Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5985, for Thomas Saunders, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Saunders, Thomas
N. 5985
" Sanders,
B.Lt. 39.500-160-55-
Anna
CONTENTS

176642 Act Mar 3 June 23/55
Anna Saunders widow Thomas Saunders per
Capt Anna Saunders
Widow of Thomas Saunders Euto dis Phi;
103950
Rev. Wad Act 1842
Ad: H. C. Ac. Aug. 23/52 va Feby 48. 6123
Paper 18 papers on file in Pension office for Evidence of service in this case Third class office July 14. 52 D. M. name En 3rd class
Henry A. Morison Estelleville va

No. 6125 Virginia
Anna Saunders widow of Thomas Saunders Va. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of July 1855. and sent to H. A. Garrison Estillville Scott Co. Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 2, 1848, Page 184 Vol. 7
176642

Virginia 23.404
Thomas Saunders — of Leesburg in the State of VA who was a Priv. — in the Coventry commanded by Captain Philips of the — — commanded by — — — in the VA line for Conoverth —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Jan. 30 and Sub. J. Martin Estillville VA
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 97 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 34 10
$107 07
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N Price Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 32

No. 359. Thomas Saunders
Declaration to obtain a pension
no trial not author. not Yrs.
Admit as a private 4 months $20 =

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 th day of June 1832. etc
State of Virginia
Scott County } S.S.
On this 13 th day of December 1832 personally appeared in open Court of the County Court of Scott County now sitting Thomas Saunders a resident of the County of Scott and State of Virginia, aged 75 years, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of the 7 th day of June 1832.
That is to say, he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated that is say, at the battle of Burytown as this Applicant always heard it called, there were taken by the Americans 1000 Hessians and 500 of the red Coats, and this applicant then a citizen of Louisa County Virginia but he cannot mention the precise year he was called out by draft on a three months tour, to guard the prisoners, and we were put under General Gates in Albemarle County Virginia where the Garrison was kept, and the prisoners were kept there in the Garrison under our guard during this Applicant's tour there, and the prisoners remained there as this Applicant thinks some thing like a year before they were taken to Red Bank, and exchanged for our prisoners, this Applicant does not recollect certainly how long he remained there, but prisoners were exceedingly scarce and he thinks he was relieved by another regiment coming sometime perhaps before his three months was out, but he got no discharge and returned home, sometime after this Applicant returned home, there was another draft, and this Applicant was again drafted as he thinks but of this he is not certain, he may have been a volunteer, he left home in the same County sometime in the summer of the same year as he thinks in a Company under Captain Phillips, we rendezvoused at once -

Johnstons in Louisa, and from there we marched to James Town through the Chickahominy swamps and guarded about James town for sometime; but this Applicant does not recollect how long he was out on the this second tour, nor can he recollect what officers he was under except Phillips nor can he tell whether he got any discharge this Applicant then being about 18 or 19 years old, has forgotten the particular Circumstances of this tour, And he thinks that the Circumstances of the third tour hereafter mentioned being more important than any other part of his services withdraw his recollection from almost all the other facts and Circumstances of his service in the war.
That some short time afterwards he being drafted entered the service of the United States on his third tour of three months, under the following named officers and served as herein stated that is to say, about the same year in which Cornwallis was taken, this applicant then a citizen of Louisa County Virginia, commenced his march from Louisa for Richmond Virginia, under Colonel Dennis and Captain Phillips and marched on to Richmond where they remained about three weeks before the regular troops came there from the South and then that the Militia, in which he was were put under Major M'Gill and M'Clernan both of whom were French officers of the Continental line, that the whole Army then marched under the aforesaid Majors as he recollects from Richmond down to Cabbin point, and from there down to Portsmouth where the British were landed under Cornwallis the British then took water again and left there for Little York and the American Army then crossed the river over to the side where Big York was, and there 4,000 French troops came and joined us, that these 4,000 troops were a part of 12,000 French troops that came to Washington's aid, another 4,000 of them joined Washington and the remaining 4,000 lay in the river

