Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3602, William Wilkins, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Nb.
Wilkins, William
S.3602.
CONTENTS
carded.

26735 West Tennessee
William Williams of Lincoln in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Brown of the right commanded by Col. Russell in the Tennessee line for 6 months & 19 days
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 22 Dollars 11 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of May 1834 and Robt G Juge Fayetteville Tenn.
Arrears to the 4th of March 66.33 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 11 66
$132.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Saml. Boyd Clerk. Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 99
Letter to Pensions 16. Sep. 1837. Same " 1. Nov 1837. Order to pay " 1. Nov. 1837.

17342
William Wilkins
Tennessee
Lincoln
10, 11, 13, 16, 17
for 1781 p 62 19 days
$ 22. \frac{11}{100}
Rob: S. Inge bldg. Fayetteville Lincoln County Tennessee

BRIEF in the case of William Watkins  County of Lincoln in the State of Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 68  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     drafted In 1780 5. 19 Private Gen. Caswell Capt Brown, Col Robert Paswell, Maj J. Rutherford   1782 1 " Capt Porter  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Harford Co N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? the Clerk has no seal 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas Forrist Examining Clerk.
10/11/32

State of Tennessee Lincoln County
in the year 1832
This day being the 19 th day of October Personally appeared before the Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County William Wilkins a resident of said County aged 68 years Who after being duly sworn according to law on his oath makes the following declaration in order to ob- tain the benefit of the provision of the act of Con- gress passed June 4 th 1832 That he was born in the state of North Carolina and County of Hart- ford on the 25 day of January 1764 and resided there until the 16 th day of February 1780 at which he was drafted into Captain Louis Brown's Militia Company for a tour of that said company was attached and composed a part of the first Regiment commanded by Colonel Robert Caswell James Rutherford Major William Caswell Commanding General the Regiment was soon ordered to the assistance of Charleston in the state of South Carolina after arriving at Santee River we at that place heard the firing of Cannon and soon was in- formed of the surrender of the place to the Enemy Our march was then countermanded and we return- ed again to a place called Crop Creek now Fayetteville in North Carolina and there discharged on the 4 th day of August in the same year I again entered the service of the united States as a volunteer on the first day of March 1782 in the Company of Capt Abraham Porters company and marched to Norfolk and Suffolk in order to protect the Country from the predatory warfare of the Tories who had burned James Mannys house and mills on Blackwater River on this Expedition we lay at Meads mills some days we marched home again and was discharged on the fourth day of April following. applicant further states that he continued to live in Hartford County until he removed to Sumner County Tennessee and then in Rutherford County and at present in Lincoln County Tennessee

He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension but the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Attest Wm Wilkins
State of Tennessee The re being no regular clergy Lincoln County man in the neighbourhood of the above applicant to whom he can refer does refer to Gary J Kelly Humphrey B. I am unson Joseph Nichol Joshua Nicholl Richard Fleming Esq and Jacob W Wilkins as persons who can testify his character of veracity Gary J Kelly Jacob W Wilkins
We Gary J Kelly and Jacob W Wilkins and Jacob Wilkins residing in Henry county in said County do certify that we are well acquainted with William Wilkins who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and that we believe him to be the age 68 years And that he is reputed and believed in the different neighbourhoods where he has resided to be a soldier of the Revolution In which opinion we concur
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Robt Engle
Gary J Kelly
Jacob Wilkins Jr.
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above applicant was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states
And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Gary J Kelly and Jacob W Wilkins who signed the above certificate are both residents of this county his above stated and are Creditable persons and that their statement is entitled to credit given under our hands the day and

Tomlinson Deposition

State of Tennessee. This day came Humphrey Lincoln County. J. H. B. Tomlinson before me Richard Fleming an acting Justice of the peace for sd County, and after being sworn in due form deponeth and saith that he has been personally acquainted with William Wilkins for about twenty six years past and his belief from information from sd Wilkins from my first acquaintance and from the veracity I place in his word is I am induced to believe that sd Wm Wilkins did serve a term in the revolution- ary War, and further sd Tomlinson saith not. In witness whereof the sd Tomlinson hath hereunto set his hand and seal Dec. 15. 1832
H B Tomlinson seal
This is to certify that the above named Humphrey W. Tomlinson was duly sworn and subscribed his name before me the day and date above written.
Richard Fleming J.P.

