Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,103, for Charles Mc Carter, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
McCarter, Charles
N. 3,103
Rachel
CONTENTS

640 Pennsylvania Phila Rachel Mc Carter widow of Charles Mc Carter who was a Virgin in the Revolution
Germany Maria Lane
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of March, 1844 and sent to Hon. Geo. H. Hay, Esq. Increased from $480.00. Deduct from Present payments under said Act
of March 3, 1843.]
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Reported Let to Hon. J. W. H. C. 623/30 " " Same July 27 th 1851

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia }
On this Eight day of September A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County and State aforesaid, Rachel M c Carter, resident of the City of Philadelphia, aged Seventy five years, who being duly affirmed according to law, doth on her affirmation make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of Charles M c Carter deceased, who was a Surgeon, and a Scotchman by birth, and entered the Service at New York at the commencement of the Revolutionary War; He afterwards was attached to the Fourth Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, under Colonel Butler, and that her Father William Brown was the Commissary, and that while the Army lay at Valley Forge, she became acquainted with the said Charles, he being a particular acquaintance of her Father's. She further states that her Husband was at the Battles of Trenton Brandywine, the Surrender of General Burgoyne and at the Battle of Monmouth. She further declares that about two months after the capture of Cornwallis, the aforesaid Charles M c Carter, was appointed Surgeon on board of a Ship commanded by Captain Barney, who was to sail for France with despatches, on their voyage out, she was attacked by a British Vessel, and obliged to put into one of the West India Islands to refit; after which, he continued until the close of the War and returned home. She further declares that she was Married to the said Surgeon M c Carter on the Twenty Third of October, in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty one, by the Reverend William Rogers (Chaplain) as will more fully appear.

appear by reference to her certificate of marriage heirs annexed. She further declares that her Husband the aforesaid Charles M. Carter, was taken sick in North Carolina and died there in the year Eighteen Hundred, And that she has remained his Widow ever since his death as will more fully appear by reference to the proof heirs annexed.
Affirmed and Subscribed
Rachel M. Carter
in open Court before me
Arch. Randall
W. George Pentecost
Phil a County
Pennsylvania Philadelphia County
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certi- fy that Archibald Randall before whom the within aforegoing declaration on affirmation oath of Rachel M. Carter was made before me in Open Court on the 8th. September 1838. and whom his own proper hand writing has thereunto Subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas (which is a Court of Record) duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 23 d . day of January 1839.
Robert Morris Prothonotary

W To All whom it may Concern
These are to Certify that Doct: Charles M c Carter & Rachel Brown, Both of the City of Philad pa , were pursuant to Authority granted, legally joined together in Holy Matrimony on Tuesday Evening the 23 d of October 1781, In Presence of a Number of Witnesses. By me Rogers. V.D.M.

No 475
N o 3.
Certificate for £176. 5. 0. Specie.
We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to Doctor Charles McCarter late Surg r of the fourth Pennsylvania Regiment in the sum of One hundred and seventy six pounds five shillings specie, with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1781 being part of the amount of the depreciation of his pay. Pursuant to two acts of assembly, passed at Philadelphia the 18 th of December 1780, and the 10 th of April 1781.
Thos Nicholson Comp t Gen l
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg January 7. 1839
I certify the above to be a correct copy of the original remaining on file in this office.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid.
Thos Hammond for Nathl P. Hobart Aud. Gen l

Vol 4
Fourth Regiment Subsistence
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed, do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Bowen, and Captain Ercurius Beatty, Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums opposite to our names respectively, in certificates, dated July 1. 1784, bearing interest at six per cent. from August the first 1780 signed by John Pierce, Commissioner, and described as below being for the balance of a settlement between the United States and us for Subsistence to August the first 1780.
   Date of Issue No of Certificate Letter Names. Sums. Signers.   Dollars 90c     Aug. 7 th 1785 69.187 6 Charles M c Cartar 1354 110 23 Delivered - Loose receipt  
Auditor General's Office
Harrisburg January 7. 1839
I certify the above to be a correct extract from the original pay Roll Book B. page 83. remaining in this office.
Witness my hands and seal of office the day and year aforesaid
J. N. Hammond for Nathl P. Hobart Aud. Genl

State of Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia
MS
On this 19 th day of Jan'y 1839
before me the Subscriber one of the Aldermen and ex officio Justice of the Peace in and for the said City personally appeared David Goldman who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath before me say that he is personally acquainted with Rachel M c Carter Widow of Doctor Charles M c Carter who has allways been reputed and believed to have served in the Army during the Revolutionary War, and that the aforesaid Rachel M c Carter has remained the his Widow ever since the period of his death which took place about the year Eighteen hundred.
Sworn and subscribed before me.
D Goldman
J. C. Chapman
I do hereby Certify that the above named David Goldman is a Gentleman of high respectability and that full faith and confidence should be placed in his statements
J. C. Chapman
or.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County } ss.
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that Peter Christian Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made and by whom the within Certificate was made and given and whom his own proper hand writing has thereunto severally subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alder- man in and for the City of Philadelphia and an Officer a Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose acts are in full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indictment for thereon.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 23 d January
1839.
Robert Morris Prothonotary

