Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32406, for John Mc Cutchen, South Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
S.6.
McCutchen, John
S 32406
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25 7/71 Alabama
John M c Culchen of Pickens Co in the State of Alabama who was a - Dr in the Company commanded by Captain Thompson of the Regt commanded by Col. Walker in the North Carolina Militia -
2 P. Private $ 80.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama at the rate of 1 Dollars e Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Jan y and sent to - 1834 R.B. Clayton, Bill. State, Ala
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 - 200.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th Mar '34 - 40.00 $ 240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. P. ... Clerk, Book C Vol. 8 Page 48
See letter to J. Durno as J. P. Capt. 5 Jan. 1836 - do to same May 25. 1836
[Dead]
Letter to Hon. R. Chapman 29 th Jan y 1839
Letter to Hon. R. Chapman June 18 th 1842. Let to J. M c Culchen July 29. 1842.
Letter to Hon. R. Chapman H of Rep s Dec y 12 1842
Same Jan 16. 1843
Same, Mar 29. 1846
Same Jan y 27. 1847.
Lt W. R. W. Cobb.
July 11/54
3 d Aud. July 11/54
Robinson 0610 16 1832

The State of Alabama } Be it known that on this 9 th Jackson County } day of October A D 1854 person- =ally appearing before me John =on Judge of Probate in for said County & by law duly authorized to administer oaths, acknowledged that he, John after being first duly sworn saith he the admin- =istrator has been aware of the contents of the attached bill of said County said, who was a Revolutionary pension- =er & to whom a certificate of pension grant was after the death of said John forwarded to the proper office in Washington City having never returned; that the said John Abraham departed this life in the year 1835 in for any portion of said pension was paid to him during then his second wife a widow by whom he had no issue & who also departed this life intestate in the year 1842 that the said John Abraham at the following named persons his heirs at law. 1. John Abraham, who resides in Madison County in said State, Walter Abraham deceased Abraham who occupies the said estate residence Muskogee, Joseph Abraham deceased who is the factor of petition & who dies in said County of Jackson leaving the seven children same in Texas & some in Mississippi Joshua Abraham who lives in Mayfield County Ala Abraham who occupies the same residence unknown; Myer Benjamin Feiler shows here a copy of his letters of administration upon

the estate of the said John Mc Culloch, that he be succeeded Joseph Mc Culloch (his father) and John Mc Culloch in said administration; that the said Joseph Mc Culloch is now said John Mc Culloch in respect of his administration of said estate Given under my hand before me this 7 th day of October 1854 MacKinnon McCutcheon
Whereas all were by these presents that I MacKinnon Mc Culloch the administrator be hereon now of the estate of John Mc Culloch late of the County of Jackson State of Ala- bama, do hereby nominate, constitute & appoint Nelson Roberson of said County my true & lawful for and in any name to receive from the executors of the United States the pension & annuity of pension due to the said John Mc Culloch at the time of his death on the 20 th day of May 1835 & receipt for the same for and in any name to prosecute said claim in such way as he may deem best to secure the payment of said pension Witness my hand seal this 7 th day of October 1854 MacKinnon McCutcheon

The State of Alabama Jackson County } ss
I J. G. Keenan Judge of probate in & for said county do hereby cer- tify that satisfactory evidence has
been exhibited before me in my said court, to wit by the Record of papers on file in my said court; that John A. C. butcher in said title of said county was a Resolutio- nary Pensioner & that he died in said county as stated in the foregoing deposition. That the persons therein named as the heirs of the said John A. C. butcher are truly such in said deposition and that the aforesaid A. C. butcher who signed the foregoing deposition is the same administrator to whom title of the individual John A. C. butcher who was named in said pension certificate and at the same time personally appeared before me the said A. C. butcher who acknowledged before me has acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act & deed the attorney therein named to be his act & deed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of my said Office done at Office in the Town of Belfort this 7th day of October A.D. 1854
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State of Alabama
Jackson County
Be it known that before me William M. McElhen a justice of the peace, in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Catherine M. McElhen and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of John McElhen deceased the identical person who was a pensioner, and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, of which the following is a true copy.
Dear Department.
Revolutionary War.
I certify that in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 7th June 1839, John McElhen of the State of Alabama who was a private during the Revolutionary War is entitled to receive Eighty dollars per annum, during his natural life commencing on the 4th day of March 1839, and payable semiannually on the 4th of March and 4th of September in every year given at the War Office of the United States this 14th day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Dear Sirs.
Examined and J. L. Edwards Secretary of War Countermanded Commissioning Pensions
That the deceased pensioner resided in Jackson County in the State of Alabama for the space of eleven years before his death and that previous thereto he resided in Monroe & Madison Counties in the State of Alabama about fifteen years and previously to that time in East Tennessee and the Carolinas.
Sworn to and subscribed this 22nd day of January 1849 before me.
W. M. McElhen Justice of the Peace
Catherine McElhen

