Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3271, for Andrew Lytle, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Lytle, Andrew Margaret
No. 3271
{ D.L.R. 1278-200 Lieut. Issued July 27, 1789 to Richard Platt, assignee No papers.
CONTENTS

5.167 Pennsylvania
Margaret Lytle widow of Andrew Lytle who died on the
of Penn te in the State of Penn te who left a Vent in the Pay M te cor cor by Captain of the cor cor d d by in the time for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Phila Co at the rate of 100 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 22 nd day of March, 1831. Ending 22 nd Nov r 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Nov r 1852 and Sent 6 th of May
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Increased from $30.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Clerk, Vol. Page 360
Let it be
1834

State of Pennsylvania } Lancaster County } ss.
I John C. Baker pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran congregation of the Holy Trinity in the City of Lancaster, in the County & State aforesaid - Do certify that the following extract, shewing the marriage of Andrew Lytle and Margaret Deshong taken from the records of said Church, is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows -
1777
March 17. Vorf. Auct. Andrew Lytle und Margaret Deshong. 1777 The said Record was written in the German language in the aforesaid Register, the record of which said Marriage being translated into the English language is as follows.
1777
March 17. According to proclamation Andrew Lytle and Margaret Deshong, they being married. I John C. Baker above named do hereby certify that I hold the office of Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of the Holy Trinity in the City & County aforesaid and that the above German extract is a true extract from the records of said Congregation.
Sworn to & subscribed this 9 th day of February AD 1852.
Before me. Walter G. Evans Atty.
John C. Baker Pastor h. t.

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County ss.
On this 9 th day of February A D 1852. Personally appeared in Open Court, before the Honorable Henry G Long, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County - John Lytle a resident of Colerain Township in the County aforesaid aged sixty seven years and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth depose & say on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4 1836. In right of his late mother Margaret Lytle who was the widow of Andrew Lytle, both now deceased who was a Lieutenant and Quarter or Pay Master in the Pennsylv- -vania Continental line: and further stateth during the lifetime of his said Father Andrew Lytle, he has oftentimes heard him re- -late the hardships, privations and sufferings he encountered during the several six years of his service in the war, and dis- -tinctly remembers having heard his Father relate soon after he entered the war as a Lieutenant he was appointed in addition, a Quarter Master or a Pay Master of the troops and served as such till the war was ended - He said the land he received from the United States he sold to speculators, and his Commutation pay was of no consequence, on account of it being depreciated in value - and Complain d that Government never made good their promise to give good money and in full for the officers half pay for life - And further decla- -reth that he has often and again heard his Father during his lifetime give an account of the American encampment at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777 or 1778. of the destitute condition of the Army, the men near naked, barefoot and without provisions and many officers had fears the Army would dissolve and return home, and that all the time the Army lay at Valley Forge, he was obliged to go about the Country in pursuit of provisions, and at the most fearful time - He received orders -

from General Washington to get provisions for the troops, and provender for the horses at any price and hazards - In that winter My mother stated during her lifetime her husband (my Father) visited home on his Collecting trips through Lancaster County. My mother also stated that my Father visited her but a few times during the whole Campaign - The deponent further states that he has no positive recollection of the officer under whom his Father served, But do remember the name of General Wayne, and Colonel Stewart and also Captain or Lieutenant Markland, who resided in Philadelphia, his name I remember in particular because my Father and Mother used to say, He and Captain or Lieutenant Markland joined the Cincinnati Society together after the war - Have heard my Father say he was in several battles under General Wayne at Paoli, at Stony Point and at York Town, further Cannot now recollect - That during the lifetime of his Mother and in the year 1839 or 40, an Agent called upon her, and stated he could get her a pension, if she would permit him to have her papers to take Washington to make examination - My Mother immediately consented that he should take them which consisted of all the papers that my mother had in her possession relating to my Father's services - Containing some pay and provision accounts and a Diary of his services in the revolution - We have never heard of the said Agent since he received the papers, although we have made frequent enquiries respecting, but it was all in vain -
But Can prove by persons, acquaintances of the family of their knowledge, that such rolls, accounts and Diary were in my Mother's possession during her lifetime - But now have no record of Father's appointment nor service, and suppose there may be records at the Department at Washington to establish the appointment and service - He further declareth that his Mother the said Margaret Lytle was married to his Father on the 17th. of March 1799 -

= that his said father Andrew Lytle died on the 20th day of January 1809. and that his said mother Margaret Lytle died on the 22nd day of November 1846. leaving two children viz: John Lytle (the present applicant) and Cyrus Lytle, and that she remained his widow ever since the period of Andrew Lytle's death, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court on the day and year herein written H. G. Long John Lytle
Van Custer City ss
Personally appeared before the subscriber (in Open Court) the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Van Custer. Before whom the foregoing declaration was taken: Do Certify that the within declarant is personally known to me to be the person that John Lytle is a highly respectable Citizen of Colerain Township and that his declaration is entitled to full credit & belief - Witness my hand & seal this 9th day of February AD 1852.
H. G. Long Seal

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County ss.
I John K. Reed Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County, being a Court of Record held at Lancaster, Do Certify, that Satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Margaret Lytle Widow of Andrew Lytle, who was a reputed revolu- tionary Officer, (died in the Year 1809) leaving Margaret his Widow and two children viz: John Lytle & Cyrus Lytle, that the said Margaret Lytle died in the County of Lancaster, on the 22nd. day of November 1846, leaving the said two sons John Lytle & Cyrus Lytle, who are still living, and are the only surviving children of Margaret Lytle, in whose right a pension claim has been asserted, on account of her husband's revolutionary service, as a Lieutenant and pay Master under act of Congress July 4th 1836.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Lancaster, this Seventeenth day of June A.D. 1852
John K. Reed Pro. Temp.

