Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6449, George West, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
No. 6
West, George Mary Ann
No. 6449
CONTENTS

West Tennessee 2.656
Mary Ann West widow of George West dec. (N la ) who died on the 17th May 1837 at Rutherford in the State of Tenn. who was a P st Ensign in the Comp y commanded by Captain Manger of the Reg t . commanded by Col. Nixon in the N Carolina line for D o Mo's
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tenn. at the rate of 17 3 Dollars 33 Cents per ann. commence on the 1st day of March, 1837. 17th May 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of May 1837 and sent to Sedbeller Murfreesboro Tenn.
Arrears to the 14th of Mar. 39 $305.28 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 86.66
$391.94
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd } Revolutionary War 1775-83
Recorded by R.H. G. G. G. Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 2 Page 182

1579.
West Tennessee
George West
of Rutherford in the State of Tennessee who was a 1st & ensign in the Company commanded by Captain Grange of the Regt. commanded by Col. Nixon in the N. Carolina line for 20 months from 1781
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 17 1/3 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov. 1832 - and due to Mrs. Brady Mansfield Tenn.
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  259.99    Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th March 1833  86.67     $346.66  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Nov June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book 26 Vol. 9 Page 163.
let. 15 June 1838 Hon. A. P. Williams

George West decd heir of
Act 1832
Fenn Admitted.
Mr. Anderson Jan 21/32
J. H. W. Cuthbert Present,

State of Tennessee 3 rd County of Rutherford 3 rd
On this 5 th day of June AD 1853 personally appeared before me E H White a Justice of the Peace within and for the Coun- ty and State aforesaid per Hannah Roberts who being duly sworn ac- cording to Law Declares that she is the child and heir of Ensign George West who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and received a pension of $173.33 per annum and died on the 9 th day of May 1837 and that she is informed and believes that she is the heir of the said George West she is entitled to an increase of of the said pension, and that she hereby constitutes and appoints J H G W B- utcher Attorney to examine said claim on file in the Pension Office & to do all acts that may be necessary to secure the allowance of the claim. Hannah her Roberts mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
E H White for Rutherford County Tennessee

State of Tennessee } I John Woods Clerk of the county County of Rutherford } Court of said county, do hereby certify E H White Esq; whose signature appears to the within power of attorney and was at the time of signing the same, and acting, Justice of the peace in and for said county duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the signature there- to purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 7 th day of June 1853. - John Woods Clk

W3383
Declaration of Mary Anne West, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of July 4th. 1836.

1 Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th of July, 1836.
State of Tennessee } Rutherford County } ss:
On this 13th day of March, 1838, personally appeared before us Richard Phillips and Lawrence C. Thompson, two of the presiding Justices of the County Court of said county of Rutherford. Mary Anne West, a resident of said county, State , aged about Eighty 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4th, 1836: That she is the widow of George West deceased, who was a private and ensign in the army of the Revolution, and whose services are particularly set forth in the declaration made some years ago by the said George West, and now on file in the Pension Office at Washington, to which she refers. That her husband, the said George West, was placed on the Pension roll at the rate of one hundred twenty Three Dollars, 33 3/4 per annum, under the act of the 7th of June 1832, and received his pension at Nashville in this State, up to 14 March 1837 — previous to his death:
She further declares that she was married to the said George West, on the first — day of July — in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy three, in Dobbs county, State of North Carolina; that her husband the aforesaid George West, died in said county of Rutherford, on the 17th — day of May 1837 — ; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more

fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed.
She further states, that she knows of no person, who is now living, that was present when she & Mr. West were married. It has been so long ago, she believes, they are all dead.
May Ann her X West mark.
Subscribed & sworn to, before us, the day and date above mentioned, by Mary Ann West, with whom we are personally acquainted; And we hereby certify that she is unable from old age and bodily infirmity, to attend court, for the purpose of making this declaration, and that she is a credible person, and entitled to full credit.
Richard Phillips Justice of the peace
Lawrence C. Thompson justice of the peace.
State of Tennessee } On this 13 th day of March 1838, Also Rutherford County } personally appeared before us, Solomon Beeley Esquire, of said county, aged sixty years, who being duly sworn, makes oath, that he was well acquainted with George West late of said county, a Pensioner of the United States, and his wife Mary Ann West, in the state of North Carolina - He was raised in the same neighbourhood where they lived, and knew them as man and wife, as long ago as he can recollect. He has known them for upwards of thirty years in this state, as such. Their oldest children he believes, are a few years older than himself -