Known all men by these presents that I Cassandra McCutchen of the County of Jackson and State of Ala- bama Widow of John W. McCutchen Deceased revolutionary pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint Reuben Chapman my true and law- -ful attorney for me and in my name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying pensions, in the City of Washington D.C. & Columbia the whole of said pension from the 1st day of March 1831 to the 1st day of January 1832 being the date of his death - Witness my hand and seal this 24th January 1832. CASSANDRA McCUTCHEN Sealed and delivered in the presence of
James Smith W.W.W. McCutchen
State of Alabama Jackson County Be it known, that on the 24th day of January 1832 before the undersigned justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Cassandra McCutchen above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the seal and never was above mentioned - W.W.W. McCutchen Justice of the peace
State of Alabama } I Moses Jones Clerk of the Jackson County } County Court in and for said County hereby certify that William W. McCutchen is a magistrate as above that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony whereof I

have hereunto affixed the Seal of my said office and signed my name this 4th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine & of the American Independence the 66th Year
Glases Jones Clk 66
I Reuben Chapman Vice in language from Alabama certify that Moses Jones whose name appears above as clerk of the county court of Jackson County in said State is clerk as stated and I believe the above signature to be genuine Washington City 3 R Chapman 17th June 1849

State of Alabama } I Thomas Price clerk of Morgan County } the County Court of said County certify that I Durham Whited named appears to the within Certificate of marriage of John W. Wooten & Casmon Gray was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid aforesaid full faith and credit was and to all his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Summerville this 23 rd day of May 1842. and the 66 th year of American Independence Thos Price Clk
State of Alabama Morgan County } I Horatio Phelps Judge of the County Court of said County certify that Thomas Price named appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the date thereof Clerk of our said Court, and that his appointment there is in and form of law Given under my hand and seal this 23 rd day of May 1842 H. Phelps Jd
I Reuben Chapman Rep. in Congress from the State of Alabama do certify that Thomas Price who has made the Certificate on this sheet as Clerk of the County Court of Morgan County in said State was at the date thereof and still is Clerk of said Court as stated & the signature is genuine Washington City Dec 6 th 1842 R Chapman

The State of Alabama Morgan County, Be it remembered that on the first day of January 1823, there was a Marriage License Issued from the office of the Clerk of the County Court of said County, in the words & figures following to wit,
The State of Alabama To any of the Judges Morgan County: } of said State any Justice of the peace of said County or any ordained minister of the Gospel legally authorized
These are to authorize you or either of you to solemnize the rites of matrimony between John McCutchen and Casander Gray of said County agreeable to the statute in such cases made and provided
Given at the office of the Clerk of County Court of said County this 1 st day of January 1823.
Tho McElderry Clerk License returned endorsed, Married on the 2 nd day of January 1823, by J Durham Esq. John McCutchen to Casander Gray.
State of Alabama I Thomas Price Clerk of Morgan County } County Court for said County of Morgan do hereby certify that the foregoing contains a true copy and correct transcript of a Marriage License between John McCutchen and Casander Gray bearing date 1 st day of Janry 1823. as appears of record in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Huntsville this 24 th May 1842 in the 66 th year of American Independence
The Price Clerk

No. 6878.  ent 4
John McButcher
(Adm of)
Ala (Act 1832)
$309.30
Rept Secy 29. 1854 Retd Jan 3 1855
Reg No 3.487, dated 9 th Dec to Treasury 10 th January 1855
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STATEMENT.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
185
The United States.
To the adm rs of John McButcher, dec.
pensioner of the Mobile Agency, per Act of Congress of 7 June 1832. DR.
For his pension from 4 Mar. 1831, to 15 Jan'y. 1835 and 80 per Annum = $309.30
Platd. Dec r 29. 1854.
by
M. L. R. Saffell Clerk.
Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Examined.
Jan 3
1855,
by
Geo. T. Adams
Clerk.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER

No 257187 John Mcleuchan Jackson Co Alabama
Debit
Susp. with interest from Jan 1880
Adm 2 years.
$80-
Richd B. Clayton Clerk Belfonte Jackson Co Alabama

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
31 st May 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
Col Alabama
A Statement, showing the Service of John McCutchen Jackson
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Entered March 2nd April 1776 until latter part of the year 77 sergeant Col Thompson 77 years Witnesses stated credible before the Judge   Enlisted not stated Capt Colwell near nine years   not stated Col Mautrie   Capt Walley   Capt Tull   Col Williamson   Genl Lincoln   Col Williamson   Col Tarr  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels, are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers ; the time he left the service ; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers ; ) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service ; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same), hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
John C. Stanton

