Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 9530, for John Shope, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Shope, John Sarah.
W. 9530
CONTENTS

State of North Carolina } Know all Buncombe County } men by these 3 That I Sarah Shope of said County and State do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint William B. Scott of Washington City My true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to examine any papers that may be on file in the pension Office in relation to the claim of My Husband John Shope for a pension as a Rev- olutionary Soldier and to prosecute said claim - hereby ratifying and confirming all that My said Attor- ney may do by virtue of these presents Test.
H. C. Shope of Charleston S. C. R. W. Brown.
Given under My Hand & seal this 27 th day of October 1852 her Sarah J. Shope Seal Mark
State of Georgia } On this the 24 th day of Dec. Lincoln County } 1852 personally appeared R. W. Brown who being duly sworn deposeth and saith he saw Sarah Shope Shope

her mark to the foregoing power of Attorney for the purposes therein men- -tioned. Sworn to & subscribed before me.
R. M. Brown
W. M. Varnum Not. Public
I William M. Varnum Notary Public do hereby certify that R. M. Brown is a person whose statements are entitled to full faith & credit.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office 24 th November 1852
W. M. Varnum Not. Public.
Not. Public Service John Sharpe See 32

John Shope. petition to Mr. Shovier

State of N Carolina & Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions October Buncombe County 3 term 1832. On this 19 th day of October Personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Buncombe County State of N Car- olina John Tharp a resident of said County and States his age 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he was born in Lancaster County Pennsylv a on the 13 th day of March A.D. 1756. He was drafted in said County and State at the age of 21 years for 12 months by Capt J. Riley Col o Comp Commander and Christopher Lowry Maj r That from the necessity and scarcity of wagoners he was made anion and entered that capacity and put in company with four wagons. and had charge of one team in company and was ordered to the State of Virginia on their way they were stopped by the British Cavalry in Amherst County in State of Virginia but they avoided making them by driving to a valley under the mountain. and by this time the wagon master came up with them. with orders to turn back to Philadelphia John Bousler was the wagon master He went back to Phil a and there received a discharge from the wagon master. That he has lost that discharge but Previous to this Col o Comp who lived in 4 miles of him had drafted him for a 12 months tour and put him to driv- ing a wagon. Col o Comp lived in Lebanon town seat in Lancaster County. Having the reputation of being a good wagoner which he bears to this day. That he received his

- discharge from the wagon master. Having served 16 months in that business. He returned home to Lancaster County and stayed until 26 or 27 years old. He traveled to Virginia from thence to N. Carolina Ben Combs County where he married and has resided for 25 years and do at present. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare my name is not on the pen- sion roll of any State or agency. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid John Shapp
For Sam M Davidson & Jas M Patton — residing in the neighborhood with John Shapp hereby certify that we are well acquainted with him that he has answered to the above declaration. That he is reputed and believed to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that he is 78 years of age and we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
Sam M Davidson Jas M Patton
And the Court further certifies that it hereby certifies that and 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 Sam M Davidson and Jas M Patton resides in

The same neighbor Lord and their statement re- entitled to credit —
I John Miller clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions of Buncombe County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceeding in the matter of the application of John Shope for a Pension
In testimony I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 19 th day of Oct A D 1832
John Miller Clerk

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas and Quarter Buncombe County } Sessions January Sessions 1835 On this 6th day of January 1835 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices holding said Court John Shope resident of Buncombe County in the 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 act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers or served as herein stated.
He entered the service of the United States as a drafted Militiaman, about the middle of August 1777, in the County of Lancaster Pennsylvania, under Capt. Wagoner in the Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Turnbarger, for the term of two months was detached as a wagoner, and marched to Germantown from the where to Brandensburg and was with the baggage near that place at the time of the Battle. He then marched back to Germantown and was with the baggage at that Battle soon after which he was discharged having served out the term of two months. He entered the service again in said County, State of Pennsylvania as a drafted Militiaman in the month of January 1778, for the term of two months in the Company commanded by Capt. John Riley in the Regiment commanded by Col. Curtis Gable, and was detached again to the baggage wagons. He marched to a place called Hickory Town or Hickory Ground, where he remained till the expira- tion of his service of two months and was discharged. He entered the service again in same County of Lancaster in the month of January 1779 in the Company commanded by Captain John Shaver in the Regiment commanded by Col. Ligon and marched to a place called Lebanon in the County aforesaid to guard the Prisoners where he remained until the expiration of his term which was two months having served this term also as a drafted Militiaman and was discharged. He entered the service again as a drafted Militiaman in the month of March 1781 for the term of two months was again detached with the wagons, and ordered to haul timber from Philadelphia to Richmond in Virginia was driven from the Road by the British light horse at Albemarle in Virginia and

