Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11,946, for William Jewell, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Jewell, William or Jewel, Mary
W. 11,946 B.L.W. 82174-160-55
CONTENTS

7840 Wonesborough Agency East Tennessee
William Sewell of Hawkins Co in the State of Tenn who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Wallace of the Rifles commanded by Col Buford in the Va line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Wonesborough at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of April 1833 and Seth P. Parson Rogersville
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 140 00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 40.00
$ 200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 127

238.253. 238.253
Act June 3/58 ss
Act 14 (56)
Mary Jewell wid of W. John Jewell dec. 3 Pris - a Pensioner
Capt. Wallace of a Mil Revolutionary War
Refers to her husband papers on file. —
File 537-5791
B Claimant is dead.
See papers filed Feb 30/53
Foreign Service
160 acres Feb 20/38
at L. Buren RR
at L. Buren - ?
or Buren. ?
Mill Bond. Inc.

Aug 28/58. Let to Agent - 59 Aug 28/58. Let to Agent returning warrant - 59
Ex d Butts
Capt. Mace
Dr. M.
Col. J. Page

A. L. Buren April 8, 1857 - Same May 27/58. C. O. Hall, Nov: 5/58 A. L. Buren, Mch 2-6/59
5771 Tennessee Jones: Mary Jewell dec d widow of William Jewell
who served in the Revolutionary Va
war, as a private
In lieu of cert dated May 15, 1856.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. and end March 17 th 1856.
Certificate of Pension issued 26 th day of Jany. 1857.
and sent to
Abraham L. Buren. Mill Bend Tenn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 254 Vol. 26.

10. 040
William Jewell Hawkins Co. Tn. 1796
East Tennessee No a Roll
admit if a Roll
on Roll from 1779 private 5 years $80
Wallace Pulaski Va
P Parsons Rogersville Tenn

BRIEF in the case of William Sewell County of Roanoke in the State of Virginia (Act 7th June, 1839.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Yes in Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 89 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. As a Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. Gen.     Spring In 1779 3 - Private Capt. Wallace Col. Buford  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Augusta Co. Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? The latter only  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct  Papers not attached or signed? 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Scott Examining Clerk.

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State of Tennessee Hawkins County
August Session 1832
In this 28 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County, now sitting. Then knew aged 89 years, now a resident of said County 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 January 23 rd 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1779 with Adam Wallace a resident of the same County with himself, viz. Augusta County Virginia in the 23 rd Regiment of the Virginia Line. In the Spring of the year Capt. Wallace marched him to the head quarters of the main army under Col. Blandford at Dobson in North Carolina, where he remained until the following Spring, when he was marched to the Hanging Rock in N.C. where he was defeated by the British under Tarleton, at which battle his Thumb was shot off, a Bayonet ran in his breast, and his arm and head severely wounded by the sword, he was then taken with the wounded prisoners by the enemy to Charleston South Carolina, and kept as such about 18 months, when myself and another prisoner while fishing (which they had been allowed to do for the preceding 6 months) stole a Boat and made our escape to the river Pedee Landing on the South Side of the river where we observed a house the rendezvous of Tories but at that time only tenanted by some women who gave

up to eat the first we had had for 3 days and nights and then directed us to a small path through the woods to where General Marion and his army lay - Joining him, he marched us to Charlotte in North Carolina where we joined Gen. Greene. Gen Morgan was here permitted to select about 20 men to reinforce his own little band of perhaps 300 men against Tarleton at the Cowpens - he was selected as one and after the battle went as a guard with the prisoners to Abenethy Barracks in Virginia, when Lieutenant Little conducted the guard back to Spotsylvania again joining Gen. Greene about 2 days before the Battle of Eutaw Springs - Gen. Greene had discharged him but his discharge it was burned in Augusta County Va. with his house 40 years ago.
He enlisted as a regular as before stated under Capt. Wallace of Augusta County Virginia for three years which time he faithfully served.
He hereby relinquishes every claim what- = ever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to and subscribed this day of January aforesaid M. B. Mitchell L. Col.
Wm. F. Sewell Esq.

I Joseph Britton residing in Hawkins County hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Wm Sewell who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that I believe him to be 89 years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood I had he lived to have been a soldier of the Revolution and I concur in that opinion
Sworn & subscribed to this 29 th August 1832 in open court WM Mitchell Clerk Joseph Britton
I Flann Mullins also residing in Hawkins County hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Wm Sewell the above applicant and believe him to be 89 years old and having been with him during the Revolution can testify to his actual services
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written - WM Mitchell Clerk Flann Mullins
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states
August 29 th 1832
I Stockly D Mitchell Clerk of the court of Pleas and quarter Sessions of Hawkins County in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the case of the application of William Sewell for a Pension
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 30 th day of August 1832 S D Mitchell Clerk By WM Mitchell Clerk

Claim to pension under act 3 Febry 1853, Sec. 2.
Mary Jewell widow of William of Tennessee

State of Tennessee } ss. On this twentieth day of February A.D. one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty six. Before me, Richard Hale, one of the judges and justices constituting the Session of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid the same being a court of record, and being justified as aforesaid legally authorized by law to administer Oaths. Personally appeared Mary Jewell a resident of Hawkins County in the State of Tennessee aged Seventy four years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her Oaths make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd February 1853. Granting pensions to wid- ows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of William Jewell, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and for the said service was a pensioner under the act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832, and was paid at the Jonesborough Tennessee agency, all of which will appear by reference to the Evidence filed in his claim to said pension in the pension office and by the papers. and proofs herewith presented. She further declares that she was married to the said William Jewell at the house of one Zachary Fugate in Scott County State of Virginia on or about the day of March or April Eighteen hundred and Eighteen by one Sam l Hutton a Baptist Minister. she further states that her mother said husband ever left any private or family record of the date of their said marriage, and that if the same is not of record in the Clerk of the Court's office for said County of Scott Virginia that she does not know or believe that the same is of record any place, that she has been informed and believes that the said Zachary Fugate is dead that his family and other persons who were present when the rites of matrimony were solemnized at the place aforesaid are either dead or removed to parts unknown to her, and whose testimony she is unable to secure in her behalf, but she avers and declares, that she was married as aforesaid at the place and about the time aforesaid, by the Minister aforesaid and that she has been informed and believes that the said Samuel Hutton is dead She knows of no living person who was at her marriage to the said Jewell, but if any such should be living she does not know where nor in what part of the country they reside, and that shortly after her said marriage she and her said husband removed from the County of Scott State of Virginia, to the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee where they continued to reside in the same neighborhood, and continuously from the date of marriage aforesaid her and her said husband lived and cohabited as man and wife was so respected and reputed by all their neighbors up to the day her said husband died, which took place at his home in this neigh- -borhood about the 24 th day of November 1844 that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January Eighteen hundred but about the time above stated. She further declares that her name before her said marriage was Mary Arms, she further states, that since the death of her said husband she has never again been married but has remained and is now a widow, and that she has been for many years in feeble health, that she lives about sixteen miles from Rogersville that she never was able since her husband's death nor is she now from bodily infirmity to go to said town to Court, that to secure the benefit of said act of 3 Feb y 1853. This is her first application, and for