NO 7820
Margaret Lytle died wid of Andrew Penn a
Act 4 July 1836
adm o
3 Mo Licut $40.00 21 L d of Pay Master 490.
$530.
Per ann.
to 22 Nov r 1846, when she died.
Payable to
John Lytle, & Cyrus Lytle, only surviving children.
cert h
Alex r Ray Present,

Margaret Lytle, wid Andrew. pa. act 4 July 1830.
Alex r Ray Present,

Washington May 28 th 1852.
J. E. Heath Esq Com d of Pensions Sir
In my letter to you of the 24 th Feby. last, in the case of Margaret Lyttle dec d widow of Andrew Lyttle late of Penn ty . under act July 4. 1836. I submitted a declaration made by her son in right of his Mother, together with several affidavits showing personal identity of the widow with her husband as an officer of the Revolution, among others was an affidavit of the Hon d John Strohm, when in Congress, and at the request of the present declarant, wrote to the Commissioners of Pensions to know, if any claim had been filed or papers left in his office, relating to the services of Andrew Lyttle, and to the Hon d J Strohm affidavit, with others filed in the case. I ask your particular attention.
As I received no evidence of Andrew Lyttle services, I made a copy of the applicants declaration, with the view to endeavor to discover some record of the appointment, and service as an Officer of the Penn ty line and staff .
The declarant states, he "often heard his Father Andrew Lyttle. state he entered the army as an Officer of the Line, was appointed a Master Master, or a Pay Master, and served to the end of the war. had him state the incidents of the encampment at Valley Forge in the winter of 77. 78. the suffering of the army, and received orders from Gen l Washington to procure provision for the army, and for the horses. He remembers of having heard his Father speak of Gen l Wayne. Col n Stewart, and a Capt. or Lieut. John Frankland who resided in Philadelphia

Who joined with him in becoming a member of the Society of Cincinnati.
I addressed a communication to the Department of State in behalf of the applicant, respectfully requesting an examination of the Washington Papers, for the Revolutionary Service of Andrew Lytle, as an officer of the Line, and of the line and Staff in the Penna. Continental line, and herewith submit his report marked No. 1, showing he was an Ensign with the rank of 2 d Lt. Sept 10. 1776. He was made Master Feb 25. 1777, took the Oath of Allegiance at Camp May 12. 1778, was appointed pay Master Jan. 1. 1781, and served until Aug. 1783.
In reply herewith the statement of declarant to rules sustained by the information from the State Department.
But there was the other point I wished to establish, if possible, that was, to show the army was stationed at Valley Forge, in 1777 and 1778. I therefore addressed a second letter to the State Department, asking the above information (if it could be furnished) I submit, paper marked No. 2. in reply. Showing the Head Quarters of the American Army was at Valley Forge, from Sept 1777 to Jan 1778. This establishes the further important fact, from the Secretary's report No. 1. - that, "the Oath of Allegiance of Andrew Lytle 2 d Master 13 th Penn a Regiment" "This oath is dated Camp 12 May 1778." Thus showing Andrew Lytle was a Master Master at Valley Forge. When the army lay there, as stated in the declarant's
again, the applicant declares, in his declaration, having heard his father, said he and a host of Genl. Munkland of Philadelphia. United as members of the Society of Cincinnati at the same time, or together early this month. I addressed a letter to the Secretary of the Penna.

Cincinnati, Stating the case of Mr. Lytle, and asking to be informed, if the records or proceedings of the Society, could afford any evidence, as to the time and place of Mr. Lytle and Capt. Brantland joining the Society of Cincinnati, I enclose herewith the Secy of the Society reply, paper marked N.J. further containing the statement as declared for in the petition. It may be proper to add, I addressed a communication to the Auditor Genl or Pennl. asking information of the service of Mr. Lytle, in the line and State of that State. The Auditor informed me, that no evidence in his office of Lytle's service as Lieut. to the end of the war. On inquiry of Mr. Gordon of Genl. Separtment, was informed his book afford proof of the service of Andrew Lytle, as Lieut. and to the end of the war. For that reason, did not apply for a certificate as the cost of a fee of $1. the charge of a Certificate.
In conclusion I can only remark, that the proof of identity, of the individual officer of his service, the place and of his having joined the Society of Cincinnati from so many highly respectable sources, will be deemed satisfactory, in the allowance of the claim.
I remain Sir
Your most obedt
Alb. Nay
The claim is made for two years service as a Lieut & pay master.
Alb. Nay

I think that the original vouchers in the within mentioned cases should be deliv- ered to Mr. Jenkins, the Ap. d Dist. Atty. of the Ea. d District of Pa., to be used in the legal proceedings about being instituted against parties who are alleged to have drawn the money fraudulently. The third auditor is respectfully requested to deliver the papers to Mr. Jenkins, taking his receipt for the same
Mr. Woodhead Camp.
2 Camp Off Feb. 1. 1852

Pension Office
February 1, 1854
Received from S. P. Waldo, Esq, Commissioner of Pensions, the papers in the following cases, viz: Act 4 July 1836
 No 4546, Eve Callaghan, wid of Patrick Re $80 per annum  " 2185, Maria Gray, " Dr Shannon mfm $120 " "  " 3749, Elizabeth Keller, " George per 20 " "  " 4110, Susan Long " Andrew Capt 183.33 " "  " 4336, Julian Parker " John per 80.00 " "  " 4467, Magdalena Russell " Wm per ann 100.00 " "  " 4238, Christiana Walston, C. Remick mfm 388.66 " " 
Act 2 Feb 1848
 No 693 Catharine Trunk, widow of David per $80. " "  " 2911 Rebecca Hurley, " John Sgt 120 " "  " 23111 Margaret Hartman, Jacob per 80 " "  " 3900 Sarah Howard, " John Sgt 105.33.  " 5280 Elizabeth Megan " John Sgt 148.66 
John Jenkins
The above cases were all returned June 1. 1854, by John Jenkins Esq. S P Waldo Commissioner

2 Department of State. Washington, April 15 th 1852.
Alex. Ray Esquire. Washington.
Sir,
An examination of the Army Returns and Old Congress Papers in this Department, made in compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 1 st March, has resulted in the discovery of the following evidence of the revolutionary services of Andrew Lytle of Pennsylvania, both in the line, and on the staff.
In Army Returns, 101, p 40, there is a Roll of the 5 th Pennsylvania Regiment in which, at the head of "Ensigns ranking as 2 nd Lieutenants" appears the name of "Andrew Lytle, Date of Commission, 30 Decem r , 1776."

