Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9077, for Littleton Jeter, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Jeter, Littleton Jane
N 9077
CONTENTS

Reported
4075
Kentucky
Jane Peter
widow of William Peter
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of Dec 1843
and sent to
James L. Hickman
Lexington
Ky
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book
Vol. 1 Page 170

See letter 2 January 1833 to Hon. R. M. Johnson, let. 11 Augt 1842 to Jas C. Davis, do to J. L. Nicholson apd 25 1843
Kentucky
Littleton Peter
of Fayette Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Walliafer of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Woodford in the Virginia line, for the term of one year from September 1776 to September 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 th day of December 1828
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of December 1828 and sent to Hon. R. M. Johnson, Senate & States,
Arrears to 4th of March 1829 $ 22.70 emi-anl. all'ce ending
$ 22.70
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March, 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
File March 29

9009
Jane Siler
Kentucky
Act 7. July 38.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows."
State of Kentucky } Sch. Fayette County }
On this 14 th day of May 1843. personally appeared before the Judge of the Fayette Circuit Court, Mrs. Jane Ieter, a resident of the City of Lexington in the County of Fayette, and State of Kentucky, aged Seventy one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed, July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows": That she is the Widow of Littleton Ieter dec d , late a pensioner of United States under the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818; that he received a pension, under said Act, of Eight dollars per month, which was regularly paid him, Semi-annually, at the Agency in Lexington Kentucky, up to the 4 th day of March 1842. and that after his death, she received the arrears of pension, due on his certificate, from James A. Grinstead the agent for paying pensions in the City of Lexington, and delivered to him, said Pension Certificate, dated 11 th Decem r 1828.
She further declares that she was married to the said Littleton Ieter on the 18 th day of February 1789. that her husband, the aforesaid Littleton Ieter, died on the 20 th day of May 1842. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794, viz; at the time above stated. & that she knows of no record proof of said marriage, the family record having been destroyed - Sworn and subscribed, on the day and year above written before
Richd A. Buckner Judge of the Fayette Circuit Court
Witness - James L. Dickerman
Kentucky } Sch. Fayette Circuit } J. H. Camp J. Bodley Clerk of the

Court for the Circuit aforesaid, Do hereby certify that Richard A. Buckner Jr whose name, and signature is affixed to the above certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same, Judge of said Court, Duly Commissioned, and qualified according to Law. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and Affixed the Seal of said Court at the Court-House in Lexington, this 11 th day of May 1843. And in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. H. B. Bledsoe
State of Kentucky } Fayette County } ss.
On this 11 th day of May 1843, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Fielding Ister a resident of the City of Lexington, in the County and State aforesaid; aged eighty years last January, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following affidavit; That he is a younger brother of the late Littleton Ister who was a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of 18 th March 1818. - That Mrs Jane Ister, who has made the foregoing declaration, is the widow of the said Littleton Ister, to whom he was legally married, as well as affiant now recollects, on or about the 18 th day of February 1789. - affiant further states, that he was personally present when the marriage ceremony was performed, and was an eye witness thereto, which took place in the County of Caroline in the State of Virginia, and that the said Jane Ister has not since married, but continues the widow of her late brother Littleton Ister. Sworn to & subscribed on the day and year above written before me. James L. Dickenson J.P.
Witness. J. E. Davis
Fielding Ister
his mark

I do hereby certify that the above named, Jane Peter and Fielding Peter, are residents of the City of Lexington, in the County of Fayette and State of Kentucky, and personally known to me, and that full faith and credit is due to their statements on oath - Given under my hand this 11 th day of May 1843.
James L. Nickinson J.P.F.C.
Commonwealth of Kentucky Fayette County Ss. I James O. Rodes clerk of the County Court, for the County aforesaid do certify that James L. Nickinson whose name is signed to the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned, and qualified according to law; and that his said certificate and Attestation, is now due form. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Lexington this 11 th day of May 1843. Attest James O. Rodes clerk

State of Kentucky Fayette Circuit Sch.
On this 17 th day of June 1818 before me the subscriber Judge of the Court for the Circuit aforesaid personally appeared Littleton Fike of Fayette County Kentucky first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" That the said Littleton Fike, enlisted first in September 1776. in the Company commanded by Capt. William Telferfo near Fredericksburg in Spottsylvania County Virginia in the 2nd Regiment of the continental line raised and commanded by Colonel Woodford served in said Company & Regiment one year and was discharged at Williamsburg Virginia, in September 1777. That he was in the battle of the Long Bridge near Norfolk in Virginia & others. That he is about 64 years of age in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his services and that he has never received a pension from the United States.
Sworn & declared before me the day & year aforesaid
Geo. Johnson Circuit Judge

