – & served under General Green [Nathanael Greene] from the time he took the Command in South Carolina [sic: at Charlotte NC on 3 Dec 1780] – until after the taking of Lord Cornwallis [19 Oct 1781] & was present in that occasion. He further states that he served for a time as an Express Rider – in which office he served at the battle of Cowpens [17 Jan 1781] & from that time until the close of the war – He therefore believes that there is an increase of Pension due the heirs of said Sally Cardwell she not having received the full amount to which she was entitled. That his said mother died in Mercer County Ky on the Eleventh day of February (1853) Eighteen Hundred & Fifty Three, leaving this affiant, William Cardwell, Cuzza Forsythe, Anthony Card-

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well- James Cardwell & George Cardwell her only surviving children all of whom are still living - 
He further states that the said Sally Cardwell did not again intermarry after the death of the said James Cardwell but remained his widow until her death -               John Cardwell
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 4th day of July 1853 - In testimony whereof Tho Allin Clerk of said court do hereunto set my hand & seal of office at Harrodsburg this 4th day of July 1853
Tho Allin 
Mercer County Court

[written sideways] Cardwell Claim

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State of Kentucky}
Mercer County} Sct
July [4th ink smear] 1853}
It is hereby ordered to be certified that satisfactory evidence has this day been presented to this court ^ by the Testimony of Wm A McAfee & Archd [Archibald] Woods that Sally Cardwell widow of James Cardwell, who in her lifetime was a Revolutionary Pensioner in the Kentucky Roll at the rate of $20 - per annum, died in said county of Mercer on the Eleventh day of February (1853) Eighteen Hundred & Fifty Three - leaving John Cardwell - William Cardwell - Cuzza Forsythe - Anthony Cardwell - James Cardwell & George Cardwell - her children & her only surviving children, all of whom are still living - Said court further certifies that Letters of Administration have been granted to John Cardwell on the Estate of Sally Cardwell decs”d [deceased] which Letters have not been revoked but still continue in full force and virtue - Said Administrators together with his securities have given Bond in the sum of Two Hundred dollars -
In testimony whereby I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said court at Harrodsburg this 4th day of July 1853 -
Tho Allin Clk [Clerk]
Mercer County Court

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p.d [paid?] A Wood, {Illegible] & Wm A McAfee

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Rev Widow, &c.

File No. 2998
Sally Cardwell dec'd [deceased]
Widow
James Cardwell
Priv. & Express Rider Rev War.

Act: Febry [February] 2nd 1848
Index: - Vol. A, Page 112

[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Camp on Deep River March 31 1781

Mr. James Cardwell & Christopher Haskings having been employed for some time past as Express are hereby discharged from the same. -

Rob Saunders 
A.D.Q.M.f.A

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[Left Side] 
296
Kentucky
Sally Cardwell
widow of James Cardwell
who was a Private
in the Virginia line for six months.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Twenty Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of June, 1843. and sent to R. B. McAfee, Esquire Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

{Act of March 3, 1843.}
Recorded in Book [V]ol. 1 Page 167.

[Right Side]
See letter to R. B. McAfee June 11. 1844
Rep June 14
Let to Hon D. L. Seymour Jany [January] 3. 1845
Paper copd [copied] for Hon J. W. Stone Jan 29. 1845

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[Left Side] let to R B McAfee May 6th 1843

[Right Side] 6176
Kentucky
Sally Cardwell
widow of James Cardwell,
who was a pensioner under [the Act of crossed out] - and who died on the 26th October 1806, of Mercer Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Williams of the Regt commanded by Col Downman in the Virginia line for six months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 20 dollars - cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of May 1841 and sent to R. B. McAfee, Harrodsburg, KY.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $100 
Semi=annual allowance ending  “
$100

{Act July 1838.

Rec[Recorded by] [Illegible cut off], Cl[erk]
[cut off - Book     Vol.    Page]

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

6716
Kentucky
Sally Cardwell decd [deceased]
widow of James Cardwell
who died on the ____ of ___ in the State of Ky who was a private & Express rider in the ____ commanded by Captain ___ of the ___ commanded by ___ in the Revolution line of Increased from $39.

Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 90 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day 0f March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of October 1855 and sent to A. H. Markland 

Arrears to the 4th of ___ 
Semi=annual allowance ending Present

{Revolutionary Claim,} 
{Act July 7, 1838.}

G. T. Getty Clerk.

Recorded by Book D. Vol N Page 365

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

296
Kentucky
Sally Cardwell decd [deceased]
widow of James
who was a priv [private] & express rider
in the Revolution
Increased from $30.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of Octr [October] 1855 and sent to A. H. Markland
Present

{Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.}

Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 179

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

296
Kentucky
Sally Cardwell decd [deceased]
widow of James
who was private
in the Revolution
Incd [Increased] from $20

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Sept 1853 and sent to F F C Triplett Present

{Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.}

Recorded in Book A Vol, 2 Page 206

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

0170,
Kentucky
Sally Cardwell dec.d [deceased]
widow of James, who died on the -
of - in the State of Ky who was a pri [private] in the _ commanded by Captain _ of the _ commanded by _ in the Rev,y [Revolutionary]
line for 9 mo [months] 
Incd [increased] from 20-

Inscribed on the Roll of Ky
at the rate of 30 Dollars _ Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of 
March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of
Sept 1853 and sent to F F C Triplett Present

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending 

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded by H E Robinson clerk,
Book D. Vol. 1 Page 210
865

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

3110.
Kentucky
Sally Cardwell decd. 
widow of James. ~ who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Incd. [Increased] from $20~.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. Ending 11" Feby 1853.

Certificate of Pension issued the 15" day of Sept. 1853.
and sent to F. F. C. Triplett Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act [July 19, crossed out] 2 Feby 1848, Page 228 Vol. 3

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[left side] 3110 
Kentucky
Sally Cardwell, widow of James who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars ~
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Jany  [January] 1849 and sent to E.W. Robinson
Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 228, Vol. 3,

[right side] Reputed
Jany 18/'49 [January 18 1849]
F. F. C. Triplett
1st Sept. 1853

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6778
Sally Cardwell of James Kentucky

admitted Pr: 6 mo [months] $20. -
Cap. Williams Col Downman, Va.

died 26 Oct 1806

Act 7 July 1838

R.B. McAfee Harrodsburg, Ken.