To keep the British from making their escape from the Town in their Vessels until they were starved out, and compelled to give up. Washington army lay in the fork of the river, the French Troops lay in the river, and our Troops lay on the other side of the river from Washington near the Town, so that Cornwallis could not escape and was taken by Washington. But a few days before Cornwallis was taken, Washington sent word over to have all the Invalidia discharged when this applicant as one of them was discharged, as he thinks a few days before Cornwallis give up, so that on the road home this Applicant heard that he was taken. The British Light Horse tried twice to break through our Line before this Applicant left there, but they were prevented, this Applicant there got a written discharge signed by Col Ennis and Captain Mosby as this Applicant recollects which discharge he lost as he did not know that it would ever do him any good, this Applicant returned home to Louisa County having served his three months term; this Applicant cannot describe the particular time of his entry into the service, nor his discharge from it more particularly than he has done above. This Applicant cannot describe his marches more fully than he has, he does not recollect being under any other officers than above mentioned, this applicant has no documentary evidence by which he can prove any of the facts, he does not any body now living by whom he can prove them, having lived in western Virginia about thirty years and been very much confined at home from old age and infirmity. He hereby releases all claims whatsoever to any pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on any pension roll of any agency of any state whatsoever nor has it been.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Thomas Saunders. aff

We John Strong a Clergyman residing in Scott County and John Broadwater residing in the same County, hereby Certify that we are acquainted with Thomas Saunders who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 75 years of age and that he is believed and reputed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier in the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
John Strong
John Broadwater
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 certify that it appears to them that John Strong who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident of Scott County Virginia, and that John Broadwater who has also signed the same is a resident in the said County is a credible person and that their statement is intitled to Credit.
I John S. Martin Clerk of the Court of the County of Scott, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Saunders for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal (there being no seal of office yet procured) this 19th day of December in the year 1832.
John S. Martin Seal
State of Virginia Scott County to wit
John Wolfe presiding Justice of the Court of

Scott County in the State of Virginia, do certify that John S. Martin who hath given the foregoing Certificate, is Clerk of the said Court. Given under my hand this 10 th day of April 1833
John Wolfe
I John S. Martin Clerk of the Court of Scott County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Saunders for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 10 th day of December 1833.
John S. Martin

No 6351 Ann Sanders Mother of Thomas VA act 4 July 1836

State of Virginia, County of Scott 3 rd writ.
On this 28 th day of June 1844 personally appeared before John Strong a justice of the peace of the County Court of Scott County in the state of Virginia being a court of record by virtue of the law of Virginia creating said court Anna Saunders a resident of the said County of Scott state of Virginia aged 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of Thomas Sanders who was a pensioner of the United States & obtained a certificate thereof on the _____ day of _____ & for proof of whose services reference is made to the records of the war department. She is able to produce no better proof than that herewith submitted of the fact & date of her marriage, as she knows of no one now living who was present, but she hopes that this proof coupled with the fact of her having lived with Thomas Sanders as his wife will satisfy the war department. She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Sanders on the _____ day of _____ 1779 or 80 that her husband the aforesaid Thomas Sanders died on the third day of July in the year 1833 & that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She also declares that she is unable to attend personally in court by reason of bodily infirmity.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year first 3 Anna her Sanders about 10 o'clock before the undersigned mark
John Strong J.P.

State of Virginia, County of Scott } To wit.
I John Strong a justice of the county court of Scott County in the state of Virginia holden in the said county of Scott where the declarant resides do hereby certify that the above named Anna Saunders is from her extreme age & debility unable to attend the court of which I am a justice & I do not think from present appearances that she will be able to attend the court above named at its next session. I have therefore in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 1 st of March 1833 attended at her place of abode & administered the foregoing oath given under my hand & seal this 28 th day of June 1844.
John Strong, J.P.R. Seal
Virginia - Scott County to wit,
I John S. Martin Clerk of the Court of Scott County, certify that John Strong, is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 9 th day of July in the year 1844.
John S. Martin Clerk of the Court of Scott County
Virginia
At a Court held for Scott County at the Courthouse thereon Tuesday the 9 th day of July 1844.
Thomas Saunders and Daniel Henry this day appeared in open court, and being duly sworn, saith, that Thomas Saunders Sen r , was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate as they believe of four dollars per month, was a resident of the county of Scott in the state of Virginia, and died in said county on the 3 rd day of July in the year 1833, and that he left a widow whose name is Anna Saunders, and who is still unmarried and resides