The purpose of obtaining the same she hereby constitutes and appoints Absalom L. Burrow of Hills Bend Tennessee (my) true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to ask for and receive the required records and other evidences at Washington D.C. with a view to the official prosecution of my claim and to do all other things in relation to said claim that (I) she could herself do and all his legal acts as such shall be as binding on (me) as if she had done the same herself. She further states that this is her first application for a pension, and the reason she has not before now made application is her extreme bodily infirmity and inability to attend to the prosecution of her claim. She further states that she has used all diligence to secure and present record testimony of her said marriage the result of which is herewith respectfully submitted. to all of which she solemnly swears to be true to the best of her recollection knowledge and belief.
Mary Jewell
We Wooten Ball aged Sixty two years James Turnbull aged Seventy eight years William Ball aged Seventy seven years and Spencer H Ball aged years. all residents of the county of Hawkins in the state of Tennessee. who each for themselves say after being duly sworn according to law, that Mary Jewell signed acknowledged and was sworn to her foregoing declaration in their presence, and severally and each for themselves further swear that they have each resided in the same neighborhood in the county and state aforesaid for more than Fifty years, immediately preceding this date, and each for themselves further say that they well remember that about the year eighteen hundred and thirty five, or thereabouts, William Jewell and his wife Mary Jewell herewith a claimant came to the neighborhood where we now live, that they settled here after coming here as man and wife and continued to reside in this neighborhood that some time after the year eighteen hundred and thirty five the said William Jewell drew a pension was paid at Jonesboro. Tenn. and we have heard the said Jewell say and we believe from his age being a very aged man that he was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and that the said William was regularly paid his said pension for said service up to the 4 th day of September (1844) eighteen hundred and forty four - and that on or about the 24 th day of November next following at his house in the neighborhood county and state aforesaid he departed this life, and that since his death nothing has

ever been apply d for or paid to his widow as arrear due at his death. That from the time the said William and the said Mary came here and settled here and continued to reside here as aforesaid continuously up to the date of said William's death aforesaid he the said William Jewell and the said Mary Jewell herewith lived and cohabited together as man and wife. So conducted and demeaned themselves and were so respected and reported by all the neighbors generally, and were reputed and believed to have been legally married in Virginia. To the contrary of this no doubt was ever entertained by any one to our knowledge and we each claim to have known and do know the parties during the whole time aforesaid, and that since the death of the said William at the date aforesaid his widow the said Mary has never again been married but has continued and is now a widow. These statements and other facts and circumstances known to us renders it certain and beyond doubt that even if no record should appear to support the marriage aforesaid that a ceremony was said by the said Hutton a man who James Turnell -
says for himself he knew personally about the year eighteen hundred and fifteen, and knew him to be a baptist preacher, and that because of said ceremony the said William and the said Mary behind they were married according to legal form and acted ever afterwards in accordance with the marriage vow. These witnesses further severally give and say that it is impracticable and nearly impossible for the said Mary to appear before the Hawkins County Court on account of bodily infirmity, and finally that the said Mary Jewell herewith is the rightful and lawful widow of said William Jewell the pensioner aforesaid and as such is entitled to any benefit according to her as widow of the said William Jewell deceased, and the right of her as widow aforesaid ought not to be doubted, and they neither are any way related to the claimant or interested in the claim.
Wesley his X Ball mark James Turnell William his X Ball mark S. W. Ball

The foregoing Declaration of Mary Jewell and the affidavits of Woolley Ball James Turnbull, William Ball, and Spencer H Ball
were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid, and I certify that I know Mary Jewell the Claimant knows her husband William Jewell, know that he was a pensioner called a Revolutionary pensioner, that I have every reason to believe and do believe from facts and circumstances always known to me that every fact she states in her declaration is true, that I reside in the neighborhood where the said Mary lives and has lived ever since she came with her husband to this country and willingly certify that the said Mary the applicant from bodily infirmity is unable to attend court, and further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named affiants who have deposed before me in this case and that they are our oldest most respectable and credible citizens that have had ample opportunities to know the facts they state and that the truth of the same is well known to me and ought not be doubted, and that I have no interest in the claim. This said 20 th July 1856.
Kindred Hale
One of the Justices of the peace for Hawkins county

Claims to Bounty land under act 3 Mar. 1855
238.253
Mary Sewell Widow of William J. Penruddock.

State of Tennessee § SS. On This Twentieth day of February. A.D. Hawkins County § One Thousand eight hundred and fifty six Personally appeared before me, a judge of the County Court and justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid. MARY JEWELL aged seventy four years a resident of the County and State aforesaid that is Hawkins County Tennessee. Who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of William Jewell deceased. Who was a soldier of the Rev- -olutionary War, that she does not know under whom he served. Nor for how long, but states that for said service her said husband was a pensioner under the act of Congress passed the 7 day of June 1832, and was paid at the Jonesboro, Tennessee agency and for the proof of his said service she refers to the Evidence filed in his Claim to said pension under said act in the pension office at Washington D.C. She further states that she was married to the said William Jewell in Scott County State of Virginia on the day of March or April A.D. 1818 by one Samuel H. Elton a Minister and that her name before her said marriage was Mary Arnes that for the further and more satisfactory proof of her said marriage to the said William Jewell pensioner as aforesaid she refers to Evidence herewith submitted in her Claim to pension under act 3 February 1853. That her said husband died at his home in Hawkins County Tennessee on the 24 day of November A.D. 1844 as will more satisfactorily appear by reference to the Evidence sub- -mitted herewith as aforesaid, and that since the death of her said husband as aforesaid she has never again been married but has continued and is now a widow, all of which will appear by the Evidence as aforesaid together with the proofs herewith, She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855, and further states that she has no record or further or better testimony to submit in this Claim than she submits in her said Claim to pension herewith.
Witness
1 William H. Shuckland 2. Smith Woods
Mary Jew  Jewell mark