A.R. Vol. 105; p 14, presents a similar return, placing Andrew Lytle at the head of the Ensigns, and designating him alone as ranking as 2 nd Lieutenant, with the date above stated.
In a "List of Officers and dates of their Commissions in Colonel Walter Stewarts Regiment," without date, found in A.R. 24:147, among the Staff Officers is mentioned "2 nd Master Andrew Lytle, Date of Commission: February 25: 1777."
Vol: 38 contains on p. 221 the oath of Allegiance of Andrew Lytle "2 nd Master 13 th Penn a Regiment." This oath is dated "Camp 12 th May 1778."
In the Old Congress Papers N o 137:3: 611, there is a copy of a letter dated "Reading, 2 nd December 1781," addressed to Hon: Robt. Morris, and signed by "And o Lytle Lt. and Paym t . 3 rd Penn a Reg t ." This letter contains

enquiries respecting money for the Southern army.
On p. 599. of the same volume, there is another copy of a letter from Andrew Lytle, dated "Philad a . 6 th August, 1783", in which he says, "On the 1 st January 1781 I commenced by the election of the officers of the late 5 th Penn a Reg t , their Paymaster." This letter also is addressed to Rob t Morris and in it Lytle subscribes himself "Lieut. 1 st and pay M t late 5 th Penn a Reg t ."
In a memorial to the President of Congress found on p 310. O.C.P. N o 42; Vol 4, dated "Princeton 2 o October 1783," Andrew Lytle signs himself, "Lt 1 st Penn a Reg t ."
There is an account current between the United States and Andrew Lytle on page 321 of the same volume which shows that he was Paymaster in 1781 and 1782.
In the same volume p. 328, there is a letter from Rob t Morris, dated 8 th August 1783,

which is addressed to "Andrew Lytle Esquire, Lieut: 1 st and Paymaster 5 th Tenn. Regt."
Two or three other memoranda might be cited in the support of the alleged service, but as they would not extend the limit of the service as proved by the foregoing data, it is thought unnecessary to introduce them here.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,
David Wetton

Washington July 28. 1852.
J. E. Heath Esq. Com d of Pensions Off ce
In the case of Margaret Lyttle dep d . act 1836. Pen s . Ord n of Andrew. Where an allowance has been granted at the rate of $530 p. annum.
I beg to refer you to the evidence (being a letter from the Department of State of the 15 th of last July in the case) It is there shown, that a letter was written by Andrew Lyttle dated at Philadelphia 6 th Aug t 1780. in which he says "On the 1 st Jan y . 1781 I Commenced by the election of the Officers of the late 5 th Pen s . Reg t . then paymaster", and "Subscribed himself Andrew Lyttle late 5 th . Pen s . Reg t ." and on the 8 th of the same month 1781. Rev. Morris Comminger 2 o replies to said Lyttle. Let 1 st . and paymaster 5 th . Pen s . Reg t .
Under a long practice of the P. Off ce , such evidence has been regarded as proof of service. But more recently Col d Swift made a final decision on the point. In a case where an Officer joined the Cincinnati Society and subscribed himself. and Officer, having performed certain service. Should be rec d as evidenced, and a pension pay accordingly rated.

But since the allowance of the Indian claim, I have made an expenditure of "John" Brimell's. Certificate and bills in Vol. 3. page 218. four several payments made to Briden Lytt. N o 71. 835. 6.7.28. Hens Feb 1. 1784. for pay due to said Lytt Nov 3. 1783. Having been a paymaster, to my, I pre- sume kept in Bernic until the army was disbanded. Certain is it, however, that the time to which the amt of $961. 90 . was due to him up to the 1 st of Feb 1783. and beg to refer you to the vol. page. dat and amt stated above.
I, therefore, claim in the case of Hensberger Lytt. a pension at the rate of $600. since the resolution of the Old Cong ss 12 Jan y 87. in more particular states in my lat com- -munication
I remain Sir most respectfully Alex. Ray

Eastern District of Pennsylvania,
U. S. MARSHAL'S OFFICE,
Philadelphia, Feby 15 th 1854
Sir-
Do me the favour to transmit to me at your earliest convenience the original papers in the case of Margaret Lytle widow of Andrew Lytle. Lieut & Paymaster in the Revolution - under Act of 4 th July 1836.
The payment was made in the third quarter 1852 to D B Vandersmith $8329-83 And the first quarter 1853 $1100 to Dennis Griswold.
Margaret Lytle purports to be of Lancaster County - and the pension is payable to John Lytle & Pymus Lytle only Children - from 4 th March 1831 to Nov 22 d 1846
if as I suppose these papers are a fraud, it is important that they should be examined at once
Yours respectfully John Jenkins Deputy W. S. Marshall D. P. Waldo Esq. Comy of Pensions

Brief in the case of Margaret Lytle, der wid of Andrew Lancaster County and State of Pennsylvania.
act
July 4, 1836.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") Increase.
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The Commissioner decided that the certificate from the Department of State, dated April 15, 1832, is sufficient to show that he, [Lytle] was a Lieut. and paymaster on board of January 1831. Consulted ch. Col. as to the increased rate - and referred to the case of Joshua Davenport, New York 1832, (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
A. Roy, Present
Examining Clerk.
Osde Miles

No. 2
1 st Lt. 5 th Inf 31 Dec 76
2 nd Lt 25 July '77 12 May '78
Pay Master 2 Dec '81 6 Aug '83
Lt 2 Oct '83
Lt & Paymaster from 2 Dec 81 to 3 Sept '83
21 mos
Lt 3 mos

Department of State. Washington May 17. 1862. Alex. Ray Esq.
Washington,
Sir:
In compliance with the request presented in your letter of the 5 th inst: an examination of the Revolutionary Papers has been made to establish, if possible, the period of the encampment of the American Army at Valley Forge, and the fact of Andrew Syttle having been attached to the Army at that time in the capacity of Quarter Master.
The first point is shown by the letters and orders of Washington, which are first dated at "Head Quarters, Valley Forge," on or about the 20 th Dec. 1777, and continue so dated, uninterup =

tedly until the 18. th of June 1778, or thereabouts; at which time the camp was broken up, and the army moved.
No evidence, beyond that furnished by the Department on the 13. th of April, has been found of the staff service of Andrew Suple, nor are any letters found addressed by Washington to him during the period of the encamp- ment at Valley Forge.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
W. H. Cuyler, Acting Secretary

