Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2719, for Elias Mairs, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. b.
Mairs, Elias
S. 2719
S. b.
or Moirs
CONTENTS
carded

To Jackoog 1920 West Tennessee
Elias Mairs
of Warren Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Harrison of the Regt. commanded by Major in the Mearns line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of March 1833 and State cert. J. Markham W. Munnell
Arrears to the 14th of March 160.00 Pension allowance ending 1831 40.00 $200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Van Boyd Clerk, Book B Vol. 2 Page 89
Order to pay 15 Nov 1838 Transfer Co 2 May 1838 to J. W. Crockett & Co for Agt. 14 Aug 1838
To Jackson from H. Mards 1838. 27 Sept 1838. Relocation same to Pond Sandy Spring Carroll Co Tenn
Letter to Pond 15 Oct 1838. 1890 May 3. L. F. Mason - history - P. 114
Date of death not on A. S.

State of Tennessee Warren County
Aaron Higginbotham
On this the 4 th day of October 1882 personally appeared before me in open court before John Graham Dickey Harrison and May being the presiding Justices of the Warren County Court which is now in session Elias Mairs or Elias Moirs, a resident of the County aforesaid aged 71 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed the 7 th , June 1832. That he entered into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated to wit, That in August 1836 as he now recollects, he volunteered into the service of the United States in what was then called Maclure County North Carolina now Cabell. He volunteered for three months, entered Captain John Brannan's Company, of which Daniel Janot was the Lieutenant. He was attached to a regiment commanded by Col. John Fifer & Major Caleb Fifer, and were commanded by General Griffith Rutherford. He was marched from Maclureburg, to Burke County and in that County at the Pleasant Garden and on the Catawba river butt. Gay this fort, from there he was marched into the Cherokee Nation and destroyed their houses grain &c and took from them a good many horses and cattle about that time the South Carolinians under Col. Sumpter fought the Indians near an Indian Town called Buena Vista. He went to General Rutherford for a reinforcement, which he received and obtained a complete victory over the Indians after this battle he was marched back to Maclureburg and was verbally discharged at the Pleasant Garden in Burke County after having served a term of three months.
This applicant further states that two or three years after the Cherokee expedition he cannot say with certainty how long he again volunteered into the service of the United States for five months. He entered the service this time at Salisbury, N.C. he entered into Captain Thomas Cook's Company. He thinks

Cooks given name was Thomas, he may be mistaken does not recollect the Lieutenants name, he was then attached to a regiment commanded by Col — Dobbins from Salisbury he was march to South Carolina to what was then called the Black swamps, white house or white Bluff on the Savaña river where he remained stationed until his five months expired after he arrived at the White Bluff Col. Dobbins left there and Major Col. Nelson assumed the command. He was discharged at the White Bluffs by Major Nelson it was a written one and which lost some 30 years ago.
This Applicant further states that in a very short time after he was discharged by Major Nelson he again volunteered into the service of the United States for three months at Charleston in Marlburg County N.C. he entered Captain James Reeds Company. the Lieutenant of which was Leonard Garm a Dutchman the insign was Robert Pressel. He was attached to Regiment commanded by Col Reed. Major not recollected. General Thomas Davidson was the General they were stationed in Marlburg County on Six Mile Creek and there remained until his three months expired he was then and there discharged in writing which he has lost many years ago.
This applicant further states that about three weeks after he was discharged by Col Reed he again volunteered into the service of the United States for three months in Marlburg County N.C. he entered into Capt — Martins Company. Lieutenant and insign not recollected. He was attached to a Regiment commanded by Col — Dudley. from Marlburg they were marched to Bratleys Mill in S. Carolina 14 miles from Camden. there he found the army commanded by General Green, and remained at said Mill until his three months expired. he then received a written discharge from Col Dudley at said Mill, which discharge he lost many years ago.
This Applicant further states that in a day or two after Dudley discharged him he again volunteered into the