We James Tunnell, Wesley Ball, William Ball and Spencer H. Ball, residents of the County of Hawkins in the State of Tennessee upon our Oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mary Jewell in our presence, that we know and have known the said Mary and her said husband the said William Jewell for at least eighteen years before his death, know that they lived together in this County continuously from the time of their coming hereto the day of said William's death a period of at least eighteen years, as man and wife so conducted and behaved as to be reputed and respected by all the neighbors know that he was a Revolutionary pensioner paid at Jonesborough that he is dead that the said Mary is his widow and that she is now a widow, and know from other facts and circumstances that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that we are not related to her or concerned or interested in her claim.
James Tunnell his Wesley Ball mark his William Ball mark S. H. Ball
The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written. And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, and have had opportunities to know the facts they state, that I likewise know the claimant and know that she was the wife of William Jewell deceased a Revolutionary pensioner paid at Jonesboro, Tennessee pension agency. That he is dead. That she is now a widow and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and I have no interest in the claim to pension or bounty land.
Hindred Hale Seal one of the Justices of the quorum court and Justice of the peace for Hawkins County

State of Tennessee § S.S. I James N. Vance clerk of the Hawkins County Court for the County and state aforesaid do certify. That Richard Hale Rogers is one of the judges and justices of our said Court elected as one of said quorum at the January term 1856 and to continue such till the ensuing January term 1857. and that he is a justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified and as such is legally authorized to administer Oaths in and for said County. and that his several signa- -tures herewith attached are genuine.
Given under my hand and Seal of said County at office This 5 th day of March 1856. J. H. Vance Clerk
And do further certify that Branch Tucker Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit of William Freegees was sworn to is now and was at the date of the same an acting justice of the peace duly Commissioned and qualified. and that his signature thereto is genuine Given under my hand and the Seal of said County this said day of March the 1856 J. H. Vance Clerk
And I do further certify that David Bailey Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit of John Ball and Bright Mellens was made is now and was at the date of the same an acting justice of the peace in and for said County of Hawkins. as well as the aforesaid Ball and Tucker, each and all of whom are such another such justices at the several dates hereof and that Bailey's (as well as the other two) signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and Seal of said County this said 5 th day of March 1856. J. H. Vance Clerk

No Administration? Claims. Mary Gowell des d g. D. n. n. s. s. o. A. S. Buren Adm
Filed by A. S. Buren Mill Bend Ky
For the declaration of Mary Gowell under the act of Feb. 3 d 1853. re her application for Land No 238,253.

State of Tennessee ss. County Court April term 1856. Hawkins County ss On this 7 th day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six. personally appeared before the County Court held at the Court house in Rogersville for the County and State aforesaid Also above J. Buren a resident of the said County and State. aged forty four years who first being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration that is to say. That he is the administrator of the estate of Mary Jewell deceased who was widow of William Jewell deceased a Revolutionary pensioner in Tennessee under act of Congress of 7 June 1832. and the said William who died as state in proof on file in the pension office submitted in the claim of said widow. and the said Mary who filed application for pension under act 3 Feb 1853 but died before receiving a Certificate of pension from the Department of the Interior. That from the date of said application of said Mary to the day of her death she never again married but died the widow of said William and that she died as he is informed and believes on the seventeenth day of March eighteen hundred and fifty six. That she the said Mary left one surviving child to wit Tabitha Maness the wife of Matthew Maness. who is her only surviving daughter. and Robert Joseph and Nancy surviving and only surviving children of her. The said Mary's only son Joseph Jewell deceased and his wife also deceased thus leaving only one child surviving one dead leaving surviving heirs and besides these to this deponent known none others. and that each and all reside in the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee. and each and all are now living. that no record of these facts exists to declarant's knowledge.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining as administrator of the estate of said Mary the amount of an annuity due to said William at his death unpaid. set forth in the claim of the widow not obtained by her. and the amount due the said Mary as widow of said William under said act from the 3 Feb 1853 to the 17 March 1856. at such rate as is afforded by the provisions in the case already filed in the widow's claim. ("and his widow for said Jewell entitled")
A. L. Buren (Seal)
Sworn to in open Court and subscribed the day and year first above written. I certify to the interlineation before attestation by me.
Jo. B. Galt (Seal)
Chairman and Chief Justice of the County Court Hawkins Co.

State of Pennsylvania ss. County Court April Term 1856 Dauphin County ss. James H. Vance clerk of the County Court for the County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court by Creditors Subscribers and examined in open Court, that Mary Sewell widow of William Sewell a Revolutionary Pensioner is dead that she died on the seventeenth day of March (1856) eighteen hundred and fifty six, that she left but one surviving daughter, whose name is Tabitha Maness the wife of Matthew Maness and that her only son Joseph Sewell is dead but that he left a widow whose name is Susan Sewell and three chil- dren whose names are Robert Joseph and Nancy both now living and under twenty one years of age and that besides these there are none other children or their heirs who survive the death of and are lawful children of the said Mary, but that these are such, and that each and all reside in this County, and are now living.
And that Absalom L. Burrow has been duly constituted and appointed by this Court without objection administrator of the estate of said Mary Sewell deceased and in bond in an official bond of Five hundred Dollars which by the Court is deemed sufficient the said Mary having no other estate than her claim to pension and arrears alleged by her administration herewith to the knowledge of the Court or her administration, and that said bond is endorsed by security approved by said Court and that Joseph B. Zentner Esquire is Chairman and Chief justice of our said Court duly elected Commissioned and qualified and that the verification herewith took place in open Court and that his attesting signature therewith is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said County at Harrisburg Hagerstown this 7 th day of April 1856
J. H. Vance Clerk

Affidavit's-
Tumult Hall In
Mary Jewell's claims to pension, arrears of pension, and Bounty land,