No. 6 State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia }
On this twenty fourth day of January A D 1839 personally appeared before me an Alderman and Justice of the Peace in and for the said County. and State aforesaid. John Dennis Resident of the said County aged Seventy eight years, who being duly affirmed according to Law, doth depose and say that he is personally acquainted with Rachel M c Carter widow of Doctor Charles M c Carter who is reputed and Believed to have served During the American Revolution And that the aforesaid Rachel M c Carter, has remained the Widow of the aforesaid Charles M c Carter - ever since his death, which took place in or about the year Eighteen Hundred.
Affirmed and Subscribed J. Dennis before me
James Ennis Jun r Alderman and Justice of the Peace
I do hereby Certify that the above named Deponent John Dennis is personally known to me was for Many years the Coroner of the City and County of Philadelphia, and one of the Old Revolutionary Veterans, is a Highly respectable Citizen - And full Confidence can be Placed in his Statement
James Ennis Jun r and Justice of the Peace

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County
I Robert Morris (Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do Certify that James Eneen Sum Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made and by whom the within Certificate was made and given and to whom in his own proper hand writing has therunto severally subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman and Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and Credit are and ought to be given as well in Court of Indication as otherwise.
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Phila- delphia this 24th January 1839.
Robt. Morris Prothonotary
V 4035 Rachel McCarles of Charles. Pennsylvania Sep '38
On file Nov 12 1838 1839
A.
Am G. M. Acun- H. 22

State of Pennsylvania } City of Philadelphia }
On this twentieth day of April A.D. 1839, before the subscriber an Alderman and ex officio justice of the Peace in and for the said City and State, Rachel M c Carter, who being duly affirmed according to law, doth declare and say, that she is the widow of Charles M c Carter deceased who was a Surgeon in the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment during the War of the Revolution. Declarant further states that after mature reflection of the circumstances of the services of her husband after he left the army he entered the Naval Service as Surgeon on board the Hydra Battery under Captain Barney in the year 1782 and to the best of her belief she thinks in the month of April. Previous to his entering on board said vessel she left Philadelphia and went to Reading to remain with her Sister during his absence and while there her first child was born. After sailing from Philadelphia they fell in with and capture an English Vessel off the Capes of the Delaware and then returned with their prize. The medicine chest belonging to the captured vessel was presented to her husband which he brought home. The name of the captured vessel she cannot recollect but has frequently heard her husband say that she was refitted and Captain Barney carried out despatches to the West Indies and to France in her. Declarant distinctly recollects her husband Charles M c Carter say that in the engagement one of the men was wounded in a very critical place which was deemed by the officers as impossible to perform an operation with any certainty of success. When her husband lashed the unfortunate to a plank and performed the operation which ended in complete success. Declarant further states that her husband the said Charles M c Carter was in the service until the close of the war.
Affirmed and subscribed before me
Rachel M c Carter
Wm Thompson
Ald n Ex Officio Jus. Peace

I do hereby certify that the within named affirmant Rachel M Carter is a highly respectable and in- telligent old Lady and full faith and con- fidence should be placed in her statements
John Thompson Ald W.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
I William Ottinger Kline Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County do certify that John Thompson Esq before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and still is an Alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and Credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 22 nd day of April A.D. 1839.
W. O. Kline
Prothonotary
Apr 22/39
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202 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3103
Rachel M. Carter
Widow
Charles M. Carter
Sign. Rev. War
Act: March 3, 1875
Index:—Vol. M , Page 18.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Reported Lit to J Stuart Oct 18 1843 " " Hon. J Ramsay Dec 30 '43 " " The Friend by M c C 47
640
Pennsylvania, Phil.
Rachel M c Carter
widow of Charles M c Carter who was a Surgeon in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of June 1843. and sent to Richard M c Carter 127 Filbert Street, Philadelphia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 1. Page 134.
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Lea. Ken. U. B. Cassin M.A. 27/51- Rep Jan 29 44
Phila.
Pennsylvania.
Rachel McCarter widow of Charles McCarter who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the year 1800. of Phila d in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Surgeon in the commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. Butler in the Pennsylvania line for 2 years. increased from $480. per Ann. to $600.
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 600 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of January 1844 and sent to Hon. Alexander Hanway A.R.
Total amount, $3000.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by F. J. Smann Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1 Page 225

4568
Pennsylvania
Sarah M c Cart widow of Charles M c Cart
who was a pensioner under the Act of 15 and who died on the year 1800 of Philadelphia in the State of Penn a who was a Sergt in the Com d commanded by Captain  of the Inf ty commanded by C ol Butler in the Pen ns line for Q rs
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of $ 50 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Nov. 1839 and Dec r 1 st . Goldman Philadelphia Pa
Arrears to the 4th of Sep r 1839 $1680.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Dec r 1 st . 240.00
$1920.00
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{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by H. H. Addison Clerk. Book  Vol. 2 a Page 158
let 17 March 1840 Hans Hazel, Phil a . do. 31 March 1840

V Rachel McCarter Pennsylvania
Suspended
See letters 30 Janry 1839 Hon. G. U.S. Heim & C. J. Jacka let: 30 th March 1839 S. D. S. Bower let 8 April 1839 D. J. Moore. let: 2 Augt 1839 to do.
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Act 11 July 1836

Rachel M c Carte Pennsylvania Suspended see 5 Nov 1839 to D. Goldman
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Act 7 July 1838

6294
Rachel McCarter Penn a
admitted Surgeon 2 nd 1880 Col Butler Post line.
died 1800
Act 7 July 1838
21
S. Goldstein Phila a