1 State of Alabama, On this Twenty second day of Jackson County, July One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Three. Personally appeared before me James P. Postan an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County John M. Matthews aged about Seventy Seven, years who being sworn to as- firms to appear in open court and after be- -ing first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of be an grip passed 7th June 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the follow- -ing officers & served as here in States,
I entered the continental service in the Third Regi- -ment commanded by Col. William Thompson and in the company of Capt. John Caldwell was enlisted by Lieutenant Caldwell near Ninety Six Sometime in the last of March or first of April Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Six the precise day not recollected was marched to Nelsons Ferry on Santee River where we joined Col. Thompson at his then head Quarters. Col. Thompsons Regiment was ordered to Charleston and remained in Char- -leston until the arrival of Genl. Lee. Shortly after which we were ordered over to Sullivan's Island and made a part of Col. Maultree's force.

being) Stationed on a point where the British were expected to approach the Shoals with their land force to assail the fort I continued on the Island under the immediate command of Col o Thompson five or six weeks was taken sick and sent to the hospital in Charleston Doct r Oliver chief surgeon. I was in the hospital about three weeks when I was sent for by Col o Thompson & was carried in a Waggan to Camden by Hershaw & John Canalsaw in company both Captains in the Continental Service. Lay sick in Camden in Woodtucker's house near eight weeks and was attended in the course of that time by two Doctors I think the one was named Oglethorpe the other Charlton who was also a Lieutenant in the Army. I was taken from Camden about one mile to a certain Widow Dennis's where I was attended by her about five weeks more - When a horse was procured for me and I was permitted to go up the country to recover my health. The officer who sent me was Captain Waller when I had some what recovered my health I returned to Nelson's Ferry and was transferred to Capt o Felix Waller's company and remained in his company until discharged by him. I cannot recollect the time I believe in the latter part of the year 1777. The discharge has been lost long since I think it was lost out of a baggage coat. I then retired to the up country Sineka River where I enlisted under Captain Benjamin Latt.

3 Williams's Regiment and was employed in building Fort Rutledge, was ordered to Savannah joined Genl. Lincoln between Charleston & Savannah and was at Savannah during the siege by Genl. Lincoln & the Count de Estang I was orderly ser- jeant of the  company in Captain Wall's Company of Col. Lutts, Capt. Lutts was not at the siege of Savan- nah. was marched back to Seneca attached to Capt. Moore's Company I was then marched to Augusta under Col. Williamson thence to the Beaverdam Georgia, was joined by Col. Pickens and proceeded to the Coweta Towns and we went lower down with the intention of destroying Cannaw and his followers, we did not succeed but made prisoners of some of his scouts after much marching returned to Seneca, and was then taken prisoners by Col. Brant the fort be- ing betrayed as was supposed by Williamson Lutts & others, was taken to Ninety Six, and from there to Camden where Lord Cornwallis commanded and was a prisoner there when Genl. Gates was defeated I was then taken to the Waxhaw Settlement where the British had some skirmishing with the Americans, was then taken to Charlotte Mecklenburg County North Carolina I there took the Small Pox and about the same time Col. Fergusons was defeated at Kings Mountain the party who had me in charge retreated towards Wynnsborough and left me in an out- house some humane persons administered to relief

I am among whom were Genl. Sumpter and Capt. Gay- lor in about three weeks after I had been left by the British hearing that Camblealls was expected to come that way I took my departure and in three days reached Lee's Mills I saw Wooten I think the distance to be about fifteen miles Wooten had me taken care of about one week when I got a horse and proceeded to Sumpter's Camp near at the Fishdam Ford of Broad River I reached the Camp near about the middle of the after- noon and that same night Sumpter was attacked & defeated. I next got to Genl. Casely Camp near and joined Col. Harn and under his command joined Genl. Green then lying before Ninety Six, I went with Col. Harn who was detached by Genl. Green to scout against the enemy. When we returned Genl. Green had broken off the siege and had retired, we then made for the Island force of Saluda but did not overtake Genl. Green We then proceeded towards North Carolina I retired to my friends in North Carolina and was in the service no more. I have never received a pen- sion in any way nor is my name enrolled in any state for a pension. I have since lived in South Car- olina upwards of twenty years some years in East Tennessee and about twenty three years in what is now Alabama
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 nd day of July 1853
James P. Paston Justice of the peace
John W. Estlin