I Benjamin Johnson Judge H. as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Littleton Peter did prove in the Proclamation War that he is in reduced circumstances as stated in the Proclamation against the common Enemy for the time above stated on the contingent establishment and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. Witness my hand this 17 day of June (Date above) Benj Johnson Lieut. Judge
I do certify that the interlineations in the above paper were made at that time I subscribed the same to wit on the 17 th day of June 1818 Witness my hand this 3 rd day of August 1819 Benj Johnson
I moreover certify that John Ficklin who deposed as to Littleton Peter's service and whose Deposition is on the next page appears to be an honest intelligent and sensible man and as such I consider that faith and credibility is due thereto. Witness my hand this 3 rd day of August 1819 Benj Johnson

Littleton Jeter Private
46 — 1 year
Woodford Virginia Regt
Littlejohn Jeter,
The interlineations in this declaration must be certified to by the Judge before it can be considered authentic.
W. H. [?]
Pension Office
Feb. 10 1878
Recommitted by S. M. Bowen Esq. Lex. Ky 18 June 1878

State of Kentucky Fayette Circuit Ct.
Personally appeared before me John Ficklin and made oath that he served in the Revolutionary War with  General Littleton Peter as a full in soldier for one year and believing his declaration to be true and that he is in reduced circumstances as his only estate. Witness my hand this 17th of June 1818.
Benj. Johnson Circuit Judge.
State of Kentucky Fayette Circuit Ct.
I Thomas Bodley Clerk of the Court for the Circuit aforesaid do certify that the Honble Benjamin Johnson who hath subscribed the foregoing Certificate is presiding Judge of the said Court And his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 18th day of June 1818.
Thos. Bodley C.M.C.
I do certify that all the interlineations in this paper were made at the time I subscribed the same to wit on the 17th of June 1818 with my hand this 22nd of May 1819
Benj. Johnson

State of Kentucky
Fayette County Set -
Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace for said County Fielding Jeter who made oath who made oath that he is well acquainted with the above named applicant Littleton Jeter and has been ever since his infancy (being a Relation) and well knows that the said Littleton Jeter did enlist in the year 1776 in the Company commanded by Cap t William Talifaro near Fredericksburg in Spottsylvania County Virginia in the 2 d Regiment of the Continental line commanded by Maj r Spotswood & Col t Woodford, and that he Enlisted for one year and served in said Company and Regiment for one year, and was Discharged at Williamsburgh Virginia in Sep r 1777 as stated in s d Littleton Jeter's Declaration,
Fielding Jeter Sworn & subscribed before me this 23 d day of June 1821 - Matt o Elder J.P.F.C.
I Matt o Elder a justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid do certify that the Affiant Fielding Jeter is a man of credibility to the best of my knowledge and belief, given under my hand this 23 d day of June 1821 Matt o Elder

State of Kentucky
Franklin County ss I do hereby certify that
July 21 st 1821
James Rhodes Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Matthew Elder, whose name is subscribed to the within certificate was at the time of subscribing the same an acting Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified agreeably to Law and as such due faith and Credence is and should be given to all his official acts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the day and date last written and of the Commonwealth the 30 th Year
James H. Rhodes C.H.C.

State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit Court. June Term 1821. July 14 th 1821.
Be it remembered that on this day personally appeared Littleton Teler who produced in Court his Declaration and the Schedule thereto annexed of his property amounting to two hundred dollars to which he made oath agreeably to the act of Congress concerning Pensioners which is thereupon ordered to be entered of record as follows:
Schedule.
District of Kentucky ss. Fayette Circuit On this 14 th day of July 1821 personally appeared, in open Court, being a Court of Record for the said District, and a Circuit of Fayette County Littleton Teler aged Sixty seven years resident in Fayette County in said District, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: Enlisted first in September 1776 in the company commanded by Captain William Tollifere near Fredericksburg in Spottsylvania County Virginia in the Second Regiment of the Continental line for twelve months, the Regiment commanded by Colonel Woodford and was discharged at Williamsburg Virginia September 1777. That his original Declaration is dated the 17 th day of June 1818.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that I have not

since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
   One old negro fellow about 75 years old  $50. 00    Four horses  100. 00    Five cows  40. 00    Eleven Hogs & Pigs  10. 00     $200. 00   
No Debts due me, I am indebted about twenty Dollars.
There is an old negro woman about eighty years old that is unable to work, and exempted from taxation. I am a Farmer by profession and am now living on a rented farm belonging to Joseph Beard and have a wife and five children to support, two Daughters & three sons, my oldest son is about eighteen years old. From my age and infirmity I have been unable to do any bodily labour myself for many years past; and the two old negroes which I have are a burthen to the family.

Given under my hand this 4 th June 1821. Littleton Peter.
Sworn to, and declared on the 14 th day of July 1821 before W. Warren Circuit Judge.
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit Ct. I Thomas Bodley clerk of the Court in and for the Circuit aforesaid Do hereby certify, that the foregoing Declaration and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, Two hundred Dollars;
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 21 st day of July 1821. and in the 30 th year of the Commonwealth.
Thos Bodley C.M.O.