Washington Feb 24 1852.
J. E. Heath Esq Comm r of Pensions Sir,
For a pen I enclose, herewith, an application for a pension under act July 4. 1836. in the case of Margaret Lytle dec d : Widow of Andrew Lytle who was a Lieut, State Master, or Pay Master in the Penn s Continental Line, and it is alleged, the term to the end of the war.
The application is accompanied by no local proof, still, there are prominent facts mentioned in the declaration that may be susceptible of proof.
I shall therefore address a letter to the Hon d Sec y of War, and to the Sec y of State, requesting an examination of the records at Harrisburg, and of the Washington Papers: and to favor me with a report of all the service that can be found of the revolutionary services of applicant's husband Lytle . of the Penn s Line.
The several affidavits presented, show the office in question left a diary and other papers relating to his revolutionary services, which have been seen by him, and read by the affiant, or affiants, and which seem to have been loaned by the Index in 1815. or 40. to some agent - whose name is not known for the purpose of setting him a pension, and it is further shown these papers were never returned.
The affidavit of the Hon d John Strohm, proves when he was in Congress, at the instance and request of the widow of the present applicant, to make application to the late Commissioner.

to know if the papers of Lieut. Genl. Lyttle have ever been filed in his office. The Com d answered very truly, that there was no papers filed in the case of Mr Mansfield Lyttle. . and for the simple reason that there never was a claim made by the widow
thereafter the agent who borrowed the pay rolls and accounts of said Lieut. Genl. Lyttle or Pay Master Genl. Lyttle . may have filed as form in some case then pending, and are now on file in your office. I hence the reason that the ag t . were again called on Mr Mansfield Lyttle to form -cut the claim.
When I rec d a reply to the Dept. of State, and from the Am t . Genl d Harrington Pa., their reports will be placed before you in the case.
I remain Your Most Obed t Serv t Alex. Ray
+ not yet known

Philadelphia (Pa)
Agree, 2
Margaret Lytle, died widow of Andrew, who was a Secy & paymaster Pa troops
She died July 4, 1836.
2 year Secy and paymaster, com March 4, 1837, end Nov. 22 nd 1846, when she died, at $600 per Ann.
deducting former payments at $530 per Ann.
Payable to John Lytle & Cyrus Lytle, only children, etc
A. Pay. Present

Philipsburg, Centre Co., Pa.
Aug 11 th 1896
Hon. Commission of Prison
Westlight, St.
Will you kindly inform me whether Andrew Lytle an officer in the Revolutionary war was, or rather whether his wife was pensioned, and if so, what was the maiden name of his wife. Andrew Lytle was my great grand father and served in the 1 st Pa. 5 th Pa Col Francis Johnston and at the end of the war was in 18 th Pa - I am anxious to know the maiden name and age of his wife for the

purpose of printing some family records - And if your records show his age and whether he was a natural born American or otherwise the favor will be appreciated -
Very truly yours -
Saml F Lytle, M.D.

WILLIAM V. SMITH, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MASONIC TEMPLE.
OLEAN, N. Y.
OW & N 907
November 27, 1904.
Hon. Comr of Pensions.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I write to ask if the name of Andrew Lytle (sometimes spelled Andrew Littall,) is on the pension rolls as a pensioner of the war of the Revolution. If so I would like such data as the application contains as to service, age &c.
Most Respy.
W. V. Smith

6 Doed Paul Lytle burg Pa SWB
Dec 16, 1904, His 6 W.V. Smith - Clean N.Y. see letter.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
Aug 209 pensed to Phillips
File No. 3271
Margaret Lytle Widow
Andrew Lytle Lt. Rev War
Act: July 4, 1836
Index: — Vol. A , Page 449
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County } S.S.
On this 16 th day of February A.D. 1852, Personally appeared before me Walter Evans an Alderman in for the City of Lancaster. John Kidd, Esquire, a resident of Bart Township in the County, and State aforesaid, age 65 years & upwards, who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, as follows. — That he was well acquainted with Lieutenant Andrew Lytle an officer of the revolution in his lifetime. — I have known him since I was a boy of a few years old. — I always have known him as Lieutenant Lytle. I have heard him relate his services to my father, and others, when I was a boy. I recollect well of his mentioning Genl. Washingtons and Waynes names, and also his speaking of the hardships of the soldiers at Valley Forge, and the difficulty he had in getting provision for man and horse, that he had frequently taken good many things in the way of provisions by force, as the owners were not willing to give them, and that the Army were in want of them. he was always known as an officer of the revolution in the neighbourhood, and as such had always been very much res- pected by the people, and even the children. I recoll- ect well when he died, which was in the year 1809 as the children of the schools marched in procession at the funeral, there was also a company of Soldiers present, who fired over his grave. The Minister stated at the grave, that the said And- Lytle, had rendered many services as an officer of the revolution, at his death he left a widow Margaret Lytle, and two sons viz, John Lytle (the present applicant) and Cyrus Lytle, his widow Margaret Lytle, I was well acquainted with, being a near neighbour of mine, she was a highly respectable old lady, beloved by all who knew her. I have heard her relate the trials that she had endured when she was first married to Lieutenant A. Lytle.