the service of the United States for two months at Ruckley's Mill in South Carolina he entered Captain William Hutchinson's Company. The Lieutenant of which was Charles Polk, the  vice  adjutant James Clark, he was attached to Regiment commanded by Col William Polk. & Ma- jor Thomas Snipes, from Ruckley's Mill he was mar- ched to Friar's Ferry on the Congaree river in S. C. there he joined General Thomas Sumpter's Army. General Sumpter then marched against Friar's fort which was held by the Tories. They took the fort without much resistance and took about 1000 prisoners. from there they went back to the Ferry where they were stationed. They then marched against Thompson's fort which they took together with about 300. pris- oners they then returned to the Ferry. from there they were marched against the British and Tories in the Town of Orangeburg where there was a fort where they were then they had a considerable battle with the Tories and British but succeeded in taking the Town and fort together with upwards of a thousand prisoners. from there they were marched back to Friar's Ferry. Major Snipes then obtained permission of Sumpter to go for a visit to his family a distance of 150 miles he had to go through a long coun- try and got permission to take 17 soldiers with him. as a guard he took applicant for and they went to Snipes house they got there on Thursday in Sunday morning 150 British Dragoons came upon them at Snipes and killed twelve of them out of the 18. when they came applicant was standing sentinel he fired on them and then retreated to the gate the other 16 soldiers came out and fired on the British and killed three of them, when the British came Snipes was in bed he jumped up ran out unclad with his sword and pistols and fired upon them. then his applicant Snipes and Adjutant Clark fled into a corn field

and by that means escaped to live three others died the same They then returned to Head quarters at Friedleys Ferry two or three weeks after this they were marched against the three thousand of the British who were going to the relief of Ninety Six, which was at that time besieged by General Greene Their object was to imploy and detain the British from affording any relief to those in Ninety Six. They fell in with them at a place called Sunipter Springs and skirmished with them from morning till about twelve o'clock. There was only a thousand of the Americans and 3000 of the of the British by this time an express arrived that Greene had taken Ninety Six, Col Polk who commanded this expedi- tion then retreated back to the Army on the morn- ing of this engagement Major Snipes Adjutant Clark and himself took 15 prisoners, after they went back to the Army. They were marched to or ranger burgh where he staid one month over his the term of service and was then discharged by a written discharge delivered to him by General Sumpter which discharge has been lost many years ago. This ended his military service. He served in all Twenty two months for which he never received any compensation.
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To the Interrogatory of when and in what year were you born he says he was born in the year of 1762. in McIntyre County N.C. to that of have you any record of your age and if so where is it, he says he has and it is at his house, and it is this that he was born the 17th March 1762. This record is in a Bible and was given to him by his father Adam Mairs. To that of when were you raised when called into the service when have you lived since the revolution and where have you lived all your life he says when called into the service he lived in McIntyre County N.C. since the revolution he

Moved from McIntire Co or Cabell County N.C. to Pagan County N.C. He then had been young. He then moved to Burke Co N.C. and lived there 14 years. From there he moved to Wayne County State of Tennessee where he now lives. To that of how we got called into the service well you drafted did you volunteer, or were you a sub- stitute he says he always volunteered. That the said three months term he was a substitute for one William Lib- bert. who was drafted. The five months term he was a substitute for one George Brown. who was drafted As to the regular officers. Continental and Militia Regiments he can say nothing more than is stated in the body of his Declaration. He can say any thing more about a discharge or discharges than is therein stated. He does not know of any person living by whom he can prove his services. There is no Clergyman in his neighbourhood. He is known to Major William Armstrong & William McGehee Esq in his neighbourhood and these others and that they will testify as to his character for veracity and that they believe that he served as a soldier in the Revolu- tionary war.
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. Elias Hains  it is same time another Moore Sworn to and subscribed this the 4th day of October 1832 J. Colville Clk By J. Colville D.
And the William McGehee and William Armstrong residing in Wayne County State of Tennessee and in the same neighbourhood of the above named applicant do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elias Hains who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and that we believe him to be 71 years old that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood

where the records to have been a soldier of the revolution then and that we concur in that opinion. Given to and subscribed the day and year above written. Jas Colville clk By L Colville D.C.
William H Greer Wm Armstrong
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion of the investigation of the matter and after hearing the interrogatories presented by the War department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them there is no Greenman living in the neighborhood of the said applicant that William H Greer & William Armstrong are creditable persons and that their statement is enti- tled to full credit.
John Graham A Haggerty A. Haggerty
I Joseph Colville Clerk of the Warren County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the origin- al proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elias Mairs for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my private seal (there being no seal of office yet provided at the said Court is a court of record) at office this the 4th day of October 1832
Jas Colville clk By L Colville D.C.
I know that Joseph Colville is clerk of the County Court of Warren County and that Luke Colville is his deputy and from my acquaintance with the hand writing of the latter I believe each of the foregoing certificates were duly executed by him as deputy clerk of said Court. I also believe there is no official seal of said Court this the 4th day of October 1832
J.C. Isaacks