State of Virginia,
to all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting:
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify, that it appears from the Record of Marriages in my Office, that the rites of matrimony were solemnized between Littleton Peter and Jane Hoop, by the Revd. John Shackleford Minister of the Gospel, on the 7 th day of September 1786. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office this day and date above. John L. Pendleton Clk.
Sir,
Washing Green Craddock County Va 29 June 1842
I have you have a certificate which no doubt will answer your purpose, as the bond is not like yours. I have sent it contrary to custom without the fee paid, trusting to credit me One dollar & 25 cents money.
Very respectf ly John L. Pendleton

Know all men by these Presents, That I Hugh
Jeter of Lexington Ky. Son and heir at law of James Jeter deceased who was a pensioner of the United States and died in Lexington on or about the 11th day of November 1843 - and the widow of Sybleton Jeter who also was a pensioner at $90 per annum & died on the 26th day of May 1842 in the city of Lexington aforesaid who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, do hereby constitute and appoint
my  A. A. Coombs true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute against the Government of the United States, before any Department thereof, any and all claim or claims I have to arrears of pay or Pension money, under any Act or Acts, Resolution or Resolutions, of the Congress of the United States, and especially the Acts 4th July, 1836, 7th July, 1838, 3d March, 1843, 17th June, 1844, 2d February, 1848 and 29th July, 1848—as well as the more ancient Acts of 18th March, 1818, 15th May, 1828, and 7th June, 1832.
Said Attorney is moreover authorised in my name to demand at any Department of the said Government, a re-consideration of any decision hitherto or hereafter to be given, touching my interests, and to obtain from any Department or the archives thereof, any and all information or evidence of whatever character relating to or in anywise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of.
Said Attorney is moreover authorised to do any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing purposes, and to receive the Certificates of Pension or other character of drafts or evidences of the amounts due me and to appoint one or more Sub-Attorneys, and to confer upon him or them all the powers herein conferred upon himself — hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may do by virtue of these presents.
WITNESS my hand and seal this 16th day of February 1853
Attest W. M. Ransom
Hugh Jeter
State of Kentucky Fayette County, set.
BE IT KNOWN, that on the 16th day of February 1853 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Hugh Jeter
subscribers to the foregoing Power of Attorney, and acknowledged the signing, sealing and delivering the same to be His own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF; I do hereunto subscribe my name.
C. J. Sanders
J. P.

State of Kentucky } Set Fayette County
I James A Grinstead Clerk of the Court Court in and for the County and State above mentioned do hereby certify that C. J. Sanders whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing power of Attorney is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Lexington this 18th day of February 1853.
At. James A Grinstead CLERK
[Faint, illegible handwritten mark or signature]

November 27, 1936.
Mrs. John Kenneth Patterson 208 Calle Manzanita Santa Barbara, California.
BA-J/ILL Littleton Jeter W. 9077
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information regarding your ancestors, Littleton Jeter and his wife, Jane Alsop, also regarding their son, Hugh Jeter.
The data given herein were found in pension claim, W. 9077, based upon service of Littleton Jeter in the Revolutionary War.
Littleton Jeter enlisted in September 1775, near Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and served one year as private in Captain William Taliaferro's company, Colonel William Woodford's 2 d Virginia regiment, during which he was in the battle of Long Bridge, near Norfolk, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 17, 1818, at which time he resided in Fayette County, Kentucky; he was then aged about sixty-four years. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not shown.
Littleton Jeter died May 20, or 26, 1842 in Lexington, Kentucky.
The soldier married in Caroline County, Virginia, Jane Alsop; they were married September 7, 1786, as shown by record of Caroline County Virginia Court, of February 19, 1789, as stated by Jane Jeter.
Jane Jeter, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed May 4, 1843, at which time she resided in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. She was aged then seventy-one years; the date and place of her birth and the names of her parents were

not given. Jane Jeter died November 11, 1843 in Lexington, Kentucky.
In 1821, the soldier stated that he had five children living at home, dependent upon him for support, three of them sons, the eldest about eighteen years, and the other two daughters; he did not give their names. most and of this soldier were their names
In 1853, Hugh Jeter, the soldier's son, was a resident of Lexington, Kentucky; the date of his birth was not stated.
In 1843, Fielding Jeter, a younger brother of Littleton Jeter, was a resident of Lexington, Kentucky; he was born in January 1763 and was present at the marriage of Littleton Jeter and Jane Alsop, in Caroline County, Virginia.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

July 12 '43
H.
Gen. James L. Edwards  James L. Edwards  James L. Edwards  James L. Edwards
J.
Colo. James L. Edwards Committee of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Leamington Subg. 7. 1843.
Sir
Enclosed you will find Certificate of the Clerk of Caroline County Virg ia relative to the marriage of Littleton Peter with Jane Alsop, now Jane Peter, whose declaration is before you for a Pension under the acts of July 7. 1838 and 3 rd March 1843. — which in addition to the Proof now before you, (I hope) will prove sufficient — Permit me to request early attention to this case, as well as the cases of Mrs Sarah Bowman, whose papers I for- warded on the 11 th April, and Mrs Jane Clark whose papers were returned to you, with the approval of the Court, on the 13 th June last — Very Respectfully Your friend & ob t . Serv t
James L. Hickmann