Philadelphia Nov. 9. 1839
Mr. Crump Esq. Dr Sir, Your favor of the 6 th inst was duly rec d this morning, and after my perusal of it, I waited on Mrs. McCarte and read to her your letter, her reply was after having it read, that her husband had done service to the United States after their Marriage, but having no documents to show to that effect at the present time, and being very infirm is not able to make proper researches, but it is possible she may hereafter be able to satisfy you that such was the case, as it is a cause of the necessity that compelled her to apply for a pension; and in consideration of the com- -ing winter your earliest attention to the same will ever be remembered by Mrs. McCarte and at the same time by one who has a deep sense of feeling for the widows welfare. Please say at what time and whereat I shall make application for instalments now due her
Very Resp s D. Goldman Attorney in fact for Rachael McCarte

Phila a March 2 nd 1839.
N. G. Edwards Esq. Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter to the Hon. George M. Kim, in the case of Mrs Rachel M c Carte, widow of Surgeon Charles M c Carte, wherein you require the production of the Commission of the Applicant's husband in proof of his Services, and if none to say under oath &c.
I now enclose you the affidavit of Mrs Rachel M c Carte relative to that point; and would most respectfully beg leave to refer you to the documents which I presume are on file, which relate to the Vessel and to the time and circumstances under which Captain Barney sailed for France with despatches, and under whom Charles M c Carte served as Surgeon during the mission.
Expecting your early answer
I have the honor to be Sir Very respectfully Your obedt Servt. C. D. S. Bower

J L Edwards 803
Dear Sir
application has been made to you to day, by Mrs Rachel McFarter, in stead of Dr Charles McFarter to write you, and request that if there is a Pension Certificate granted her, that it may be sent to her for her - and to no other person -
She is not satisfied that it shall go into the hands of the person who has had her case heretofore in hand - will you do her the favor to say, how her case stands -
My walking age and health is such as well as my Ellene; that I hope I may speedily receive certificate in these cases - In the latter, I have been obliged to procure some additional evidence, which if you require I will send on - as soon as received - Another has already carried off one of my children aged 84 & I am afraid that before I shall receive these certificates both of these old women may die, to the disgrace of the Government, that permitted it - My Ellene as I am credibly informed, is almost in a state of starvation -
Oct. 29. 1838
Memo to G C. J. Sackel

Philad a . April 22 nd 1839
J. G. Edwards Esq r Sir.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of April 8 th Inst, wherein "You say that the Records in your Office do not shew at what period Doctor Charles M c Carter was Commissioned as Surgeon on board the Ship under the Command of Captain Barney."
I now enclose you the amended declaration of Mrs Rachel M c Carter, widow of the late Charles M c Carter, stating as nearly as she can the precise time in which her Husband entered the service under Captain Barney, and other particulars, as far as she can at the present recollect, which I hope will be satisfactory.
I have the honor to be Sir
Very respectfully
Your Obedt. Servt.
Joshua D. Moore
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Philadelphia Sep 27/43
Sir
Will you have the goodness to furnish a copy of the papers in the case of Rachel  McCarter widow of Charles McCarter on the N. S. pension roll at the Pennsylvania agency, at Philadelphia, for the purpose of procuring a pension from Pennsylvania?
I have the honor to be Yours very Resp. John Stuart Hon. S. L. Edwards Esq. for R. McCarter Com. Pen.

Department of the Interior June 29 th 1850.
Sir
I herewith enclose a copy of the Report of the Commission of Pensions in the case of Rachel M c Carten, and I have to inform you that the same has been assigned.
I am, very respectfully Your O be servant
Secretary.
Hon. C. B. Smith Washington City.

Pension Office April 6 th 1850.
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit to you the papers numbered from 1. to 35 inclusive relating to the claim of Rachel M c Carten, on which the Hon. Caleb B. Smith has appeared, and also a Brief of the evidence.
I do not conceive that the services of her deceased husband and board the Hyder Ally have been sufficiently proved, nor is there any date assigned to their commencement, nor any length of time denoted.
Of appointments of this grade record testimony has been required in all cases. If this point should be waived, it is not conceived that her marriage prior to these services is proved.
I have the honor to Very respectfully Yours &c Servant.
(Signed) J. S. Edwards.
Hon Thomas Ewing Secretary of the Interior.

Department of the Interior June, 29 th 1850.
Sir,
I herewith return the papers in the case of Rachel M c Carten, widow of Charles M c Carten, deceased, who was a Surgeon in the Army of the Revolution, and I have to inform you that your decision of the 16 th April last has been affirmed.
I am, very respectfully Your obed t Servant.
Secretary.
J. S. Edrara Esq d Clerk of Pensions

Phila d a April 1st 1839.
The Hon. J. K. Paulding
Sir
I have taken the liberty to address You, on behalf of Mrs Rachel M c Carter the widow of Doctor Charles M c Carter, who was appointed Surgeon, during the war of the Revolution.
Will you have the goodness to examine the Records or Documents which may be within your power? And ascertain, at what time, the said Surgeon M c Carter was appointed to that Situation, and if the name of the Vessel, as also the Command and the time of the return of said Vessel appears.
As it is said by the aforesaid widow, that Her Husband left the Army, a short time after the capture of Lord Cornwallis, and entered the Naval Service, on ship board, under Captain Barney, who was Commissioned to Sail for France with Despatches. Any information within your reach, will confer a particular favor on Mrs M c Carter, as well as to oblige Sir
Very Respectfully Your Obedt. Servt Joshua. S. Moore

Payment to be made at
Philadelphia by
S. J. Smith, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of Philadelphia.
Increase to $600 per am. deducting whatever
may have Payable on the 4th September and been already 4th March.
paid under act March 3. 1843
Recorded in the Pension Office, in
Book A. Vol. 1. Page 134.
Send cut: to D. Brown, A. Ray Clerk. Present