in this county. — And the court certify that the declaration of the said Anna Saunders for a pension, made on the 28 th day of June last, before John Strong a justice of the peace in and for this county and a member of this court, was this day inspected by the court, and the court doth hereby approve the acts and proceedings of the said Strong, had therein.
Virginia — Scott County to wit
I John S. Martin Clerk of the court of Scott County in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing purporting to be a copy from the records of the court of the said county of Scott, is a true transcript from the said records.
In testimony whereof, I have set my hand and annexed the seal of the said court, this 10 th day of July in the year 1844.
John S. Martin C.S.C.
Virginia — Scott County to wit,
I John Wolfe presiding Justice of the court of Scott County in the state of Virginia, do certify that John S. Martin who hath given the preceding Certificate, is Clerk of the said court, and that his said attestation is in due form. Given under my hand this 15 th day of August — 1844.
John Wolfe

State of Virginia &c Washington County &c
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the county court of Washington aforesaid, do hereby certify, that I have carefully examined the record of marriages in my office, and find no record of the marriage of Thomas Saunders and Anna Spiller. — I however find by the record of the certificate of marriages celebrated by the Rev. Jacob Sink in the year 1792, that on the 18 th day of September 1792, he solemnized a marriage between Thomas Saunders and Nancy Spiller which is most probably the same persons first named. — Given under my hand this 7 th day of August 1845.
Jacob Lynch C.C.

State of Virginia, County of Scott } ss.
On this 9 th day of June — 1855, personally appeared before me, the subscriber a justice of the peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, (duly authorized by law to administer oaths) Anna Saunders, aged Ninety years, a resident of Scott County and state aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declareth that she is the widow of Thomas Saunders, deceased, who was a private, in the company commanded by Capt. (not remembered) but for this information reference is made to the declaration and accompanying documents filed by my said husband Thomas Saunders in order to obtain a pension from the United States; and those filed by myself in order to obtain a pension in the war with Great Britain. That her said husband entered the service of the United States at — on or about the day of — 18 — for the term of — and continued in actual service in said war for the term of at least fourteen days, and was honorably discharged from said service as well officer by the Muster Rolls of said company not having any knowledge of the manner of her said husband's discharge. She further states that she was married to the said Thomas Saunders in the county of Washington Virginia on or about the day of 1791 or 1792 by a minister and that her name before her said marriage was Anna Spitzer — and as she is not able to prove her marriage as the only witness that she could find who proved; which proof is filed in her application for a pension in the year 1844; she can find no record proof of her marriage other than is filed in the records of the war department, in her application for a pension which paper was filed in June or July 1844 and states that her said husband died in Scott County Virginia on the 3 rd day of July 1833, and that she is still a

widow; and that no public or private record of the marriage exists, or ought to her; she refers to the papers filed in her application for a pension in the war department about the year 1844; and the fact of her having lived with her husband as man and wife for many years;
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act of March 3, 1855, never having recd Bounty Land under this or any other act, nor made any other application for Bounty Land except the present.
Henry A. Morrison
is hereby authorized to prosecute this my claim and to receive any warrant that may be issued hereon.
Anna Saunders — (Seal) mark
We James P. Henry — and William Sanders, residents of the county and state aforesaid, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the above Anna Saunders in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And we further declare that we were well acquainted with the said Thomas Sanders and Anna Saunders his wife. (now the widow) during the life time of the former, and knew them to live together as husband and wife and to have been so generally reputed. That her said husband, the said Thomas Sanders died at his house in Scott County Virginia on the 3 d day of July 1833 and that she is still a widow and that they have no interest in this claim.
James P. Henry (Seal) Wm. Sanders (Seal)

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person that the claimant is the person who represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
Francis H Elliott J.P.
State of Virginia County of Scott ss.
I Smith H. Morrison Clerk of the county court of the county & state aforesaid do hereby certify, that Francis H. Elliott who has signed the foregoing certificate is & was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in & for the county & state aforesaid and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of my office This 9th day of June A.D. 1855.
S. H. Morrison Clerk

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
June 28, 1926
F. W. Millspaugh, Pres. Tenn. Society of S. A. R., Nashville, Tenn
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 5985, it appears that Thomas Saunders or Sanders, while residing in Louisa County, Virginia, served about three months, under General Gates, as guard for the prisoners, taken at the capture of Burgoyne, dates of service not stated; soon after this he served in Captain Phillips' Company, length and dates of service not given.
He also served three months in Captain Phillips' Company under Colonel Ennis in the Virginia Troops, and was at the Siege of York, was discharged a few days before Cornwallis surrendered.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 13, 1832, while a resident of Scott