Elias Haines
Dear Sir Enclosed you will find five declarations for Pensions. you will please make any return that you may determine on to McMinnville
Warren County
Tennessee
You may either remit them to my care or to the applicants themselves
Respectfully
yours &c
Andrew J. Marchbanks

August 15, 1931
Honorable Edwin L. Davis Member of Congress Tullahoma, Tennessee
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section NRF/ool
My dear Mr. Davis:
Reference is made to your letter of August 13, 1931, in regard to Elias Myers, a Revolutionary War soldier.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2719, that Elias Myers (the name also appears as Moire) the son of Adam, was born March 17, 1762, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
While a resident of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private in the North Carolina Troops as follows:
In August 1776, three months in Captain John Baniner's (the name indistinctly written) Company, Colonel John Phifer's Regiment, marched against the Cherokee Nation and destroyed their houses and grain and took their horses and cattle.
Two or three years later, five months in Captain Thomas Cook's Company, Colonel Dobbins' Regiment, then shortly after, three months in Captain James Reed's Company, Colonel Reed's Regiment.
Three weeks later, three months in Captain Martin's Company, Colonel Dudley's Regiment.
He enlisted a few days later at Ragley's Mill, South Carolina, served eleven months as private in Captain William Hutchison's Company, Colonel William Polk's South Carolina Regiment, took Forts Friday, Thompson and Orangeburg, was chosen as one of a guard of seventeen men to go with Major Thomas Snipes to see his family at Ragley's Mill, and upon reaching there they were all attacked by

one hundred and fifty British Dragoons and twelve of the guard killed; Elias Moire escaped and returned to Friday's Fort, but was in several skirmishes en route.
He stated that after the Revolution he moved to Cabarras County, North Carolina, thence to Rowan County, same state and lived seven years, thence to Burke County, North Carolina and lived there fourteen years, thence to Warren County, Tennessee.
He was living in the last named county and state when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1832. In 1838, he had moved to Carroll County, Tennessee, his postoffice Sandy Bridge.
It is not stated whether he was ever married.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MEE/HMM
August 21, 1929.
Mrs. R. E. Matthews Mc Clure Illinois.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner Elias Mairs, S. 2719, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
Elias Mairs - Certificate Number 19207, Issued August 14, 1833, Rate $80 per annum, Commencing March 4, 1831 - Act, June 7, 1832, West Tennessee Agency.
The War of 1812 records of this Bureau fail to show that pension was ever claimed on account of the service of Samuel Phillips of Captain Peter Craig's Company of the Regular Army, or on account of the services of any soldier named Moses Phillips.
In order to identify the record of a particular soldier named James Phillips, who might be the subject of your inquiry, as much as possible of the following data concerning him is essential -

approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and given name of widow.
It is suggested that information relative to the military services of Samuel, Moses and James Phillips may be obtained from the office of the Adjutant General, U.S.A., War Department, Washington, D. C.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MMHF
July 11, 1929.
Mrs. R. E. Matthews, McClure, Illinois.
Madam:
I advise you that in many instances when soldiers applied for pension under the early acts, and in the particular act under which they applied, no provision was made for the kind of service rendered, or sometimes the length of service was insufficient, and the claim not allowed, their original declarations were returned and are not on file in this bureau.
This may apply in the case of Elias Moiers, cited by you, as there is no claim for pension on file by a soldier of that name, whose application was made in Union County, Illinois.
The following appears of record:
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2719, it appears that one Elias Mairs, or Moirs, son of Adam, was born March 17, 1762 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
While a resident of Mecklenburg County, North Caro-

lina he enlisted and served as a private in the North Carolina troops as follows:
In August 1776, three months in Captain John Banimer's (the name indistinctly written) Company, Colonel John Phifer's Regiment, marched against the Cherokee Nation and destroyed their houses and grain and took their horses and cattle.
Two or three years later, five months in Captain Thomas Cook's Company, Colonel Dobbins' Regiment, then shortly after, three months in Captain James Reed's Company, Colonel Reed's Regiment.
Three weeks later, three months in Captain Martin's Company, Colonel Dudley's Regiment.
He enlisted a few days later at Rugley's Mill, South Carolina, served eleven months as private in Captain William Hutchison's Company, Colonel William Polk's South Carolina Regiment, took Forts Friday, Thompson and Orangeburg, was chosen as one of a guard of seventeen men to go with Major Thomas Snipe to see his family at Rugley's Mill, and upon reaching there they were all attacked by one hundred fifty British Dragoons and twelve of the guard killed; Elias Moirs escaped and returned to Friday's Fort, but was in several skirmishes en route.