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Rachel M c Carte, of Pennsylvania ————— widow of Charles M c Carte ————— who was a Surgeon in the Revolution ————— and died on the ————— day of — 1800 ————— is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Four hundred and eighty dollars and ————— cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1844, unless the Pensioner should marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, thistwenty ninth day of June ————— one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
Examined

Washington
Decr 13. 1843
Sir,
I herewith enclose a declaration, made by Mrs Rachel McLoath of Philadelphia, making application for an increase of the pension she enjoyed under an act July 1838. from 480 to $600 per annum. on account of the revolutionary services of her deceased husband as a dragoon.
I am very
respectfully
Your Hon Sir
Alex. Ray
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Jas. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir,
Philadelphia 29 th March 1840
Your letter of the 17 th inst. respecting the case of Mr. McCarter came duly to hand, and in reply she has requested me to say, that she knows of no one now living by whom she can prove the service of her husband after her marriage, nor has she any documentary evidence thereof. Under these circumstances she is at a loss how to proceed in order to avail herself of the benefits of the Act of 4 th July 1836. She was under the impression that all the rolls of Revolutionary service now in existence were on file in the War and Navy Departments, and that applicants for pensions would have the benefit of the evidence they afford. If she is correct in her impressions and the rolls of the depot in which he served be on file in either of the Departments, she feels satisfied that they will be found to contain ample proof of her husband's service after marriage. If the rolls are not in the Department of the Navy, nor those of the Land service showing service rendered after the marriage, would it be too much to ask of you to inform her through me, if there are any persons now living who receive pensions for services rendered on board the same vessel after their marriage, and if so to be so kind as to give their residence, in order that we may be able to obtain their testimony and thereby prove to your satisfaction the justice of her claim to the benefits of the Act of July 4 th 1836.
over

J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions, Washington D.C. April 6. 1850.
Rachel M c Carte Widow of Charles Recy Surgeon Phila
Relative to the case of Rachel M c Carte. Papers, 35 in number, enclosed.
File 3103
Letter to Comm. of Pensions By Brod C. B. Lane H o June 29. 1850.

Pension Office April 6. 1850.
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit to you the papers numbered from 1, to 55, inclusive, relating to the claim of Rachael McCarter, on which the Hons. Caleb B. Smith has appealed, and also a Brief of the evidence.
I do not conceive that the services of her deceased husband on board the Steamer Ally, have been sufficiently proved, nor is there any date assigned to their commencement, nor any length of time denoted.
Of appointments of this grade records testimony has been required in all cases. If this point should be waived, it is not conceived that her marriage prior to those services is proved.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your Obed. Servt. J L Edwards
Hon. Thomas Ewing Secretary of the Interior.

This claim was prepared for decision when I was at the Department, as will be seen from the written papers, but Mr Smith & Pugh requested a delay that they might produce additional testimony. This has not been done, and I now return to the files.
March 29, 1857. J. S. Evans

Philad a Sept 7 th 1839.
J. G. Edwards Esq.
Sir
In obedience to your Report of the 2 nd ult, I herewith hand you further proof in the case of Mrs Rachel, widow of the late Surgeon Charles M c Cartey, and hope it will meet the approbation of the Department.
The claim is now submitted to you, and hope your generosity will place her under the act of July 4 th 1836.
Awaiting your early report
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt.
Joshua D. Moore
— 3 —

Philadelphia 10 th March 1840
James L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Sir
Upon further consideration, the fact has been brought to my recollection, that my deceased husband Doct Charles M c Carten, performed service in the war of the revolution after our marriage, and the latter part of his service was in the Navy and I am fully convinced now, that he did serve after our marriage. It is my wish to relinquish my pension under the act of July 1838 for the act July 4 th 1836, and respectfully ask to be informed what further evidence may be required than my affidavit of the fact that he did perform service after our marriage be pleased to inform M c Henry Hazel Philadelphia, who is my agent in this case With great respect I am yours &c,
See M c Carten
I witness that this is the signature of Rachael M c Carten having been present when she wrote it
William Westham

J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir Sir,
I enclose with this, the Papers of my Rachel Mc Carty. It seems that some time since a person named Moore called on her, through him in for the time previously obtained by him - and prevailed upon her to let him have her Marriage Certif- icate - Some time after, she says he again called, and got her to make a declaration of her claim for a Pension since which time she has not heard of him. What I fancy she regards she says she does not know - Her friends brought her to me, and made the inquiry contained in my letter of the 29th of October, and which you, so very properly answered. No answer will be made to procure from this Mum. the old Satty Certificate of Marriage - As her husband was in the Regular Service I presume your office can easily find his Service -
November 3. 1838
Yours affecly C. J. JACKL

Washington 27 March 1850
Hon. Thos Ewing Secy of Interior
Sir I request an appeal from the decision of the Commissioner of Pensions upon the application of Rachel McCarter widow of Charles McCarter, of Pa. who was a Surgeon in the war of the revolution.
She was married before the last pe- riod of her husband's service and was therefore entitled to a pension under the Act of 1836, whereas she was allowed a pension only under the provisions of the Act of 1838
Very resp.
Your Obedt Servt. Caleb Smith