data above written
Saml Todd
Henry Sumney
Samuel Buchanan
I Robert S. Inge Clerk of the Court of Lincoln County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Wilkins for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 19th day of October 1832
Robt Inge CLK
State of Tennessee This day Personally appeared Wilson County Before me John H Doak Esq Heavier of the peace for said County Sally Hearn and after being duly sworn in due form deposed and saith that she was personally acquainted with William Wilkins the applicant set forth in this declaration that he went into the service of the United States and served a term of duty sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of March 1834 John H Doak JP
his Sally Hearn mark
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Sally Hearn and that she is a creditable person and her testimony is entitled to credit given under my hand the day and date aforesaid
John H Doak JP

State of Tennessee & Set Wilson County
I Josiah J. McClain Clerk of the County Court of said Wilson County certify that John H Doak whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit and certificate is a magistrate as there stated and that his signatures thereto are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office. March 7th AD 1834
J. J. McClain Clerk
1834 John H. Doak

March 23, 1936
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BA-J/MCS William Wilkins, S.3602
Mr. T. O. Fitzpatrick Forrest City Arkansas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of March 9, 1936, requesting the Revolutionary War record of William Wilkins.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.3602, based upon the military service of William Wilkins, the only soldier of that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
William Wilkins was born January 25, 1764, in "Hartford County" (probably meant for Hertford County), North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of that county he enlisted February 16, 1780, as private in Captain L. Brown's company in Colonel Robert Caswell's North Carolina regiment and was discharged August 4, 1780. He enlisted March 1, 1782, as private in Captain Abraham Porter's North Carolina company and was discharged April 4, 1782.
He moved from said county to Sumner County, Tennessee, from there to Rutherford County, Tennessee, and from there to Lincoln County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 19, 1832, at which time he was living in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
One Jacob Wilkins, Junior, was living in Maury County, Tennessee, in 1832, but his relation to the soldier was not given. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Tennessee Lincoln County
William Wilkins makes the following additional declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 7. June 1832.
This day William Wilkins personally appeared before me Lucia W. Gahay an acting justice of the peace in and for said County and made oath in due form: And thereon saith
"That my Father made a record of my birth in his family Bible as stated in my first declaration; but the same was destroyed by fire, with the house of Joseph T. Elliston in Nashville."
"In my first declaration I referred to some of respectability who was well known to me. and three Some of whom appeared in Open court and was qualified to the same; which can be seen by referring to the second page thereof. In addition thereto I have now procured the Certificate of B. S. Clancy a clergyman and Joshua Nicholls, planter, which accompanies this."
"I stated in my first declaration I received regular discharge, but have lost or misplaced them not thinking they would ever be of any benefit to me."
Sworn to and subscribed
William Wilkins
April 10. 1834 before me
Lucia W. Gahay (seal)
Justice of the Peace

We B. S. Clardy a clergyman residing in Cornersville Tennessee, and Joshua Nichols residing in the County of Lincoln & State aforesaid, hereby certify, that we are well ac- -quainted with William Wilkins, who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declarations; that we believe him to be the man he represents himself; 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 opin- -ion, never having heard it disputed.
B. S. Clardy
Josh his Nichols mark
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid. D r W. Gahay Rev Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee Lincoln County }
It appearing on the first declaration that the Court before whom the same was made certify to their belief in the applicants. William Wilkins sworn & credibility, I will only add that it appears to my satisfaction that B. S. Clardy who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in Cornersville Tenne- -see, and that Joshua Nichols who has also signed the same, is a resident in the County of Lincoln & State of Tennessee and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
David M c Gahay Rev Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee } Lincoln County } I Francis E. Kincannon clerk of the county court of said county hereby certify that David M. Gakey is a magistrate as above and the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office in Fayetteville this 22 nd day of April 1834.
F. E. Kincannon Clerk

Union Bank of Tennessee Nashville 5 Sept. 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
At the request of William Wilkins a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of the 7 June 1832 to whom there is one year pension due up to the 14th Instant. I herewith transmit you his pension Identity for your examina- tion and preparation of his payment the oath of Identity in this case is wanting
Please to address him at Cornersville Giles County Tennessee and return his claim with your instructions very Respect- fully Sir I am
Yr Obedt. Servt. John M. Bapst By S. Cantrell