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Sarah Cardwell 6778
of James Kentucky

Suspended
let. 30 March 1840. Hon. R. M. Johnson
let 27 Nov 40 to
R.B. McAfee
let. 21 Jany [January]1841 & to ~
R. M. Johnson, & to R. B.
McAfee feb [February] 17. 1841.
let. to same 10 March 1841.

Act 7 July 1838

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As agent in the case of Sally Cardwell, widow of James, of Kentucky, admitted under the Acts of 1838 Sir, I authorize Mr. A H Markland to prosecute it, & transfer to him all my interest in the same.
F. F. C. Triplett

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1115
Sally Cardwell
Pension declaration

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State of Kentucky}
Mercer County viz} On this 3rd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty three personally appeared before me A J McMordie, a justice of the peace for said county Sally Cardwell aged seventy nine years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3d day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary that she is the widow of James Cardwell who was a private in the Virginia Militia of the Regt of the Virginia troops as set forth in her original declaration for which she receives a pension of twenty dollars per annum (for five years which is in drawn to the 4 March 1841.) under the act of Congress of July 7th 1838 as will appear in her original papers – 
She also further declares that she is still a Widow, Witness my hand & seal this day & year as above written -       Sally Cardwell
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace for sd. [said] county on the day & year above written & I further certify that the sd. [said] Sally Cardwell is personally known to me to be the same Identical Widow known to me for the last twenty years, Given under my hand this 3rd day of May 1843
A J McMordie J.P.

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State of Kentucky}
Mercer County Scts}
I Thomas Allin Clerk of the court for the County afsd. [aforesaid] do Certify that A.J. McMordie Esqr. [Esquire] whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County afsd. [aforesaid] duly commissioned and qualified and as such full faith and Credit is and ought to be given to all his Official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6th May 1843.
Tho. Allin Clerk
Mercer County Court

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[prev?]: reg.d [required]
See no 6778

[written sideways] 
No.1

James L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

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State of Kentucky} 
Mercer County viz} 
On this 6th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty one personally appeared before me a Justice of peace of the sd [said] county of Mercer and state aforesaid Sarah Cardwell a resident of sd. [said] county & State aged seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit [of the benefit crossed out] of the provision in ad. by the act of congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "an act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of James Cardwell who was a private in the militia in the Virginia line, part of the time of his service and a sergeant part of the time as he often said, that she has no personal knowledge of his services, but hereby refers to the depositions of Mr. Mattock, of the County Owen Ky & Mr. Marshall & Martha Epperson of Virginia, taken in this case proving that he served two tours in 1780 and the same in 1781, which She hereby incorporates as a part of this her declaration as she believes their statements to be true, and in fact the whole services of her said Husband as he often stated was three tours in service of his regular drafts in the Militia of the Sd. State of Virginia. 
She further declares that she was married to the sd. James Cardwell to the sd. James Cardwell on the 4th day of May in the year Seventeen hundred & eighty eight That her said Husband the aforesaid James Cardwell died on the 26th day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service But the marriage took place previous to the first of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four Viz, at the time above

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[Duplicate]

State of Kentucky} 
Mercer County viz} 
On this 6th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty one personally appeared before me a Justice of peace of the sd [said] county of Mercer and state aforesaid Sarah Cardwell a resident of sd. [said] county & State aged seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit [of the benefit crossed out] of the provision in ad. by the act of congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "an act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of James Cardwell who was a private in the militia in the Virginia line, part of the time of his service and a sergeant part of the time as he often said, that she has no personal knowledge of his services, but hereby refers to the depositions of Mr. Mattock, of the County Owen Ky & Mr. Marshall & Martha Epperson of Virginia, taken in this case proving that he served two tours in 1780 and the same in 1781, which She hereby incorporates as a part of this her declaration as she believes their statements to be true, and in fact the whole services of her said Husband as he often stated was three tours in service of his regular drafts in the Militia of the Sd. State of Virginia. 
She further declares that she was married to the sd. James Cardwell to the sd. James Cardwell on the 4th day of May in the year Seventeen hundred & eighty eight That her said Husband the aforesaid James Cardwell died on the 26th day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service But the marriage took place previous to the first of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four Viz, at the time above

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stated, & on account of my age and debility I cannot now attend before the court of this county Sarah [her X mark] Cardwell
Sworn to & subscribed on the day above} 
written before me a Justice of the peace for} 
sd. [said] county and State and I further certify that} 
the Sd. [said] Sarah Cardwell on account of her ^age cannot attend at the court house before the court 
Isaac Grey JP 

State of Kentucky} 
Mercer County} I Robert B. McAfee being first sworn according to law states that he has been well acquainted with the above named Sarah Cardwell widow of James Cardwell deceased ever since the death of sd. [said] Cardwell in 1806 & that she is yet a widow & has never since been married to any other Given under my hand this 6th day of April 1841 
Robt. B. McAfee 
Sworn to & subscribed before me a 
Justice of the peace in & for sd. county 
Isaac Grey JP

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State of Kentucky
Mercer County } Scts 
I Thomas Allin Clerk of the Court for the County afsd. [aforesaid] do Certify that Isaac Gray Esqr. [Esquire] whose name is Subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County afsd. [aforesaid] duly Commissioned and qualified and as such full faith & Credit is and ought to be given to all his Official acts as Such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of Office this 13th April 1841
Tho. Allin

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[left side] No.  3.