Dec. 13, 1911.
Sur. File No. 32,406, John McCutcheon was allowed pension on his application executed in Jackson County, Alabama, February 22, 1833, at which time he was seventy-seven years of age.
He stated that he resided and enlisted near Ninety Six, North Carolina, in March or April, 1776, as Orderly Sergeant in Captain John Caldwell's company, Colonel William Thomson's 3d regiment under General Moultrie; marched to Charleston where he was taken ill and was carried on to Camden, and then "up country" where he recovered enough to join Captain Felix Warley's company, and was discharged the latter part of 1777; he then went to Seneca River and enlisted as Orderly Sergeant in Captain Benjamin Tutt's company, Colonel Williamson's regiment and was in the siege of Savannah, after which he was attached to Captain Moore's company; he was captured at Fort Seneca and was a prisoner at Ninety Six, at Camden, at Waxhaws, had the small pox at Charlotte and was deserted by his captors during the battle of Kings Mountain; he made his way to Fishdam Ford the day that General Sumter was defeated, and finally joined Colonel Farr on a scout against the Indians at the time of the siege of Ninety Six; served five years in all.
After the war he resided in South Carolina upwards of 20 years, some years in East Tennessee, and about 23 years in Alabama. He married in Morgan County, Alabama, January 27, 1823, Cassandra Gray; he died January 17, 1835 and she resided in Jackson County, Alabama, in 1842.
Very respectfully,
Hon. Charles A. Crow, Campbell, Mo. (Ex. M.C.)
His letter dated Dec. 7 } 1911. " rec'd. " 11 }
Commissioner.

32 406 Rev INVALID.
1911 Dec. 13. Hist. To Hon. Charles A. Crowe 1915 July 25. Hist. to Mrs. J. E. Sanders. C.
File No. 32 406
John M. Hutchinson Dis Rec Inv
Act: June 7 th 1894
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 263
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Did act on this case without consulting the Commissioner. See letter of Jos. McButcher filed within.
3 d Indictment July 11/54
St. N. R. W. Coll.
July 11/54
M. Robinson - Octo 16 1834
" " Feby 21 1833

John W. Butcher
Ala 1935
WRITE
P. H. B. Co. 1935
Businessman of Business Washington Bg St. L.

May 28 '46
Mr Ewan,
Inform Mr Chapman that the amount due will be paid to the administrator for the sole & exclusive benefit of the children, if there be any. If there be no children, then her money may be applied to the expenditure of a part of the assets of the husband's estate: but not otherwise. note this letter on the printed envelope - not on the broan wrapper -
Yrs H. R. Chapman H. R.

John McCutcheon
Ala 32
Col
Sam M. Moore
Ham L. J. Wolda can of fun Washington DC

J. A. McConchie May 24 No 25771
Free
J. L. Coward Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington

Br. of the Bank of the State of Ala. Decatur 13 th May 1856
J. L. Edwards Esq Cashier
Dear Sir
The Enclosed papers for the payment of John McGehee's Pension, I take the liberty to submit to your inspection previous to paying the same, if they shall be found insufficient please return them or if insufficient please to note in what respect; The original Certificate has been lodged here No 25771
Very Respectfully Yours Most obed James Dunn (Clk) P. H. Green P/A

June 18 1842
Mr Davis
J. L. Edwards Esq. Count. of Russian Washington is:
E. R. Chapman H. R.

House of Rep.
June 18 th 1842.
Sir;
I beg leave to enclose you the papers relating to the application of Mrs. Captain W. McIntosh of York- town to Genl. for a pension.
I have to request an answer, that I may communicate with Mrs. Jones Esq. from whom I rec d the papers.
With great respect
Yours &c. &c.
R. Chapman
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions
333

July 29 1842.
Rev. Mr. Cutcheon or Leachman McCutcheon, F. M. Miller
FREE
Edw. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Bellevue Ala July 14/42
Dear Sir
I have been informed that Captain = the McCutcheon has been endeavoring to obtain the arrears of Pension due John McCutcheon decd? Who was a Revolutionary Prisoner. She being his widow. This is to notify you that Captain McCutcheon = in herself is dead - that I shall as the Administrator of John McCutcheon decd in due time make application for the arrears of Pension due him in his life time, for his widow except his heirs.
Respectfully Mr J. H. Guthrie
Joseph McCutcheon Admr. of John McCutcheon Decd.

Dec 7. 1842
Mr Dridge
French Leg.
Comm. of Public
Washington City
Hon. R. Chapman, Home of Reps.