Colo: James L. Edwards } Commr. of Pensions }
Lexington May 14 th 1843.
Sir,
You will please find enclosed herewith the declarations of Mrs. Jane Ister, widow of Littleton Ister dec. d (who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of Congress of the 18 March 1818) for Pensions under the act of July 7. 1838 and March 3 rd 1843.
Mrs. Ister informed me, to day, that her husband, often complained, that he had been deprived of some 8 or 9 years pension, which he thought he was justly entitled to, and desired me, to request you to examine into the matter, by way of ascertaining how the case stands - I knew the old gentleman well, and have a recollection of his mentioning to me, more than once, that he had, he thought, been deprived of some years pension - his Pension Certificate seems to have been dated 11 Dec. 1828. whether he had previously rec. d one, and lost or destroyed it, & a duplicate issued I do not now recollect - If he has not got, what pension he was entitled to under the law, his papers filed in the department I presume will shew.
Respectfully yr friend & Obt. Servt.
James L.ickman
P.S. I forwarded to you on the 11 th inst. part. Mrs. Sarah Peromans papers for arrears of Pension &c. - and on or about the 22 nd of same month Mrs. Jane Clark's Declaration for Pensions under acts of 1838 & /43.

Lexington Ky 21 July 1821
Dear Sir
I have enclosed you the Case of Littleton Jeter, a Soldier of the Revolution who applies for a Pension, when his Case has been acted upon, I would thank you to inform me of the result - and to send me his Certificate if he is successful in his application, Respectfully
Yours Obt. Servt. Edmund G. Payne
The Hon J. C. Calhoun

877
12 July -
Jane Jeter
Kentucky
Act 3 March 1843.
J. L. Hickman Lexington Ky.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d March, 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received or is entitled to receive, Pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State of Kentucky } Set. Fayette County }
On this 14 th day of May 1843. personally appeared before the Judge of the Fayette Circuit Court Mrs Jane Ieter a resident of the City of Lexington, in the County of Fayette, and State of Kentucky, aged Seventy 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 act of Congress, passed on the 3 d March 1843, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Littleton Ieter, who was a private in the War of the Revolution, and received a pension of Eight dollars per month, under the act of March 18 th 1818. which was regularly paid him at the Agency in Lexington Ky, Semi-annually, up to the 4 th day of March 1842, and that after his death, she received from the Agent at Lexington Ky (James A. Grinstead) the arrears of Pension, due on her said husbands certificate, at the time of his death, and delivered the Certificate aforesaid, to said Agent - and that she has this day made a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of July 7 th 1838.
She further declares that she is still the widow of said Littleton Ieter -
her Jane X Ieter mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before.
Richd A. Buckner Jr Judge of the Fayette Circuit Court
witnss James L. Hickman
Kentucky } Fayette Circuit Set. I, Wang J. Bradley Clerk of the Court for the Circuit aforesaid, do certify that Richard

A. Buckner In whose name Signature is affixed to the above certificate is was at the time of signing the same Judge of said Court, duly Commissioned and Qualified according to Law — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at the Court House in Lexington this 11 th day of May 1843. In the 51 st year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky H. D. Brock
State of Kentucky } Sec. Fayette County }
I James L. Hickman one of the Commonwealth's Justices of Supreme and for the County aforesaid, do hereby Certify, that I was present when Mrs. Jane Seter, who made the foregoing declaration was qualified there by the Hon. R. A. Buckner, and knew that she was the widow of Little- ton Seter dec d as stated in said declaration — and that the said Jane Seter has drawn a Pension under the act of July 7. 1838. of Forty dollars per ann- num, as widow of said Littleton Seter dec d — Given under my hand this 16 th day of Nov. 1843.
James L. Hickman J.P. H. B.
State of Kentucky } Sec. Fayette County }
I James Rhodes Clerk of the County Court of Fayette County, Certify that James L. Hickman 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 21 st day of Decem r . 1843.
Att: James C. Rhodes Clerk of the County Court of Fayette County

Pension Office
Nov 11 th 1843.
Sir,
I return the declaration of Jane Jeter that it may be reexecuted agreeably to the enclosed printed instructions.
J. L. Hickman Lexington Kentucky

9009. James Jeter Kentucky, Act of July 1 st 38
Admitted
1 year Privs per $4.00 per An.
James L. Hickman Esq. Lexington Kentucky

Rev James L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Peace Washington City
Island

