Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,617, George Vest, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
West, George Nancy
N. 26617 B.L. Wt. 34983-160-55
CONTENTS

4338
Kentucky
George West
of Brown — in the State of Ky; who was a Pvt. in the Company commanded by Captain Dillard of the Regt commanded by Col. Lewis — in the Va. line for 19 months from: 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 63- Dollars 33- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Jan: 33. and sent Hon: R.M. Johnson. House of Reps. —
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  94.99    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Mar: 33  31.67     $126.66  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice — Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 64

210.237 Mar 3/18
Sept 10/18
Nancy Rest
Dec 9
George Rest
11/18 1-34983
Rev. Nav
Rec. perun Feb 53-5468
Ad: 16000 phz, 25/50
Bluffton
N E Hawes Burlington Ky.
Vol V = 126

Increase
No. 5468
Kentucky
Nancy Vest
widow of Va George Vest who served in the Revolutionary war, as a
Private
Louisville agency.
Rate 96 Dollars cents per annum.
Commencing July 27. 1868 Reduct payte. since.
Certificate dated May 16/70. and sent to
Claimant Clareport, Breckenridge Co Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 134 Vol. 96
July 27/68.
Religion
Clerk

United States of America Commonwealth of Kentucky Boone County ss
At a County Court begun and held at the Court House in the Town of Burlington in and for the County of Boone on Monday the 3 rd day of March 1845-
Amongst other things determined and orders made was the following viz-
Satisfactory proof was this day made in open court by the oaths of James Stevenson and Robert E. Sleet that George West late a pensioner of the United States departed this life on the 22 day of February 1845- and that the said George West was the identical person named in an original Certificate now here shown to the Court bearing date 2 January 1833 and signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War granting to the said George West a pension of Sixty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum and numbered 4338. and it was further proven to the satisfaction of the court that the said George West left a widow of lawful age by name Nancy West.
In Testimony whereof I J G Hamilton Clerk of said Court do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this 30 th day of May A D 1855 J G Hamilton Clk.

State of Kentucky Set.
I J G Hamilton Clerk of the County Court in and for Boone County Certify that George West and Nancy Oneal were duly and legally married on the 19 th day of November 1829 as appears by the return of Michael Pouse a Minister of the Gospel duly authorized to solemnize marriage now of record in my Office In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court done at Burlington this 30 th day of May Anno Domini 1855-
I J G Hamilton Clk.
At a County Court begun and held at the Court House in the Town of Burlington in and for the County of Boone in the State of Kentucky on Monday the 4 th day of June A D 1855 amongst other things determined and orders made was the following-
Mrs. Nancy West a resident of Boone County Kentucky aged about Sixty years personally appeared in Court and upon her solemn oath makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions

of the act of Congress of the United States entitled "An act to continue Half pay to certain widows and orphans," approved February 3 rd 1853. to wit - That she is the widow of George West who was a private in the Revolutionary war and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Sixty three Dollars and 33 cents per annum which was paid to him at Louisville Kentucky That the residence of the said George West was in Boone county Kentucky, She further states and declares that she was married to the said George West on the 19 th day of November 1829. That said George West departed this life in said county on the 22 nd day of February 1845.
She further declares that she was the widow of the said George West at the date of the passage of the said act of Congress, and still remains his widow and that she has never before made application for a pension
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court done at Burlington this 4 day of June 1855. J. G. Hamilton Clk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
State of Kentucky 3rd County of Boone
On this 7th day of January in the year 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Boone County Court now sitting. It being a Court of Record. George Vest a resident of said County of Boone State of Kentucky aged Seventy Three years or may next. who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States in the following named officers & served as hereinafter stated. In the year 1776 months of March he entered the service of the United States as a private Militiaman in the County of Pittsburgh State of Virginia where he then lived under Capt Thos Dillard March? under Col Andrew Lewis against Lord Dunmore down in Middlesex on the Potomac River. Was there when Lord Dunmore was driven away. & then returned. Very soon March again under Col Christy after the Cherokee Indians in Tennessee continued in the service until Nov. in that year being in all at least eight months engaged in that year in the service of the United States - and afterwards in the month of March in the year 1777 he joined a company as a private commanded by Capt James Dunson went with said company under Col Evan Shelby to a treaty with the Cherokee Indians on Holston River and there until the treaty closed & then joined a company of Capt Evan Shelby Junr & continued in that part of the country in the service until the Nov. following on guard on the frontier & then returned home after serving eight months more - & then in February in the year 1778 he again joined a company of Militia men commanded by Capt Thos Dillard & went to Kentucky & continued in the service for at least three months was taken sick & remained sick until the fall & then returned home.
He has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service - He hereby

extinguishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to & subscribed at the day of year after? attest Willis Graves, CLK his George F Vest
We Lewis Cormer a Clergyman residing in the County of Boone & State of Kentucky & Abner Gains residing in the same County & State hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with George Vest who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that he believes him to be Seventy Three years old in May next that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution & we concur in that Opinion Sworn & subscribed the day of year after as above
Called Willis Graves CLK
Lewis Cormer Abner Gains
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant George Vest was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states - And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Lewis Cormer who signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of Boone & State of Kentucky and that Abner Gains who has also signed the same is a resident also of said County and State and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
I Willis Graves Clerk of the County Court of said County of Boone do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of George Vest for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of office this 7 th day of January in the year 1833 and 41 st year of the Commonwealth
Willis Graves CLK

State of of Kentucky County of Boone 3 Set.
On this 3 rd day of September 1855 personally Appeared before N. R. Hawes a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Nancy Vest a resident of Boone County State of Kentucky, aged about 60 years who first being sworn according to Law, Declares that She is the Widow of George Vest deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War and for his services in said War his name was placed on the Pension List, Roll of the Kentucky Agency at the rate of sixty three Dollars 33 Cents per Annum, which pension was paid to him at Louisville Kentucky. She further declares that she was married to the said George Vest in Boone County State of Kentucky on the 19 th day of November 1829. And that her name previous to her said marriage was Nancy Osceall, That her said husband died in the County of Boone State of Kentucky on the 22 nd day of February 1845 She further declares that she has not remarried but continues the widow of the said George Vest
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress passed 3 rd March 1855, never having received Bounty Land or knowing that she was entitled except for the above service, And she believes that no Bounty Land was ever received by her said husband Sarah Anderson and acknowledged before me N. R. Hawes, J.P.
Nancy Vest her mark

And on the same day personally Came before me Elisha Hudson and James Stevenson residents of the County of Breckinridge State of Kentucky to me known as Creditable Witnesses who being duly sworn declared that they are personally acquainted with Nancy West, widow of George West, who has made and subscribed the foregoing Declaration, That they were personally acquainted with George West and his Wife during the lifetime of the former and know they lived together as man and wife and to be so related. That the said George West died in the County of Breckinridge State of Kentucky on the 22 nd day of February 1845, and that the said Nancy West has not intermarried but is now the Widow of the said George West, and that her name previous to her said marriage was Nancy O'Neal. They further swear that they are disinterested, having no interest in the claim Elisha Hudson James Stevenson
Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that I am not interested in the foregoing claim N. E. Hawes, J.P.
State of Kentucky County of Breckinridge. I hereby certify that N. E. Hawes Esq before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits were made is and was at the time of taking the same an acting justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature to said declaration and affidavit are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this fourth day of September Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty five J. G. Hamilton Clk. Breckinridge County Court.

Commonwealth of Kentucky County of Bath 3 rd Set
September Term of the County Court
On this 3 rd day of Sept r 1855 personally appeared in open Court Nancy Vest a resident of Bath County Kentucky aged about 60 years, who first being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1853 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the Widow of George Vest who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and his name was placed on the pension List roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Sixty Three dollars, 33 ct, per Annum which was paid to him at Louisville Kentucky.
She further declares, that she was married to the said George Vest on the 19 th day of November 1829, and that her said Husband continued to reside in the County and State aforesaid until his death, which took place on the 22 nd of February 1845. That she was not married to him prior to the 2 nd January 1800 but at the time above stated. She further declares that she has not intermarried but is now the Widow of the said George Vest and her name previous to her marriage, was Nancy Small. In witness whereof, she has hereunto set her hand and seal this day. And year above written before me Nancy Vest Mark 73 Mts. P.H.B.C.
And on the same day personally appeared in open Court James Stevenson and Eliza Hudson both credible witnesses, and residents of the County and State above named who being duly sworn according to Law declare that they are personally acquainted with Nancy Vest who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration, and knows that she is the Widow of George Vest (late a soldier of the United States) That they were personally acquainted with

George Vest and his wife Nancy during the lifetime of the former, and know they lived together as man and wife and to be so reputed and that the said George Vest died in the County and State aforesaid on or about the 22 nd day of February 1845. That the said Nancy has not remarried but is now the widow of the aforesaid George Vest and that her name previous to her said marriage was Nancy Small and they further swear that they are disinterested having no interest in the claim.  Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me  B. Watts P.P.C.C.  James Stevenson Elisha Madsen
State of Kentucky Boone County to wit  I J. G. Hamilton Clerk of the County Court in and for said County (the same being a court of record having a seal) certify that B. Watts whose genuine signature is affixed to the foregoing Declaration and affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same Presiding Judge of the County Court of said County having been duly commissioned and sworn.  In witness whereof I do hereunto set my name and affix the seal of said court this 4 th day of September Anno Domini 1855.  J. G. Hamilton Clk.

