Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 15404, for John Jameson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Va.
Jamieson, John Jamieson,
R. 1540 H. Va. Half Pay.
and P.S. Wt 1164-450 - Lieut. Col. of Col. Sheldon's Cav. Regt. Issued Aug. 10. 1789. to Richard Platt assignee No papers.
CONTENTS

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777, to the 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 20th day of March 1783 in the name of John Jameson as Lieut. Col o and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £123. 2. 1/4 and was delivered to himself and was given, as appears by a copy of the settlement on file in this office, for services from the 1st January to last of March 1777 as captain of Dragoons , and as Major from 1st April 77 to last of January 1780 and as Lieut. Col. from 1st February 1780 to 31st December 1781 .
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 10th day of March 18 57
[No Seal of Office.]
Rev Johnston First Auditor

I also further certify that it appears from a List of Officers names who have received certificates for one and two years advanced pay agreeable to Act of Assembly passed November Session 1781. That a certificate issued on the 7 March 1782 for £684.0.0 in the name of John Jameson a Lt. Col d of Cavalry in the Continental Army which certificate appears to have been delivered to David Jameson.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 10th day of March 1857.
R. Johnston Dist. Audt
Jameson case

17 May 1857
Wolf 509
E. E. Sams
Adolph Meyer
21 1892

Norfolk May 17 1857
Dear Jane E. Heath Dear
On the 18 th March last I enclosed you the papers referring to sup- -port the claim of the heirs of Lt Col John Tammann for Half pay during life under the act of May 1779, as an officer of the "Continental Line". As you are doubtless familiar with the nature of these claims, I will merely add that act of May 1779 as explained by the act of Dec 1790 (13 Henry 31) seems ex- -pressly to include officers of the Con- -tinental Line. Numerous cases of Half pay to officers of the Continen- -tal Line might be cited, I will mention only those of Wm Broadhurst a Lieu- -tenant, and Robert Green Ensign both of the Continental Line. The latter is in my opinion entitled under the law of Virginia, where claims have been approved by the M c State, but if not, the act of Congress of Oct 1780 expressly authorizes Half pay to the officers of the Continental Line.
Yours Respectfully Edw E. Ware

May 2, 1934
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John Jameson-R.15404 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. John S. Barbour "The Oaks" Fairfax, Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Colonel John Jameson of Virginia.
It is shown from the Revolutionary War records of this office that John Jameson or Jamieson of Virginia was Captain of Dragoons from January 1, 1777 to the last of March, 1777, Major from April 1, 1777 to the last of January, 1780, and Lieutenant Colonel of Colonel Sheldon's Cavalry Regiment from February 1, 1780 to December 31, 1781; he continued in the service until the close.
Warrant No. 1164 for four hundred and fifty acres of bounty land was issued, August 10, 1789 to Richard Platt, assignee, on account of the services of said Lieutenant Colonel John Jameson.
The dates and places of his birth and death are not given and it is not stated that he ever married.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

E. B. Lane
Aug 16/57
Dear Sir
I have been
Yours faithfully E. B. Lane
I am for half way under the set of pipes
John Johnson

Hon. Jas E. Beach
Norfolk June 14 th 1857
Dear Sir:
Your favor of the 11 th inst. informing me "that you had no paper in relation to the Hovey pay claim of John Samson," was duly received. The papers were enclosed to your department on the 18 th March last, viz Document A. proof of kinship, B. record proof of service in the service of the Continental Line, C. power from the Genl to me as his agent. The latter being with application for Hovey pay.
Your early attention is respectfully requested.
With mine own
Your Obedt Servt
Edward E. M c Lane Attorney for the heirs
I enclose a copy of proof of rank and service.

AGE 23 - BIRTHPLACE MO. 1840
WAR OF 1812
31 y. 2 m.
John Jamieson
Co. C Badin Regulation
Discharged _____, 18_____
1 - 0 11 - 0
PENSIONER:
Clf. No. _____
78 P
Act of July 5 th 1832
4070
Received _____, 18_____
1925 - July 21 - Hish to Mrs. C. J. Rietz, avg. 1927 - May 27 - Hish to Eliza J. Poliner, avg. 1928 - Nov 6 - Hish to Lh Joseph D. Jamieson, avg. 1931 - Sept 28 - Hish to Lynn S. Syler, avg. 1934 - May 2 - Hish to Mrs. John S. Barbour, avg. 1939 - Aug. 23 - Hish to Mrs. Geo. H. Sackett - see my files also - John Jamieson

November 5, 1928
Lieutenant Joseph D. Jamison 355 Engineers Box 5656, West Raleigh, N.C.
Sir:
I advise you from the records of this bureau it appears that John Jameson or Jamieson, of Virginia, served in the War of the Revolution as Captain of Dragoons from January 1, 1777 to the last of March 1777, and as Major from April 1, 1777 to the last of January 1780, and as Lieutenant Colonel of Colonel Sheldon's Cavalry Regiment from February 1, 1780 to December 31, 1781.
Warrant No. 1164 for four hundred and fifty acres of bounty land was issued August 10, 1789 to Richard Platt, assignee, on account of the services of said Lieutenant Colonel John Jameson.
The dates and places of his birth and death are not given and it is not stated that he was ever married.
It does not appear in the above record that Colonel Jameson had charge of the British spy, Andre, after his capture, and this bureau has no way of ascertaining which Colonel Jameson performed this duty.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