Given under my hand, the day and date last above mentioned.
Sworn to & subscribed, before us, Solomon Purdy
Richard Phillips justice of the peace Lawrence C Thompson justice of the peace
State of Tennessee } This day also personally appeared Rutherford County } before us, William Vinson, Benjamin C. Ransom, Overton W. Crockett, and Dennis Holden all of said county, who being duly sworn according to law, depose and say as follows -
The said William Vinson, that he has been acquainted with the said George West and Mary Ann West, his wife, since the year 1809. He has known them for the most of the time since, as man and wife.
The said Benjamin C. Ransom and Dennis Holden, that they have known the said George West and Mary Ann West, for about twenty five years, as a man and wife, up to the day of Mr. West's death, which took place in the early part of last summer, or the latter part of the spring. And the said Overton W. Crockett, that he has been well acquainted with them as man & wife, up to Mr. West's death, for the last eighteen years. They all state, that Mrs. West has remained a widow since the death of her husband.  William Vinson O.W. Crockett Dennis Holden B.C. Ransom

4 sworn to subscribed, before us, 13 March 1838.
Richard Phillips justice of the peace Lawrence & Thompson justice of the peace State of Tennessee & personally appeared before us, Mrs. Rutherford County & Hannah Roberts, formerly Hannah West, who being sworn according to law, states that she is a daughter of George West and Mary Ann West, and that she always understood and believed, that her father and mother were married in North Carolina, on the first day of July 1773. which is according to the family record in the family Bible, which is now before her. Her mother has remained a widow since the death of her father.
Subscribed & sworn to, before
Hannah her X Roberts mark
us, 13th March 1838. - And
we further certify that we are well acquainted with the witnesses mentioned above,
to wit, Solomon Beasley, William Vinson, Benjamin C. Ransom, Dennis Holden, Overton W. Crockett, and Mrs. Hannah Roberts; and that they are all credible persons, and entitled to full faith & credit upon their oaths.
Given under our hands, the day above mentioned.
Richard Phillips justice of the peace Lawrence & Thompson justice of the peace

State of Tennessee § Rutherford County § ss.
I Robert S. Morris, Clerk of the County Court of said county, hereby certify that Richard Phillips and Lawrence C. Thompson Esquires, are acting Justices of the Peace for said county, and presiding Justices of said County Court; and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be theirs, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of said court to be affixed, at office in Murfreesborough, 14th March 1838.
Robt. S. Morris Clerk
The State of Tennessee,
I William Vinson Chairman of the county court of Rutherford, and one of the presiding Justices of said court, do hereby certify that Robert S. Morris, whose official signature so appears to the above affidavit, is the Clerk of said court, that his attestation is in due and legal form, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts.
Given under my hand, 14th March 1838.
William Vinson Chairman

4943
George West
Tennessee
from 1781 private & Ensign 20 months.
$173. 33 100.

4943.
BRIEF in the case of George West. of in the State of Tennessee. (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 82 years  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.     In 1781 Jan ry — 4 — As a Private Gen. Col o Richard Nixon, Capt. John Granger Gen l Butler Capt Joseph Sessoms, & Maj t Sharp   1781 May usa Col o  Spur things he was in service twenty months a moa as insign Gen l Caswell Capt Goodman  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Dobbs Co ty North Carolina.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832
State of Tennessee Rutherford County
August term 1832 of the County Court
On the 20 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before Henry Trull, William Gilham & James S. Gillel Justice of the said Court George West and aged eighty two years and after being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain a pension under the provisions of the Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. That he is James S. Gillel now residing in the State of the U. States, in the County of Dobbs North Carolina, under John Goings, Capt. and Commandant at Kingston, under the command of Col Richard Nixon. Then was no other Regiment there at that time. After he had remained there some time, he was dispatched by the Deputy Quarter Master, stationed at that place, to take a wagon load of Ammunition to Genl Green, who lay at or near Guilford - he proceeded with the Ammunition, and his guard forty Men, and met an officer coming for the Ammunition, he gave it up, took the Key for it, and returned to Kingston, and then joined his Troop. The next morning after his return, the command was marched towards Halifax County - then went West, until he joined Genl Green at South Buffalo Guilford County North Carolina - he was then ordered with his command in company with Genl Green, to Ramsays Mills on Deep River Chatham County - in pursuit of Lord Wallace - Here Genl Green went South, and he was left under the command of Col Butler - Capt Joseph Seffron or Seffron - He thinks that a Col. Sharp, and Col. Webb marched with their commands with Green, but whether they were volunteers, State Troops, or regulars he does not know - He remained at this place until last of April 1781, and was then discharged by Col. Sharp - He served in this campaign four months - He returned home, to Dobbs County, and at Kingston joined Col. Russell as a volunteer Spy - This was the fall of May 1781 - and he continued in this situation until peace was proclaimed - During this period he was an Ensign in the company which was commanded by Capt Goodwin - During this service he was frequently in Jones County, and Old Low - He never got any other discharge, than the one from Col. Sharp - He thinks he was in service thirty months - or more - He recollects a Col. Shepherd, which under the command of Russell, He has lost his discharge - He knows of no person by whom he can prove his services, now living - and he has no documents, to prove the same - And there is no Clergyman, in his neighborhood, who knows his character, and his reputation as a soldier of the revolution -