State of Tennessee On this Twentieth day of February A.D. Hawkins County 3 one Thousand eight hundred and fifty six Personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid, James Tunnell aged seventy eight years and Wesley Ball aged sixty two years both residents of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, who being duly sworn according to Law Say that is James Tunnell says on oath that he has personally known William Jewell deceased who was a Revolutionary pensioner, and died at Knoxville Tenn for more than sixty years before his death knew him and his former wife in her life- time; knew that his said former wife had before her came here with his present widow Mary Jewell, and that he has heard the said William and the said Mary both deceased in his lifetime that, they were married in Scott County Va by one Nelson whose grand name I think was Samuel, he the deponent says he knew Nelson, upwards of forty years ago and heard him preach, that deponent has been a Minister for more than forty years and in the same Church that said Nelson was attached to when he knew him that it is a custom amongst the said Church to annually publish a list of the Ministry, and the deponent says that for many years last past he has not seen the name of said Nelson in the minutes of the said Ministry nor otherwise heard of him he therefore from his age at the date of his acquain- -tance with him believes that the said Nelson is dead. Knows that said Nelson lives in Scott County Va he means by knowing Jewell for sixty years that he has always since his introduction known him. Knows Mary Jewell herewith to be his second wife and that his first wife was dead before him and Mary were married

and the said Wesley Ball for himself says on oath that he knew William Jewell the pensioner aforesaid ever since he can recollect which is about fifty years or thereabouts. The deponent says that about the year 1832 or thereabouts the said William Jewell was placed on the Revolutionary pension list at Greenborough Ten at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, and under act as he is informed the 7 th June 1832, that left, drove the said William's money from the said Greenboro. agent during the time of his being pensioned, that John Ball Esq. had the pension certificate of the said William the last he heard of it, and that he believes it is amongst the papers of the said John Ball Esq. but that he the left, has made search for the same, and is unable to find it at present.
That the said John Ball Esq. is now in Nashville attending a session of the Legislature and is not in the power of the deponent to surrender the same but he declares that after the death of said William which took place on the 24 th day of November 1844 nothing was ever paid on said certificate to his widow, and that the said Mary Jewell herewith is his widow as the deponent has herewith before stated, and they both join and say that they are not in any way related to Mary Jewell the Claimant as widow of William Jewell deceased and again declares that the Claimant is in feeble health and is unable to attend Court at Rogersville.
James O'Connell his Wesley + Ball mark

The foregoing affidavits of James Dinnell and Nancy Wall were sworn to before me on the date aforesaid. and I certify that they are both well known to me, and are Creditable Citizens of my County and I am not interested in the claim.
Friend Hale Bell J P for Hawkins County Tennessee
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State of Pennsylvania On This 4 th day of March Huntingdon County } A.D. one Thousand eight hundred and fifty six Personally appeared before me, a justice of The peace within and for The County and State aforesaid John Ball aged sixty six years and Wright Mullens aged sixty six years. both citizens of the County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn ac- -cording to law, both join and say, that they have been living here sixty years ago and have always lived here, that they remember to have seen and known William Jewell who it is said and we believe was a revolutionary pensioner paid at Lewisboro Town over since we can recollect, know that about the — year previous to the year Eighteen hundred and eighteen, the first wife of the said Jewell died, and that sometime between the said year Eighteen hundred and eighteen, and the year Eighteen hundred and twenty five. The said Jewell came to the neighborhood again with many Jewell his present widow who it was said and believed he had married in Scott County Virginia. That from the time of their coming here at or about the date aforesaid continuously up to the day of said Jewells death. which took place in this County at his home on the 24 th day of November Eighteen hundred and forty four and for all the time aforesaid the said

William and The said Mary now living in This County, lived together as man and wife so condan- -cted and behaved were so respected and reputed by all The neighbors generally, and it was gene- -rally believed at that time and always since that The said William and The said Mary had been married in Scott County Virginia, and that since the death of The said William as aforesaid The said Mary has never been again married but continued and is now a widow, we understand and believe that The health of The said Mary is very bad not being able to walk alone at this time, and They further state, They heard no interest in any claim she has against The United States nor are they related to her but they believe her to be what she has always been reputed The wife and widow of William Jewell deceased a Revolutionary pensioner as aforesaid.
Witnesses
1 Lewis Bennet John his X Ball S et 2 Patience Tucker Mark 
Wright his X Moulden mark

The foregoing affidavit of John Bull and Bright Mullens, both well known to me as respectable credible citizens of said County of Hawkins, was sworn to and subscribed to before me on the day and year aforesaid, and I certify that I knew William awell , ever since I can recollect perhaps twenty five years. Know his widow Mary Bull now living here. That William was a revolutionary pensioner of this County and that Mary his present widow was his reputed and respected wife in his lifetime for all the time I can remember. They so lived and cohabited to the day of his death which took place the 24 th day of November Eighteen hundred and forty four, and from facts and circumstances known to me I have reasons to believe and do believe the affidavit aforesaid to be true and I have no interest in the claims of Mary in any way nor am I related to her and that Seventh line from the underline before signed.
David Bailey (L.O.A.) JP for Hawkins County

State of Tennessee } On this first day of March Hawkins County } A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me, a protest of the peace within and for the county and state against Williams Heagins aged eighty five years, a resident of Hawkins County in the state of Tennessee, who being duly sworn says on oath, that he has been a resident of this County for fully nine years past, and for thirty years past a minister of the baptist church that he was well acquainted with Samuel Hellum who was a baptist minister and resided in Scott County state of Virginia became acquainted with said Hellum, about the year eighteen hundred and thirty, heard of him as being a preacher long before my acquaintance with him, I can certainly state the fact that said Hellum is dead for the affiant was called on to attend the funeral of the said Hellum, and from his best recollection thinks that the said Hellum died about twenty years ago, of his death there ought be no doubt, he further states that about the year eighteen hundred and twenty or thereabouts, William Jewett who it was said was a revolutionary pensioner and his wife Mary, who is now surviving and who is his widow living in this County, can't hear

Sister here lived here until the death of the said William which took place about the 24 th day of November 1844, that, during the whole time of the said William and Mary living here from said year of 1820 or thereabouts to his death aforesaid the said William and the said Mary continuously and for the whole lived and copalited as man and wife in the same neighborhood where he died so conducted and behaved so as caused themselves to be so reputed and respected by all the neighbors generally to the contrary of their lawful marriage I never heard aught or doubt, and it was generally and universally believed that they had been so married, and I swear that I am not in any way related to either of the parties and had no interest in any claim to persons or property land of said Mary as widow of said William, but believe that she as widow is entitled to any rights that may accrue to her as being his widow as aforesaid,
Witness Wm. Frangin 1 B. B. Russell 2 C. A. Lestine