Phila da Nov 1 st 1839 J. J. Edwards Esq
I Sir On behalf of the Widow Rachael McCarton of this City I have been advised to address you regarding a Pension to said Widow, a Certain Mr Moore who had undertaken to accomplish and estab- lish a Regular Pension for life to said Widow McCarton, said Mr Moore having left our City Somewhat mysteriously some six weeks or two months, and said Mr Moore called on Mrs McCarton and told her that he had all her papers arranged & prepared to receive the said Pension for her and would be able in a few days to pay the amt thereof since which time he has been seen or heard of. If Mr Moore has not rec d said money or pension spoken of I am authorized by said Widow McCarton to stop payment of the same without her or my receipt for the same. Therefore if Mr Moore has justified the pension in behalf of Mrs Mc. your ear- liest answer to this will much oblige very Respy
D. Goldman 155 Market St

Washington
Sept 13. 1843.
Sir
I enclose an application made by Mrs Rachel M c Carty of Philadelphia for the benefit of an increased pension under act 3 March 1843 at the rate of 600p in lieu of $480 now allowed. for the revolutionary services of her deceased husband as a fugitive during the war of the revolution
I am very
respectfully
Yours Hon. Secy
Alex. Ray
J. L. Edwards Esq
Comm ee of Pensions.

J. L. Edwards Esq. { Comm. of Pensions }
Dear Sir
I am requested to ask what are the difficulties in the case of Mrs Rachel H. C. Carter of Pennsylvania, in the way of her being pensioned under the act of 1836. She now draws $480 per annum under the act of 1838 as the widow of a Burgeois Mate - Can she not be pensioned under the first named act?
Respt. Your Obt. Servt.
John Freeland
H. Reps.
Washington Dec. 14. 1849.

State of Pennsylvania City & County of Philadelphia
On this Second day of February 1844 personally appeared before me John Thompson an Alderman in and for said City Mrs. Rachel Barker a resident of Philadelphia in the county of Philadelphia aged Eighty three — years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1833, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Charles Barker who was a Surgeon in the war of the Revolution and the annual amount of the pension she received under Act of July 7, 1838, was $480 increased to $600 the old pension certificate is now returned for an increase under said act at the rate of six hundred dollars a year. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Fin Rachel X Barker mark
and I do hereby certify that the signor and declarant to the above declaration is personally known to me as the widow of the late D r Charles the Barker
John Thompson — Alderman
Witness Present also
W m Kirkham

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County } ss.
I Richard Palmer Jr Esq.
Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that John Thompson Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made and whom his own proper hand-writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia and an Officer a Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and Credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indication as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 3 rd day of February 1844. R Palmer Jr. Prothonotary
Feb 44
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State of Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia
Before me an Alderman by Official Justice of the place in and for the said City and State appeared personally appeared Henry Gravel, Resident of the said City, who being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he was personally acquainted with William Brown deceased whom it has always been reported and believed to have served as a man- ifest during the War of the Revolution.
Deponent said neighbour for many years, and was in the habit of visiting at the house of said William Brown and was also per- sonally acquainted with Rachel the daughter of said Brown who afterwards married one Doctor Charles McEaster who also has been re- ported and believed to have served as a surgeon during the Revolutionary War. And further States that the said Rachel has remained the widow of her husband the aforesaid Surgeon McEaster ever since his death which occur- red in or about the year Eighteen hundred. Sworn and subscribed.
before me this Sixth day of Henry Gravel of September 1839.
Thomas Menden Ald. and Official Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that the above deponent Henry Gravel is a highly respectable and intelligent Gentleman and the utmost confidence should be placed in his statements.
Thomas

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
William Allinger Kline Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that J. Snider Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and still is an Alderman duly qualified and commissioned  ex officio Justice of the peace in and for said City to all whose acts and attestations full faith and credit are and ought to be given in Courts of Jurisdiction thereout
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of said Court to be affixed at Philadelphia this tenth day of September 1839.
W. A. Kline Prothonotary.
6294 Rachel McIntire of Charles Penn Aug '39

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia } ss
No 2.
Before me an alderman, in and for said County and State aforesaid, Personally appeared Elizabeth Soast, aged upwards of Ninety Years, who being duly affirmed according to law, doth declare and say, That she was personally acquainted with William Brown and his Family, and that while the British had possession of Philadelphia, said Brown, moved with his Family about sixteen miles out of said City on the Lancaster Road, and that she lived with them.
Declarant knows, that said William Brown was the Commissary, and that during the time the Army lay at Valley Forge, the Officers would visit the house of said Brown every day, amongst whom was Surgeon Charles M c Carter, who also belonged to the Army; The said Doctor became attached to one of the Daughters whose name was Rachel, and she afterwards became the wife of said Surgeon M c Carter. Affirmant distinctly recollects, that said Doctor M c Carter went to sea (after he left the Army) and staid away for some time, he then returned, and she knows that he served until the end of the war. She further states, that she lived neighbour to William Brown, forty years, and perfectly recollects all the particulars respecting said Family, and of the Marriage of said Rachel to the said Surgeon M c Carter, who died in or about the year Eighteen Hundred, and that she has remained His widow ever since his death.
Affirmed and Subscribed before me this ninth day of September One thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine.
her Elizabeth X Soast mark
W. M. Warren Alderman
I certify that the above named affirmant Elizabeth Soast, is a highly respectable old Lady, and retains her faculties to a surprising degree, and full faith and confidence should be placed in her statement.
W. M. Warren Alderman

State of Pennsylvania } ss County of Philadelphia }
I William Ottinger Kline Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that John M. Cannon Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and still is an Alderman in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose acts and attestations full faith and Credit are and ought to be given in Courts of Judicature as therein
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of said Court to be affixed at Philadelphia this Tenth day of September 1839.
W. O. Kline Prothonotary.