May 27, 1887
Eliza J. Palmer 4040 Bellefontaine Kansas City, Mo
Madam:
From the records of this Bureau, it appears that John Jameson of Virginia, served in the War of the Revolution as Captain of Dragoons from January 1, 1777 to the last of March 1777, and as Major from April 1, 1777 to the last of January 1780, and as Lieutenant-Colonel of Colonel Sheldon's Cavalry Regiment from February 1, 1780 to December 31, 1781.
Warrant No. 1164 for 450 acres of bounty land was issued August 10, 1789 to Richard Platt, assignee, on account of the services of said Lieutenant-Colonel John Jameson.
The names of his parents are not stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

REV. WAR ROOM War Section.
July 31, 1925
Mrs. C. F. Rietz Box 368, Wheatland, Wyo.
Madam:
I do you From the records of this Bureau, it appears that John Jamesson or Jamieson of Virginia, served in the War of the Revolution as Captain of Dragoons from January 1, 1777 to the last of March 1777, and as Major from April 1, 1777 to the last of January 1780, and as Lieutenant Colonel of Colonel Sheldon's Cavalry Regiment from February 1, 1780 to December 31, 1781.
Warrant No. 1164 for 450 acres of bounty land was issued August 10, 1789 to Richard Platt, assignee, on account of the services of said Lieutenant Colonel John Jamesson.
The dates and places of his birth and death are not given and it is not stated dis whether he he was married.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Ad. by Miss Wilson

WASHINGTON
September 28, 1931
Dr. Lyon G. Tyler Holdcroft P.O. Virginia.
BA-3/AUF
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the Revolutionary War records of this office that John Jamesson or Jamieson of Virginia served as Captain of Dragoons from January 1, 1777 to the last of March 1777, and as Major from April 1, 1777 to the last of January 1780, and as Lieutenant Colonel of Glasgow Sheldon's Cavalry Regiment from February 1, 1780 to December 31, 1781.
Colonel John Warrant No. 1164 for four hundred and fifty acres of bounty was issued, August 10, 1788 to Richard Platt, assignee, on account of the services of said Lieutenant Colonel John Jamesson.
The dates and places of his birth and death are not given and it is not shown that he ever married.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

August 23, 1939
Mrs. George H. Fasset 1621 East 46th Street Ashtabula, Ohio
BA-3/AWF John Jameson R. 15404 Am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War Records of Zachariah Connell of Pennsylvania, and John Jamison, Captain of Dragoons, Virginia Line, and the War of 1812 record of John Jamison, who died of yellow fever in Louisiana, between 1814 and 1820, whose widow, Frances Ransome Jamison, you state applied for pension.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon the service of any Zachariah Connell in the Revolutionary War; the surname was searched under various spellings. No claim for pension has been found based upon service of a John Jamison in the War of 1812, as described above. If you will furnish this office all data you may have in your possession, in regard to the alleged claim for pension made by Frances Ransome Jamison, another search of the records will be made in your behalf.
John Jameson-R. 15404
It is shown from the Revolutionary War records of this office that John Jameson or Jamieson of Virginia was Captain of Dragoons from January 1, 1777 until the last of January, 1780, and Lieutenant Colonel of Colonel Sheldon's Cavalry Regiment
See negative files for John Jamison Jr - "1812"

from February 1, 1780 until December 31, 1781, and continued in the service until the close of the war.
Warrant # 1164 for four hundred and fifty acres of bounty land was issued August 10, 1789 to Richard Platt, assignee, on account of the service of the said Lieutenant Colonel John Jameson.
The date and place of birth of John Jameson, and names of his parents are not given, nor was it stated that he was ever married. Reference was made to him in 1881 as deceased and at that time his heirs were mentioned, but no names were shown.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the land referred to above, you should apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish the following data-
Warrant #1164- 450 acres- issued August 10, 1789.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

MRS. GEORGE FASSETT State Chairman National Historical Magazine 1621 E. 46th Street ASHTABULA, OHIO
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
July 21 - 1939
Dear Sir:-
"John Jamison (or Jameson) of Virginia served as Capt. Virginia Regiment of Dragoons June 16 - 1776. Was Major 1 st Cont. Dragoon Mar 31 - 1777. Transferred to 2 nd Cont. Dragoons Apr 7 - 1777. Wounded near Valley Forge Jan 21 - 1778. Was made Lieut. Colonel Aug 1 st 1779 serving until close of war."
This is the record of a John Jamison whom I'm trying to link in family succession to a John Jamison of Virginia who married Frances Ransome of Richmond or vicinity and served as Ensign, 2 nd Lieut, 1 st Lieut. and Capt in war of 1812 . - discharged June 15 - 1815.
Have you identical or similar records of John Jamison Sr. and Jr. and proof of relationship as father and son because of locality etc., also have