County, Virginia, aged seventy-five years. He died July 3, 1833 in Scott County.
Soldier married September 18, 1792 in Washington County, Virginia, Anna (Nancy) Spitler or Spidler. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 28, 1844, while a resident of Scott County, Virginia, aged eighty years.
They had children, no names stated, and there is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

1926 June 28 - Heir to F.W. Mills - naught awd.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5985-
Anna Saunders
Wid.
Thos Saunders
Pot. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2 nd 48
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 187
[Arrangement of 1870.]

9671.
Virginia.
Anna Saunders, widow of Thomas Saunders - who was a pensioner under the Act of '32 and who died on the 3 d July, 1833, of Scott Co in the State of Virginia, who was a private - in the commanded by Captain Phillips of the commanded by _____ in the Virginia _____ line for 6 months _____
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond, at the rate of 20 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Oct: 1845 and sent to H. A. Morrison, Estillville, Va -
Total amount, $ 100.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. Stewart, Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 - Page 279.

W Am Sanders
on Letter H. A. Morrison 9. Dec. 1844
act 4 July 1836

39,500
3
Per ans

6351
Anna Sanders Widow of Thomas
Virginia
Act 7 Inf 1838 (N o . 14,923)
N o 92 husb d ? 1833 -
Admitted
6 mos pri. $20 00
Henry Morrison Castellville
(36.66)
VA
144 36 80 24 8 9

7350.
Virginia
Anna Saunders, widow of Thomas Saunders, who was a private, in the Virginia line.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Oct: 185 and sent to H. A. Morrison, Eastville, pa
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
17 June 1843.
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 147.

Oct 25-44 E. Tullvill Va Oct. 17. Mr J. P. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Pension office Washington City D. C.  free  Anna Sanders va accepted

Ostilloville 15 th October 1844
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Dear sir enclosed you will receive the declaration of Anna Sanders made in order to obtain a pension, as the widow of Thomas Sanders, which you will please to receive and file in your office she has made out her statement; which has been delayed some time in order to procure the records of her marriage but; it seems that the records cannot be had and the best proof that can be had will be hereafter transmitted; she will be able to prove that she has children by the said Sanders, about sixty years of age; and that she has lived with the said Sanders for about that no. of years if absolute proof upon the subject be required it is not certain that it can be procured; as there is no one living that she knows of who was present at the marriage; if it be compatible with your rules please to state what proof would satisfy the department;
Yours Very Respectfully Henry A. Morrison

Ebenezer 72 } Sept 24. }
J. L. Edwards.
Washington City
1845
Paid 10
Isaac L. Cooper
Sept. 12, 1845.
China Station
Chinese
D. of Columbia

Virginia Scott County to wit;
This day Anna Sanders the widow of Thomas Sanders who was a pensioner of the resolution personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said county; and made oath that she is unable at this time to say how she happened to state that her marriage took place in the year 1781 or 2. She can only state that she must have been under a mistake; which happened in mistaking the date she left her home in Maryland for the date of her marriage which was before she was married; she further states that at times she is unable to give the dates of events owing to her bad memory which is at times very imperfect; but when reminded of important events she can recollect it; but not the precise year without considerable reflection; she also states that she made her declaration with out the aid of any family register which she had not kept; the lack of which record will probably account for the mistake; and she had also been informed that she would have to prove the date of her marriage which in all probability might have caused her to be less particular as to the precise year; but she feels confident that it was done through mistake in her as to the recollection of date which she unintentionally mistated. And her reasons for believing that she was in the first instance mistaken in that her marriage took place about the year 1791 or 2 is owing to her present recollection of the time she has lived in this county after leaving the county of Washington soon after she was married; and her age corresponds with that of her children. She also states that she recollects that