July 3 1844
not to Pa
Rachel Wilson
for Macaulay 3 March 1843
2 G. Adams for
23
Consumption of
Portions

Washington Feb 5. 1844
Sir
I enclose you a declaration made by Mrs Rachel M c Carton of Penn t . for an increased pension under the act 3 March 1843. at the rate of $600 pr. annum.
M c Cartons pension under the act 7 July 1843 was increased from $480 to $600. as stated in her declaration. Her old certificate is herewith return- =ed.
I am Sir,
Respectfully
Genl. R. L.
Rev. N. A. S.
J. L. Edmunds Esq. Com r of Pensions

State of Pennsylvania } S. 5 Philadelphia County }
On the Twentyfirst day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty three persons appeared before me the subscribers of the Alimony in the City of Philadelphia Rachel M c Cartor a resident of Philadelphia, who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on her oath state: That she received an annual pension under act of Congress approved the 7 July 1838. from the 4 of March 1836 to the 4 March 1841. (as the widow of Dr. Charles M c Cartor who was a Surgeon in the war of the revolution) at the rate of $480. a year.
Now the effect of this declaration being made is in order to obtain an additional allowance of pension at the rate of Six hundred dollars per annum: and the payment of the increase from the 4 March 1836. to the 4 March 1841 making the sum of Six hundred dollars a year.
Sworn to, and subscribed on this day and year first above written before me.
Sworn to & Subscribed before me } Rachel M c Cartor her mark Nov 21st 1843 } J Mitchell Atty }
I was a witness to the above matter
W m Hartshorn

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia ss.
To all whom it may Concern.
I Andrew Flick, Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the City and County of Philadelphia being also clerk of Record do certify that S. Mitchell Esq r is an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is Genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto Affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this Twenty First day of December in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three (1843).
Andrew Flick, Clerk
MS. A. 9. 2. 3

Rachel M Carter Jas
increased
act 7 July 38
24 m. Lenzcon
$600.
deduct what has been paid under act of '38
Hon A. Ramsay-
84, ny

State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia County }
On this Twenty first day of November, One thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before me, the subscribed, one of the Commissioners of the City of Philadelphia. Rachel M c Carty a resident of Philadelphia, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath state, that she is now under the rec d of a pension at the rate of $40 per annum Act of Congress 3 March 1843, as the widow of D r Charles M c Carty who was a soldier in the war of the rebellion.
Now the object of this declaration being made is in order to obtain an additional allowance of pension at the rate of Six hundred dollars per annum, and the payment of the increase from the 4 March 1843.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me
Sworn and Subscribed Nov. 21 st 1843 Before me
Rachel M c Carty mark
Watchell (Seal)
I was a witness to the above mark W m Freshman

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. City and County of Philadelphia, P.
To all whom it may concern.
I Andrew Glick. Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the City and County of Philadelphia, being about of Record, do certify that J. Mitchell Esq r is an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia, and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this Twenty first day of November in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty three. (A.D.)
Andrew Glick, Clerk.
Nov 43

Rachael M c Cartar Claim for Pension.
In September, 1838, Rachael M c Cartar Declares , That she is the widow of Charles M c Cartar decd., a Scotchman by birth, who was a Surgeon in the Revolutionary Army, which he entered at the commencement of the war, at New York. He was afterwards attached to the 4 th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line under Colonel Butler. Her father, William Brown, was the Commissary, and while the army lay at Valley Forge she became acquainted with him. He was at the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Burygoyne's surrender and of Monmouth. About 2 months after Cornwallis's capture, he was made Surgeon of a ship commanded by Capt. Barney, who was to bear despatches to France. On their passage they were attacked by a British vessel and forced to put into the West Indies to refit, after which he continued till the end of the war.
She was married to him, Dec 23 rd 1781, by the Rev W m Rogers. He died in N. Carolina in 1805. She has ever since remained a widow. (N o 1. & A.)
Evidence.
1. Marriage Certificate. (N o 2. & A.) 2. Certificate, Feb 21. 1783, that Pennsylvania is indebted to Dr. Charles M c Cartar, late Surgeon 4 th P a Regiment, in £176. 5. for Depreciation. (N o 3. & A.) 3. Receipt of $110. 23 in Certificates.

in balance due on subscription, by Charles M c Carter. (No 4. & A.)
4. David Goldman is personally acquainted with Clarimane, the widow of Dr Charles M c Carter, who has always been reputed to have served in the Revolutionary Army, and she has remained a widow ever since his death, which took place about 1800. (No 5. & A.)
5. John Dennis, 78 years old, knew Rachael M c Carter, widow of Dr Charles M c Carter, who is reputed to have served during the Revolution, and has remained a widow ever since his death in 1800. (No 6. & A.)
In November, 1838, Clarimane Declares , that her said husband first served as Surgeon in Col. W m Rutledge's (4 th ) Penn- sylvania Regiment, and, after remaining some time with him, joined Col. Morgan, with whom he was at Burgoyne's surrender. After this he joined Capt. Barney, as before stated. He was in service nearly all the war as Surgeon. He was in service when she was married to him. He died in 1797. (No 1 & B.)
Evidence.
6. W m Kirkham has known Clarimane all his life. She is the widow of Dr Charles M c Carter, who was formerly of the Revolutionary Army. She is of good character, and remains a widow. Deborah is 44 years old. (No 2. & B.)
In March, 1839, Clarimane Declares that about 4 years ago in clearing up her house she buried all the letters and