Lexington August 5 1842
Dear Sir
You must excuse me in troubling you in behalf of an old lady whose husband lately died in our city. & was a pensioner - she is seventy odd years old, & is left entirely destitute. Her husband was by the name of Littleton Fiter & was pensioned on the 17 th December 1828 which you will observe registered in Book B, Vol. 9, page 46. in the proper office - at the rate of $8. per month - As it is impossible then for this old lady to get along without the aid of the Government, or private Charity - I hope that some provision is made for her in some of the Annuity laws in behalf of pensioners & the widows of pensioners . She married Mr. L. Fiter on the 19 th July 1789. & with whom she lived till the 20 th May 1842 when he died. Mr. Fiter obtained his Pensions on the date above mentioned under the acts of 18 th March 1818 - 1 st May 1820 & 1 st March 1823. as recited in the Certificate. I have not a copy of the said acts, & other acts that may have been passed for the benefit of the widows of Pensioners - can't find that an act passed in 1836. & one in 1839 - I desire you to inform

As Mr. John Linsmiller drawing his pension in 1828, whether his widow would not under the acts of 1818 or be entitled to draw the back pay from the time of the passing of these acts upon a proper case made out predicated upon his right to have done so - 2. Whether Mr. Jeter earns under any of the laws providing for the half pay of widows during their lives - or for five years - or under any other any other provision - This is a case of much importance to her, & I will feel obliged to you to advise me upon the subject - Mr. Settlow Jeter was not wounded in the service & his wife is still a widow -
In haste yours Very Respectfully
James R. Davis

Rec? 11 Dec 1828
pen: to com: Dec 10. 1828
see
Miss Johnson
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office

I am able to certify as you request that the paper which goes for your attention. Send me the papers, or your answer as soon as you have finally on the subject Reuben L. Moore

ap 25-43
1830
Littleton Feb Ky 2nd 1838
OH
Colo. James L. Edwards Com r of Pensions Washington City D.C.
1/5

Lexington Ky Apr 18. 1843.
Colo: James L. Edwards
for,
The widow of Littleton Peter, who resides in this City, has made application to me, for aid, in procuring a Pension for her under the acts of 1838. & 43 — her husband I was well acquainted with — he drew a Pension of $96. per Ann. under the act of 1818. but what was the length of his service, is not certainly known — his Son thinks he served some 5 or 6 years — he has a brother living in this City, who is also a Pensioner, under the act of 1818, who, I understand, can prove his services in part, but from the lapse of time I presume it will be very difficult to prove the whole service, having understood that the principal witness (Mr. Fieldlin) by whom he proved his service heretofore, is dead.
The presumption is, however, that the proof on file in the department on which his Certificate issued, will be deemed sufficient proof, to entitle his widow to a Pension, by making the necessary proof of marriage &c — her husband, I think, died in May last, I recollect to have attended his funeral — I am requested also, to enquire whether Mr. Peter was not entitled to bounty land. — Respectfully yr friend and
Obt. Servt
James L. Dickinson

Lexington Sept. 27. 1843.
Col: James L. Edwards } Comm r of Pensions } Sir
In the month of April last I forwarded to you the several declarations of Mrs Sarah Bowman, Jane Clarke and Jane Ieter for Pensions under the acts of July 7. 1838 & March 3 d 1843. — I have rec d Certificates for Mrs Bowman some time since, and a Certificate for Mrs Jane Clarke for 5 years Pension under the act of July 7. 1838. was rec d on the 28 th Aug t . — her certificate under the act of 3 d March 1843. has not been rec d — she also made a statement under the act of June 7. 1832. for arrears due her late husband Tho: Clarke dec d . — claiming the difference between the sum paid him, and that to which (it now appears) he was entitled, as directed in your letter of the 27 th May last, which was forwarded on the 13 th June last. and has not yet been heard from — In your letter dated 16 th June 1843. you say that Mrs Jane Ieter will be entitled to a Pension of $40 per annum under the acts of July 7. 1838. & 3 d March 1843. "when she shall have proved the date of her marriage by a certified Copy of the Marriage Licence or Marriage bond" — and on the 7 th July 1843. I forwarded the Certificate of Jno L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of Caroline County; (Shawnee) that the records of his Office showed that the rites of matrimony were solemnized between Littleton Ieter & Jane Alsup, on the 7 th Sept. 1786 by John Shackelford — Since which time I have heard nothing from this case — I would not now trouble you but am under an apprehension that the Pension Certificate, may have been forwarded and lost in the mail —
With Respect I am dear Sir your friend & obt. Servt
James L. Hickman J.P.

Recd 6 Dec 1828
Littleton Siter Kent act 18 March 1818
For R. M. Johnson Senate U.S.