He stated that after the Revolution he moved to Cabarras County, North Carolina, thence to Rowan County, same state and lived seven years, thence to Burke County, North Carolina and lived there fourteen years, thence to Warren County, Tennessee.
He was living in the last named county and state when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1832, and did not say that he had ever lived in Illinois, therefore this history was not furnished you previously.
In 1838 he had moved to Carroll County, Tennessee, his Post Office, Sandy Bridge.
It is not stated whether he was ever married.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. 3-1865 MMHF
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1929.
Mrs. R. E. Matthews, McClure, Illinois.
Madam:
I advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States on account of his services.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Elias Moiers of Illinois or South Carolina. You are requested to furnish any data you may have in your possession relative to the alleged pension which you state was applied for in April 1828 in Union County, Illinois.
Your letter which also contained request for information relative to Civil War soldiers, has been referred to the proper division for reply.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Commissioned of Pensions -
M c Clure Ill. July 5 - '29.
Dear Sir -
With reference to the application for a pension for Elias Moiere for service in the Revolution - I have for authority a county history of Union county Ill. which states "at the April term of Court 1828 of the Union County Circuit Court Elias Moiere filed a petition in open court making application for a pension as a Revolutionary soldier. The affidavit states he is wholly disabled by reason of his service in the army, and then says: "I did not apply for a pension sooner because I have heretofore been able to make my own living" but now "being wholly unable to do so" he appeals to his country for a small assistance. In his affidavit he enumerates his earthly possessions as "one horse $60. saddle, bridle and saddle bags $15. total $75. He says he volunteered for a term of ten months in the State of South Carolina, under Capt. Williams in the regiment of Col. Williams Polk, and that he served out his term and was discharged on the 'High Hills of Santee South Carolina'. The application is long and is very minute in details and to this there are the corroborating affidavits of two witnesses and a physician. A transcript of this long record was made by the County Clerk, Winstead Davie, and transmitted to the Secretary of War." I would suggest that the name Moiere - may be spelled differently in your records - but this is the spelling given in our local history but some branches of the family now spell it Moyers.
I wish to know the record of Travis Morris born Richmond county Va. June 12 1758 enlisted in Va. troops also N. Car. troops came to Ill. living in both Union and Alexander counties. pensioned, on application made in Union county April 1833.
Mrs. R. E. Matthews.

McClure Ill, Aug 6 th 1929.
Dear Sir-
Please refer to the papers of Elias Moirs in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2719, and tell me the place and date of death of this pensioner. The family tradition concerning the Elias Moirs I am looking for places his death in Alexander county Ill - date unknown.
Also in the case of Samuel Phillips - Capt. Peter Craig - War of 1812 - regular army June 19 - 1814 - June 19 - 1815 - I wish to know his age and place of residence at enlistment. - also if you have record of service of his brothers more Moses Phillips and James Phillips in the same war.
Very truly
Mrs R. E. Matthews

EWIN L. DAVIS FIFTH DISTRICT TENNESSEE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
Tullahoma, Tennessee, August 12, 1931.
Hon. E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
Please furnish me with all information in your archives, relative to the Revolutionary record of Elias Myers, (Moyers, Mayer, or Maer), who enlisted from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in 1776, at the age of fourteen, and afterward received a pension.
This Revolutionary soldier probably later lived in Tennessee, possibly in Jackson County, although I am not certain as to this. The name was also sometimes spelled "Miars".
Thanking you for your attention, I am,
Sincerely yours,
Ewin L. Davis,
ELD:s

1929-July 11- Hist. to Mrs. R.E. Matthews M.M.H.
1929-Aug 21, Mrs. R.E. Matthews adv. how to obtain date of death, M.E.E.
1931-Aug 15- Hist. to Hon. Edwin L. Davis M.M.H./E.E.
Rev. Elias
2719 INVALID.
File No. 2719
Elias Mairs
Brist Rev War
Act: June 7, 1862
Index:—Vol. A , Page 234
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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No: Rep:
Washington City
April 30 th 1888
Sir:
I have been requested by Mr. Elias Hains a pensioner of Carroll Co. Tennessee to procure a transfer of the payment of his pension from Nashville to Jackson, but without furnishing the proof required by the Department in order to obtain such transfer. Will you be so obliging as to send me blank forms of the proof which will be necessary in the case? Your compliance will very much oblige
Your very obt. servt.
John W. Crockett
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comt. of Pensions
War Dept.
Washington