He hereby relinquishes 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 and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
J. R. Langhlin, Atty.
George West
We M c as G. Reves a clergyman residing in the neighborhood and Solomon Beasley in the same county certify, that we are well acquainted with George West who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be eighty three years of age, that he is respected and beloved, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
J. R. Langhlin, Atty.
Heasler G. Reves. S. Beasley
Interrogatories. When and in what year were you born? Answer — In the State of Maryland, and in the year 1749
Question 2 d Have you any record of your age, and if so when is it? Answer — He has a record of his age, at home in his bible —
Question 3 d When were you living when called into service, when have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live? Answer — He was living in Dobb's County North Carolina — and then moved to Carlisle County N. C. — then to Rockbridge County Virginia — and then to Loudoun Co. Va. Question 4 d How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and of a substitute for whom? Answer — He volunteered —
Question 5 th State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops when you served, such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer — Col. Green, Col. Bond, Maj. Webb — Col. (Webb) Col. Lee of the horse — but he says not recollect the names of any of the Military Officers — In 1781 he volunteered, and was marched to the place of Brandywine and was often marched to the head quarters of Genl. Green near Guilford, and marched from there to Rawley's Mills — and there was stationed until discharged and afterwards he was appointed an Ensign by Genl. Cornwallis in a spy company and continued until peace was made

Question 6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer — He rec d a discharge from Col y Anthony Sharp, and he has lost it —
Question 7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution?
Answer William Vincent Aronold Rembs, George Polak, Polly Morgan Fifer Sykes, Daniel Alexander, F r Hamilton John Wedley — Henry Vanc, Daniel Wedley —
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 applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the Court further certifies, that Morris G Rees who has signed the foregoing certificate and residing in the neighborhood and Solomon Beasley who has signed the same, resides there also, and that they are men of good character, and that their statements are entitled to credit
Given under our hands this 20 th day of August 1892
Geo s Jett on Wm m Williams H Pratt
I John R Laughlin Clerk of said Court certify that the foregoing declaration of George West contains the original proceedings in said cause in a matter for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Mansfield this 20 th day of August 1892
John R. Laughlin, Clerk.

Mary Ann West Turner
West Turner roll
admitted P & C 173.33
at 4 July 36 x Joint Resolution
W. Sedbatten, Moorfoot Jan

George West born of Leon West and Mary his wife was bo Sept the 27 Day 1749
Mary Ann Dillahunty da ter of John Dillahunty & Hannah his wife was born July the 3 Day 1750
In a love Couple were Married the 1 Day of July 1771
Anna West was born May 12 Day 1776
Abel West was born Feb the 10 Day 1779
Isaac West was born Oct the 19 Day 1780

THE NEW TESTAMENT
OF OUR
Lord and SAVIOUR
JESUS CHRIST,
Translated out of the
ORIGINAL GREEK,
AND
With the former TRANSLATIONS
Diligently Compared and Revived,
By His MAJESTY's Special Command.
Appointed to be read in CHURCHES.
OXFORD,
Printed by W. Knight and W. Gill , Printers to the University:
And sold by S. Crowder , in Paternoster Row, London;
And by W. Jackson , in Oxford. 1772.
CUM PRIVILEGIO.
Robert L. D. [?] Mark D. [?] Justin [?] the [?] William Venson
Witness

FAMILY REGISTER.
George West son of Levi West & Mary his wife was born the 27 th day of August in the year of our Lord 1747
Mary also Dillahunty daughter of John Dillahunty & Hannah his wife was born the 3 rd day of July 1758
The above couple were married together on the 1 st day of July 1775
Simon West was born the 12 th day of May 1776
Sally West was born the 6 th day of February 1778
Mercy West was born the 29 th day of October 1781
Hannah West was born the 30 th day of March 1784
Isa. H. West was born the 18 th day of October 1786
Logan D. West was born the 13 th day of August 1789
Rachel J. West was born the 21 st day of July 1792
Polly M. West was born the 10 th day of August 1796
Abraham West was born the 22 nd day of April 1799