[right side] 6778
Sally Cardwell
(widow)
Kentucky
declaration
1840 March Cl. Statements of R.B. McAfee
Sworn to and or to be Certd. [Certified]

(No1)

9 mos [months] Pri Infy. $30
3" [months] Express Rider 60 = $90

Admd by Chief Clerk's order

Hon. R. M. Johnson
[Illegible] Revty [Revolutionary]

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State of Kentucky} 
Mercer County Court Viz} 
This day I Robert B. McAfee personally appeared in open court, and being first sworn according to law declares that he became acquainted with James Cardwell a soldier of the revolution & his wife Sally Cardwell in the year 1797. That sd. Cardwell and wife lived in the deponents Land, and he was well acquainted with them until sd. James Cardwells death which took place on the 26th day of October eighteen hundred & six, and he has known the sd. Sally Cardwell ever since, having married one of the sd [said] James Cardwells daughters by his said wife Sally, and he further states that previous to sd [said] James Cardwells death he has often conversed with him as to his services in the revolutionary war, that he then said that he had served upwards of two years & he accurately relates all the circumstances of the taking of Lord Cornwallis at York town, he also described his service, in the South with Genl [General] Greene, he also stated that he was under command ^ of Genl LaFayette [General Lafayette] so that I had no doubt of his having served nearly the whole of the years 1780 and 1781. This deponent further states that the said Sally Cardwell has remained a widow ever since the decease of the sd [said] James Cardwell in 1806 and has never been married to any other person since his death, witness my hand 2d day of March 1840. 
Rob. B. McAfee

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[left side] Sherwood Maddox
(deposition)
(No 2)

[right side] No 4

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The deposition of Sherwood Maddox [pension application W2823] Taken at the office of S. Calvert a Justice of the Peace for the County of Owen and State of Kentucky on the 1st day of January 1839 who being of Lawfull [lawful] age and first duly sworn deposeth as follows That he is at this time seventy seven years of age and is so infirm that he canot [cannot] without great difficulty attend in Court. that he was well acquainted with James Cardwell a Soldier of the revolution. That he was a mess mate of the said Cardwell in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty one in Captain [Hughes] Woodson’s company of the Reg’t [Regiment] commanded by Col Halcom [sic: John Holcombe] and Gen’l. Lawsons [General Robert Lawson’s] Brigade of the Virginia Line[.] That the said Cardwell then served all the time that this deponent did which was two months this deponent further states that said Cardwell was in the servis [service] before him this deponant [deponent] and when he first joined the army but how long he the said Cardwell had been in the servis [service] before this deponant [deponent] first got acquainted with him he does not know but dos [does] well recolect [recollect] that said Cardwell was a faithfull [faithful] soldier during the time that they served Together 
In Present of}    Sherwood [his X mark] Maddox
S. Calvert}
John Russell}
A. Branham}

State of Kentucky Owen County 
This day Sherwood Maddox Came before me a Justice of the peace for Said County and made oath to the Truth of the above deposition and I further Certify that Said Sherwood Maddox is a man of Truth and a Revolutionary Pensioner. 
Given under my hand this 1st January 1839 
S. Calvert J.P.O.C.

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Kentucky Owen County Sct 
I N M Bacon Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid Certify that Smith Calvert whose name is Signed to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace for Owen County and the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine - Given under my hand this [date crossed out] 20 day of January 1839 
N M. Bacon clk [Clerk]

OWEN County Kentucky Sct. 

I Cyrus Wingate Senior magistrate for the County of Owen and presiding Justice of the Owen County court, do hereby Certify, that N. M. Bacon whose name is assigned to be the above and foregoing certificate was at the time of Signing the Same the clerk of the Owen County Court and that ful [full] faith and credit aught [ought] to be given to all his official acts as Such. 
Given under my hand this 3rd day of January 1839 
Cyrus Wingate J.P.O.C. 
51

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Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: 
I Thomas Harvey [R4715] of Charlotte, Virginia, do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with James Cardwell formerly of said County, during the War of the Revolution, and recollect distinctly that in the early part of the year 1780, the said James Cardwell was drafted in the Militia from said County under Capt [Captain] Thomas Williams, marched to the South, and was engaged in the battle near Camden, in August, 1780 – Col Downman and General Stevens commanded the Regiment. He was drafted on this occasion for six months, and served accordingly. I further certify, that in 1781, he was drafted again under Capt [Captain John] Harvey, for two or three months, and was at the battle of Guilford in North Carolina [Guilford Courthouse, 15 Mar 1781], which term he served faithfully – That in August, 1781, he was drafted again in the Militia under Capt [Captain] Wallace from same county, for three months, and was at the siege of Yorktown, all of which tours, he served faithfully— 
Thomas [his X mark] Harvey 

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: 
This day, Thomas Harvey came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate, according to law - I further certify that he is a credible person and his statements entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 7th day of October, 1839- 
I. M. Jeffress, J.P.

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State of Virginia, Charlotte County to wit: 
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of this County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Jennings M. Jeffress is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine – 
Given under my hand and the Seal of my Office this 14th day of October 1839 
Winslow Robinson C. [Clerk]

[written sideways] Thomas Harveys (deposition) (No. 3) 

No. 5

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Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: 
I Benjamin Marshall [S5728] of Charlotte, do hereby certify that I was intimately acquainted with James Cardwell late of Charlotte, in the war of the Revolution – I knew well, for I was in the service with him, that in April, 1780, the said James Cardwell was drafted in the militia from the County of Charlotte under Capt [Captain] Thomas Williams, for the term of six months, marched to the South, and was engaged in the battle near Camden in August, 1780 [Battle of Camden SC, 16 Aug 1780] – Col [Rawleigh] Downman and General [Edward] Stevens commanded the Regiment. The said Cardwell on this occasion served faithfully, and was honorably discharged. 
I further certify, in 1781, the said James Cardwell was drafted again from Charlotte County under Capt [Captain] Wallace for three months, and was at the siege of Yorktown [28 Sep - 19 Oct 1781] – He was a good, brave and efficient soldier and served his country faithfully, for I was with him, and know the facts – I am in the 81st year of my age, and now a pensioner of the United States.
Benjamin [his X mark] Marshall

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: 
This day Benjamin Marshall came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, and made oath that the above certificate contained the truth - I further certify, that he ^is a worthy credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 28th of September, 1839 – 
John Harvey J.P.