a few months after their marriage, that he had orders to join his company, which was near Philadelphia at the time, I did not see him afterwards until the Army lay encamped at Valley Forge, when he came to Lancaster on a visit to me, I had given birth to a child in his absence. she had been seriously ill and that her father thought proper to send him word of her indisposition, he came on horseback, with a uniform on, rather worse of the ware, and remained but a day or so, went through the country to purchase Cattle for the army, and had them taken to Valley Forge, where the army was encamped. I have seen the papers of Lieutenant Andrew Lytle, a short time before the death of Margaret Lytle, they had spoken to me respecting her husband's services. (I was a Justice of the Peace at the time) she shewed me papers which I examined, among the papers there was a diary Rept. by Lieutenant Lytle of his marches through the different places, and battles engaged in, and the number killed and wounded, and also an account book of provender purchased for the army encamped at Valley Forge, there was some other papers relative to his services. The agent that received the papers I have no knowledge of, but after he had been at Mrs Lytle, they informed me of the fact that they had employed a person, who had called on them at her house, she then told me that he had taken the papers to make an examination of the records at Washington. I stated that she had done very wrong to let the papers out of her possession, unless she knew the person, but she never enquired his name nor even took his receipt for the papers. This occurred about the year 1839, I had enquired through our member of Congress Mr. Strubm respecting the matter, his answer to me was, that papers had not been filed in the pension office belonging to Margaret Lytle, widow of Lieut. Andrew Lytle, the old lady never made application for a pension as she had nothing to shew services of her

husband, Margaret Lytle widow of Lieu. Andrew Lytle died sometime in November 1846. I was present at her funeral.
Affirmed & subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Before me
Walter G. Evans Ald n
J. N. Kidd
Lancaster City S.S.
Personally appeared before me an alderman in for said city before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken do certify that John Kidd Esquire is a highly respectable citizen of Bart. Township, and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief.
Witness my hand and seal this 16 th day of February A. D. 1852.
Walter G. Evans Ald n
State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County } ss.
On this 16 th day of February A. D. 1852, personally appeared before Walter G. Evans an Alderman for City of Lancaster William Eby a resident of Colerain Township in the County & State aforesaid aged 71 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say as follows -
That he was well acquainted with Lieutenant Andrew Lytle in his lifetime, I have heard him speak often of his services of the revolution, and particularly about the encampment at Valley Forge, which was hardest upon him during all his services, as he was sent out to scour the country for forage and provisions, and the winter was very severe, and the difficulty of getting supplies, that it was necessary to take it by force frequently, although they were willing to buy, some of the farmers would not part with forage, so that they were compelled to take it, — I also heard him state that he had frequent conversations with Washington at Valley Forge about the difficulty of getting supplies, and that also he had conversation with Mad Anthony Wayne over.

(as he called him) and that he had also saw Mrs Washington at the encampment — he also stated that the officers fare was no better, than the soldiers — his diary, and that from the time he entered the service to the termination of the war, he visited his wife (Margaret) but twice, the first time was while they were encamped at Valley Forge, when he made a tour through the Country for forage and provisions. it was then that he visited his wife at his fatherinlaws near the Chester and Lancaster County line, and the second time was about two weeks before the breaking up of the encampment, this was the last time untill peace was declared, when he returned home to his wife and child (the child died soon after his return) I have seen the papers of Lieutenant Andrew Lytle in his life time, the diary that he kept during the Campaign, I have read, and also saw other papers relating to his services, such as an account kept by him of cattle, horses, hay, Oats and Corn. the papers I saw once since the death of Lieutenant Lytle, I have understood through one of the sons of Lytle, that they unfortunately gave the papers in the hands of an agent as he called himself, and have never heard since from him, the said Lieut. Andrew Lytle died sometime in the year 1809. I was present at his funeral, there was quite a number of people present, I recollect of the children of the different schools in the neighbourhood being in the procession, and also a small Company of soldiers, who fired over the grave after he was buried, the said Lieut. Lytle, left a widow (Margaret) and two sons viz. John Lytle the present applicant, & Cyrus Lytle. Margaret Lytle, remained the widow of Lieut. Andrew Lytle until her death, which occured sometime in November 1846, leaving the within sons.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Before me
W m Eaby
Walter G. Evans
Lancaster City S.S.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber an alderman in & for said City before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, do hereby certify that William Eaby is a highly respectable farmer of Colerain Township, and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief.
Witness my hand & seal this 16 th day of February A. D. 1852.
Walter G. Evans
(seal)
(S)
Adm n

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County } S.S.
On this 18 th day of February A. D. 1852. Personally appeared before me Walter Evans an Alderman in & for the city of Lancaster, in the County aforesaid Then: John Strohm a resident of Hartick Township in the County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say as follows. That he had an acquaintance with Lieutenant Andrew Lytle a reputed officer of the revolution, he was always spoken of as an officer of the revolution, who had served his Country faithful, and I never had doubts as to his service, his papers have been seen in his possession relating to his services in the revolution, by my father who told me in his lifetime that he Lytle must have endured a great deal in the war. I heard my father state that the papers spoke of his services as Lieutenant and also Quarter Master. I have heard other persons of unexceptionable character state that they had seen Lieutenant Lytle's papers, and looked over them which showed that he had been an active officer in the revolution, the said Lieutenant Andrew Lytle died sometime in the year 1849, leaving a widow (Margaret Lytle) and two sons viz: John Lytle (the present applicant) and Cyrus Lytle, the widow (Margaret) I have seen her in her lifetime, and she was always known as the widow of Andrew Lytle an officer of the revolution, I had heard that the papers belonging to the old lady showing the services of her husband Lieutenant Andrew Lytle had been obtained from her, by some one calling himself an Agent, and promised to procure her claim. When I was in Congress I had made enquiry by request of the present applicant at the pension office respecting the papers, but was informed that such papers were not on file in Pension office. The said widow (Margaret Lytle) died sometime in the year 1846, it was in the fall of the year sometime, the month I cannot state.

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before me
Walter G. Evans Aldn
John Strohm
Lancaster City S.S.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber an Alderman in and for said City, before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken. Do certify that the Honorable John Strohm, ex-member of Congress is a highly respectable citizen of Martick Township, and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief.
Witness my hand and seal this 18 th day of February A. D. 1852.
Walter G. Evans [seal] Aldn
State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County S.S.
On this 19 th day of February A.D. 1852 Personally appeared before me Walter G. Evans an Alderman in for Lancaster City John Miller a resident of Colerain Township in the County aforesaid, (Calvin Maker) aged 45 years, who being first duly affirmed according to law doth depose and say as follows, That he had no recollection of Lieutenant Andrew Lytle, merely by reputation - as I was too young, but I have often heard my father speak of the widow Margaret Lytle, being the wife of an officer of the revolution, I was well acquainted with the widow of Lieut. Andrew Lytle and had conversation with her in her lifetime, respecting her husband's services which she was always willing to talk about, she spoke of the hardships that her husband underwent whilst the Army lay at Valley Forge, and at other places, that they had been but half clothed and half fed, I also heard short time after the papers were obtained, of a person calling upon the old lady representing himself as an agent, and obtained her papers, there was a great deal of talk about it at the time in the neighbourhood, the widow died on the 22 nd day of November 1846, according to the entry made on my Day Book, I was the undertaker, the
over