Union Bank of Tennessee Nashville 19 th October 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir
At the request of William Wilkins a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of the 7 th June 1832 I herewith transmit you his Pension Identity for your examination and sanction of Payment. This claim was transmit- ted to you from this office on the 5 th Ult and has been returned to Mr. Wilkins for the want of the Oath of Identity which was added to it on yesterday. Please to address him as before with your instructions this claim to Cannonville Post Office Lebanon  Giles County Tennessee I am with much Respect Sir
Your Obedt Servt John M. Bass P.A. By S. Cantrill

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

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? yes
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 2, 7.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
‡QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

October 18, 1933
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Wm. Wilkins S.3602 BA-J/MCS
Dr. Merritt Owen Wilkins #30 N. LaSalle Street, Room 1325 Chicago Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the record of William Wilkins, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 3602, based upon the military service of William Wilkins, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He was born January 25, 1764, in "Hartford County" (probably meant for Hertford County), North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of that county he enlisted February 16, 1780, as private in Captain L. Brown's Company in Colonel Robert Caswell's North Carolina Regiment and was discharged August 4, 1780. He enlisted March 1, 1782, as private in Captain Abraham Porter's North Carolina Company and was discharged April 4, 1782.
He moved from said county to Sumner County, Tennessee, from there to Rutherford County, Tennessee, and from there to Lincoln County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 19, 1832, at which time he was living in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

One Jacob Wilkins, Junior, was living in Maury County, Tennessee, in 1832, but his relation to the soldier was not given. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
Death not in Q. B.
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

mmstf
October 11, 1923
Mrs. W. J. Wilkins Gaffney, S. C.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 3602 it appears that Williams Wilkins was born January 25, 1764 in Hertfns — Hartford County, North Carolina.
While a resident of said County on February 16, 1780 he enlisted as a private and served in Captain L. Brown's Company, Colonel Robert Caswell's North Carolina Regiment and was discharged August 4, 1780.
On March 1, 1782 he enlisted as a private and served in Captain Abraham Porter's North Carolina Com- pany and was discharged April 4, 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application execut- ed October 19, 1832 while a resident of Lincoln Coun- ty, Tennessee. No family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Date of death not on AB.

November 3, 1938
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BA-J/MCS am William Wilkins, S.3602
Nora H. Coffin Wynne Arkansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to a request made by Mrs. Carl R. Morton of 1113 N. Jackson Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 12, 1938, for information relative to William Wilkins of Hertford County, North Carolina. The questionnaire which Mrs. Morton was requested to fill in, in order to identify the record of the particular soldier desired, was signed by you. Mrs. Morton has not been sent a copy of the following abstract.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.3602, based on the military service of William Wilkins.
He was born January 25, 1764, in Hertford County, North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of that county, he enlisted February 16, 1780, as private in Captain L. Brown's company in Colonel Robert Caswell's North Carolina regiment and was discharged August 4, 1780. He enlisted March 1, 1782, as private in Captain Abraham Porter's North Carolina company and was discharged April 4, 1782.
He moved from said county to Sumner County, Tennessee, from there to Rutherford County, Tennessee, and from there to Lincoln County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 19, 1832, at which time he was living in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

One Jacob Wilkins, Junior, was living in Maury County, Tennessee, in 1832, but his relation to the soldier was not given. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1923. Ref. 11- Hisb. to Mrs. H. C. Wilkins mmr of 1933 Oct 18 hist. to Dr. Merritt Owen Wilkins Wilkins 1936 Mar 23 hist. to Mr. D. O. Fitzpatrick Mrs.
Rephan
3602  INVALID.
File No. 8602
William Wilkins  Port N. Caroline
Act: June 7/32
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 407
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Gaffney S. C.
Oct 3, '23
Pension Dept - Washington Wanted, -
The Record of proof of a pension granted to Betsey Thekaid, wife of William Thekaid, who served in the Rev. War N. C. militia in 1779 in 10 th N. C. Reg - who died in 1807. Ans. Oct 1, '23
Mrs W. J. Wilkerson Gaffney S. C.

Gaffney S.C. Aug 30, 23
Would you know of William Wilkins of 10 to North Carolina Reg - drew a pension in the Rev. War. He enlisted Aug 12. 1779. Very resp. S. Gaffney. Mrs W. J. Wilkins Gaffney S.C.

