Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,838, for John Mayo, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
116
Mayo, John.
S. 31,838
CONTENTS

order to pay July 26. 1837
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6. April 1838 from 4 March to 4. Sept 1837. age Notified 24 Sept 1838.
Paid as above from 4 March 1838 to 4 th Sept 1838. age Notified 19. June 1839
Paid as above from 4 March to 4 Sept 1839. age notified 21. July 1840
Paid as above from 4 March to 4. Sep 1840. age notified 22. June 1841.
Daily of health not on a
Georgia 16.526
John Mays Jr. of Marion in the State of Ga who was a P.S. — in the by Captain Anderson of the Reg. — commander by Col. Johnson in the No. Ca — line for 6 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia — at the rate of 20 — Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Aug. 1833 and South Wiley Williams Uchee Village — Ga.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833. 40 Sem-ant. allowance ending Sept. — 10
50.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wats Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 97

State of Georgia On this the 18 th day of March 1832 personally Harrison County 3 appeared in open court before the Hon. Inferior Court of said County now sitting John Allayle Esq. a resident of said County and State aged 72 years, 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 7 th 1832. That he was born in Ferguson County N. Carolina in the year 1759. That there was a record of his age made by his Father, but he left it in N. Carolina. He lived in Edgecomb County N. Carolina when he was called into Service, after the war was over he moved to Sumter District S. Car. from whence he moved to Wilkinson County Georgia, from whence to this County. Before he enlisted he was drafted and served a three months tour in person. The Captain's name he has forgot but recollects Col. Johnson, Col. Hart and Maj. Cope as being attached to the Service. The company in which I served with many others were raised for the defence of Charleston S. Car. when it was threatened by the enemy, but before we arrived there the British had turned in some other direction with their repeal. and we spent out the time by scouting about in pursuit of the Tories. Toward the close of the war he was again drafted for a three months tour and performed the service in person under Capt. Emerson, and were ordered by the Commander in Chief to meet him at York in Virginia, but before we arrived there Gen. Washington had captured the British Army and our further advance rendered unnecessary. At the end of the war we were discharged Col. Johnson or Col. Hart gave me a discharge for the first three months tour, and I also received a discharge for the last three months tour, but do not recollect by
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State of Virginia } On this the 18 th day of March 1832 personally Marion County } appeared before the Inferior Court of said County John Maye Sen r a resident in the County and State aforesaid aged 78 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the summer of the year 1778 or 79 which Regiment does not recollect for said during the term of three years. That he enlisted under one Captain Wilson who lived in Tarboro town Edgecombe County South Carolina. That this Regiment resided in Edgecombe County at Gamewell. That this Regiment employed one Samuel Daley to perform the term of service, who was received and mustered into service under Capt. William Cofel and joined Genl. Hagan in Virginia.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Maye
The said Court do hereby declare that opinion that the above Statement is correct and true
Wm Williams J.S.C.
Richd. Lewis J.S.C.
Richd. Gills J.S.C.

whom it was given, but believe it was signed by Col Hart or Capt Amerson. Military discharges in those days were not considered to be of much value, and it is therefore impos- sible for me to tell what has become of them. He left many persons in S th Carolina who were well acquainted with the services he performed, but can't tell whether they are now living. He knows of no persons in Georgia, nor alive that can testify to his services. He is known by many persons in this County, and many more in Wilkinson County, Ga. who can testify as to his character. He would mention the names of Chas o Brewer and Wm Turner, who have known him for twenty years. He never relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John Mays
Mr Andrew Hood a clergyman and David Elizell James Brant  John whose names are hereto assigned citizens of the County aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Mays Esq. who has subscribed and sworn to the above declar- -ation, that we believe him to be 74 years of age, that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Andrew Hood David Elizell

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting 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 that A. Stovall who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in said County, and that the persons who have also signed it, residing in said County, are credible persons, and entitled to credit in their statements.
Wiley Williams J. C. C. Thos Brown J. C. C. Thos Peebles J. C. C.
I the undersigned Clerk Superior Court of Marion County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Maye Sen. for a pension, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and put my seal this being no seal of office this 18th day of March 1833.
Burton Howard. Clerk

Eno Mayo Georgia
Admit as proof - Memo $20
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M rs William Ushevillage Ga

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Mayo Marion County S.C.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Ans " 3 " Serjt Col Johnson 24 yrs State of North Carolina Traditionary   " " 3 " Capt Amerson Col Johnson  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant. 
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify as to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the War when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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, deposes and saith that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an organized corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