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State of Virginia, Charlotte County towit:
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify, that John Harvey is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine - 
Given under my hand, and the Seal of my office this      of September 1839
Winslow Robinson 

[written sideways] Benjamin Marshall 
(Deposition}
(No 4)

No 6

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Marriage Bond,
of James Cardwell with Sally Crockett & Clerk Certificate

(No. 6)

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Know all men by these presents that we James Cardwell and Anthony Crocket are held and firmly bound to his Exellency [Excellency] Edmund Randolph Esqr. Governor of Virginia in the just and full sum of fifty pounds current money, to be paid to the said Governor or his Successors: to which payment will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves our heirs, Execs. & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents - In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals this third day of May 1788 
The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be solemnized between the said James Cardwell and  Sary Crocket, for which a License has issued; Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and Virtue 
James [his X mark] Cardwell {Seal}
Anthony [his X mark] Crocket {Seal} 
Seald. [Sealed] & Delivd. [Delivered]}
in presence of}
Jno. Overton} 
A copy Att Tho Allin O.C. 

State of Kentucky} 
Mercer County Sct.} I Thomas Allin Clerk of the Court for the county afsd. [aforesaid] do Certify that the retinues of the Minister of the Gospel who solemnised [solemnized] the rites of Marriage have been very irregular in this County as appears from a Comparison of the Marriage Bond in my office with their retinues, I have examined Carefully for the above Marriage but have not been able to find it among the retinues & I do further certify the above to be a true copy from the Original bond on file - In Testimony whereof I have hereupon Set my hand & Seal of Office this 27th day of November 1839. 
Tho. Allin Clk [Clerk]

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Louisville, August 17th, 1848 
Dear 
The Act of Congress of 2d Feby., 1848, grants to widows, during life, the pensions they drew under the Acts of July 7, 1838, March 3, 1848, and 17 June, 1844. It also grants to any other widows of pensioners under the Act of 7th June, 1832, (provided they were married before Jany [January] 1, 1794) the same pension the husband had received. 
Each applicant must first make, and forward to J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions, at Washington, the following declaration, whereupon a certificate of pension will be forwarded to her. 

STATE OF KENTUCKY, Mercer, COUNTY, SS. 
On this 12th day of October 1848, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, Sally Cardwell, a resident of said county, aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d Feby., 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: -- That she is the widow of James Cardwell a private who was a [crossed out (here insert the rank the husband held in the army, navy, or militia], and the regiment, [crossed out corps, or vessel in which he served.)] And that she received an annual pension of twenty dollars under the act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. 
Sworn and subscribed on the day and the year above written, 
Sally [her X mark] Cardwell 

Witness Isaac Gray J. P. 
[Witness] James M Forsythe
[Witness] John Cardwell 

I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration 
Isaac Gray J. P. 

STATE OF KENTUCKY, Mercer COUNTY, SS. 
I, Thomas Allin, Clerk of the Court of said County, certify that Isaac Gray, is a magistrate in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his genuine. His commission is dated on the 27th day of Novr [November] 1832, and continues during good behavior. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 20th day of Octr [October] 1848 
Tho Allin Clk [Clerk]
Mercer County Court 

The act of the 2d February, 1848, provides as well for widows of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution who may hereafter die, as for those who have already died. Many widows, therefore, will be entitled to the provisions of the act of 1848, who have not drawn, or been entitled to, any pension under any former law. They will vary their declarations to conform to the circumstances of their cases. If their husbands have been pensioned, they will state the fact, with such particulars in relation to his residence, and amount of pension, as the foregoing form directs. 
If neither the applicant nor her husband has been pensioned, she will be required to make such proofs as the regulations require under the act of the 7th of July, 1838. 
Very Respectfully, 
J. H. RHORER.

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[Duplicate]

[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Louisville, August 17th, 1848 
Dear 
The Act of Congress of 2d Feby., 1848, grants to widows, during life, the pensions they drew under the Acts of July 7, 1838, March 3, 1848, and 17 June, 1844. It also grants to any other widows of pensioners under the Act of 7th June, 1832, (provided they were married before Jany 1, 1794) the same pension the husband had received. 
Each applicant must first make, and forward to J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions, at Washington, the following declaration, whereupon a certificate of pension will be forwarded to her. 
STATE OF KENTUCKY, Mercer, COUNTY, SS. 
On this 12th day of October 1848, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, Sally Cardwell, a resident of said county, aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d Feby., 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: -- That she is the widow of James Cardwell a private who was a [crossed out (here insert the rank the husband held in the army, navy, or militia], and the regiment, [crossed out corps, or vessel in which he served.)] And that she received an annual pension of twenty dollars under the act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. 
Sworn and subscribed on the day and the year above written, 
Sally [her X mark] Cardwell 
Witness Isaac Gray J. P. 
James M Forsythe
John Cardwell 
I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration 
Isaac Gray J. P. 

STATE OF KENTUCKY, Mercer COUNTY, SS. 
I, Thomas Allin, Clerk of the Court of said County, certify that Isaac Gray, is a magistrate in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his genuine. His commission is dated on the 27th day of Novr [November] 1832, and continues during good behavior. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 20th day of Octr [October] 1848 
Tho Allin Clk [Clerk]
Mercer County Court 

The act of the 2d February, 1848, provides as well for widows of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution who may hereafter die, as for those who have already died. Many widows, therefore, will be entitled to the provisions of the act of 1848, who have not drawn, or been entitled to, any pension under any former law. They will vary their declarations to conform to the circumstances of their cases. If their husbands have been pensioned, they will state the fact, with such particulars in relation to his residence, and amount of pension, as the foregoing form directs. 
If neither the applicant nor her husband has been pensioned, she will be required to make such proofs as the regulations require under the act of the 7th of July, 1838. 
Very Respectfully, 
J. H. RHORER.