She was married by Jacob Brink who was a Minister and lived in Washington County as she was informed; she further states that she was called Nancy by her husband Thomas Sanders; and when she would tell him her name was Anna he would reply that it was the same; and further she is unable to state on account of her extreme age and bodily infirmity; as well as bad memory.
Anna her Sanders mark
Sworn and subscribed before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the county of Scott and State of Virginia; Sworn on the holy evangelist of almighty God. Given under my hand this 30 th day of August 1845
Z. Hensley. J.P.
Virginia
Scott County to wit
I, James O Wood, Clerk of the County Court of the said County of Scott, certify that Zachariah Hensley, before whom, the above affidavit of Anna Sanders was made, is a justice as aforesaid and that his signature is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court on this second day of September 1845
James O Wood Clerk of the County Court of Scott County

Stillville 5 th September 1845
Dear sir Inclosed you will receive the further evidence of Anna Sanders related to her claim to a pension which I believe will satisfy the War Department; your early attention to the subject is respectfully requested; so that if further testimony of her marriage she may procure it. but it is hoped the enclosed certificate will satisfy the department of the fact.
Very Respectfully
Your Obed Servt.
Henry A. Morrison
unable to write

Deposition in Anna Sandinus case
1860

Virginia
Washington County to wit;
This day Catharine Miller personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County of Washington and made oath that she was well acquainted with Thomas Sanders and Anna his wife before and after they were married; and according to her best recollection they were married in this County by Jacob Fritter; and lived at her house after their marriage and to the best of her recollection the marriage took place between the years 1791 and 1793 and that the widow of the said Thomas Sanders late deceased was called Anna Spittler and further states that she has seen Anna Sanders who is the widow of the aforesaid Thomas Sanders and she is the same that was married to the said Thomas Sanders and the date above stated and she further states that she always considered Anna Sanders as a most respectable Woman as well as the said Thomas Sanders; and they were both members of the Church and considered moral and pious members; she further states that the said Anna Sanders is now living in the County of Scott in Virginia. and she further states that she has understood that the aforesaid Thomas Sanders drew a pension for his services in the War of the Revolution. and as to the marriage of the said Anna Sanders to Thomas Sanders about the time above alluded to she has no doubt. I was sworn to before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County Court of said County which Court is a court of Record on the whole transcript of almighty God. Given under my hand and seal this 6 th day of October 1845.
Francis Ellington B.P. Justice

I do further certify that Catherine Miller who made the foregoing certificate is a woman of reliability and undoubted credit; that I have been acquainted with her for a considerable time and have no hesitation in saying that her statement is entitled to full faith and credit; and I also certify that she stated in my presence that the said Thomas Vandy and Anna was married in her house.
Given under my hand this 6 th day of October 1845
Francis Ellington
State of Virginia } Washington County } fc.
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county, do hereby certify that Francis Ellington is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said court. This ninth day of October in the year of our Lord 1845.
Jacob Lynch Clk.

Oct. 20/45.
Laid 109 Palo Verde
John F. Lewis
Commissaire Washington
Edwards Esqr. Pension office.
Estillville Va. Oct. 14. P.O. to No 6 25th
Swp 36 W

Estillville October 1845
Dear sir enclosed you will receive the affidavit of Catharine Miller; to be filed with the papers of Anna Sanders of the County of Scott Virginia; who has applied for a pension as the widow of Thomas Sanders; the evidence proves beyond a doubt the actual marriage of Anna alias Nancy Sanders to her husband Thomas Sanders deceased; no doubt the proof will be satisfactory to the war department of the justness of her claim — the certificate enclosed identifies her to be the same that was married to the said Thomas Sanders 1792; you informed me the department was satisfied as to the correct payment; the papers has been some time before the department; and it is hoped the proof herewith submitted will leave no doubt as to the correctness of the claim. Also I wish to call the attention of the department to Mary Englands case; I am applied to by an old pensioner of the state of Tennessee who is now a resident of this state to have his place of payment changed to this state; and as the department prescribed their own mode of proof and forms to be pursued; I hope you will enclose me one of the forms should it be convenient for you to do so. Your very early attention to the above subjects is most respectfully requested;
H. T. Edwards Esqr
Very Respectfully Yours &c Henry A Morrison

Letter
Answer

Pension Office July 23 1853
Sir
I enclose the case of Anna Saunders widow of Thomas of Virginia, together with your reply to my enquiry of the 21 inst. as to the date of her last payment. I find endorsed, upon the back of the said enquiry and reply, the words "Letter Answer". Am I to understand that any communication has been made, by you, to the Applicant- or agent in the case? If so, will you do me the favor to inform me of the nature of that communication? No letter from the agent who transmitted the papers to this Office, is now among said papers. It may be that the endorsement is merely for your own guidance.
Very Respectfully L. M. Waldo Commr of Pensions
H. Burleigh 3 d Auditor