widow left two children viz. John Lytle (the present applicant) and Cyrus Lytle.
Affirmed & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Before me
Walter G. Evans
Ald n
John Miller
Lancaster City S.S.
Personally appeared before me one of the Aldermen before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken. We Certify that John Miller is a highly respectable citizen of Colerain Township, and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief.
Witness my hand and seal this 19 th day of February A. D. 1852.
Walter G. Evans
Ald n
Seal
State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County S.S.
I John H. Reed Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Lancaster, do Certify that the Honorable Henry G. Long the President Judge in and for said County of Lancaster duly commissioned & qualified - And that the declaration of John Lytle - was taken in open Court and that the four affidavits & Marriage Certificate of Rev. John C. Baker attached to declaration taken before Walter G. Evans Esq. is an Acting Alderman in and for the City of Lancaster, duly commissioned & qualified, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be that of Hon. H. G. Long & Walter G. Evans Esq. are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Lancaster the 19 th day of February A. D. 1852.
Jno. H. Reed Prothon.

147 Philad elphia Margaret Lytle decd Andrew Lytle died on the of the  State of  Penns who was a Lieut  in the  Revolution commanded by Captain  of the  commanded by  in the Revolution time for 3 mos First C 21 St  Pay Master
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 53 Dollars 08 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1831 & 22 nd Novr 1846, when due
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of July 1852 and  Henry Ray Esq
Amount to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836 Section the 3 rd } Recorded by J. B. Weightman Clerk, Book  Vol. 2 , Page 369

State of Pennsylvania } Lancaster County } ss:
I, John Le. Baker Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of the Holy Trinity in the City of Lancaster, in the County & State aforesaid. Do certify that the following extract showing the marriage of Andrew Lyle and Margaret Droboney taken from the Records of said Church is a true copy of the Records with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Records in their legible figures as follows:
1777.
March 17. Hous Aßv. Andrew Lyle und Margaret Droboney, l. N.
Which said record was written in the German language in the aforesaid Register, the Record

of which said marriage being translated into the English lan- guage is as follows:
1777.
March 17. According to proclamation Andrew Zittel and Marguit Deshong They being married
I John L. Baker above named do hereby say that I hold the Office of Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of the Holy Trinity in the City & County of York in Pa and that the above German extract is a true extract from the Records of said Congregation
Sworn to & subscribed
This 9th Day of February A.D. 1852 Before me Walter G. Evans John L. Baker Pastor M.T. Al Dm

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County ss:
On this 9 th day of February A.D. 1852 personally appeared in open court before the Hon. Henry G. Luy, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County John Lytle a resident of Colerain Township in the County aforesaid aged Sixty Seven years and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth depose & say, on his oath that the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836. In right of his late Mother Margaret Lytle who was the widow of

Andrew Lytle, both now deceased, who was a Lieutenant and Quarters or Paymaster in the Pennsylvania Continental line; and further stateth, during the lifetime of his said father Andrew Lytle, he has oftentimes heard him relate the hardships privations and sufferings he encountered during the several six years of his service in the war, and distinctly re- =members having heard his father relate soon after he entered the war, as a Lieutenant he was appointed in addition a Quarters Master or a Paymaster of the troops and served as such till the war was ended. He said the land he received from the United States in 1806 to speculators and his com- =munication was of no consequence.

5 on account of it being de- preciated in value, and complained that Government never made good their promise to give good money & in full for the Officers' half pay for life - And further declared, that he has often and again made his further during his lifetime give an account of the American encampment at Valley Forge in the Winter of 1777 or 1778, of the destitute condition of the Army, the men near naked, barefoot and without provisions and many Officers had from the Army would dissolve and return home and that all the time the Army lay at Valley Forge he was obliged to go about the Country in

musket of provisions and at the most fearful time - It received orders from General Washington to get provisions for the troops and provisions for the Horses at any price & hazards - In that winter my Mother stayed during the winter in Middletown, my Father, visited home on his collecting trips through Lancaster County, my mother also stayed, that my Father visited her but a few times du- -ring the whole campaign - The Deponent further states that he has no positive recollection of the Officer under whom his father served, but do remember the names of Gen. Wayne and Col. Stewart and also Captain or Lieutenant MacClure, who resided in Philadelphia, his name I remember in particular

because my father & mother used to say, He and Leaph, or Lieutenant Markland joined the Cincinnati Society together after the war. I have heard my father say he was in several battles under Genl. Wayne at Padi's at Stony Point and at Yorktown father cannot now recollect - Most during the lifetime of his mother and in the year 1839 or '40, an Agent called upon her and stated he could get her a Pension if she would permit him to have her papers to take Washington to make examination - My mother immediately con- -sented that he should take them which consisted of all the papers that my mother had in her possession

relating to my Father's Service containing some pay and provision accounts and a Diary of his Services in the Revolution - we have never heard of the said agent since we received the Papers, although we have made frequent en- -quiries respecting but it was all in vain. But can prove by persons, a acquaintance of the family of their knowledge that such Rolls accounts and Diary were in my Mother's possession during her lifetime - But now have no record of Father's appointment nor Service, and suppose there may be records at the Department at Washington to establish the appointment & service

In further Deed it is that his Mother the said Margaret Lytle was married to his Father on the 17 th of March 1777; that his said Father Andrew Lytle died on the 20 th day of January 1809, and that his said Mother Margaret Lytle died on the 22 nd day of November 1846, leaving three Children, viz: John Lytle (the present Applicant), and Cyrus Lytle and that she remained his widow ever since the period of Andrew Lytle's death, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed -
Sworn to VERIFIED John Lytle Subscribed in Open Court on the day & year herein written H. G. King

10 Lancaster City ss:
Personally appeared before the subscribers (in Open Court) the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Lancaster before whom the foregoing declaration was last seen Do certify that the within declaration is personally known to me that John Lytle is a highly respectable Citizen of the above Foreship, and that his Decla- -ration is entitled to full credit & reliance.
Witness my hand & seal this 9th Day of February A.D. 1852.
J. H. G. Long (Q.S.)