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Cardwell Claim

[Illegible]

Sept. 13th 1853

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That I Col. Jno. Cardwell son of Mrs. Sally Cardwell decd [deceased] and administrator on the Estate of said Sally Cardwell, who in her lifetime was a ^ Revolutionary Pensioner of at the rate of $20, per annum, as the widow of Jas. Cardwell decd [deceased], a Revolutionary Soldier (which said Sally Caldwell died Feb. 11th 1853) 
& who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, do hereby constitute and appoint        true and lawful Attorney, for Me and My name, to prosecute against the Government of the United States, before any Department thereof, any and all claim or claims I may have to arrears of pay or Pension money, under any Act of Acts, Resolution or Resolutions, of the Congress of the United States, and especially the Acts of 7th June, 1832, 4th July, 1836, 7th July, 1838, 3rd March, 1843, 17th June, 1844, 2nd February, 1848, 29th July, 1848, and 3rd February, 1853 -- as well as the more ancient Acts of 18th March, 1818, and 15th May, 1828. 
Said Attorney is moreover authorized, in my name, to demand, at any Department of the said Government, a reconsideration of any decision hitherto or hereafter to be given, touching my interests, and to obtain, from any Department, or the archives thereof, any and all information or evidence, of whatever character, relating to or in anywise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of. 
Said Attorney is moreover authorized to do any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing purposes, and to receive the Certificates of Pension, or other character of drafts, or evidences of the amounts due me and appoint one or more Sub-Attorneys. and to confer upon him or them all the powers therein conferred upon the aforesaid Attorney, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may do by virtue of. these presents. 
Witness my hand and seal this fourth day of July 1853 
John Cardwell {L.S:}
Admin of Sally Cardwell decd [deceased]

State of Ky Mercer – County, ccc 
BE IT KNOWN, That on the fourth day of July 1853, before the subscriber, County Judge in and for the County and State aforesaid. Col. Jno. Carwell, Administrator of Sally Cardwell personally appeared ^ [Jno. Cardwell] subscribe to the foregoing Power of Attorney, and acknowledging the signing, sealing and delivering the same to be his own voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein set forth. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I do hereunto subscribe my name, 
Saml Davies 
presiding Judge Mercer Co CC

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Know all Men by these Presents, That I Jno. Cardwell son of Sally Cardwell decd [deceased] a pensioner, and wife of Jas. Cardwell decd [deceased] 
who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, do hereby constitute and appoint GEORGE H. MONSARRAT, true and lawful attorney, for me and my name to prosecute against the Government of the United States, before any Department thereof, any and all claim or claims I may have to arrears of pay or pension money, under any Act or Acts, Resolution or Resolutions, of the Congress of the United States, and especially the Acts 4th July 1836, 7 July 1838, 3rd March 1843, 17th June 1844, 2nd February 1848, and 29th July 1848 -- as well as more ancient Acts of 18 March 1818, 15th May 1828, and 7th June 1832. 
Said Attorney is moreover authorized in my name to demand at any Department of the said Government, a reconsideration of any decision hitherto or hereafter to be given, touching my interests, and to obtain from any Department or the archives thereof, any and all information or evidence of whatever character relating to or in anywise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of. 
Said Attorney is moreover authorized to do any and all things necessary to carry out the forgoing purposes, and to receive the Certificates of Pension or other character of drafts or evidences of the amounts due me and to appoint one or more Sub-Attorneys, and confer upon him or them all the powers therein conferred upon said Attorney hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may do by virtue of these presents. 
Witness my hand seal this 24th day of March 1853 
John Cardwell {L.S.}
Test M T Garnett

State of Kentucky Mercer County: sec. 
BE IT KNOWN, that on the 24th day of March 1853, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Jno. Cardwell subscriber to the foregoing Power of Attorney, and acknowledging the signing, sealing and delivering the same to be his own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth. 
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I do hereunto subscribe my name, 
M T Garnett J. P.

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State of Kentucky} 
County of Mercer} 
I Tho. Allin, Clerk of the Court for the county aforesaid, hereby certify that M T Garnett Esq. before whom the within power of attorney was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, is, and was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid duly elected, commissioned and sworn, and that his said signature is genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my office as Clerk of Mercer County Court this 26th day of March 1833. 

Tho. Allin

[written sideways] Col. Jno Cardwell
[Illegible] 
M T Garnett

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State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: 
I Martha Epperson [W.7113] of Charlotte, do hereby certify, that I was intimately acquainted with James Cardwell, and Sally his wife -- Sally Crockett his wife, moved from Prince Edward County, Virginia, to the State of Kentucky, and the said James Cardwell, afterwards moved to the same State, and married her in Kentucky -- some years after the Revolutionary War, they were married -- I have a very distinctly recollection, that said James Cardwell served several tours of duty in the Militia, during the Revolutionary war, (living at the time in the same County from which he marched), but how many in all, my memory cannot call to recollection – 
The said Sally Cardwell is now a resident of the State of Kentucky -- I am in the 86th year of my age, and a Pensioner of the United States – 
Martha [her X mark] Epperson

Virginia. Charlotte County to wit: 
This day, Martha Epperson, came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and made oath that the forego a certificate subscribed by her in my presence, contained the truth to the best of her recollection –
I further certify, that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 17th day of December, 1839- 
Cornelius Barnes JP

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Virginia, Charlotte County Court, towit:
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Cornelius Barnes in an acting justice of the Peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the Signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine -- Given under my hand and the seal of my Office this 20th day of december [December] 1839
Winslow Robinson C [Clerk]

[written sideways] Martha Epperson
(deposition)
(No 5)

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Sally Cardwell widow of James decd [deceased]
Kentucky,

Admitted,
Act 4th July 1838,
9 Months private at the rate of $30 ~ per annum from 4th March 1836 to 11th Feby [February] 1853, when she died, 
deducting former payments. 
Except two years.

Pay John Cardwell Administrator of Sally Cardwell decd [deceased] 
for benefit of --
John Cardwell
William Cardwell 
Anthony Cardwell
James Cardwell
George Cardwell, and
Cuzza Forsythe.---

Certificate to.
F. F. C. Triplett Esqr [Esquire]
Washington, D. C.