FAMILY REGISTER.
Betsy M. West was born the 27 th day of October in the year 1804 Rachel West daughter of John and Mary West became the 25 th day of September 1819 Mary West departed this life on the 19 th day of June 1825 Rachel West departed this life about the year 1819 or 1820 Rachel West departed this life in the month of May about the year 1826 Rachel West departed this life in the month of December 1829
Sarah Harris daughter of George & Mary Ann West departed this life the 30 th day of March 1835
George West Departed this Life the 17 th day of May 1837
rec Ann a k + Roberts mark Witness
William Vinson Justice of the peace
This copy was cut out of the Family Bible in possession of Mrs. Mary Ann West by me 6 th March 1837, to be transmitted to the office, Washington City.
W. Vinson

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836, and the Joint resolution of July 7 th , 1838.
State of Tennessee } On this sixth day of March Rutherford County } 1839, personally appeared before me William Vinson — a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, Mrs Mary Ann West, about Eighty — years of age, a resident of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th , 1836, and the joint resolution of July 7 th . 1838: That she is the widow of George West deceased, who was a Private and Ensign in the army of the Revolution, and was mostly engaged in the state of North Carolina, but she is not now able to specify the particular services he performed, and refers to his declaration, made some years ago, to obtain a pension, now on file as she supposes, in the Pensions office at Washington.
She further declares that she was married to the said George West, in Dobbs county, State of North Carolina, on the first day of July 1773, as will fully appear by the Family Record, kept in the Family Bible, by her late husband; and which has been this day cut out of the Bible in her possession, to be transmitted to Washington; That her husband, the said George West, died in this county, on the 17 th . of May 1837, and that

she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to & subscribed, before me, the day and year above
her Mary Ann West mark
written. And I hereby certify, that the said Mary Ann West, by reason of her old age, and bodily infirmity, is unable to appear in court in Maury County, to make the foregoing declaration, the distance being ten or twelve miles. William Vinson
Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee } Be it remembered that on Rutherford County } this sixth day of March 1839, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace for said county, Mrs. Hannah Roberts, who being first duly sworn according to law, states that she is the daughter of George West, and Mary Anne West, and that she was born, according to the information she received from her Father & Mother, on the 30th of March 1784 - She further declares that she always understood from her parents, that they were married on the first day of July 1773 - The "Family Register" hereto annexed, and endorsed by her, was kept by her Father in his lifetime, and on this day cut out of the Family Bible, in her presence to

be sent to Washington City - The small leaf has been taken from a small Bible that my life Father had when I was a child, he afterwards procured a larger one, and caused the ages, marriages and deaths of the family, to be transcribed in it, & which is "the Register" hereto annexed.
Sworn to & subscribed before me, the day & date above mentioned.
her Harriet F. Roberts mark
William Vinson Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee } On this 6th. day of March Rutherford County } 1839, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace for said county, Overton W. Crockett Esquire, who being duly sworn according to law, States that he was acquainted for many years with George West, and his wife Mary Ann West - That the said George West, died as well as he can recollect in May 1837, and that his widow is still living, and has remained a widow ever since that period.
Sworn to & subscribed before me, the day & date above mentioned -
O.W. Crockett
William Vinson Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee } I Robert S. Morris, Clerk of the Rutherford County } County Court of said County, do certify that William Vinsen Esquire, whose official signature appears to the foregoing declaration of Mary Ann West, and the affidavits of Hannah Roberts and Overton W. Crockett, is one of the acting Justices of said County, and the chairman of the County Court of Rutherford.
In Witness whereof, I have caused the seal of said court to be affixed, and herewith subscribe my name, 7th March 1839.
Robt. S. Morris CLK

H. of Rep. Jan 12 th 1839
Sir
The main objection which you urged against the claim of Mrs West was that the act of July 4 th 1836 did not apply to one whose husband did not die till after the passage of that act. That objection having been removed by the joint resolution of 7 th July 1838, I request that you will reexamine her case, & advise me if there be any other obstacle to the allowance of the pension which she claims.
I herewith enclose you two letters having relation to the subject
respectfully, Your obedt Servt A. P. Maury
J. L. Edwards Esq.