Lawrenceburg Kynt o Nov d 20 th 1820
I do hereby certify that Littleton Paton who now resides in Fayette County near Lexington Kentucky (in September 1775) did enlist in the second Virginia Regiment of the Revolutionary war commanded by Col William Woodford and having completed his term of service was honorably discharged — I was at that time of the same Regiment and know he was esteemed by his officers a valuable Soldier — being then separated from him his subsequent services in that war I know nothing of
W B Wallace late a Lieut in the 1 st Reg t U.S. Artillery Revolutionary war
Anderson County Kentucky ss Personally appeared before me one of the Commonwealth's Justices of the Peace in and for the said County the above mentioned William B Wallace and in due form made oath to the truth of the above Certificate
Given under my hand this 20 th day of November 1820
Thos L Roberts J.P. & C
I do certify that Wm. L Roberts was a justice of the Peace of Anderson County on the roll of Nov. Cert. Ph: M. Johnson 10 th Dec. 1912

Dec 26 1873
Kim
act 7843
Flame J. M.
Antoine
Colo. James
(C)
$40 per
James L. Pickman
Edson
See
Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
G.

Lexington Dec. 21. 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir
I herewith return the papers of Jane Deter, with my Certificate, as to her identity. Judge Buckner is absent, but if here I presume could not give the Certificate, as he had never seen Mrs Deter before the day of administering the oath to her & knows nothing of her having drawn the pension under the act of July 7. 1838. - Knowing all the facts myself, I have Certified them. Hope it will prove sufficient. (Signed)
James S. Hickman
J. S. Hickman Esq. Lexington Kentucky
J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions

9.009 Dane Jett. Ky
let to James L. Hickman June 11. 43
act 7 July 1838

7790.
let. to J. L. Hickman
Nov: 11 th 1843 —
Kentucky
Jane Peter widow of Littleton Peter
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 20 th May 1842 of Meigs in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Valaferrero of the Regt. commanded by Col. Woodford in the Virginia line for One year
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Oct. 1843 and paid to Jane L. Hickman, Lexington, Ky.
Total amount, $ 200 —
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by
Geo. Vanhook
Clerk,
Vol. 2
Page 171

Jan'y 22 '96. History to E.P. Ryan Esq. San Francisco, Cal.
9077 Rev WIDOW, &c.
1928 July 16 - Col Benj LaBree adov. File No. cost of photos MNST 1928 - Aug. 9 - Photos to Col Benj. LaBree - MNST 1929 - Sept. 3 - Mch. to Mrs. E. S. Berlin 1936 - Nov. 27 - Hist. to Mrs. John K. Patterson - 92
9077 Jane Heter Wid. of Littleton Heter Pvt Rev War
Act: Mch. 31/43 Index: Vol. A, Page 373
[Arrangement of 1870.]

MRS. JOHN KENNETH PATTERSON 207 CALLE MANZANITA SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
Nov. 8 '86
Pension Bureau Veterans' Administration Washington, D. C.
Sir - I am trying to complete some D. A. R. papers - and need some recorded dates in connection with their the son of two of my ancestors who were pensioners. - Littleton Teter and Fane Alsop - married 1786.
I need the date of birth marriage, and death of their

This might be in an 18th century if not in Rev. son Hugh Jeter - in Bloomington, Ill. If you have any record of any or all of these dates it would help me exceedingly.
Believe me very sincerely,
Caroline E. Patterson
(Mrs. J. Kenneth)

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section NMPF/eel
Mrs. E.S.Porter 890 Hazlewood Avenue Detroit, Michigan
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolution- ary war pension claim, W.9077, it appears that Littleton Jeter enlisted in September 1775, served one year as pri- vate in Captain William Talliaferro's Company, Colonel William Woodford's 2 nd Virginia Regiment and was in the battle of Long Bridge near Norfolk, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 17, 1818 while a resident of Fayette County, Kentucky, aged about about sixty-four years. He died May 20 or 26, 1842 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Soldier married in Caroline County, Virginia, Jane Alsop. They were married September 7, 1786 (Court record) or February 19, 1789 (as stated by said Jane). She was allowed pension on her application executed May 4, 1843 while a resident of Lexington, Kentucky, aged seventy-one years. She died November 11, 1843 in said Lexington.
H. B. Wallace, no soldier in Feb. 3 nor fresh also see Capt. (Capt. 2 nd Va. Regt. Col. Woodford recorded Col. until 1776 in Heiden not 1775 as stated no soldier was in June 1776; Talliaferro 1775, this is not J. 2 nd in Heiden April 3, 1929

In 1821 five children were referred to, three sons, the eldest then aged about eighteen years; and two daughters. Hugh Jeter, a son, was living in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1853, no other names of children are given.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Soldier's brother Fielding Jeter b. Jan - 1763 Res. in Lex. Ky - 1843, a pensioner

LAW DEPARTMENT.
SAN FRANCISCO,
Dec 11 th 1895.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D. C. My Dear Sir.
I respectfully ask if you will be so good as to send me the record of Littleton Jeter - Born in Virginia - Served in the Revolution. Drew a pension of $96 per annum - said pension was paid to him in Lexington, Ky - up to 1825 - as near as I can remember. I'm asking too much pleasure pigeon hole this and forget all about it.