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Sally Cardwell decd [deceased] widow of James Kentucky 

Increased, July 7 1838, &c 
9 mos. Pri Incd [Increased] $30.
3 “ [months] Express Rider 60 = $90
per annum from 
4 March 1836 to 11 Feby [February] 1853 
when she died --> deducting former payments 
Pay to John Cardwell Adm. for John Cardwell ^1 - William Cardwell ^2 - Anthony Cardwell ^3 - James Cardwell ^4 George Cardwell ^5 and Cuzza Forsythe ^6 -- or to each of her surviving children as may be alive,
> 2 years excepted 

Cert to
A. H. Markland Esq
Present

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No 5532 Ken [Kentucky] Sherwood Maddox ^of Ken certifies to a two month tour under Cap Woodrow ^ period not given which on reference being made to his declaration is shown to have been from Augt [August] 1781, and is the same time tour testified to by Thomas Harvey ^of Va. as having been performed from Augt [August] 1781 [for crossed out] of three months duration, under Captain Wallace, 

No 16.172 Va Thomas Harvey of Va. testifies to six months service in 1780 under Cap. Wilson, Harvey [declaration crossed out] papers shews that the tour commenced last of May or [1st June crossed out] beginning of June, and the battle of Camden was 16th Augt. [August] after which the [Anilates ?] dispersed and returned home, service not more than [four crossed out] ^ three months, Harvey testifies to a tour of two months in the Spring of 1781, but does not allege and a tour in his own declaration. 

12.082 Va. Benjamin Marshall testifies to a tour

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of six months in 1780 and to three months in the fall of 1781.

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Sally Cardwell case – 
Sherwood Maddox says he was well acqt.d [acquainted] with James Cardwell was a mess mate in 1781 in Capt. Woodson Co. Col Holcome Regt. 
James than served 2 mos. James was in service before him.

Benj. Marshall was intimately acqt.d [acquainted] in war with Jas, was with him in service. In Apl [April] 1780 Jas was drafted under Capt. H Williams for 6 mos. In 1781 Jas was drafted (Capt. Wallace) for 3 mos. 

Thos Harvey was well acqt.d [acquainted] with Jas during war -- In early part of 1780 he was drafted under Capt. Thos Williams for 6 mos. In 1781 drafted for 2 or 3 mos., Capt. Harvey. In Augst [August] 1781. 3 mos. Capt. Wallace

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Brief in the case of Sally Cardwell decd [deceased] Widow of James County and State of Kentucky Act July 7 1838  9- 

This is a claim, ("for increase.") upon the grounds that her husband was an Express Rider 3 months and entitled to $20 a month for that service, when the case was originally allowed. [Sentence crossed out] Express Rider service was not recognized by the office as being of such a character he was contemplated by the former of the Pension Laws, since its original allowance at $20 a year, an increase has been allowed, making $30 a year, but this service does not appear to have been considered. 
The proof of the Express Riders service consists of an original discharge from the service in 1781 and signed by Robert Saunders A D 2 Master S Army, and abundant parol evidence that he was a soldier of the Revolution. 
Admitted by direction of the Chief Clerk, 

Thornton Triplett 
Examining Clerk

Name and resident of Agent
A H Markland Esq.
Present

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Brief in the case of Sally Cardwell widow of James Mercer County and State of Kentucky,
act 7th July, 1838 
Claim, [“original, “ or crossed out] ("for increase.") 

Proof exhibited, (if original.) 

It is documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 
Parol proof that James served ^ as private for nine months in 1780 & 1781. Record proof that James and Sally married 3rd May 1788 
Parol proof that James died in 1806.—
By Roll Sally was a pensioner at the rate of $20 per annum, under act 7th July 1838. 
Record proof that Sally died 11th July, 1853, and that she left surviving her, John, William, Anthony, James, and George Cardwell and Cuzza Forsythe – 
Record Proof that John Cardwell has been duly appointed Administrator of Sally's estate. 
(If for increase.) 
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Charles H. Rhett
Examining Clerk

Name and resident of Agent
F. F. C. Triplett Esqr. [Esquire]
Washington, D. C.

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Mail

Jan 21, 1841 

Hon. R. M Johnson 
Vice Pres. Of U. States

[written sideways] 
Col J. L. Edwards
Pension Office

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Please inform me, if there is any reconsideration which could induce a favour opinion -- let me know Genl. [General] McAfee is a man great connected & great merit - in such cases as stated by him & would lean in favor of the widow 

Yours, 
Rt M Johnson

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Dear Col. let me, hear from you in [illegible] as soon as possible I return the letter of Genl [General] McAfee which is remarked where the [illegible[ the case 
[illegible] 
Rt. M Johnson

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Louisville Ky 
Nov 5th 1853 

Hon S. Coles 
Acting Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington City D. C. 

Sir,
In your favor of the 16th October I was instructed to inscribe on my roll Sally Cardwell decd [deceased] widow of James private & Express Rider in the Revolution at rate of $90 & 0,. . . Act 7th July 1838." "

Also acts March 3rd 1843 June 17th 1844 & February 2nd 1848 - at same rate commencing 4th March 1843 and ending 11th Feby [February] 1853 when she died deducting former payments at rate of $30- per annum. 
The rolls here have the said Sally Cardwell, entered and there as follows. 