Washington City.
Decr 6 th 1842.
Sir;
Mrs. Capandra McEntire widow of John McEntire late of Jackson Co. Ala who was a Pensioner of the U. S., having supplied the defects pointed out by you when her application was presented to you a few months ago, I beg leave to enclose you again her application for a Pension, & hope you will send no objection to placing her on the roll.
With great respect
Yours ob st
R. Chapman
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City

T. C. Rife
May 28 th 1846.
Sir,
I beg leave to enclose you a letter from Mr. M. M. McWhorter Esq. of Jackson Co. Ala - whose object is to obtain information as to the mode to be pursued to enable him as Adm or of the Estate of the Widow of John McWhorter dec d a Revolutionary pension, to draw the arrears of pension due - which belonged to the said widow who is now also dec d .
I have to ask you to furnish him the information as well as such forms as may be presented by the Dept t in such cases.
Very respectfully Yours. Ob. St. W. Chapman
J. A. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions

Ida J. L. Edward Count of Parisian.

House of Rep. Jan'y 25 th 1848
Sir:
I enclose you a letter from H. H. McCallum Jacksboro Co Sta. Adm r of the estate of Cassandra McCallum - surviving widow of John McCallum in a Rev. Pension. You will observe that H. H. Mc- Callum wishes to draw the arrear of pension due at the death of John McCallum to which his widow who survived him was entitled. It seems the original Certificate of the Pension - necessary perhaps to enable the Adm r to make out his application, has either been filed when Mrs. McCallum applica- tion to draw the arrear of pension in her lifetime through her agent Col. James Smith was dis d ? or it has been lost in the mail in the course of its transmission. With a view of enabling you to find it Mr. McCallum sends several letters from me to Col. S. and one from you to Mrs. McCallum there.
I have to request you to comply with Mrs. McCallum's request as far as possible - also that you will send her such directions and forms as will enable him to make out his claim as Adm r to the arrear of pension due John McCallum dis d ? Provided it is payable to her as his Adm r ?
Very respectfully
Yours O. St.
McCulloch
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions

May 19
Car. M c Culloch 25
Prof. Hays alarm act
How
J. L. Edwards
commemorative of. Pensions
Washington City D.C.

Bellefonte Ala
May 8 th / 47
Sir
As the atty in fact of the Admin of John & Casper = the M c Cutcheon Ser d I am in possession of the per- = son & correspondence in relation to the pension allowed to John in his life time & from them I am truly at a loss course to take to obtain the amt. due to you for in- structions. By your letter of July 29-42 you write to Joseph M c Cutcheon the Admin of John; "If the widow is dead, the bal of the pension is pay able to her adminis- = trator & not to the administrator of the deceased pension- = er" And again in your letter of May 29/46 you write to the Hon R. Chapman, on the same subject. "I have the honor to inform you that the amt. due will be paid to the administrator for the sole & exclusive benefit of the children of the deceased - If there be no children, then the money may be considered a part of the assets of the husband's estate; but not otherwise. This letter is in reply to one written by William M c Cutcheon the administrator of the widow Casper M c Cutcheon. Now from these letters I ask, which is the proper Admin to apply for the money? John died leaving many children by a former marriage; Casper died leaving none - The pension certificate I am informed was sent to your office many years ago thro' Mr. Chap- = man M c C. it has never been delivered or paid. I say, it

has been totally lost. How is this to be supplied? from the uncertain memory of witnesses here or from the the records of Your Office? As witness here seen as to the amount or date of the certificate, or from what time it commenced, or when paya- ble - Your earliest attention to this with the plainest & fullest instructions will confer a favour Your Most Oblt Humble Servt A. Robinson

1. 1879
Testang Sept. 1779

5 State of Alabama } Before me James P. Paston a Justice Iacksan County } of the peace in and for said County - by personally appeared John Iacksan and made Oath in due form of law he was personally acquainted with the afore named John M. Butcher whom in the Continental service as aforesaid under Col Wm Thompson and Capt John Calwell acting as a duly sergeant in said Company in the 1st Regiment and further believing him to be seventy seven years of age his John Iacksan Mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25 th day of July 1833 James P. Paston Justice of the peace
State of Alabama } I James P. Paston a Justice Iacksan County } of the peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify I have no doubt but the aforesaid applicant John M. Butcher did as he has sworn to and proven - and both the applicant and the witness John Iacksan by whom he has proven his service are credible persons and entitled to full credit in their right hereof this 25 th day of July 1833 I. P. Paston I. P.

State of Alabama
Jackson County 3 I Richard Blalagon Clerk of the County Court for said County do hereby Certify that James P. Postlethwaite before whom the within and foregoing affidavit was made and whose name appears subscribed thereto and to the foregoing Certificate. He is and was at the time of subscribing the same an acting Justice of the Peace and for the said County duly Commissioned and qual- ified as such and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that full faith and credit is and should be given to all his official acts as such
1 In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed my hand seal this being no seal of office yet provided at office in Bellefontaine this 15 th day of March 1833 I Richard Blalagon Clerk
I Thompson at Bellefontaine Judge of the County Court State of Alabama I Thompson at Bellefontaine Judge Jackson County 3 of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Richard B. Blalagon whose name appears to the above fore- going certificate is and was at the time of making the same his signing the same Clerk of our said County Court of Jackson County that his certificate is in the form of Law and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such given under my hand J. Thompson, M. Recd and let this 21 st day of March 1833 Judge of P.C.C.