papers she had received from her said husband while at sea and also while in the army, among which was his commission as Surgeon. (Exhibit C.)
In April, 1839, she declares that after her husband left the army he entered the Naval service as Surgeon on board the Hyder Ally under Capt. Barry, in 1782, and, she thinks, in April. Prior to his entering said vessel she left Philadelphia to reside with a sister at Reading, and there her first child was born. On their passage they captured an English vessel, (the name not recollectd,) off the Capes of Delaware, and returned with their prize. The medical chest of the captured vessel was presented to her husband. Has heard her husband say the prize was refitted and carried off despatches to the West Indies and to France. He told of a man wounded during the engagement in so critical a place that a successful operation was pronounced impossible, but he lashed him to a plank and performed the operation. He remained in service to the close of the war. (Exhibit D.)
She makes another Declaration corresponding with the previous ones. (No. 1. & Ex.)
Evidence.
7. Elizabeth Scott, 90 years old, knew William Brown and his family and lived with them when they moved from Philadelphia 16 miles into the country, while the British held that city. Said Brown was Commissionary, and while the army lay at Valley Forge the officers frequently visited him, among whom was Gen-

year Charles M c Cartor. He became attached to Rachel Brown and subsequently married her. He went to sea after leaving the army and staid away some time. He recd till the end of the war. He died about 1800, and Claimant she has remained his widow ever since. (A 2. E. F.)
8. Henry Gravel knew Mr Brown who was always reported to have been Surgeon in the Revolutionary army, and was his near neighbor. I knew his daughter Rachel, who married Dr Charles M c Cartor, reported to have served as Surgeon during that war. She has remained a widow since his death, about 1800. (A 3. E. F.)
In March, 1843, Claimant declares that she has been receiving a Pension of $480. per ann. since after the passage of the Act 3 rd March, 1843. (E. F.)
In November, 1843, she demands an additional allowance. (E. G.)
9. The Record Evidence in this office shows a service on the part of Charles M c Cartor to Aug 1. 1780, but is silent concerning any further service.

State of Pennsylvania ( No 1. County of Philadelphia
On this Sixteenth day of August A.D. 1839. Personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Court of Criminal  Criminal Sessions in and for the said County and State aforesaid, Michael M c Carter Resident of the City of Philadelphia, aged Seventy six years, who being first duly affirmed according to law, doth on her affirmation make the following declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the Act of Congress passed July 7th. 1838. Entitled an Act for the half pay and pension of certain widows": That she is the widow of Charles M c Carter deceased who was a Surgeon and Boatswain by birth, and entered the Service at New York at the commencement of the Revolutionary War - He afterwards was attached to the South Re- giment of the Pennsylvania Line under Colonel Butler. Her Father William Brown, was the Com- missary and while the Army was at Valley Forge She became acquainted with the aforesaid Charles, he being a particular acquaintance of her Father. She further states that her Husband the said Charles M c Carter was at the Battles of Trenton, Brandywine, the Surrender of General Burgoyne, and at the Battle of Monmouth. She further declares, that about two months after the Capture of Cornwallis her Husband was appointed Surgeon on board of a Ship Commanded by Captain Bar- naby, who was about to sail with despatches to the west

West Indies and for France, on their Voyage out they fell in with and be captured an English Vessel off the coast of the Delaware and returned with their prize, the Medicine Chest belonging to the captured Vessel was presented to her Husband which he brought home. Declarant distinctly recollects her Husband Charles M c Carte say that on the engagement, one of the men was wounded in a very critical place which was deemed by the Officers as impos- sible to perform an operation with any certainty of success, when her Husband lashed the unfortunate man to a plank, and performed the operation which ended in complete success. She further declares that her Husband remained in the Service until the close of the War, and further that about four years ago, when in cleaning up her house, she burned all the letters and papers she had received from her Hus- band Charles M c Carte while in the Army and at sea amongst which were his Commissions as Surgeon. She further declares she was Married to the said Charles M c Carte on the twenty third of October in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty One, by the Reverend William Rogers (Chaplain) as will more fully appear by reference to her Certificate of Marriage filed in the War Department. And that her Husband the said Surgeon M c Carte died in North Carolina about the year Eighteen hundred, and that she has remained his Widow ever since his death, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. And lastly declares She

She makes this Declaration before me the Judge of the said Court on account of her inability to appear in Court. And I the said Judge do hereby certify that said Declarant is unable to appear in Court on account of her bodily infirmity.
Affirmed and Subscribed
before me August 15 th
1839
THOMAS M c LEASTER
Notary Public
One of the Judges of the court of Criminal Sessions for the city and county of Philadelphia
State of Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia
To all whom it may Concern. I James Ennis Jr. Clerk of the Court of Criminal Sessions, for the City and County of Philadelphia being a court of Record, Do hereby Certify that John Bouvier Esquire whose name is Signed to the foregoing and Annexed instrument of Witnessing is, and at the time of performing the Acts therein Set forth and Signing his name thereto was a Judge of the Court of Criminal Sessions of the said City and County, Duly Commissioned and Authorized to do and Perform all and singular the Acts and things as thereby appears to have been done by him as Judge of said Court of Crim- inal Sessions for the City and County of Philadelphia and to all whose Acts as such due Faith and Credit is and ought to be given.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Affixed

affixed The Seal of the Said Court this Ninth Day of September in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
James Bruce Esq r Clerk