The foregoing affidavit was subscribed to and sworn to before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I certify that I know William Freagins the affiant that he has been as he states and is now a minister of unexceptionable standing, and has had opportunities to know what he states, and I have reasons to believe and do believe the same is true, and I have no interest in this claim.
Branch Tucker (Seal) J.P. for Hawkins County Tenn

Claims to arrears of pension
Mary Jewell.
Widow of William. of Pennessu

State of Tennessee ss. Be it known that before me Kindred Hale Hawkins County a justice of the peace and justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid being duly authorized by law to administer Oaths. Personally appeared Mary Jewell a resident of the county of Hawkins in the state of Tennessee and made Oath in due form of law that she is the wid- -ow of William Jewell deceased the identical person who was a pensioner and is now dead and William Jewell to whom a Certificate of pension was issued. Which is herewith surrendered That the deceased pensioner resided in Hawkins County in the state of Tennessee for the space of from twenty years before his death, and that previous thereto he resided in Scott County state of Virginia. She further states that her said husband died on the 21 st day of November A.D. 1844 and that the arrears of pension due to her said husband at the time of his death that is to say the amount due as per Certificate herewith from the 4 th day of September 1844 to the said 21 st day of November 1844 the day he died has never been apply d for or received by her as his widow, nor has she alienated her right thereto by and pledge sale transfer or otherwise but that the same is still due and owing and this Oath of identity and the accompanying proofs of Marriage, widowhood and so forth is submitted to the pension office with a view to obtain the Certificate of that office and Department of Interior to the end that she receive the same. She further states that she is unable from bodily infirmity to appear before a court of her county. She further states that no executor or administrator was ever constituted or appointed upon her husband's estate after his death, she further says that for the purpose of obtaining said arrears she hereby constitutes and appoints Absalom L. Burrows of Mill Bend Tenn. her true and lawful attorney for her and in her name to ask for any records in any of the offices of the Government for (and) touching said claim to prosecute to receive and receipt for the same and do all other things in and about the same that she could herself do and where so done shall be as binding on her as if she had done the same herself, and states that on account of bodily infirmity she has heretofore failed to make this application and has never before apply d for said arrears. This 20 th day of February 1856.
Mary X Jewell Mark
Witness
James Gurnell Zadoc Burnate

The foregoing Affidavit was sworn to and acknowledged and subscribed to before me, on the day and year above written in the presence of the subscribing witnesses thereto who are known to me as Credible Citizens of my County. And I Certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence from my personal knowledge and from the statements made on oath this day before me of the following Credible persons residing in the neighborhood County and State with the said Mary Jewell to wit. Wesley Ball William Ball, Spencer H. Ball. Gadol Bernard. Matthew Manes, and others and to the contrary or otherwise by no one, events the knowledge of myself or either of these witnesses or neighbors generally. Such satisfactory evidence therefore enables me to correctly Certify that the said deponent Mary Jewell herewith is the rightful and lawful widow of William Jewell deceased and of William Jewell the identical person named in the pension Certificate (which she has exhibited before me this day) Numbered
and bearing date at the War Office the day of June  March 18 44  45 and which appears to be recorded in Book 100  101 and which alludes to the said William Jewell the sum of 100  1200 per annum from the 4 day of March 1831 during his natural life annually
And by the same evidence verified to in the manner aforesaid before me by the persons aforesaid I Certify that it is proved beyond any doubt that the said William Jewell died at his home in Hawkins County Tenn on the 24 th day of November A.D. one Thousand eight hundred and forty four - and further Certify that the said Mary Jewell from bodily infirmity is unable to attend our Court held in the town of Rogersville for said County, and this 20 day of February A.D. 1856.
Kindred Neale (Seal) One of the Justices of the quorum court and one of the Justices of the quorum for Hawkins County

238.253. Communication In many parts claims
Filed by A. L. Burrows Will Bush J. W. G.

Milo Bend Feb 8 th March 1856 To The Hon. J. Minton Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir. Herewith enclosed the claims of Mary Jewell Williams to arrears , to pension and rent land all under one authentication. It is supposed that your office will have no difficulty in the allowance of the three several claims from the papers herewith exhibited. The absence of the proof of marriage being still shown, to not exist according to the sea law . The papers herewith will sustain the marriage according to the Common Law , which I believe is admissible in such cases. The other papers are thought to be sufficient. But the determination is respectfully submitted to your office.
If the application for arrears as shown be wrongfully directed, please oblige me to certify the authentication and refer the paper to the proper office, but if permal would prefer the Certificate of your office that the arrears are due from the 16 th of Sept 1844 to the 24 th day Nov 1844, on the Certificate of now the pensioner William Jewell, to his widow, so that she be paid at Amesboro, Ind.
I know the said Mary. I knew her husband William, and I knew, Frazar , the man at whose house the marriage is alleged I know that Frazar is dead, never heard otherwise than that William and Mary were married, it is universally believed and I know the witnesses to be our most respectable Citizens, and in every way touch for the justice of such Claims.
I do not believe the original Certificate of William can be found I went to Ball's myself, searched his papers with his family to assist, and was unable to find it. The search will however be made again on Ball's arrival home, if the Claimants statements so far as she knows is corroborated by the records, I apprehend it will be sufficient without it.
I know that the delay for application on the Claimants part is the result of extreme disability, and acting under advice that she must appear In Curia , according to rule of your your office this rule must be relaxed in this case, for such is an impossibility, in her case. The least exercised causing almost suffocation with a cough, relying on the maxim, "Sessio neminem cogit ad impossibilia for this feature of the case. The whole is very Confidently Submitted,
With Very high regard, respect and esteem By your, Obedt Servant Absalom L. Burdum Milo Bend Ind.