MRS. GEORGE FASSETT State Chairman National Historical Magazine 1621 E. 46th Street ASHTABULA, OHIO
you on record name of John Jamison his wife, birth and death dates etc?
Any additional information concerning these two Jamisons will be very much appreciated.
Gratefully Yours
(Mrs G. H.)
Julia F. Fasset

MRS. ELBE H. JOHNSON, STATE REGENT BOX 53, GAMBIE MRS. GEORGE E. MALONE, STATE FIRST VICE-REGENT 103 CAMBRIDGE AVE., DAYTON MRS. JOHN S. HEAUME, STATE SECOND VICE-REGENT HEAUME HOTEL, SPRINGFIELD MRS. GEORGE S. DUDLEY, STATE CHAPLAIN 274 NORTH PROFESSOR STREET, OBERLIN MRS. GEORGE H. FASSETT, STATE RECORDING SEC'Y ASHTABULA
MRS. HARLOW H. WALKER, STATE CORRESPONDING SEC'Y BOX 295, GAMBIE MRS. F. O. McMILLEN, STATE TREASURER NO. 310-324 WEST MARKET STREET, AKRON MRS. CLYDE M. GRUBBS, STATE REGISTRAR 345 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LORAIN MRS. CHARLES C. MILLER, STATE HISTORIAN 1834 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, COLUMBUS MRS. CHARLES H. KARLEN, STATE GUARDIAN OF THE COLORES 28 OAKLAND COURT, SPRINGFIELD
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS OHIO SOCIETY
Veterans Administration Washington D. C. Dear Sirs:-
Will you please send me the Revolutionary war record of Zachariah Connell of Connells- ville, Pennsylvania - the town being named for him, - also any data you may have concerning him? Thanking you for this service, I am
gratefully yours Mrs Geo. H. Fasset 1621 E. 46 St. Ashtabula Ohio

MRS. JOHN S. BARBOUR "THE OAKS" FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
April 17- 1934
Veterans Administration
Washington
D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you send me the Revolutionary Record of Col. John Jameson of Giles Co. Virginia. I have understood that he was on Gen. Washington's Staff. Do your records show this?
Respectfully,
(Mrs. John S.) Mary T. Barbour John S. Barbour V.A.

MRS. C. F. RIETZ BOX 368 WHEATLAND, WYO.
May 19-1925
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C. U. S. A.
Gentlemen:-
Please send record report of Lieut. Col. John Jamerson 2 nd Regiment, Light Horse Dragoons, Continental Line, Albemarle Co. Va.
Very truly yours.
Mrs. C. F. Rietz

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HOLDCROFT P. O., CHARLES CITY CO., VA.
September 11, 1931
Veterans Administration Rev. & 1812 Wars Section Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the records in your department regarding Lieutenant Colonel John Jameson, formerly of Culpepper County, Virginia, and Lieutenant Colonel in the Second Regiment of Continental Dragoons.
Very truly yours,
Lyon G. Tyler
LGT:LN

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering Raleigh STATE COLLEGE STATION
October 3, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I have been referred to you by the Adjutant General of the United States Army in regard to the war record of Colonel John Jamison who served as an officer in the Revolutionary War.
I would like to get the war record of this officer and any other information that you have of him after the Revolutionary war. One thing in particular I would like to know in regard to this officer. Was he the Colonel Jamison to whom the British spy, Andre, was turned over to immediately after his cap- ture? If not, what Jamison, his rank, etc.
was Andre turned over to immediately after being captured?
Thanking you for this information, I remain
Yours respectfully,
Joseph D. Jamison
Lt. Joseph D. Jamison 355 Engineers Box 5656 West Raleigh, N.C.
The name Jamison may have been spelled then Jameson or Jamieson.
JJJ/GOJ

W. C. G. B. 1891
Dear Sir,
AND ALSO THE DEPENDENT
to close of War Lieutenant Colonel J. P. Wagner, 1st Bn. 1st Regt. Oregon Infantry, was ordered to the post of Portland, Ore. and assigned to the Department of the Columbia, and was of the Department of the Columbia, 1st Bn. 1st Regt. Oregon Infantry, to the post of Portland, Ore. John Jameson, Adjutant, Camp of
Have you on record the whereabouts of
Adjutant General, D. O. Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior.
EN
WILLAMETTE MILL, 1000 SW. 10th St., Portland, Ore.

KANSAS CITY, MO., March 21, 1927.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Have you on record the descendants of
John Jameson, Virginia, Captain of Virginia Regiment of Dragoons, 16 June, 1776; Major of Continental Dragoons, 31st March, 1777; transferred to 2nd Continental Dragoons 7th April, 1777; wounded near Valley Forge 21st of January; Lieutenant Colonel 1st of August, 1770, and served to close of War?
Who were his parents?
Yours truly,
Eliza J. Palmer
(Mrs. J. R.)
#4040 Bellefontaine.