LAW DEPARTMENT.
SAN FRANCISCO,.....189
If request is granted you will confer a favor on
Yours Obdt Servt. A. B. Ryan
C. S. P. Company, #4, Montgomery Street San Francisco, Calif.

890 HAZELWOOD AVENUE DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Aug. 29 th 1928.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Will you please send me your records of the service and pensions of both Littleton and Fielding  Peter , who served in the Revolutionary War. — Any family data bearing upon the names will be sincerely appreciated, and any expense connected there with, gladly met.
Very truly,
(Mrs.) E. S. Porter,
890 - Hazelwood Av. Detroit, Michigan.

SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.
1-681
PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 25465
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
August 1, 1928 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering PENSION
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 21 pp. from Rev. War pension claim of Littleton Jeter, W. 9077
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved:
Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Chief of Branch or Division.
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph
single or double space?
Facsimile signature?
Mimeograph
one side or both sides?
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Folding
once or twice?
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Addressograph from lists
Envelopes, size
Proof list
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Pay rolls
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$ 4.20
Blue Print
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Remarks
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The whole amount was $4.20 for Littleton Jeter's Pension claim. 3.15

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2333
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
..... Aug. 1. 1928
Chief Rev. 9/18/28  Rev. 9/18/28  Wars Section Division.
I have this day received from
Rev. La Bree .....
money order..... in the amount
of $ 4.50 ....., requesting
photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Photo's mailed to Finance Div. 9-19-28
O. J. RANDALL .....
Chief, Finance Division.
W.C.L.
to C.C. Aug. 2- 1928 re hand copy

Federal Hill, a typical Kentucky mansion of the early nineteenth century, is located near Bardstown, Nelson County, Ky. It was there that Stephen Collins Foster, while visiting his relative Col. John Rowan, wrote the immortal State song, "My Old Kentucky Home." Through the generous contributions of Kentuckians and others the estate has been purchased and thrown open to the public in memory of the author of the song and of the best traditions of the Old Kentucky Home. Title to it is held by a Commission for and in behalf of the State of Kentucky, and an act of the Legislature provides for its maintenance.
State Commission
Gov. Edwin P. Morrow Sampson Mrs. A. T. Hert Young E. Allison Mrs. S. Thruston Ballard Judge Robert W. Bingham Arch H. Pulliam C. Lee Cook Osso W. Stanley Marvin H. Lewis
Officers
Gov. Edwin P. Morrow Sampson Chairman, Frankfort, Ky. Arch H. Pulliam, Vice Chairman, Bardstown, Ky. Mrs. S. Thruston Ballard, Secretary, 810 Columbia Bldg., Louisville, Ky. Mrs. L. H. Gazlay, Treasurer, 810 Columbia Bldg., Louisville, Ky. Col. Benj. LaBree, Curator, Bardstown, Ky.
My Old Kentucky Home Commission
INCORPORATED
A State Shrine
"Federal Hill," Near Bardstown, Ky.
July 27th, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars -Sections
Sir:-
Please send me Photostat copies of the applications for Pension of the following REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS:-
 1. LITTLETON JETER (A9077) 21 pages, at 15 cts. $3.15 & certificate 25 cents, Total-----$ 3.40  2. FIELDING JETER  XX.1822 (S.36629) 7 pages, at 15cts. $1.05 & certificate, 25cts. ----Total---- 1.30  $ Total----- $ 4.70
Find enclosed a Post Office Money order for $4.70 to cover the above amount.
Hoping to receive the Photostat copies of applications and certificates by early mail, I am,
Yours very truly,
Ben. LaBree
Enclo:-
Post office M.O. for $4.70
Ben. LaBree, Bardstown, Ky.
P. S.- Have you the Record of Services of JESSE PIGMAN , Captain Monongalia Militia, Virginia, in the Revolutionary War . If so, I would like to receive a copy
B.L.
M.O.# 96069 - $ 4.70

regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 25325
for Duplicating, Addressograph Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
Division of Publications, Room G 137.
July 26, 1928 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering PENSION
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 5 pages from Rev. War pension claim of William Irvine, S. 16422, Va. Troops
No. of copies 1 of each page Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: W. H. Richardson Chief Clerk of Bureau
Margaret H. Finch Chief of Branch or Division
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
  Duplicate         Multigraph  single or double space?    Facsimile signature?     Mimeograph  one side or both sides?    Facsimile signature?     Folding  once or twice?        Assembling         Stapling  Once? Twice? Side? End?        Electric typewriter  Fill in addresses?    Dated?     Addressograph from lists         Envelopes, size    Cards, size      Proof list    Pay rolls      Labels (submit sample)    Corrections      Fill in letters    Tabulation sheets    
  Photostat  Size actual  Official use?  Repay? yes  $ .75    Blue Print  Size  Official use?  Repay?  $  
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
..... July 25..... 1928
Chief, Rev. and 41812 War Section Division.
I have this day received from
Ben. La Bree.....
money order... in the amount
of $1 100 ....., requesting
photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Glacier Mills Finance Div. N.P. Aug 9-1928 J.M. [initials]
O. J. RANDALL.....
Chief, Finance Division.
662
July 26 To La Bree July 30