Milo Bend Jan. 16 July 1858
Sir:
On the 8 th of March 1856. I mailed to you the claim to 10 acres land of Mary Jewell wid. of William under 8 Sec. of act 3 March 1855 I have mislaid the acknowledgement. And at the same time I filed her claim to pension under the 2 nd section of act 1850. Mary died before her certificate of pension issued. But the claim was recorded in the name of myself as administrator of Mary's Estate. and the amt. of pension from the 3. July 1853 to the day of April 1856 when she died was paid to me for the benefit of her children had she been living of course her land warrant would have issued upon the like or same proof upon which her pension was paid.
I respectfully ask if the Bounty land this applied for and now recorded is on  is not under any subsequent law now  renewable . the act of (3. June 1858 I have not) and to be placed to furnish me with a copy and the reg. of the office under it.
Very Respectfully Your Servant
Abraham L. Barrows Milo Bend Am
of course none of Mary's children are minors as per schedule date of act 3 March 1855.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.

State of Virginia County of Scott 3 P.P.
I Smith H. Morrison Clerk of the county court of Scott County in the State of Virginia & Keeper of the records thereof do certify, that the alleged marriage of William Jewell and Mary Arms does not appear of record in my office the only office in which such records are kept.
Given under my hand and seal of office this 28th day of February 1856. S. H. Morrison CLK

Milo Bend Inverness 2 July 1858
Sir:
Mary the widow of William Jewell a Rev. Soldier in her life time asserted and filed in your office a claim in her lifetime to pension under 2 nd Sec act 3 July 1853. also to bounty land under act 3 March 1855. Before either claim was maturing she died 17 March 1856 (I think) Tabitha Maness her only surviving child applied for and received the amt of pension due from 3 July 1853 to said date of Mary's death. Now I respectfully ask if there is any law authorizing the issuance of a land warrant to said Tabitha as heir at Law of said Mary. She having filed her claim which was valid. and died before the warrant issued.
With much regard I am Your obt Servant Abraham L. Burnum
Milo Bend Verm.
Hon Geo. C. Whiting Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Mill Bend Lou March 27. 1857
Sir:
It may be known by files in your office that I am Administrator of the estate of Mary Jewell dec d who was the widow of William Jewell a pensioner under act 7 June 1832 paid at Jonesboro Lou Agency 80$ pr annum.
Of the fiduciary relation I sustain to said estate will justify. I desire the information from your office to wit. under what officers in which state, and for what length of time and when discharged. does the said William allege served in Rev. War, in his declaration under said act 1832. The information sought is no where else to be found and it is thought is of value to heirs whom I represent.
With regard Sir. Very highly esteemed. I remain
Your humble servant Abraham L Buren Mill Bend Lou
Honorable Geo. C. Whiting
Com d of Pensions Washington D.C.

Latter part of letter for Mr Triplett in Geddes & Miller - blye
Mary Powell William Jan - ad 55
Cole

Mill Bend Jan. 2. June 1856
Sir:
answered June 6. 1856
Patsy Tucker, widow of Archibald Tucker, who died in service in the war 1812, was pensioned under the half pay act of 16 April 1816. She received a Certificate from the Paymaster Genl's office and was paid for five years at the Nashville Pen. agency. I respectfully enquire If the widow though now married is not by subsequent laws, entitled to additional pension, and if the same is not recoverable by her children, if the same accrued while she remained a widow.
And I further respectfully enquire and ask you to inform me, If the being (now married) will alienate her right to land bounty which might accrue to her in the event of her again becoming a widow under the act of March 1855, Can her and the soldiers children obtain the bounty promised to soldiers dying in the service . If so be pleased to direct me under what law to proceed.
On the 26 ult. I addressed a letter to your office in relation to a Certificate of pension due to Mary Jewell, widow of William in which I intimated that a mistake had been made in the amount allowed . I am fully satisfied that William Jewell of Hawkins County was paid 80 $ per annum at Jonesboro. Pen. and was the husband of Mary the widow in question. There was a William Jewell pensioned under the same law in Davidson County Pen. whose pay may have been different, and whose name may have given rise to the mistake. The Certificate issued to Mary Jewell's admr herewith alluded to date 14 May 1856, allows only 20 $ p. annum. and I respectfully ask a reexamination of the record. as I have said I will withhold the Certificate I have until further advice from your office.
With Very great respect I am your Obedient humble Servant.
A Colonel. L. Burrough Mill Bend Tenn
Honorable J. Minton.
Commr. of Pensions Washington
D.C.

Will Bond Tennessee Nov 30. 1856
Sir:
During the action of your predecessor I filed the claim of Mary Jewell widow of William of Tennessee to pension under 2 nd Sec. act 8 February 1853, before the claim was allowed she died (April 17. 1856) she left one surviving child Tabitha Mance. The claim was revived by myself as administrator of the estate of David Mary for the benefit of said Tabitha. Upon the application a certificate was issued to me 15 May 1856 as administrator for the purpose aforesaid, which certificate pleased find recorded in Vol A. page 182. I alleged on the reception of the certificate that I was entitled to 80 $ per annum ad interim instead of 20 $ as stated. The claim of 80 $ was subsequently allowed, and the question raised as to the propriety of payment at all, the question being referred to the Attorney General. Of this action please find on file the original letter written to me, and sent to you. As yet I have not had the honor to receive from any quarter intimation of a settlement for or against me. I have the certificate for 20 $ unpaid under the circumstances In the event that the right to receive be made in my favour I further claim interests from 15 May 1856 to date of further issue of Certificate.
May I hope that at your earliest convenience I may be favoured with your action in this behalf.
With very great respect I am your Obedient Servt, A. Solomon L. Purnam Will Bond Tenn
Hon. Geo. L. Whiting
Comt of Pensions Washington
D.C.

Comm. from A. L. Burns Mill Bend Tenn
Mary Givills Claims

Mill Bend Ind Apr 9. 1856
Sir:
It is herewith shown that Mary Jewell widow of William Jewell a pensioner in Ind is deceased. The widows claim to pension under act 3 July 1853 was filed a few months ago. It is shown. Where she died who her administration is with the amount of his bond and that she left surviving children.
If the papers in support of the claim shall be satisfactory. Your office will oblige me to issue certificate for amount due her from 3. July 1853 to 17 March 1856, the day she died. made payable at Greenfield Ind. and through the undersigned her administrator, and enclose me when done. -Verient-
Mary Jewell's claim to twenty land under act 3 March 1855. No. 238.253. by me filed and by your office acknowledged lapses because no minor child survives.
Very Respectfully Your ob t , Servant.
Abraham L. Rerum Mill Bend Ind.
Hon J. Minor Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.
If compatible with the usage of your office I have to request that these papers be referred to the third auditors office to the end that that office issue warrant to the undersigned for arrears due William Jewell a pensioner under act 7 June 1832 filed at Greenfield Ind. for amount of arrears shown to be due at his death.
A. L. Rerum
Mill Bend Ind.