1 Airs United States of America Commonwealth of Kentucky
Boone County to wit At a County Court begun and held at the Court House in the Town of Burlington in and for the County of Boone in the State of Kentucky on Monday the 3 rd day of March Anno Domini 1845. Amongst other things then and there determined and orders made was the following to wit
"Satisfactory proof was this day made in open Court by the oaths of James Stevenson and Robert E. Sleet that George West late a pensioner of the United States departed this life on the 22 day of Feby 1845. And that the said George West was the identical person named in an original certificate nowhere shown to the Court bearing date 21 January 1833. and signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War granting to the said George West a pension of sixty three Dollars and thirty three cents per annum and numbered 4338. And it was further proven to the satisfaction of the Court that the said George West left a widow of lawful age by name Nancy West."
State of Kentucky Boone County 8 ct J. G. Hamilton Clerk of the County Court in and for said County (the same being a court of record) certify that the foregoing order purporting to be an order of said Court proving the death of George West late a pensioner of the United States &c is truly copied from the records thereof. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this fourth day of September A.D. 1855. J. G. Hamilton C.M.

✓ 34.983
[Large cursive signature] New York

5780 Nancy Vest,
Wed: 7 Geo;
A. to N. L. Hawel, June 13/55
ACK/53

FREE
Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington D.C.
210234

Quir Commonwealth of Kentucky
Boone County to wit
I J G Hamilton Clerk of the County Court in and for said County (the same being a Court of Record having a seal) certify that George West and Nancy O'Neal were only and legally married on the 19 th day of November AD 1829, as appears by the return of Michael Rouse a minister of the Gospel duly authorized to solemnize marriage now of record in my said Office
In Witness whereof I do hereunto set my name and affix the seal of said Court Done at Burlington this 4 th day of September AD 1855 J G Hamilton Clk.

over
Burlington Kentucky Sept. 3. 1855
Sir
I herewith hand you the application of Mrs. Nancy Vest for a Pension under the act 3 rd July 1853, agreeably to instructions from your Office under date 13 th June last
Respectfully Yours, N. E. Hanes
Hon: M c Leod Commissioner of Pensions

Acct Brief in the case of Nancy Vest widow of George County and State of Kentucky act 3 Febry 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under the Act of June 7 1832 at $63 33 / 100 a year
Record of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage, identity as the pensioner's widow and present widowhood proved by credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
N.E. Hanes Esq Burlington Kentucky
Thornton R. Newman Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at
Louisville
by
J. B. Winhead, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Kentucky
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 178, Vol. 14.
J. S. Getty Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853.
Nancy Vest, widow of George Vest, who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Sixty-three, dollars and thirty-three, cents per annum, commencing on the 3 rd of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this thirteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
Nathan Campb. Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
M. M. M.
Commissioner of Pensions.

U S Penitentiary Leavenworth Ks April 25 1890
Respectfully referred to Hon H Van Arnum Commissioner of Pensions who will be kind enough to send Certificate of birth of Mrs Nancy West at Clumpus Ky or Wm at this Agency Sam Wolfe
Sam Wolfe

Claverport April 23 rd 70
Mr Saml. McTear
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the papers of Mr Parry's test which you will please forward to the Inquisr officer and return at your earliest convenience &
Obliged Yours
J. C. Grabbage agt for Mr West

Mch 1.78 P.A. rou. 00. for payment. Due 11.20 Bills 20.50 mtd.
1930 - mch 17 - D.C. Vest adv. cost of photos - mtd 1930 - may 16. Photos mailed to Douglas C. Vest & Finkelv. ntfd. 9.10.78.
Died Oct 15. 1877
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26617 Nancy Vest Wid. of George Vest Priv. Res. New Act Feb. 3 rd 1863. Index: Vol. M , Page 299
[Arrangement of 1870.]

if not called for in TEN DAYS return to
SAM MCKEE, LOUISVILLE, KY.
Dear Van Dorn
Cannon's Station, Washington D.C.
Hope