Chicago, Ill., Oct. 9, 1933
To the Bureau of Pensioners, Veterans Admins. Bldg., Washington, D. C.
Revolutionary War Section
Gentlemen:-
Could I have a copy of the data on file in re William Wilkins , born, I believe in Va. served in the War of the Revolution in North Carolina or Virginia, was pensioned and moved to Edgar Co., Ill. and from there to Lincoln Co., Tenn. I do not know if he were married more than once, but I have the wife's name of Joanna Mullin.
Served in the World War and now want to qualify for membership in the Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution and desirous of obtaining admission at an early day.
Your kindness will greatly enhance my possibility. Thanking you,
Sincerely,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "Merritt Owen Wilkins". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned above the typed name.
Dr. Merritt Owen Wilkins, #30 N. La Salle Street, Room 1325 Chicago, Illinois.

no 9/19/38 1113 N. Jackson St. Little Rock, Ark. Sept. 12, 1938.
Veterans Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
no pen ident ngm 9/17/38 Will you please examine the pension record of William Wilkins of Hartford Co. N.C. and give me the names of all children mentioned in his record.
Sincerely,
and Ident 9-16/38 no 9/17/38 no 9/17/38 Nell R. Morton (Mrs. Carl R. Morton)

September 21, 1938.
Mrs. Carl R. Morton, 1113 North Jackson Street, Little Rock, Arkansas.
801 BAHB 801
WILKINS, William
Dear Madam:
Receipt is acknowledged of your communication of September 12, 1938, requesting that the pension record of William Wilkins of Hartford County, North Carolina, be examined and that you be furnished the names of all the children mentioned in the record.
A careful search in the files of this office fails to identify a record for the William Wilkins in question. If you will furnish information concerning his service and death on the enclosed form and return it to this office, further search will be made.
By direction,
W. C. BLACK, Chief Clerk.
Enc. AC:mj

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
NSR Per 10/24/38 EHS
WASHINGTON September 21, 1938.
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
Mrs. Carl R. Morton, 1113 North Jackson Street, Little Rock, Arkansas.
IN REPLY REFER TO: BAHB 801
WILKINS, William
Old War Pene File# 3602
no C#
Dear Madam:
att - Mrs. Finch 10/25
Receipt is acknowledged of your communication of September 12, 1938, requesting that the pension record of William Wilkins of Hartford County, North Carolina, be examined and that you be furnished the names of all the children mentioned in the record.
A careful search in the files of this office fails to identify a record for the William Wilkins in question. If you will furnish information concerning his service and death on the enclosed form and return it to this office, further search will be made.
By direction,
W.C. Black W. C. BLACK, Chief Clerk.
Enc.
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Washington, D. C.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION Oct 17 , 19 38
With reference to William Wilkins (Name), kindly answer the following questions and return this form to the Veterans Administration.
 1. Veteran's name William Wilkins  2. Date of not enlistment Feb-16-1780 3. Date of discharge Aug-4-1780  4. Date of birth Jan 25-1764 5. Place of birth Hertford County North Carolina  6. Date of death About 1860 7. Serial number Pension Claim S-3602  8. Cause of death _____  9. Military rank and organization 1st enlistment - private, Capt H. Brown's Co in Col. Robert Caswell's North Carolina Regiment - 2nd enlistment, private, Capt Abraham Porters, North Carolina Coy  10. Address at enlistment Hertford or Hartford County North Carolina  11. Your relationship, if any Great great Grandfather  12. Name of his widow, if any _____  13. Her post office address _____  14. Date of marriage _____  15. Names and addresses of his children, if any _____  16. Name and address of his mother _____  17. Name and address of his father _____  18. C or S. C. number S-3602 19. Adjusted Compensation number _____  20. Insurance certificate number _____  21. Were expenses incurred for the return home and burial of his body? _____  (a) If so, by whom? _____ 
(Signature) Nora H. Caffin (P. O. Address) Wynne - Arkansas -

Forrest City Ark
March 9 1936
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dr Sir
Only 71m Wilkins in files
I suppose you have learned from the newspapers that we are to celebrate our first centennial of Statehood here in Ark. This year. I suppose there are now living fewer than fifty grand sons of revolutionary soldiers in the United States. Of this number two (brothers) reside in the adjoining county to this, of course these two men would be a prominent feature in any local pageant. They are the grand Sons of William Wilkins a revolutionary soldier

2.
who was present at the sur- render of Cornwallis, William Wilkins chief in Marshall County Tenn about the year 1850 He had previously lived in Kentucky, Do your records show this man as drawing a pension? Thanking you in advance for any information you can give me
I am very respectfully J. O. Fitzpatrick