Payment to be made at Leicester by W. H. Blair Esq Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Tennessee
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 5 Vol- ume 1 Page 182 by
D. W. S. Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 3 rd February 1853, Mary Jewell, deceased, widow of William Jewell, who was a Private in the revolutionary war, was entitled to a pension at the rate of Twenty Dollars, per annum, commencing 3 rd February 1853, and terminating 17 th March 1856, when she died.
And that the amount due, as aforesaid, is payable to William L. Buron, Administrator, for the benefit of Abigail Mansefs, and any other surviving children.
Testimony of the Secretary of the Interior
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Fifteenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty. Six
B. W. McLellan Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned. } J. Minot
J. Minot Commissioner of Pensions.

My ill Bond. Tim March
From
This case is for Mr. Beardsley probk the B- is now in my cases H.S.
Mary Jewell
Williamstown Oct. 10 1853
Wom. Geo. L. Whiting
Commt of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

White Bear Inn • Q. B. Hills 8 March
238 203
Hon. J. Minot Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

With Bend Jr. 8 March
Honorable J. C. Cannon Sr.
238253

Mill Pond Inn 8 August
OB. Free
Rev. Geo. C. Whittaker Cremont of Pensylvania Washington D.C.

Mill Bend Jan. 8 May 1858
Sir:
About 26 Jany 1857- Your office issued to me. as admr. of Mary Jewell widow of William a Certificate of arrears of pension due from the 3 Feby 1853 to 17 March 1856 at 80$ pr annum. The amt due was thereafter paid to me and said Certificate was surrendered to agent at Jonesboro-
I have to request that you will return to me said Certificate (Cancelled) or a certified copy of the same.
I am with profound regard your servant Abraham L. Burrow
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commr of pensions Washington D.C.

Wiltz Bend Louisiana 5 July 1857
Sir: You have been pleased to say in your letter dated 24 ultimo. "A new certificate at the rate of 80$ pr annum will be issued in favour of the Children of Mary Jane ad who was the widow of William as soon as the certificate you now hold at the rate of $20-pr annum is returned to this office"
Pending the decision of the Attorney General I had informed you of my intention to claim interest upon the money due from 15 th May 1856- the date of first allowing the claim to date of issuing the new promised certificate- The equity of this claim is most respectfully submitted for your allowance or rejection in addition-
The certificate for 20$ pr annum is herewith surrendered with much pleasure-
I am your obliged and faithful servant with high regard Absalom L. Burrows Wiltz Bend Tenn.
Honorable Geo. C. Whiting
Commr of Pensions
Washington
St.

William Lander Tennessee
3 rd Dec 25/56

Mill Bend Jan May 27-1856.
Sir:
For your letter and its contents of date the 14 th Inst. in relation to annuities and Mary Jewell deceased I am sincerely obliged. For the allowance of her pension under act 3 July 1853, I am also Thankful , The Certificate being at hand, But I wish to call your special attention to a supposed mistake that may have occurred in making out the Certificate and is indeed very material. It is assured to me by persons who it appears ought to know, that William Jewell the husband was paid a pension of Eighty Dollars per annum if so of course the widow was and is entitled to the same amount per annum . Whilst the Certificate only allows Twenty Dollars per annum . I of course cannot be understood to mean any other or different thing than giving on my information there is probably an innocent though a very material mistake, I shall not present the Certificate with other Vouchers for payment until I hear from you,
Very Respectfully Your obed Servant Abraham L Burrows Mill Bend
Rev. J. Minto or Rev. S. C. C.
Pension Office Washington D.C.

Mill Bend Jan 13 June 1856.
Sir:
In the lifetime of Mary Jewell widow of William Jewell, who was a pensioner under act of 7 th June 1832. an annuity was paid at Jonesboro. Tenn. agency at the rate of 80 $ per annum up to the 4 th day of September 1844. the claim of said widow was filed by myself to pension under act of 3 rd July 1853. The widow died before your office issued her Certificate. I administered upon the estate of said Mary, and upon the papers filed your office issued to me as administrator a decree and a Certificate of allowance to the said widow of Seventy Dollars, per annum commencing 3 rd July 1853. to the 17 th day of March 1856 the day she died. upon the reception of the Certificate I had the honor to receive a letter from your office dated May 14. 1856. in which it is stated that William Jewell the pensioner aforesaid was last paid to 4 th March 1837. upon its receipt I intimated to your office that a mistake had occurred which is evident upon the facts stated here.
There was a William Jewell pensioned under the same law in Davidson County Tenn. and whose record may have led to the mistake, and whose rate of pay and date of last payment may have given rise to the mistake in the record of the individual affording the ground of my claim as adm r aforesaid.
I beg leave to respectfully present a private letter addressed me from Hon. John Blair who is indeed the acting pay agent at Jonesboro. to prove the facts that the individual for whom I claim was paid 80 $ and was last paid the 4 th Sept 1844. and with great deference ask a reexamination of the papers filed in the case, and the record to which Mr Blair's letter refers.
If your office shall be satisfied that there is yet due to me as adm r aforesaid 80 $ per annum from the 3 rd July 1853. to the 17 th day March 1856. subject to a credit for the Twenty Dollar Certificate already issued dated the 15 th day of May 1856. Vol A page 182. You will please to issue Certificate accordingly. Or if required I will return the Certificate as payment upon it will not be demanded until your action is had in the premises.
With very great respect I have the honor to be Your Very obt Servant Abraham L. Buren Mill Bend Tenn
Hon. J. Minot.
Comm t of Pensions Washington
D.C.