continued with the Wagon till the capture of Leon Wallace when he was discharged having served this term four months though he was drafted for only two.
That during the whole of the above specified terms including alleged two months, he was under the direction of his officers and attended to no other business, received pay and was discharged by the officers of the other private Militia. 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 army of any state. He has no documentary evidence and knows of no person now living by whom he can prove his said services. He had a declaration made out to send to the War Department some time in the fall of October 1832 which he understood was rejected on the ground that he had served but four months, but he expressly states that he endeavored to make the same statement to Mr. Patton who drew that which he has now made.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court 9th January 1835
John his Shop
We Christopher Bradshaw a clergyman residing in the county of Berks and Samuel M. Davidson residing in the same county hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Shop who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 78 years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and are concurred in that opinion sworn to in open court 9th of January 1835
Test John Miller CLK
Christopher Bradshaw Sam Davidson
By C.W. Wood J. Ind. C.
2 nd Where and in what year were you born?
I was born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania on the 13 th of March 1756.
2 nd Have you any record of your age - and if so where is it?
It was set down in my father's Bible which I expect is in the possession of George Ruserman in Berks

land County Pennsylvania.
3 When were you living when called into the service? When have you lived since the Revolution and where do you now live?
In Lancaster County Pennsylvania, I lived when called into the service. Then I removed to Albemarle County in the State of Virginia about the year 1789, where I lived sixteen years from then I removed to Barker County, North Carolina where I lived four years from then I removed to Burke County, North Carolina where I have lived ever since and now live.
4 How were you called into the service? I was drafted each time.
5 State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served, such as Continental and Militia Regiments as you remember and the general circumstances of your service.
I was acquainted with Col. Henry Miller, Major Christopher Lowrie, Major John Snally, Genl. George Washington and Genl. Green.
6 Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what was the amount of it?
I received a discharge each term of my service. They were signed as well as countersigned by Col. James Mays, Col. Grubb and Col. Lofgren. After the war was over I reported they of no service and took no further care of them and can not now say what has become of them for they were then all lost or destroyed.
7 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify to your merit and their belief of your services as a

Soldier of the Revolution. Col Samuel W. Davidson, John Garrett Bgr James Alexander and many others. Sworn to and subscribed in open court 9 th of January 1835.
John his Shop mark
Test John Miller Clerk
By C.W. Woodfin D.C.
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 Christopher Bradshaw who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in Buncombe County and that Samuel W. Davidson who has also signed the same is a resident in the said county and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I John Miller Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Buncombe County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the re matter of the appli- cation of John Shop for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 23 rd day of July 1835
John Miller Clerk of Buncombe County Court
By C.W. Woodfin D.C.

John Shope N.C.
Rejected see let to Hon. S.P. Carson Pleasant Gardens May 14. 1833 N.C.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
1837
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 John Shope
   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.     1777 Draft? 4 Pri. Col. Coot 78 years Lancaster Co. Penn. Traditionary   12 wagon master   1777 2 a wagon   2 a   1779 2 quar. master   Mar. 1781. 2 magga   4 "  
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)                      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 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, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which 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 embodied 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.
[k] 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.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
8.9530
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Shepa a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1777 2 mos. Private Ebenezer Joseph Turnberger Pa.   Jany 1778 2 mos. " John Riley Captain Grubb "   Jany 1779 2 mos. " John Recker Lessure "   Feb. 1780 4 mos. " Hauling train from Phila to Richmond Va. "  
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Drafts in Lancaster Co. Penn.
Date of application for pension, Oct 19 1882
Residence at date of application, Blount County, T.C.
Age at date of application, b. Feb. 13, 1756 in Lancaster County, Penn.
Remarks: John Shepa was a resident of Blount Co. T.C. in 1882. There is no other data on file as to his family.
The claim was not allowed as soldier did not render service in a military capacity as required by the pension law.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1921 Nov 28 Hist. to Mrs. E.B. Tillamook. 1922- Sept 29 Kick to Mrs. P. H. Buckner mm. & Letter in claim P. O. H. 7570 of Hm. Drugg.
REJECTED
9.5.30
John Shopo
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges List of Rejected claims printed in 1952 shows cause Re-enlisted: of rejection as follows: "did not serve in a military capac- ity"
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

John Shope N. B.
Act. of June '32
9530
Rejected - see let: to Hon: S. P. Carson May 14. 1833 - let. Joshua Robert, Aug. 3 '35 do to E. King May 31. 1845 to A. J. Hardin Oct 7. '46 let L. B. Sawyer 1 st October 1850 This letter is in Henry Mark, N. 11339. M. R. 7/19/38

Burnsville Me May 22 nd
10 April
Shinned Goodwin Esqr. Washing ton city D.C.
Fanny Moody, for arrearages pensioned 33. 20
Ino Shoop. act 32