Under acts 7th July 1838, to be paid at rates of $30 00 per annum -- and paid in full. 
Under acts March 3rd 1843 and June 7th 1844 - Thirty Dollars per annum paid 
(See over)

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Under act Feby [February] 2nd 1848 at $30 per annum and paid, then aggregating $90 per annum as they stand entered on the books. 
Am I to understand that under the acts of March 3rd 1843, June 17th 1844 and Feby 2nd 1848, she is to receive under all ninety dollars per annum deducting &c; or is it on now on the rolls (that is substituting $90 for $30) under one act Feby 2nd 1848 - $90 - and under the other two acts March 3rd 1843 and June 17th 1844, another $90 - deducting &c; 
In other words must her payments now aggregate three times $90 - deducting former payments mustered under the act 7th July 1838 deduct former payments, you have not in your letter in that connection said so, altho [although] such is in favorable fraud what is said at the close of the second sentanse [sentence] of said letter. 
I am Respectfully, 
Your Obt [obedient] servant
Jas B Kinkead 
Agent

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Sally Cardwell
wid James
Ky 1848, ad No 3110

A. H. Markland

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Washington City Oct. 11th 1855 

Hon J. Minot 
Commr [Commissioner] of Pensions 
I respectfully call your attention to the Case of Sally Cardwell wid [widow] of James of Ky a& [and] act '48, you will perceive that in the examination of the claim heretofore it has been entirely overlooked by the examiner that there was a claim for service as Express Rider and that the most positive evidence has been on file showing said service as Express Rider, viz the discharge signed by Robt Saunders, AD 2 Notd [noted?] March 31, 1781. the parol proof shows most clearly that ^that time of service was for three months, now sir, if there then is a shadow of proof or evidence in any pension ever allowed I am sure you will find it in this case for three months as Express Eider, I claim an in cases of the pension for three months as Express Rider my power of atty will be found on file in the case.

I am Sir Very Respectfully, 
Your Obt [obedient] Svt [servant]
A. H. Markland

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Washington, Apl 14, 1853 
Sir: 
I enclose a power of attorney in the case of Sally Cardwell, Ky sd [said] Act 2 Feby 1848 - and asks an increase 
A service of 6 months is claimed in 1780 under Col. Downman, Gen. Stevens to the South. This was cut down to 3 months under the idea then previously in the office that all militia service was restricted to that length. That this expedition, however, lasted for 6 months is proved by the affidavits of two witnesses, and is further proved in the case of Charles Carey, Ky sd. [said] Act 32. I therefore ask 6 months for the service. 
Again it is proved by the witnesses that her husband served two tours of 3 months each in Va - only one of which was allowed here. I claim them both – 
It is further proved by the certificate of Robert Saunders, A.D. Q. M. of the Southern Army that he was discharged from duty as an Express rider in the 31 Mch [March] 1781 - Of

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this no notice was taken in the allowance - The precise length of time he was so employed is not given, but the expression "for some time past" is used. As when the length of a militia tour is not there – [Illegible], it is assumed to have been for 3 months, I think I may reasonably claim an allowance to that extent. It is proved that he was at the battle of Camden, which was 16 August, 1780, and soon after this the militia returned to their homes - But in [we] find that Cardwell was still in S. C. under the command of an officer of Gen. Green's in March 1781 - and the fair presumption is that during this time he was employed as an express, which would make some 6 months – 
I claim, then 12 months as Private and 3 -- as Express = 

Very Respy [Respectfully]
Yr an ser [Your obedient Servant]
F. F. C. Triplett

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296
[circular stamp sideways] 
HARRODSBURG KY NOV 23

Col. J. L. Edwards
( Commissioner of pensions)
Washington City

E. W. Robinson
Present 

(20 crossed out)

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Harrodsburgh [Harrodsburg], Ky, Nov 22 1848
Dear Sir
I accidentally some time since by mistake enclosed you the wrong pension paper of Mrs. Sally Cardwell. I now enclose you the one prepared & sent to her by this pension agent at Louisville, Ky, you will be signed and to enclose to sue her pension Certificate I refer you to Mr. E. W. Robinson one of the Clerks in your office for any further Information as to her identity (flourish) your with high respect
Robt H. McAfee

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1115
11 May 15 1843
[circular stamp] HARRODSBURG KY. MAY 8

Ken
Mar 3d 1843
Sally Cardwell

$20 per annum
Send cert: to
R. B. McAfee Esqr. [Esquire]
Harrodsburg
Ken-

[written sideways]
James L. Edwards Esq
(Commissioner of Pensions)
Washington City

[stamped] FREE

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Harrodsburgh, [Harrodsburg] Ky, May 8th 1843
Sir
I enclose the declaration of Mrs. Sally Cardwell widow of James Cardwell for a pension under the act of Congress of July 7th 1838 as continued to widows by the act of Congress of the last Session, Be so good as to adjust it & send the amount to her in such way as you may deem right & I will enclose to you the necessary receipt. Yours with high respect
Robt. B. McAfee

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Apl 5. 43
[circular stamp] HARRODSBURG KY. MAR 31

Ky
Harrod
Cardwell

[written sideways] F
Jas L. Edwards Esq
(Commissioner of Pensions)
Washington City -

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Harrodsburg, Ky, March 30th 1843
Dear Sir
I see that Congress have passed an act to restore the pensions of the widows of the Revolutionary Soldiers. does then this law authorize the widows of 1836 or & to draw their pensions, If so, will Sally Cardwell the widow of James Cardwell be entitled to draw she has drawn to March 1841. Please to inform me. Will you also inform me why the widow of Col. James Harrod is not entitled to a Pension, the proof has been made that Harrod was a Col. in the Virginia Troops sent to Ky by Col. Downman in 1775 or 6 - but his commission has been lost or mislaid.
Yours with high respect, Robt. B. McAfee

JK   K

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Mar 10, 1841
In at 
Ken.

[circular stamp] HARRODSBURG KY. MAR 8

[written sideways]
Mr. J. L. Edwards
(Commissioner of Pensioners)
Washington City

[stamped] FREE

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Harrodsburgh, [Harrodsburg] Ky, March 1st 1841. 
Sir 
I have to trouble you sometimes, when you may think it unnecessary, you will I hope excuse me when I explain the case, " when I first sent on Mrs. Sally Cardwells declaration you answered that it must be amended &" state the particular dates and lenght (length) of each tour of duty" performed by her husband, to this I answered that she could not do it, as she was not married until May 1788, & then in Kentucky, I then sent to Virginia & took additional depositions & proved the dates & times of service which was done, you again reply that "six months tours were not performed by the Virginia Troops, This I have again & again proved in many cases, now if Mrs. Cardwell is required to state the dates & specific tours of duty her ^husband performed, she cannot do it, and surely no rule in the department can exist which compels a claimant to state what they do not know. I wrote Mrs. Cardwells declaration I thought fully according to the form of all she knows, will you be so good as to look at her declaration and let me know wherein it is defective and what more is required and enclose me a new form, and I will again prove that many of the Virginia Troops did serve Six months before they were discharged" either double tours or engaged for that time. 
Yours with high respect   Robt. B. McAfee

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[circular stamp]
HARRODSBURG KY FEB 3

Feb 17 1841

Sally Cardwell
Ken.