Union Bank of Tennessee Nashville 23 d Aug t 1838
J L Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
Your returned favor of the 14 th instant asking information to what time Elias Mairs a Rev d G. Pensioner under act of the 7 th June 1832 and at the rate of $80 per annum was last paid to is duly to hand, And in reply have to in- form you he has been paid at this office up to the 14 th March 1838
I am very Respectfully Sir
Your O bt Serv t
John M. Bais Pres t & Pension Agent By J. Cantrell

Huntingdon Tenn. July 28 th 1838
Sir:
I herewith enclose you the evidence required in the case of Mr. Elias Main in order to obtain the transfer of the payment of his pension from Nashville to Jackson Tennessee. This paper was enclosed to me at Washington but did not reach there until after I had left for home.
Your early attention to the subject will be duly appreciated by your obt servt
John W. Crockett
Hon.
James L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions
Washington D.C.
P.S. Please direct the order of transfer to Mr. Main at Sandy Bridge P.O. Carroll Co. Tennessee.

Union Bank of Tennessee Nashville 4 th Nov r 1837 J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
At the request of Alex. M. Caldwell the attorney of Elias Main a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of the 7 th June 1832 to whom there is one years Pension due to up to the 4 th Sept. 1837
I herewith transmit you his Pension Identity for your examination & permission of his payment. Mr. Caldwell the attorney in this case is a member of the Legislature now in Session and will remain here for several weeks and desires that Mr. Main's claim may be sent back to the Office or him at the place with your instructions I am very Respectfully Sir
Your O bedt Servt John M. Cap te Pension Agent By C. Cantrill

Huntingdon Tenn. 27. Sept 1838
Dear Sir
I went to the Pension agent at Nash- ville & applied for my Pension there. The agent (control) informed me that it had been transferred to Suckers in West Tennessee. I have applied at Suckers & find no papers authorizing the agent to pay me at Suckers
I presume there is some mistake in the subject I wish to be paid off at Suckers, if you have not please forward instructions to have me paid at Suckers & let me hear from you on the subject as soon as possible as I in indigent circumstan- -ces & want my pension. off
Address your letter to Huntingdon Tenn
Elias Mains

Old war Div. J. R. Ex't
Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
APR 25 1890 P.O. PRICE
No. Co. _____ Reg't _____
Washington, D.C. April 3 d 1890
Return this letter with your reply.
Sir,
In answer to your request relative to Elias Mogen, a Revolutionary pensioner, you are advised that his name is not found on record. A more thorough examination could be made, if you will specify the state in which he resided, during and after the war.
Very respectfully
John B. Rice Comm'r
Mr L. F. Myers Crawford Overton County
Tenn Apr The 18 1890
Elias Myers resided in North Carolina just after the war then last lived and died in Tennessee he came from Germany and entered the Revolutionary Army at the age of 14 years old at about 1776 died in Warren County Tenn in 1846 or 7. Thanking you for your kindness with the hope of information yours Resp't J. A. Myers

Application for a Transfer
State of Tennessee Carroll County ss. On this the 3 rd day of July 1838 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Carroll person- ally appeared Elias Mairs, who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain Hutchinson in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Polk in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Tennessee at Nashville, from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the Western District of the State of Tennessee where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be payable at Sackson in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Nashville to Sackson (sic), that the distance from his present residence to Nashville is one hundred miles and the distance to Sackson is only forty five or fifty miles, and that he is very old and almost unable to ride and that it would be more easy and convenient for a person of my age to ride to Sackson than to Nashville, there being a great difference in the distance.
Subscribed before me this day and date
Elias Mairs
Nathan Williams Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee, I George Hearn Clerk of the County Carroll County Court of the County of Carroll do hereby certify that Nathan Williams is a Justice of the Peace of said County at this time & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name this 3 rd day of July 1838
George Hearn Clerk of Carroll County Court
By Joel R Smith Dept Clerk

State of Tennessee, This day personally appeared Carroll County J. A. M. Caldwell before me Nathan Williams a Justice of the Peace for said County and made oaths in due form of law that Elias Mains is the same person as described in his affidavit, and that he is the same Elias Mains who has formerly drawn his Pension from Nashville. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 3 rd day of July 1838
A. M. Caldwell
Nathan Williams Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee, I Nathan Williams Justice Carroll County of the Peace for said County do hereby certify that A. M. Caldwell whose name appears to the above affidavit is a man of veracity and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
given under my hand this the 3 rd day of July 1838 Nathan Williams Justice of the Peace

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Elias Mairs which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? 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? 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? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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? XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? 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? 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? XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
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."

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Waitre, John GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7504 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Nov. 10, 1791 to Isaac Trowbridge, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.