Old Kentucky Home Commission
INCORPORATED
A State Shrine
"Federal Hill," Near Bardstown, Ky.
July 21, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions, U.S. Dep't of Interior, Rev. & 1812 Wars Sections Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
Your favor of the 16th, just to hand.
Please send me Photostatic copies of original papers on file in Rev. War Pension claims of WILLIAM IRVINE ( S.16422), the number of pages to be copied is five(5).
The five (5) pages to be copied at 15cts. each amounts to 75 cents, and the certificate, 25 cents, makes a total of $1.00. I enclose a U.S. Postal Money Order for $1.00.
Hoping you will send the pages and certificate, at your earliest convenience, I am,
Yours very truly,
Ben. LaBree Ben. LaBree, Bardstown, Ky.
M.O.# 95990 - $1.00
Federal Hill, a typical Kentucky mansion of the early nineteenth century, is located near Bardstown, Nelson County, Ky. It was there that Stephen Collins Foster, while visiting his relative Col. John Rowan, wrote the immortal State song, "My Old Kentucky Home." Through the generous contributions of Kentuckians and others the estate has been purchased and thrown open to the public in memory of the author of the song and of the best traditions of the Old Kentucky Home. Title to it is held by a Commission for and in behalf of the State of Kentucky, and an act of the Legislature provides for its maintenance.
State Commission
Gov. Edwin P. Morrow Mrs. A. T. Hert Young E. Allison Mrs. S. Thruston Ballard Judge Robert W. Bingham Arch H. Pulliam C. Lee Cook Osso W. Stanley Marvin H. Lewis
Officers
Gov. Edwin P. Morrow Chairman, Frankfort, Ky. Arch H. Pulliam, Vice Chairman, Bardstown, Ky. Mrs. S. Thruston Ballard, Secretary, 810 Columbia Bldg., Louisville, Ky. Mrs. L. H. Gazlay, Treasurer, 810 Columbia Bldg., Louisville, Ky. Col. Benj. LaBree, Curator, Bardstown, Ky.

COPIED BY ADY
July 16, 1928.
Colonel Benjamin LaBree, Bardstown, Kentucky.
ordered later
Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims of Littletown Jeter (W.9077), Fielding Jeter (S.36629) and William Irvine (S.16422) will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
not ordered
ordered later
The number of pages to be copied in claim W. 9077 is twenty-one, the number to be copied in claim S. 36629 is seven and the number to be copied in claim S. 16422 is five.
only one ordered
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
The Certificate of service is such a small, mutilated, illegible piece that I did not include it.
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

My Old Kentucky Home Commission
INCORPORATED
A State Shrine
"Federal Hill," Near Bardstown, Ky.
June 25th, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I would like to secure PHOTOSTAT COPIES of the ORIGINAL PENSION application papers of the following REVOLUTIONARY WAR Pensioners:
1. LITTLETON JETER, pensioned XXXXX 2214. 1828, age 80, placed on the Pension Roll Dec. 11th. 1828, age 80. 2. Fielding Jeter, placed on the Pension Roll, June 9, 1820, age 72.
Both of the above lived in Fayette Co., Ky. County, at the time their pensions were granted.
3. WILLIAM IRVINE, , pensioned under the Act of 1835. He lived in Indiana when his name was placed on the Pension Roll.
Kindly tell me the cost per page of the Photostat copies, number of pages, etc. and I will remit.
Yours truly,
Ben. LaBree Ben. LaBree, Bardstown, Ky.
Federal Hill, a typical Kentucky mansion of the early nineteenth century, is located near Bardstown, Nelson County, Ky. It was there that Stephen Collins Foster, while visiting his relative Col. John Rowan, wrote the immortal State song, "My Old Kentucky Home." Through the generous contributions of Kentuckians and others the estate has been purchased and thrown open to the public in memory of the author of the song and of the best traditions of the Old Kentucky Home. Title to it is held by a Commission for and in behalf of the State of Kentucky, and an act of the Legislature provides for its maintenance.
State Commission
Gov. Edw. P. Morrow  SAMPSON Mrs. A. T. Hert Young E. Allison Mrs. S. Thruston Ballard Judge Robert W. Bingham Arch H. Pulliam C. Lee Cook Osso W. Stanley Marvin H. Lewis
Officers
Gov. Edw. P. Morrow  SAMPSON Chairman, Frankfort, Ky. Arch H. Pulliam, Vice Chairman, Bardstown, Ky. Mrs. S. Thruston Ballard, Secretary, 810 Columbia Bldg., Louisville, Ky. Mrs. L. H. Gazlay, Treasurer, 810 Columbia Bldg., Louisville, Ky. Col. Benj. LaBree, Curator, Bardstown, Ky.