John Mc butchin, Act 1832, $80. no payments appear.
Thos. E. Brink for 3 rd Auditor

Pension Office, July 11. 1854.
Sir: I herewith submit the papers in which John M c Cutchen, late of Alabama was directed to be enrolled in the Roll of that State under the act of June 7. 1832 at the rate of $80 per annum, and will be obliged if you will state to what time the pension has been paid.
Very Respectfully, Your Obed t Servant, J. M c Culen Commissioner.
H. Smith Esq. Auditor

John McButcher
8/8/32
FREE
Walter Esqr from Miss M. J. Purvis Washington City D.C.

Bellefontaine Mo
July 12/55
Dear Mother
very Dear
Some time since I wrote to you. I am to you the annual testimony of the date of the 2nd anniversary of our marriage. Since which time I have not had the pleasure of writing from you. I hope you please to send the testimony to me this month. I hope to hear of some very pleasant news from you & all the folks. I am as ever
Yours affectionately Alfreda M. [?] & [?]

State of Alabama } Orphans Court November Jackson County } June 1842 present The Hon T. M. Rector Judge
Personally appeared in open Court William Walker McClellan who after being first duly sworn states in open Court on his oath that John McClellan who is the identical person named in the original pension certificates herewith inclosed bearing date the 4th day of January One Thousand eight hundred & thirty four & No 25. 771 - Departed this life on the 17th day of January 1835 in the County aforesaid Sworn & Subscribed to } W m Walker McClellan in open Court this } 15th day of November 1842
(Sist.) Moses Jones Clerk & register of the above Court Thompson M c Rector Judge of Court
State of Alabama } Moses Jones Clerk of Jackson County } The County Court & Register of The Orphans Court of said County do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the proceedings of the Orphans Court of said County and that said Court is a court of

20000 In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the County Court of said County and signed my name This 15 th day of November in the Year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred & forty two and of the American Independence The Sixty Seventh Year
Moses Jones CLK 66
I Reuben Chapman Rep. in Congress from the state of Alabama certify that Moses Jones who has made the above certificate as clerk of the County Court of Jackson County in said State was at the date thereof Clerk & I believe the signature to be genuine Washington City Decr 6 th 1842 R Chapman

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William H. Cutchin of the State of Alabama who was a Private during the Revolutionary War
is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 4 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four
John B. C. Cabell Secretary of War.
1. read and } Co. undersigned. }
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Jan 28 Inc. 6.
Mr Evans J. M. Ward.
Hon J. L. Edwards Court of Pensions Washington city
Mr Chapman
He.

Washington city
Jan y . 26 th 1839.
Sir,
I enclose some papers received by me from Joshua Kirby Esq r of Jack- son Co. Ala. upon letter I also enclose, relating to the application of Mrs. Leandra McCutchen widow John M. Cutchen Esq r for arrears of pension due said John who was a pensioner at the time of his death.
I have to ask the information desired by Mr. Kirby.
I have also to request the infor- mation also desired by Mr. Kirby in relation to the intended appli- cation of John Childs for a pen- sion under the circumstances stated in Mr. K s letter.
With great respect Yours O f . S r . R. Chapman
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions

The State of Alabama vs. Robert Cook Johnson County for an injunction in Vacation August the 28 th day 1883 Order by the Court that the Mr. McIntosh be allowed to file a supplemental bill in the cause of the estate of John M. McIntosh vs. of David Cook and that the said John M. McIntosh be allowed to file a supplemental bill in the cause of the estate of John M. McIntosh vs. of David Cook as aforesaid.
Order by the Court that the Mr. McIntosh be allowed to file a supplemental bill in the cause of the estate of John M. McIntosh vs. of David Cook and that the said John M. McIntosh be allowed to file a supplemental bill in the cause of the estate of John M. McIntosh vs. of David Cook as aforesaid.
The State of Alabama vs. Robert Cook Johnson County for an injunction for an account of the estate of John M. McIntosh for an account of the estate of John M. McIntosh for an account of the estate of John M. McIntosh for an account of the estate of John M. McIntosh

FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO
of this said letter of instruction, In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the Office of the Attorney General at Washington D.C. the 14th day of February A.D. 1854 J. M. [unclear] Attorney General
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