Increase W 5468 Brief in the Case of Nancy est. Widow of George Vosh Private Re War Claimant Breckenridge County and State of Kentucky Act 2 o Sec Feb 3. 1853 Due H 3 See Act July 27. 1868 CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A pensioner on the rolls of Kentucky at $63.33 per Annum. She surrenders her certificate and applies, on due forms, for increased as provided in Sec. 13. Act July 27. 1868.
Identity and Continued widowhood properly shown.
Admitted May 10. 1870 to pension at $96. per Annum to commence July 27, 1868 deducting payments since
Name and residence of Agent.
Claimant Claimant Breckenridge Co. Ky.
Wm. E. Trask Examining Clerk.
B.E.

for 1976 private 19 months. $63. \frac{33}{100}
George Webb
19 months
Non R. M. Johnson.

State of Kentucky County of Boone
to wit

Nancy Vest.
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Brooks:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business,
Commissioner.
W. E. Hawes.
Burlington, Ky.

52468 Kentucky Nancy Vest, widow of George Vest, who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 63 dollars 33 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 13 th day of September 1853. and sent to
P. E. Hawes. Burlington Ky
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 178. Vol. 14
210237

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WASHINGTON, D. C. April 23 1908 Alphonsus L. Leduc Calgary, Alta. Mrs. Mary Root
Dear Sir, Please accept my thanks for

DEPOSITION OF TWO WITNESSES THAT WIDOW OR MOTHER HAS NOT REMARRIED.
* Insert the name of pensioner.
† Insert "widow" or "mother."
‡ Insert the name of late husband or son.
We, W. I. Kay and John C. Babbage , of the Town of Clayton , County of Brackenridge , State of Kentucky , do solemnly swear that we are neighbors of * Nancy Hart , who is the † Widow of ‡ George Hart deceased, on whose account she receives a Pension (Certificate numbered _____), and that for the past Four to Forty years we have been well acquainted with the said * Nancy Hart ; that from our frequent intercourse and conversations, and from other circumstances, we have every reason to believe, and we do both believe, that the said * Nancy Hart has not remarried since the death of the above mentioned ‡ George Hart . Further, we say that if she had remarried, we have reason to believe that we should have known it.
(Two witnesses if mark is made.)
W. I. Kay John C. Babbage
STATE OF Kentucky , COUNTY OF Brackenridge , ss.
On this 23 rd day of April , 187 8 , personally appeared before me the above-named W. I. Kay and John C. Babbage , whom I have reason to believe are credible persons, and after the above statement had been carefully read and explained to them, made oath to the same in due form of law.
J Allen Murray (Adding his official character.) Notary Public Brackenridge Co Ky

State of Kentucky County of Breckinridge
Be it known that I
Nancy West do solemnly swear that I am the identical Person named in an original Certificate now in my possession which Certified that in conformity with the act Febry 3 d 1853. Nancy West widow of George West who was a Private in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the Pension List of the Rate of Sixty Three 33/100 Dollars per Annum - which said Certificate is herewith surrendered and refused to be made fresh hereof - I do also solemnly swear that I have not remarried since the death of my late husband the above mentioned George West and that I still remain his widow This Affidavit is made to enable me to obtain a New Certificate under the act of July 27 th 1868 - by Pensioners in Ohio - in the County of Breckinridge & State of Kentucky
Attest Jno. C. Gabbard
Nancy West
Given to before me by Nancy West this the 23 rd day of April 1891
Allen Murray Notary Public

FREE
Hans Peak Mrs. George George Commencement of Pensions City of Washington D.C.  Hilda of

Dear Sir
Burlington Sept 5. 1855
Sir I Enclose the Application of Mrs. Nancy Vest for Bounty Land under the Act of 3 rd March 1855, Respectfully N. G. Hawes.
Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington

Nancy Vest Widow of George Kentucky
adm 3 Feb, 1853
19 mos pri $63 33
for annu
from the probate of the will,
sent to N. E. Hawes, Esq Burlington Ky

Boyetton
Free
4338 N. 20th St. St. Louis
Hon ble J. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington D.C.