H: of Rep. June 12 th 1838
Sir
I send you the enclosed letter with the request that you will communicate to me the desired information, to be for- -warded to Major Ledbetter
Very respectfully &c A. B. Maury

Report the case of Mary Ann West to Hon. E. H. Foster, Senate U. S. — act '36 & joint resolution — Innocence case

H. of Rep. Feb 5 th 1839
Sir
Allow me to call your attention to a letter from Major Seddleton to me in relation to the claim for a pension of Mrs West, which I transmitted to you several weeks since.
Very respectfully your obb. Servt. A. P. Maury

James L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

Murfreesboro: Tennessee March 7th. 1839
Sir,
I enclose herewith, the new Declaration of Mrs Mary Ann West, made in accordance with your letter of instructions to the Hon: A. P. Maury, of Feb February 7th. 1839, and hope the additional proof which is here submitted, will be entirely satisfactory.
In addition permit me to say, that Mrs West is very old and helpless, and is in rather indigent circumstances - I trust therefore, that her claim application will receive the immediate action of the Department -
I am, most respectfully, yr. ob. servant,
W. Ledbetter
James L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

War Department Pension Office
February 7. 1839
Sir,
I herewith return the letter of W. Led- better, Esq. to you, and in reply to the enquiry in the case of Mrs Mary Ann West, I have to inform you that in order to avail her- self of the benefit of the Joint Resolution of Congress of July 7. 1838, she should make a new declaration, agreeably to the blank form contained in the en- closed printed sheet. The family re- cord referred to in the affidavit of Hannah Roberts filed with the claimant's declaration should be sent to this Office.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Your obt Servt J L Edwards
Wm. A. P. Maury House of Representatives.

James L. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

Manfeesboro, Tennessee, 14 March 1838
Sir James L. Edwards Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.
You will find enclosed, the declaration of Mrs. Mary Ann West, and the affidavits of several witnesses, made to enable her to get the pension allowed to her husband George West, during his lifetime.
I refer you to Major Maury, Col. Bell, & Col. Polk of the House of Representatives, or Mr Grendy of the Senate. These gentlemen know personally the most of the witnesses, and that they are gentlemen of good character & standing -
Yours very respectfully,
Mrs: Ledbetter

George West, W. Ten; Act 7 June 1832 to what time paid?
(Pen. Officr.)
May 17, 1839
Due 17 May 1837 p to t u
that sum 114

Mary Ann West Turner
Report
See letter 15 th June 1838 N. A. P. Maury City Feb 1839 to Hon A. P. Mann & E. N. Foster
husband died after the passage of the act of 4 July 1836.
Act 4 July 1836

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6449
Mary Ann West Wid.
George West Ensign N.C. line
Act July 4 th 36, Sec. 8, 9 th Joint Resolution July 7. 1838
Index :—Vol. 16 , Page 319
[Arrangement of 1870.]

March 23 1894 - History to Mr. A. R. Ball 1016 - Mass. Ave. N. H. City -

War Department Pension Office
July 7. 1839.
Sir,
I herewith return the letter of W. Sedgwick, Esq. to you, and in reply to the enquiry in the case of Mrs. Mary Anne West, I have to inform you that in order to avail herself of the benefit of the joint Resolution of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, She should make a new declaration, agreeably to the blank form contained in the enclosed printed sheet. The family record referred to in the affidavit of Hannah Roberts filed with the claimant's Declaration, should be sent to this Office.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully, Your obedt Servt. J. L. Edwards
Wm. E. H. Foster Senate United States.

Marysville: Tennessee, 6th May 1839.
Sir,
Early in the month of March last, I enclosed you the amended declaration of Mrs Mary Anne West (widow of George West dec d .) and made in accordance with your instructions, to the Hon. E. H. Foster, of Feby. 7 th 1839. Enclosed in this new declaration, was, the Family Record , referred to by one of the witnesses, showing the marriage of the applicant, in 1773.
As yet, I have rec d no answer, I must therefore, again call your attention to this case. Mrs West is, beyond a doubt, entitled to a Pension under the act and Resolution referred to; but unless she can get it in some short time, as she is very old and infirm, it can never do her any service. I hope the Department will decide

upon her application for the with,
I am most respectfully, Yr obd. servant,
W. L. G. Clegg
J. L. Edwards, Esq Comm. of Pensions, Washington.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of George West which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? No II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? 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 ? Yes & has a device

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 - Certified by two citizens. 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? yes XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? 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? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
 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 the 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.
†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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
†QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated 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 end 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.