Pension Office July 21 / 1853
Sir
Anna Saunders widow of Thomas, was placed upon the Rolls of Virginia, under the Acts of 3 March 1843 & 17 June 1844, at $20 per annum. Please state to what time she was paid.
Very Respectfully J P Waldo Comm d of Pensions
F Burleigh 3 d Auditor
Paid to 4 th March 1848.
F Burleigh 3 d Auditor.

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office July 23 rd 1853.
Sir
In reply to your letter of this date, herewith returned, I have to state that the words, "Letter account" referred to, do not appear to have been written in this Office. I can, however, inform you that no communication whatever has been had with the applicant or agent in the case through this Office.
Very respectfully
James M. Smith
J. Burt.
Third Auditor
L. P. Waldo Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions / Burt

In reference to the original papers, herewith returned, "a letter" from the claimant himself, will be found ap- pended to one of the documents

Anna Saunders widow of Thomas J. G. ad. 2 nd Feby 1848
6 mos prior of 2 nd her annu. from 4 March 1848
Out to N. A. Morrison Esq. Estillville Scott Co. Va.

Brief in the case of Anna Saunders, wid of Thomas County and State of Virginia act 2 nd Feby 1848
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
She was pensioned under the Acts of 3 March 1843 & 17 June 1844, before the act of 2 nd Feby 1848 was passed. Said Act continues the pension under first named acts. — She claims the benefit.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
of it and is an att to ,
Name and residence of Agent
H. A. Morrison Esq Estellville Va.
Sharon Ripley Examining Clerk.

It is required that the commissioner examine the evidence at an early day.
Estillville Va April 20
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City.
War Department.
Dept of Columbia

State of Virginia } ss.
On this 19 th day of April personally appeared before the undersigned one of the justices of the peace in and for the county of Scott. Anna Sanders a resident of the county of Scott in the state of Virginia aged Eighty nine years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Thomas Sanders who was a private in the war of the rebellion; she does not remember the regiment in which he served but refers to the evidence in the war department; of his services furnished by himself in his application for a pension; and the annual amount which she received under the act of 17 th June 1844 was Twenty dollars she further declares that she is still a widow.
Anna her Sanders - mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me
For an att e J. Elliott
I hereby request the commissioner of pensions at Washington City to transmit my certificate of pensioned when issued to H. A. Morrison of Batelville Scott County Va my lawful Agent.
Anna her Sanders mark
signed and acknowledged in my presence.
For an att e J. Elliott

State of Virginia County of Scott S.S.
I, Isaac A. Gray, Clerk of the Court of said County, do hereby certify, that Francis H. Elliott is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office at Estillville, this 19th day of April in the year 1853.
Isaac A. Gray Clerk
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The Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
ORGANIZED DECEMBER 2, 1889
PRESIDENT F. W. MILLSPAUGH, NASHVILLE
VICE-PRESIDENTS CAREY A. FOLK, NASHVILLE T. ASBURY WRIGHT, KNOXVILLE G. F. MEEHAN, CHATTANOOGA G. S. LANNOM, HUMBOLDT F. M. GILLILAND, MEMPHIS
SECRETARY AUSTIN P. FOSTER, NASHVILLE
REGISTRAR LAURENCE N. POLK, NASHVILLE
TREASURER HUNTER MCDONALD, JR., NASHVILLE
HISTORIAN DR. W. A. WRIGHT, JOHNSON CITY
CHANCELLOR JUDGE N. R. BARHAM, JACKSON
SURGEON DR. LYLE B. WEST, CHATTANOOGA
CHAPLAIN REV. JAS. I. VANCE, D. D., NASHVILLE
TRUSTEE JUDGE JOHN H. DEWITT, NASHVILLE
Nashville, Tenn., 4/13/96
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir -
Please send me transcript of Rev. War pension application of Thomas Saunders of Virginia. He is listed by the Va. State Librarian as one of those to whom pension was granted by Federal Government.
The information is desired by candidate for S. A. R. membership.
Yours truly, F. W. Millspaugh President