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County SS:
In this 16 th day of February A.D. 1852 Personally appeared John M. Walter Jr. known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and who is known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand this 16 th day of February A.D. 1852. John M. Walter Jr.

12 Known him as Lieutenant Lytle - I have heard him relate his services to my father and others when I was a boy. I recollect well of his mentioning General Washington's and Wayne's names and also of his speaking of the hardships of the Soldiers at Valley Forge and the difficulties which he had in getting provision for man and horse - that he had frequently taken good many things in the way of provisions by force as the Tories were not willing to give them and that the Army were in want of them He was always known as an Officer of the Revolution in the neighborhood and

as such had always been very much respected by the people and even the children I recollect well when he died which was in the year 1809 as the children of the Schools marched in procession at the funeral there was a Company of Soldiers present who fired over his grave, the minister stated at the graveside that the laid Andrew Lytle had rendered many services as an officer of the revolution; at his death he left a widow Margaret Lytle and two sons, viz: John Lytle (the present applicant) and Cyrus Lytle, his widow Margaret Lytle was well acquainted with, being a near neighbor of mine - she was a highly

12 respectable old lady, beloved by all who knew her. I have heard her relate, the trials she had endured when she was first married to Lieutenant A. Dylte, a few months after their marriage, that he had orders to join his Company which was near Philadelphia at the time - I did not see him afterwards until the Army lay encamped at Valley Forge When he came to Lancaster on a visit to me - I had given birth to a child in his absence - He had been seriously ill and that his father thought proper to send him word of his indisposition he came on horse back with a uniform on, rather worst of the man and remained but a day or so

15 went through the Country to purchase Cattle for the Army and had them taken to Valley Forge when the Army was in camp. - I have seen the Papers of Lieutenant Andrew Lytle, a short time before the death of Margaret Lytle, they had spoken to me respecting her husband's services (I was a Justice of the Peace at the time) She showed me Papers which I examined, among the Papers there was a Diary kept by Lieutenant Lytle of his marches through the different places and battles engaged in, and the number killed and wounded and also an account book of Provisions purchased for the Army in camp at

Valley Forge, there was some other papers relative to his services - The Agent that received the papers, I have no knowledge of, but after he had been to Mrs. Dyer they informed me of the fact that they had employed a person who had called on them at her house, she then told me that he had taken the papers to make an examination of the Records at Washington, I stated that she had done very wrong to let the papers out of her possession unless she knew the person but she never inquired his name or even took a receipt for the papers - this occurred about the year 1839. She inquired through our Member of Congress Mr. Strohm respecting the matter

his answer to me was that papers had not been filed in the Pension Office belong- -ing to Margaret Lytle - the old lady never made ap- -plication for a pension, as she had nothing to shew services of her husband - Margaret Lytle widow of Lieut Andrew Lytle died sometime in November 1846 - I was present at her funeral -
Affirmed & subscribed the day and year aforesaid, Before me, Jno Ridd Walter G. Evans
Leicester City ss.
Personally appeared before me an alderman in Her Majesty's City, before whom the fore- -going aff. David was test. & I do certify that John Ridd, Esq.

is a highly respectable Citizen of Bart. Township, and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief Witness my hand and Seal this 16 th day of February A.D. 1852 -
Walter G. Evans (Q.S.) Al D m
State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County } ss.
On this 16 th day of February A.D. 1852, personally appeared Walter G. Evans an Alderman for City of Lancaster William Iby a resident of Colerain Township in the County and State aforesaid, age 71 years, who being

first duly sworn according to law doth Depose and Say as follows: —
That he was well acquainted with Lieutenant Andrew Lytle in his lifetime There was much spoken of of his services of the revolution and particularly about the encampment at Valley Forge which was hardest upon him during all his services, as he was sent out to scour the country for forage and provisions, and the winter was very severe, and the difficulties of getting supplies that it was necessary to take the force frequently, although they were willing to buy. Some of the farmers would not part with forage, so that they were compelled to take it.

I also heard him State that he had frequent con- versations with Washington at Valley Forge about the difficulty of getting supplies and that, also he had conver- sation with Mad. Anthony Wayne (as he called him) and that he had also saw Mrs. Washington at the encamp- ment. He also stated that the Officers fare were no better than the Soldiers. His Dining, and that from the time he entered the Service to the termination of the War he visited his wife (Margaret) but twice, the first time was while they were en- camped at Valley Forge when he made a tour through the Country for forage & provisions. It was then that he visited his

wife at his cabin in Lewis near the Chester & Lancaster county line, and the second time was about two weeks before the breaking up of the encampment, this was the last time until peace was de- clared when he returned home to his wife and child (the child died soon after his return) I have seen the papers of Lieutenant Andrew Lytle in his lifetime, the diary that he kept during the campaign I have read, and also some other papers relating to his services, such as, an account kept by him of cattle, horses, hay, oats & corn. The papers I saw once since the death of Lieutenant Lytle - I have understood through one of

22 The Sons of Lytle, that they un- -fortimately gave the papers in the hands of an Agent , as he called himself, and have never heard since from him - The said Lieutenant Andrew Lytle died sometime in the year 1809, I was present at his funeral, there was quite a number of people present - I recollect of the children of the different schools in the neighborhood being in the procession & also a small company of soldiers who fired over the grave after he was buried, the said Lieut Lytle left a Widow (Margaret) and two sons viz: John Lytle, the present applicant, and Cyrus Lytle - Margaret Lytle remained the Widow of Lieutenant

Andrew Ryter until Mr Drake which occurred sometime in November 1846, having the within doors -
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before me Walter G. Evans } Aldm } Signed Wm Eaby
Leicester City ss:
Personal appearance before me, the subscriber an Alderman in the said City, before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken & do certify that William Eaby is a highly respectable farmer of Coleraine Town- ship and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit & belief Witness my hand & seal this 16 th day of February A.D. 1852
Walter G. Evans (28) Aldm