State of Alabama } This day came John Jackson County } Edmanson before me John Berry an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Jackson and State aforesaid and made oath that he was personally acquainted with John McCutcheon when in the United States Army as orderly sergeant under Capt Benjamin Tal in General Andrew Williams's Regiment to the best of my knowledge in the year 1777 or 1778 and was well acquainted with the said McCutcheon he was a good soldier and at this time not less than seventy seven years of age I swear to and subscribed before me this 8 th day of August 1833
John Berry Esq. Justice of the Peace
John Edmanson
State of Alabama } I John Berry a Justice of the Jackson County } peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify I have no doubt but the aforesaid Applicant John McCutcheon did as he has sworn to and proven and to all the applicant and the witness John Edmanson by whom he has proven his service are credible persons and entitled to full credit in their neighborhood this the 8 th day of August 1833
John Berry Esq. Justice of the Peace
State of Alabama } I Richard P. Clayton Clerk Jackson County } of the County Court for said County do certify that John Berry whose name appears subscribed to the above foregoing certif- icate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace duly elected and commissioned and sworn according to law & that full faith & credit is ought to be given to all his official acts as
his testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private seal there- unto at my office in Bellefonte this 2 nd of October 1833 - State R P Clayton clerk

The State of Alabama, Jackson County.
Probate Court thereon November 25 th 1854
Be it known that on this day personally appeared in open court Joshua Kirby who after being first duly sworn declares on oath, that he was well acquainted with John McCalloch his late of said county who was a revolutionary pensioner of the State of Alabama as evidenced by a pension certificate herewith filed marked (A) dated the 4 th day of January 1834 at the rate of eighty dollars per annum commencing on the 4 th day of March 1831 & payable semi annually thereafter for life; that he has seen said certificate in the possession of said McCalloch in his life time; that said McCalloch in way well known to this witness that he departed this life in said county about the 15 th of January 1855 and that Rachel McCalloch the present applicant is the administrator of the estate of the deceased John McCalloch as mentioned in said pension certificate. That he this witness has no interest whatever in said pension, & that he is unconnected with the parties entitled to the proceeds of said pension.
Joshua Kirby
Sworn to as his oath to in open court this 25 th day of Nov 1854 - J. H. D. [initials]
Judge of Probate
I the undersigned the probate court in open court in Alabama do hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of Joshua Kirby was made before me in open court on this day and that the same was a true and correct statement of the facts to the best of his knowledge.
Also I further certify that I am personally acquainted with said Kirby and have not the least doubt of the truth of his deposition to the facts therein stated as to the facts of his life and the facts of his death.

and that his testimony in which he told the greatest crimes I question whether you have the power to force any of your best men to do anything for you that is in the least objectionable in the position in which that is especially true for about the time something in the direction of the United States. In testimony to which I am sure that you will be very successful in the work of the government and I am sure that you will be successful in the work of the government and the work of the government and
Yours sincerely J. D. Dixon George G. Noble
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

Bellefonte Okla. Nov 25 th /54.
M c Robinson.
Recd. Dec 1 st /54. ansd " 4/54
To the Chief Auditor Washington City D.C.
of that the ... ... ..
W m Randall.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

Bellevue Sta Nov 28 th 1854
Sir
I here again transmit to you the application of Mary Ann ... the administrator of the estate of ... for a copy of pension. With the deposition of ... as to the death of the pensioner ... with the certificate of the court under seal certifying amongst other things the death of the pensioner as evidenced by the records of the court. I also transmit the pension certificate ... the date of accumulation in the estate of ... all of which I hope will prove sufficient satisfactory this time.
Respectfully Yrs And Secy of War J. N. Wilson
to Genl. J. R. [?] acting Auditor Washington City
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

State of Alabama } On this day 8 th August 1833 Jackson County } appeared before me John Berry an acting justice of the peace for the County aforesaid John McCutchen who being duly sworn according to Law Oath on his oath make the following additional or Explanatory declaration to the one already submitted to the War Department on
the 22 nd day of February 1833 I Enlisted near ninety six South Carolina where I Resided at the time, with Regard to the time I served under each Enlistment I cannot undertake to be Exact, but I do know that I Enlisted Early in the war and Continued in the service until very near its close, and did not follow any other Employment in the time of its duration and I feel Justified in say- ing that I served two years under the first Enlistment and three under the second not less than five years in all with Regard to the officers under whom I served I have already stated who they were and that they had Complements authentic I have never doubted - my service was both in the field and in Garrison, I have already went as much into detail as I thought necessary, an account of my Claims, and have throughout stated to the best of my Recollection, though I am very infirm and my memory much failed, sworn to and subscribed this day and date as have written
John Berry } John N. G. G. G. Justice of the Peace } End