No 2
Personally appeared in Open Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of Philadelphia William Kirkham of the City of Philadelphia who being duly sworn according to Law says that he is well acquainted with the said Rachel McFarlane and has known her all his life. That she is a woman of truth and veracity well knowing of belief upon her on the - and that she is the widow of the said Dr Clark McFarlane formerly of the Revolutionary Army - and she has been married again - That defendant is now about forty four years of age - John & Rachel McFarlane before me as above stated this
Third — day of November 1838 Wm. Kirkham
John Richter Jones
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
I certify that it has been duly proved before me by the on the of a respectable and credible wit that Rachel McFarlane on oath and above named is a woman of truth and veracity well knowing of belief upon her on the - in affirmation of the foregoing declaration on oath and affidavit were made this day
My hand this Third day of November 1838. John Richter Jones
Judge of the Common Pleas
Pennsylvania Philadelphia County
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that the Hon. John Richter Jones Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration on oath and affidavit were made in Open Court of Common Pleas was at the time of so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas (which is a Court of Record) duly commissioned

She delivered the Marriage Certificate from him back to the Moore when the family called on her to think her deceasing him - for the purpose of making out her claim - That Defendant was married to the said Elizabeth McFarlane on the twenty third of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two 1782 by the Reverend Dr William Stoyes then a Chaplain in the Revolutionary Army - But if she had said Certificate that it would fully show the same - she has been still in the service when she was married to him as aforesaid - That he has since the aforesaid Dr Charles McFarlane died in the State of North Carolina in the Year 1797 - That Defendant has never been married since to any other person.
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court of Common Pleas this third day of November A.D. 1838 the testimony and entire proceedings being first read to her - John Richter Jones
Deed of Marriage
Judge of the court of Common Pleas

No 2
Townally appeared in Open Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of Philadelphia William Pinkham of the City of Philadelphia who being duly sworn accords to Law says. That he is well acquainted with the said Rachel McFarlane and has known her all his life. That she is a woman of truth and veracity with him as to belief upon her on the - and that she is the widow of the said Dr. Clark McFarlane formerly of the Revolutionary Army - and she has been married again - That defendant is now about forty
four years of age - from 4 to 500 a day before (see as above stated this.
Third — day of November 1838
Wm. Pinkham
John Richter Jones
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
I certify that it has been duly proved before me by the on the of a respectable and credible wit- ness that Rachel McFarlane within and above named is a woman of truth and veracity with him as to belief upon her on the - in affirmation - witness my hand this Third day of November 1838.
John Richter Jones
Judge of the Common Pleas
Pennsylvania Philadelphia County
J. Robert Morris Prothonotary
the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do certify that the Hon. John Richter Jones Esq. before whom the afore- going declaration on oath and affidavit were this day taken in Open Court of Common Pleas was at the time of so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas (which is a Court of Record) duly commissioned

and qualified to all whom acts of such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as will in Courts of Judicature therein be
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix- ed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 30 th day of Novem- ber A.D. 1838.
William Brother
1838 Nov 30
B
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17 State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia. }
On this Twenty Seventh day of March A.D. 1839. Personally appeared before me an Alderman and Justice of the peace in and for the said City and State aforesaid, Rachel M c Cartor resident of the above City, who being duly affirmed according to law, doth declare and say, that she is the widow of Charles M c Cartor deceased, who was a Surgeon during the war of the Revolution. Declarant further states, that about four years ago when in clearing up her House, she burned all the letters and papers which she had received from her Husband the aforesaid Charles M c Cartor during his absence at sea, and on board the vessel to which he was attached, and also while he was in the Army, amongst which papers, was his Commission as Surgeon in the Fourth Pennsylvania Line, and that she has neither papers nor writings to shew whereby she can sustain her claim, nor prove the services of her Husband the aforesaid Surgeon Charles M c Cartor.
affirmed and subscribed } before me
Rachel M c Cartor
J. C. M c Cartor Ala m
I do hereby certify that the above Declarant Rachel M c Cartor, is a highly respectable Old Lady and that full confidence should be placed in her statements.
J. C. M c Cartor Ala m

Philadelphia County ss
I, William Ottinger Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia Co. do hereby certify that Peter Christian Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and by whom the foregoing Certificate was made and given and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and still is "an Alderman and Justice of the Peace in and for the City of Philadelphia duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Jurisdiction as elsewhere
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 27 th day of March A.D. 1839.
W. T. Stetson Prothonotary
Ms. A. 9. 2. 39

Adm't, Surgeon $480 Peru Agency Send to Richard M c Cartee 127. Filbert Street Phila.
Richard M c Cartee Boston Agency. Washington. District Columbia
184 pa 3 min 1843 Recd M c Cartee all 7'43
Mar 43

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
On this Thirtieth — day of March 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber, an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia  Rachael W. Carter a resident of Philadelphia City in the county of Phila a aged Eighty — one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Charles W. Carter who was a Surgeon  A Pennsylvania Regiment and also under the Command of Col. Morgan and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was Four hundred and eighty dollars. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before Sworn and Subscribed before me John Thompson State of Pennsylvania } ss. Proche  Deedate City of Philadelphia } ss. March 30 1843
I, John Thompson a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that Rachael W. Carter who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia on the day and year above written. John Thompson City and County of Philadelphia. p.
I, Richard Palmer Jr. Esquire  Brothman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said city and county, certify that John Thompson is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this first day of April in the year 1843.
R Palmer Jr. Brothman

Philadelphia April 5 1813
Sir
I send you Rachael Mc Gaster's declaration for the purposes therein mentioned and presume it will be satisfactory to enable her to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d March last.
Prase send her pension certificate to the agency at the Philadelphia Bank & as to me at 127 Fulbert St. & oblige us
very respectfully
W m Frostham for
Rachael Mc Gaster
J. M. Edwards
Pension agent
Washington