24 State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County SS
On this 18 th day of February A.D. 1852, Personally appeared Col. John M c Walter Strohm an Al d erman in H on or the City of Lancaster in the County aforesaid, Hon. John Strohm a resident of Martick Township in the County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say as follows: That he had an acquaintance with Lieutenant Andrew Ryle a United States Officer of the Rev- olution, he was always spoken of as an Officer of the Revolution who had served his Country faithfully and never had doubts as to his Service, his Papers have been

25 seen in his pension relating to his services in the revolution by my father, who told me in his lifetime that Mr. Lytle must have endured a great deal in the war. I heard my father state that the papers spoke of his services as Lieutenant and also Quarter Master. - I have heard other persons of my ex- ceptional character state that they had seen Lieutenant Lytle's papers, and looked over them which showed that he had been an active officer, in the revolution - the said Lieutenant Andrew Lytle died sometime in the year 1809 leaving a widow (Margaret Lytle) and two sons viz: John Lytle (the present applicant) and Cyrus Lytle - The widow

(Margaret) I never seen her in her lifetime and she was always known as the widow of Andrew Lytle an Officer in the Revolution, I had heard that the papers belonging to the old lady showing the service of her husband, David Andrew Lytle, had been obtained from her by some one calling himself an Agent and promised to procure her claim. When I was in Congress I had made inquiries by request of the present applicant at the Pension Office, respecting the papers, but was informed that such papers were not on file in Pension Office. The said Widow (Margaret Lytle) died sometime in the year 1846, it was in the fall of the year sometime the month

27 I cannot state -
There was subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me,
John Strohm Walter G. Evans } Signed Aldm }
Lancaster City SS:
Personally appeared before me the subscriber, an alderman in and for said City before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken -
Do certify that the Hon John Strohm, member of Congress is a highly respectable Citizen of Martick Township and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit & credence
Witness my hand & seal this 18th day of February, A.D. 1852
Signed Walter G. Evans (L.S.) Aldm

25 State of Pennsylvania } Lancaster County } ss:
On this 19 th Day of February A.D. 1852, Personally appeared before me Walter S. Evans an Alderman in for Lancaster City. John Miller a resident of Colerain Township in the County aforesaid (Cabinet Maker) aged 45 years, who being first duly affirmed according to law doth depose and say as follows; That he had no recollection of Lieut Andrew Lytle, merely by reputation as I was too young, but I have often heard my mother speak of the widow Margaret Lytle, being the wife of an Officer of the Revolution I was well acquainted with the widow of Lieut. Andrew Lytle

25 State of Pennsylvania } Lancaster County } ss.
On this 19 th Day of February A.D. 1852, Personally appeared before me Walter S. Evans an Alderman in for Lancaster City. John Miller a resident of Colerain Township in the County aforesaid (Cabinet Maker) aged 45 years, who being first duly affirmed according to law doth depose and say as follows; That he had no recollection of Lieut Andrew Lytle, merely by reputation as I was too young, but I have often heard my mother speak of the widow Margaret Lytle, being the wife of an Officer of the Revolution I was well acquainted with the widow of Lieut. Andrew Lytle

21 and had conversation with her in her lifetime, respecting Mr. Myles's services, which she was always willing to talk about. She spoke of the hardships which her husband underwent whilst the army lay at Valley Forge, and at other places, that they had been less half clothed and half fed, I also heard that after the papers were obtained, of a person calling upon the old lady representing himself as an agent and obtained Mr. Dapens, there was a great deal of talk about it at the time in the neighborhood. The Widow died on the 22 nd day of November 1846, according to the entry made on my day book - I was the undertaker, the Widow left

two children, viz: John Lytle (the present applicant) and Cyrus Lytle -
Affidavit subscribed the day before above stated, Belson m.
Walter G. Evans John Miller Aldm. 3 signed
Lancaster City, ss:
Personally appeared before me one of the Aldermen before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, Do certify that John Miller is a highly respectable citizen of Colerain Township, and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit & credence -
Witness my hand & seal this 19th day of February A.D. 1852
Walter G. Evans Aldm (L.S.)

State of Pennsylvania } Lancaster County ss: }
I John R. Reed
Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Lancaster do certify that the Hon. Henry H. Long is the President Judge in and for said County of Lancaster duly commissioned & qualified - And that the Declaration of John R. Reed was taken in open Court and that the several Affidavits & marriage Certificate of Rev. John L. Baker attached to Declaration (at the end) John Walter G. Evans Esq. is an acting Alderman in and for the City of Lancaster duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signatures purporting

32 The trial of Hon H. G. Long and Walter G. Evans, Esq. are genuine.
L.S.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Lancaster the 19 th Day of February A.D. 1852.
Mo. K. Reed Proth'y.
Signed

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County ss:
I John R. Reed, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, being a Court of Record, holden at Lancaster, do certify that sat- isfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that Margaret Rytte, widow of Andrew Rytte who was a reputed Revolutionary Officer (died in the year 1809) leaving Margaret his widow, and two children, viz: John Rytte & Cyrus Rytte; that the said Margaret Rytte died in the County of Lancaster on the 22 nd day of November 1846, leaving the said two

32 fans, John Dyer & Cyrus Dyer who are still living and are the only surviving children of Margaret Dyer, in whose right a pension claim has been asserted on account of her husband's revolutionary services, as a Lieutenant & Pay Master under act of Congress July 4th 1836.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal as Officer at Lancaster this 20th day of June A.D. 1852.
Jno. R. Reed
Signed
Proving

35 War Department Miss Auditor's Office Washington Nov. 19, 1851
From documents on file in this Office it appears that William Scott a private of Captain Samuel Woodson's Company in the 11 th Regiment of U.S. Infantries, enlisted into the Service for 5 years on the 20 th day of May 1814; he was transferred to Capt. Oldfield's Company (11 th Regt) upon the Roll of which he has been traced up to the 30 th of June 1814, beyond which date the Rolls of Goodrich's Company in file in this Office do not extend. No evidence of the injury alleged to have been received can be found.
Mrs. S. G. Galt
Auditor
Commissioner of Pensions Dept of the Interior