State of Alabama I Richard Bleazton Clerk of the County Court for said County do certify that John Perry before whom the within Supplementary Declaration was made is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County duly elected & commissioned & sworn according to law & that full faith & credit is & ought to be given to all his official acts as such Justice in any whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private seal there being no seal of office at office in Bellefontaine this 2nd day of October 1833
Teste R Bleazton Clerk
The foregoing Certificate was signed in the proper hand writing of Rich d B. Clayton, who is Clerk of the County Court of said County - but has no official seal. Oct. 2 d 1833. C. C. Clayton

Huntsville, Ala.
Mr. Robinson.
Recd. Dec. 26 th / 34
Notes with date of June 32. Pay the above the amount transferred Cure of Dist. D.
4 M 31 15 / May 35 $80
W. Randall.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

In the District Court of Jackson County, State of Iowa, December 18 th 1854
Be it known that Clinton Kirby appeared in open court & expressed that he was well acquainted with John L. Cutler who late of said County, who was a then living member of the Senate of the State; that said Cutler in company with him in February 1853, he saw him in company with a lady whom he supposed to be his wife, that she was the same person of the same John L. that she appeared in open court in the year 1854 without issue by her said Cutler, and that the said John L. is now in a second marriage with her said Kirby.
Given under my hand this 18 th Decr 1854
Clinton Kirby
I the undersigned Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing statement of Clinton Kirby was made in open court, that I am personally acquainted with the court, that his statement is entirely true to the best of my knowledge, and that the same is fully sustained by the records on file in my office and that the said Court is fully satisfied that the said statement is true to the best of the said Kirby's knowledge.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my said office. Second Officer in the town of Burlington this 18 th day of Decr 1854
John L. Cutler

Washington D.C. December 1941
I received from you the amount of $100.00 for the balance of account. The amount of the account was $100.00 and the amount of the check was $100.00. The check was sent to you in the Grand Office at Washington D.C. on December 1941.
Yours sincerely, [Signature] [Title]
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✓ Stamped envelope Alton Park, Tenn. W) received of P.O. B.F.S. #1 Feb. 18-1918 Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C. - Rev. Sec.
Dear Sir. Will you kindly furnish me a record of service of John McLukken, a Revolutionary pension- er of Jackson Co., Ala., in 1834?
Thanking you for this favor-
Very truly
(Mrs. J. E.) - Jessie (McLukken) Sanders

CHAS. A. CROW 14TH DIST. MISSOURI
3 House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C.
Campbell Mo./12/7/11.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.,
Sir;
Enclosed please find all the data at my command relative to the War Records of one John McCutchen and one Hugh Caruthers. S.C. troops N.C. troops
Pleas give me their full record of service if possible and greatly oblige,
Your obedient servant,
Charles A. Crow., Ex MC
Campbell Mo.

Rev. War Section.
February 25, 1918.
John McCutchen D. 32406
Mrs. J. F. Sanders, Rural Delivery No. 1, Alton Park, Tennessee.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the fifteenth instant, you are advised that the papers in the claim of John McCutchen Survivor's File No. 38,406 Rev. War, show that he was allowed pension on his application executed in Jackson County, Alabama February 22, 1833, while he was seventy-seven years of age.
He stated that he resided, and enlisted near Ninety Six,, North Carolina , in March or April, 1776, as Orderly Sergeant of Captain John Caldwell's company, Colonel William Thomson's 3rd regiment, under General Moultrie; marched to Charleston where he was taken ill and was carried on to Camden, and then "up country" where he recovered enough to join Captain Felix Warley's company, and was discharged the latter part of 1777; he then went to Seneca River and enlisted as Orderly Sergeant of Captain Benjamin Tutt's company, Colonel Williamson's regiment and was in the siege of Savannah, after which he was attached to Captain Moore's company; he was captured at Fort Seneca and was a prisoner at Ninety Six, at Camden, at Waxhaws, had the small pox at Charlotte and was deserted by his captors during the battle of Kings Mountain; he made his way to Fishdam Ford the day that General Sumter was defeated, and finally joined Colonel Farr on a scout against the Indians at the time of the siege of Ninety Six; served five years in all.
After the war he resided in South Carolina upwards of twenty years, some years in East Tennessee, and about twenty-three years in Alabama.
Soldier married in Morgan County, Alabama, January 2, 1823, Cassandra Gray. He died January 17, 1835 and she resided in Jackson County, Alabama in 1842.
It is stated that soldier left many children by a former marriage and that Cassandra died leaving none---no names or dates stated.
Very respectfully,
J. M. [Signature]
Commissioner.