April 22, 1933
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RA-J/WWL John Mayo-S.31838
Mrs. Sam Pine Metter Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the Revolutionary War soldier whose history you desire was named John Mayo and not James, as stated in a previous request.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.31838, based upon the military service of John Mayo in that war.
John Mayo was born in 1759 in "Terquimins" County, North Carolina.
While residing in Edgecomb County, North Carolina, he enlisted, date not given, and served three months under Colonels Johnson and Hart in the North Carolina Troops: the soldier stated that the company to which he was attached was raised for the defense of Charleston, South Carolina, but before said company reached that place, the British vessels "had turned in some other direction" and he served out the time scouting against the Tories: towards the close of the war, he again enlisted and served three months in Captain Anderson's Company, under Colonel Hart in the North Carolina Troops; was ordered to the siege of Yorktown but before reaching there, the British had surrendered; dates of this service are not given.
After the Revolution, he moved to Sumpter District, South Carolina; thence to Wilkinson County, Georgia; thence to Marion County, Georgia, of which county, he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed March 18, 1832.
There are no data as to his family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Mayo(S.31838), you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing all of the following data:
John Mayo, Certificate No. 16526, issued August 31, 1833, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Georgia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

31838
Reg INVALID.
1933-Apr 22. Dist. to Mrs Sam Fine. Dist 1935-Mch 14. Mrs Sam Fine adv. she was fun, only John Mayo. Wm of Rev. am.
File No. 31,838
John Mayo Rev Rev was
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 256
[Arrangement of 1870.]

JAKE FINE COMPANY
INCORPORATED
DRY GOODS - NOTIONS - SHOES - CLOTHING MILLINERY AND FURNISHINGS
METTER, GA.
February 28, 1935
Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Pardon my reference to two previous unanswered requests. These requests were made more than two weeks ago, but, to date, I have had no acknowledgement of same.
In addition to the above mentioned, am making another, I want a complete copy of the applications for Pensions of, John Mayo, Sr. , and John Mayo , both of Marion County, Georgia.
Both men, mentioned above, are listed in several lists of Georgia Pensioners as late as 1840. John Mayo, Sr., Listed in Georgia Revolutionary Pensioners, page 49. Both are listed in, Georgia Census of Pensioners, page 81. This list was prepared during, First Session, 23 Congress.
Will you please give me this information at your earliest convenience. I want to thank you in advance for your efforts in the above requests.
Sincerely Yours,
Mrs Sam Fine

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON March 14, 1933
YOUR REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-J/EEL
Mrs. Sam Fine Metter Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to James Mayo, a soldier of the Revolutionary, who, you state, drew a pension while living in Marion County, Georgia.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and no record found of a claim for pension or bounty land having been made to the United States on account of the services of any James Mayo.
Kindly refer to the list upon which you find his name recorded as a pensioner and if you find that the given name of the soldier in whom you are interested has been misquoted, and you will furnish the correct name, a further search of the records will be made for you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Dear Mr. Hiller:
Please accept my apology for causing you so much trouble giving me a record, but as suggested above, the given name was misquoted. The man in whom I am interested is John Mayo and not James as stated in my request.
Will appreciate this record at your earliest convenience and trust that you will give me as much information as possible.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sam Fine.

March 14, 1935
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John Mayo-S.31838 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Sam Fine Metter Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Mayo, Sr., and John Mayo, both of Marion County, Georgia.
You were furnished, April 22, 1933, the Revolutionary War record of John Mayo, as found in pension claim, S. 31838, based upon his service in that war. This is the record of the only John Mayo, found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Pension Office Planters Bank Savannah 15 July 1837
J. G. Edwards Esq Commrs of Pensions Sir
I enclose John Mayo's pension Voucher, whose application is for three years pension for your approval and authority to pay. Respectfully Yr Obt. Servt.
For the Pension Agt.
H. W. Mercer. Acty Peller

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 14 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Mayo, Sen: — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Georgia Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1839 to the 4 th Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Albion P. Parker Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 19 th , 1841.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Mayo — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Georgia Agency, at the rate of Twenty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, to the 1 st Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Lattimer
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office, September 10 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Mayo, sen d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Georgia Agency, at the rate of twenty Dollars and " " Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 4 th of Sept. 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
Meigs K. Patridge Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 12 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Mayo, Sen: _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Georgia - Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1838, to the 4 th Sept., 1838, 6 months.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Georgia } Personally appeared before me a justice of the Macon County } Inferior Court for said County. John Mayo Sr. of said County who being duly sworn arposeth and saith that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he can- -not swear positively as to the particular date, and time, at which he was drafted, and can only designate it by a refer- -ence to circumstances, which made the draft necessary which circumstances are related in his first general declaration (to wit) his first draft of three months for the defence of Charlottesville, which he served out in person, his second draft of three months was being levied when General Washington captured the British Army at York Town Virginia; He served it in person, which makes six months that he was in actual service, by public auth- -rity as a private soldier, for which he claims a pension,
Sworn to & Subscribed before me This 3 rd July 1833
Wiley Williams J.D.
John Mayo
Our clerks in this County have no public seals, and I have written to Col. G. H. G. Hamer to forward his certificate according to the requirement made by you. I find considerable difficulty in making out Mr. Mayo's declaration as he is very old, and quite deaf; but one of our most respectable citizens; I have extracted from his narra- -tive such parts of service as were required by public author- -ity; but there can be no doubt but that he has rendered much more service than is here set down, but it was done voluntarily without public requirement
Wiley Williams