Department of War Pension Office Aug. 3 rd 1835
Sir
The discrepancy between the original and disbursement of Mr. Hope, and the one now presented is such that we have all further proceedings upon the claim —
In the form he alleged to have been drafted in the year 1777, and was drafted drafted to draw a wagon to be that upon his return, he was again drafted for 12 months to perform the same duties.
He now states, that he was drafted in 1777 for 2 months and then in 1779 for 2 months to guard prisoners, in 1781 he was drafted again for the term of 3 months and was then to be not a wagon, and continued with the mail wagon until the defeat of Cornwallis; having served 4 months — From March 1781 to Oct 1781, 12 days is 8 mo. — The claim was rejected in May 1833 and the original disbursement placed on file at the time.
Yours
John Robert Esq Archville Pa

John Roberts Aug 3 1831— al
Rec. Vol. 40. pa. 291

Barnsville Ganey Co, N. Carolina May the 18 th 1857
Sir
You will please give, into the care, of Shimeul Goodwin Esq. the further investigation of Mrs Fanny Moody's claim for arrearage of Pension. Mrs Fanny Moody is a resident of Watonga Co Me. but when she was placed on the Pension Roll, was living in Ashe Co Me. Application made under act 1838
The claim of John Shoap of Buncombe Co N. Carolina for a Pension under act 7 th June 1832
I wish to be given into the care of S. Goodwin Esq. for further prosecution. The Agent who prepared the claim was Thos T. Patten Esq. Shoap never drew a Pension. Fanny Moody is now receiving one
Your Obt Servt
Sno B. Woodfin
Hon Jas B. Heath, Com r of Pensions
S. Goodwin Esq
Pl write me particular in relation to these claims & the manner to proceed. I can prove by good testimony that Shoap had several discharges J.B.W.

Hendersonville At May 17
Free
May 16 44
Edm. Scrymgeour Esq. N.B.
J. L. Edwards Commis of Pension, Washington City
Per Mail

Wendersville 15 th . May 1845.
A. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir I wish to learn the condition of the claims of Capt. Edmund  Edmund Jones & John Shupe Revolutionary Soldiers & Pension claimants of Buncombe County N. Carolina. Each of their Declarations was made out & left in the hands of an agent to be forwarded to the War Department. Some eight or ten years ago. After same has not been able to hear from his claim since but after Shupe says that he was informed that his claim was approved & passed by the Department. though he has never been able to obtain the possession of his Pension Certificate. If it should be true that his claim has been allowed and a Pension Certificate issued in his favour. Please inform me how I shall proceed to obtain his pay. as the Certificate of Pension has been lost or mislaid & cannot be found (if ever issued)
I have the Honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant.
Elisha King
A. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.

Hon. S. P. Carson Pleasant Gardens N.C. 14 May 33 O.C.
Re. vol. 9 pa. 64

Department of War Pension Office
May 14 th 1833
Sir
The declaration of John Shipe has been examined, and rejected upon the ground that his service as wagoner does not entitle him to the benefits of the act of June 7, 1832. And as the residue of his service was only four months, in which he was engaged in military service, it falls short of the period fixed upon by the act above recited, which must be not less than six months. His papers will remain on file in this Office.
I am Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
Rev. Saml. P. Carson Washington Pleasant Gardens Burke Co. N.C.

N.B.
to Hugh W. 35 Pension Office

Asheville 23 d of July 1835
Read 2 Augl.
Dear Sir. Enclosed you have the application of John Shope for a pension you will discover that he mentions a previous declaration. Which Mr. J. J. Patton says was returned to him. I ascertained that just after drawing up the present application and have kept it better than six months in hopes to get the original, but Mr. Patton informs me that it is lost or mislaid, so that upon the most vigilant search he is unable to find it.
respectfully yours.
Joshua Roberts

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Honorable Lewis Cass Secretary of War Washington City D.C.

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To The Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
I am interested in finding out my ancestors who were in the Revolutionary War received pensions and so I would like to know the Historical data filed with their applications -
Robert Pools married in Elizabeth McBroom Roman Co - He served with Iryon Co. Troops (before Iryon Co N.C. became Lincoln, Rutherford & Burke) 1861

He died in Rutherford Co - 1811 - He was Capt of Company known as Capt Porter's Troop of Frazar Co. Volunteers
Philip Mull wife Margaret B. Beauchamp
He served with Lancaster Co. Penn. Troops - became a Capt in N. C. - lived many years in N. C. Returned to Penn. & died at Point - Pleasant, Pa.
John Shope (so Dutch he called himself "Shorn") married Margaret Bragg - Was a waggoner with

Washington - often carrying the Pay Chest - He settled in Penn. then Virginia and moved to Western N. C. where he died - (buried as a Virginian) Anything on record there in your office will be valuable to me as family history even tho' I know it already. I know my people - Hoping one or more of them tried for a pension so I may find his record same With thanks - Mrs. E. B. Lathrop Shelby, N. C.

P.S. I should also like to know if Mathew Machburn who married a Sherid and who served as a Private in Rev. War. received a Pension
Thanking you again for your Search
I am very truly
Mrs. E.B. Baltimore,
Shelby
N.C.
Per Mrs. A.E.R.