[written sideways] Honl. J. L. Edwards
(Commissioner of Pensions)
Washington City

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Harrodsburgh Ky, Feb 8th 1841
Sir
I received (through Col. Johnson the V.P.) your letter in relation to Mrs. Sally Cardwells pension, will you be so good as to enclose her papers back to me and I will prepare her additional declaration and take the evidence as to the six months tours and I feel confident that many of the Virginia Troops served six months as so many of them concur on this point.
Yours with high respect.  Rob. B. McAfee

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Harrodsburgh (Ky) March 17th 1840
Sir
I inclose [enclose] you the claim of Mrs. Sarah Cardwell of this county, whole claim for a pension I believe to be good under the act of Congress of 1838 - I have often conversed with Mr. Cardwell in his life time, he always told me that he had served upwards of two years, or indeed long enough to get a bounty Warrant for land, but our proof only goes to eighteen months which If you will closely examine all the depositions & names of the officers including one tour of three months part of which time he was employed by Genl [General] Greene to ride Express - Col. Johnson can give you other information as to this case, and to the honesty and justice of the case
Yours with high Respect Rob. B. McAfee

P.S. I have written twice to know the reason why the pension of Mr. Robert Humble, (who is on the Lexington pension agency) has been suspended, and have as yet received no answer, It is a case which requires some attention, I know the old man and he is suffering.
Yours with Resp.  R. B. McAfee

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Louisville Ky. Apr 3/44

Robt. B. McAfee

Enc. Sally Cardwell’s pension papers & asks that the Agt. [Agent] at Louisville be ordered to pay it.

M431, [Illegible] June 8/44

Pension Office

Sally Cardwell
Ken under Act 43

[illegible line]

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Harrodsburgh [Harrodsburg], Ky, April 3 1844 
Dear Sir, 
I do not like to complain or trouble you with small matters, but the annoyance which the pension agent at Louisville gives to widows & old pensioners in this state is insufferable and requires your corrective authority, because when this agent can be permitted by making informal objections to their power of attorney when sent by them some seventy five or one hundred miles to get their pensions is an outrage which calls for strong admonition at least, and in order to show you that my complaints are well founded I enclose you a power of attorney from a widow drawn by myself & copied from one sent me by the commissioner of pensions Mr. J. L Edwards, which was lately presented by a gentleman of high character, and as well known in the City of Louisville as you are in Washington, and rejected under the pretext that two witnesses were not signed to the affidavit, altho [although] certified by the Justice & Clerk, altho [although] two witnesses even to the power of attorney as you will see, and this in the face of every requisite required by the Pension Commissioner, of the widow & old soldiers required to apply at the office of a partisan press of a Whig Editor & buy a form which does not in any practical feature differ from the form ^ the one sent me by Mr. Edwards, thus casting into the printer’s hand some fifty or a hundred dollars for Kentucky pensioners alone besides others from Indiana. This the old widows & soldiers have to pay and be sent back to have filled out at additional expense & cost – I hope you will examine the papers I send you and order this agent to pay it on the power I enclose you. I hope you will write him an admonitory letter & enclose the whole back to me as soon as you can – This claim you will see was only ten dollars, and a widow now eighty years old compelled to send again by some friend seventy five miles for this little pittance, and this is only one case out of many others that the widows and old soldiers have to complain & submit to, rather than complain to you. I hope you will put a stop to this conduct at once & oblige your friend 
Truly with high respect     Robt B. McAfee

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See No 6778 Apl 22 1841.
Ken.
Act July 7. 1838,
Sarah Cardwell

[written sideways]
J. L. Edwards Esqr [Esquire]
Commissioner of Pensions
(Washington City)

[stamped] HARRODSBURG APR 11

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Harrodsburg Ky. April 13th 1841
Dear Sir
I enclose you Mrs. Sarah Cardwell declarant
for a pension as you have directed in addition to
the one you have she refers in her affidavit to the
deposition and incorporates them with her statement as she had them but not having a copy, you will at once see that she could not say more - you will please to bring the case to a close
with high respect yours Truly Robt B. McAfee

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Nov 27. 40.
Mab
Ken
Mr. J. L. Edward
(Commissioner of Pensions)
Washington City

[stamped] FREE
[stamped] HARRODSBURG KY NOV 21

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Harrodsburgh [Harrodsburg], Ky, Nov 21st 1840 

Dear Sir
Sometime last spring I enclosed the claim of Mrs. Sarah Cardwell, (widow of James Cardwell) and I received your answer acknowledging the receipt, and in due time you would divide the claim, the proof is conclusive for eighteen months, you think that Virginia Tours were only three months there is certainly some mistake in this matter, I have examined many Virginians who say that in 1780.1. 2 The tours were six months & the Testimony certainly proves six months.
The discharge of Mr. Cardwell as an Express rider under Genl Green [General Greene] was only intended to strengthen the evidence of his being in service at that time, and Genl. Greene[’]s requiring him to ride express part of the term, does not destroy his claim for the tour as proved by the other witnesses, he was taken out of the ranks to ride express and returned to the ranks when discharged and this fact I think is proved - Your answer also suggest an amended declaration on the part of Mrs. Cardwell to suit your forms - will discover that her case is under the last, law, I had your form before me when I drew the declaration, but she could not in truth state how many tours Mr. Cardwell served, only from hearsay, as she never saw him until 1787 or 8 when she married him in this State, of course you will at once see that she cannot comply with your form & swear as the truth, because she does not know, I hope you will examine the claim as soon as convenient and much oblige yours with high respect – 
Robt B. McAfee