Quilt Burlington Kentucky
June 7 1855
Sir
I enclose the application of Mrs Nancy Vest for a pension under the act of Congress 3 rd Feb 1853.
Respectfully Yours, N. E. Hawes
Hon d L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington

Re 1/8/30 SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. CR
1-681
PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
43006
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 139.
May 8, 1930.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 14 pages from Revolutionary War claim of George Vest, Virginia Troops, W. 26617.
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Mr. Douglas C. Vest Attorney General's Office Frankfort Kentucky.
M.O.# 370006 - $2 10 FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK MAY 1 1930 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Dear Sir:
I have your letter of April 23, 1930, relative to George Vest, Revolutionary War pensioner of Boone County, Kentucky.
I advise you that on February 14, 1930 you requested copies of records pertaining to George Vest, also records of John, Philip H. and Samuel Vest.
On March 17, 1930 you were advised that photostatic copies of the records would be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents (15¢) a page, and that the number of pages in each claim is as follows:
  ✓ George  Vest  W. 26,617  fourteen  pages    John  Vest  S. 15,692-  twelve  pages    Philip H.  Vest  S. 7,789-  six  pages    Samuel  Vest  S. 16,563-  five  pages  
14 15 0 7 12 0 6 5 0
Not ordered
also that should you desire to have the same certified, the cost would be twenty-five cents (25¢) additional for each of the four claims, and that remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
The bureau has received no reply to that letter. Kindly advise whether you desire these copies made.
Very truly yours,
E. W. Morgan E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER APR 30 1930 U.S. DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR
Dear Sir:- Enclosed herewith is money order for $2 10 . for photostatic copies of records of Rev. War Pension claim of GEORGE VEST - W. 26,617. — Yours, Douglas C. Vest

Mr. Douglas C. Vest Attorney General's Office Frankfort Kentucky.
Dear Sir:
I have your letter of April 23, 1930, relative to George Vest, Revolutionary War pensioner of Boone County, Kentucky.
I advise you that on February 14, 1930 you requested copies of records pertaining to George Vest, also records of John, Philip H. and Samuel Vest.
On March 17, 1930 you were advised that photostatic copies of the records would be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents (15¢) a page, and that the number of pages in each claim is as follows:
George Vest W. 25,617- fourteen pages John Vest S. 15,692- twelve pages Philip H. Vest S. 7,789- six pages Samuel Vest S. 16,563- five pages
also that should you desire to have the same certified, the cost would be twenty-five cents (25¢) additional for each of the four claims, and that remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
The bureau has received no reply to that letter. Kindly advise whether you desire these copies made.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

M. Earle D. Church, Comm., U.S. Dept. of Interior Washington, D. C.-
Ref: Rev. 2 / 3 Mar of 1812 section.
Dear Sir,
Would greatly appreciate any information you may furnish me, relative to one GEORGE VEST , Rev. War Pensioner. Records in Kentucky show that he drew a pension in 1840, at which time he was a resident of Boone County, Kentucky.
Very truly yours,
Douglas C. Vest
Asst. Attorney General.
Frankfort, Kentucky.

Mr. Douglas C. Vest, Assistant Attorney General, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Gabriel and Nathan Vest.
Photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims are furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page.
The number of pages to be copied in other Revolutionary War claims requested by you is as follows:
George Vest, W.26617, fourteen pages. John Vest, S.15692, twelve pages. Philip H. Vest, S.7789, six pages. Samuel Vest, S.16563, five pages.
Should you desire to have the above certified, allow twenty-five cents additional for each of the four claims.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Reid
Dear Sir:
The name of one GEORGE VEST , a Revolutionary War soldier, is listed in the 'Census of Pensioners for Revolution and Military Service', as living in Boone County, Kentucky, in 1841.
I am very anxious to gather information about said GEORGE VEST and will greatly appreciate a copy of your records concerning him.
Also, listed as Revolutionary War Soldiers, I have found the following from Virginia or Pennsylvania:
One ✓ VEST, Nathan, (8.V.R.), W.D. 166, 6. ✓ VEST, Samuel, (2V.S.R.), W.D. 52, 2, 5. ✓ VEST, Samuel, S.of W. 1835, Pen. 3, Ind. 75. ✓ VEST, Gabriel, Aud. Acct. XVlll, 650. ✓ VEST, George, B.W., C.Va.H., 187, Pitts 7, War 4, 385. ✓ VEST, John, (Bedford) S.of W. 1835, Pen 2, 115. ✓ VEST, Philip, (Chesterfield) S.of W. 1835, Pen 2, 127.
Will likewise appreciate copies of any records you may have of the above named.
Truly yours,
Vaughan E. Vest
Asst. Attorney General.
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Wid. appl. pen Apr. 23-1870, 2 pages.
" " pen. June 4-1855-5 "
Wid. appl. B.L. Sept. 3-1855-1 "
James Stevenson & Elisha Hudson affid. Sept. 4 '55-1 page
Sol. pen. appl. Jan-7-1833-2 pages.
" Ctf. jacket no. 4338- 1 "
Wid. " " " 5468- 1 "
" " " " 5468-increase 1 "