✓ Absalom L. Burum Mill Bend Tenn. July 27. 1856.
Respecting the claim of Mary Jewell , widow of Wm. Jewell , to an increase of Pension.
✓ Respectfully referred to the Comm. of Pensions for answer
Dept Int Augt 1/56 3 Chas. S. Stanley Acting Secy
Cole Niplett
Mr Pritchett 1 st Augt 1856

Mills Bend Ten July 27 1856.
Sir:
In March last I filed in the pension office papers in support of a claim to pension for Mary Jewell. Widow of William late a pensioner of Hawkins County Tennessee under act 7 June 1832 who was paid at Jonesboro Ten a year. The claim of the widow was founded on the 2 section of act 3 Febry 1853.
The declaration alleges, and the proof supports, the fact that William was paid 80$ pr annum, and I have transmitted to that office a letter from the paying agent de facto , that he was paid that amount, and in which a reference is given to the account current of that office in the auditors office. The Certificate being lost cannot be surrendered.
A Certificate has been issued to me as admr. of Mary Jewell the now deceased claimant for 20$ pr annum from the 3 Febry 1853 to 17 March 1856 the day the said claim of William was paid 80$ it is insisted that I as admr. am entitled to equal amount for the time stated.
These proceedings have been made in effect to the Hon. J. Minton Commissioner of Pensions in this behalf without action to date. As an humble practitioner in your Department I could not speak too much in praise of the courteous, just and efficient, official action of that officer in every case in which I have been concerned, and believe that his office has perhaps fallen in error by reference to the pay of another William Jewell a pensioner of Tennessee.
Finally I am entitled as administrator of Mary Jewell, to 80$ pr annum from 3 Febry 1853 to 17 March 1856 with a credit of 20$ ad. interim, and to obtain the same your action is most respectfully claimed, and before you shall take occasion to decide against my claim I wish here to still shew further if the same is not satisfactory that William Jewell was paid 80$ pr annum.
With Very great respect I have the honor to be your quite humble but faithful servant Abasalom J. Patten
Hon. R. McClelland Secy of the Interior Washington D.C.
Mills Bend Ten

Mill Pond Jan 29. Augt 1858
Sir:
Said Warrant No 82,174. issued to Mary Jewell. is herewith returned. under the following state of facts.
She had made application for Bounty land and pension under 2 section act 3 Feb 1853. I think in March 1856. but before it was allowed she died in April 1856 . I administered upon her estate and under the will that then prevailed I obtained the arrears for the benefit of her children the money due from the 3 Feb 1853 to the day of her death. I had supposed the claim to land had lapsed. If however by any new law or regulation her adult heirs are entitled to the land you can return it to me with instructions as to its sale or location for them. otherwise it may be cancelled of course. in the hurry of business and absence from home I have really forgotten but think I had informed your office of this immediately on reception of the Warrant. failing to hear in time I will be pardoned for again writing and returning the Warrant.
Very Respectfully Yours - A. S. Burrows
Mrs. Geo. L. Whiting Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Sir:
Milw Bond Jan 8 Augt 1858
Mary Givell widow of William private Capt Wallace's Co. B 1 st Ma. Rev. War. made her application for Bounty land under act March 3 rd 1855- and established her right thereto. but died in April 1856- Land warrant for 160 acres no. 82.174 is now to her 27 July 1858-
Now I respectfully ask if by any exis- -ting law the title in the land vests and descends to Mary's heirs at Law. or has the issue been in equally made- if the claim lapses. I can return the warrant
Very Respectfully yours Obt. Servant A. L. Burrows
Hon Geo. C. Whiting Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

A. L. Buren June 9 1855-
3 d Ad Jan 25/56 Let ch. children, Aug. 4/56 ch. L. Buren, Aug. 8/56.
It same Dec 24/56, Dec 24/56
Let same Jan 23/57
5771 Tennessee Name:
Mary Jewell; dec'd, widow of
William Jewell, who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. and end March 17 th 1856
Certificate of Pension issued 15 th day of May 1856
and sent to
A. L. Buren Will Bend Jan
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 182. Vol. 1

Brief in the case of Mary Jewell, wid. of William Hawkins County and State of Tennessee act Feb. 3 rd 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner on the Tennessee Roll under the Act of June 7, 1832 at the rate of $80 per annum, and died Nov. 14, 1848. An Administrator has been appointed, and the registration of this office completed with.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The present certificate is in lieu of one at $20 per annum, issued on the 15 th of May last, for the service of another pensioner named William Jewell on the Tennessee Roll, and which has been cancelled.
Name and residence of Agent
A. L. Duren, Mills Bend, Tenn.
Examining Clerk.
O. J. Miley

Brief in the case of Mary Gance, decd who was wife of William Hawkins County and State of Tennessee.
act
Feb. 3 d 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner on the Tennessee Roll under the Act of June 7, 1832. Mary Gance is shown to have been his widow. She died May 17, 1856. An Administrator was appointed on her estate and the requirements of the offer completed.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Absalom L. Buren, Mill Bend, Tenn.
Examining Clerk.
Asa Saly

Brief in the case of Mary Gwell, decd., widow of William. Hawkins County and State of Tennessee-
act
Feby 3 d 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner on the Tennessee Roll under the act of June 7. 1832, at the rate of $80 per annum, and died Nov 14, 1844. An Administrator has been appointed and the requisitions of this office complied with.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The present certificate is in lieu of one at $20. per annum issued on the 15 th of May last for the service of another pensioner named William Gwell on the Tennessee Roll, and which has been canceled.
Name and residence of Agent
A. L. Buren, Mill Bend, Tenn.
W. Ogden Miles, Examining Clerk.

Pension Office,
August 9. 1836.
Sir,
Your letter of the 27th. ult. to the Secretary of the Interior, relative to the claim for arrears of pension due to Mary Sevell, decd. who was the widow of William, late of Hawkins County, Tenn. and at his death a pensioner on the Rolls of that State at the rate of $80. per annum, has been referred to this office, and you are informed that an error was, as you allege, committed by the Examiner in estimating the arrears due to the said Mary as the allowance granted to another pensioner of her husband's name, who resided in Hardin County, and received $20. per annum. Since the certificate under the Act of Feby. 3, 1833, at the rate of $20. per annum, was sent to you, a doubt has arisen as to the propriety of directing payments of arrears due to widows at their deaths to their surviving children; and the question has, therefore, been submitted by the Secretary of the Interior to the Attorney General, for his decision. If it should be in accordance with the former practice of this office, a new certificate at the rate of $80. per annum will be sent to you. — Respectfully, &c.
A. L. Buren, Esq. Mill Bend, Tenn.
W. Cole. for Commr.

not for me. Many Jewels gave us, I believe, a Rev. me. The other master down with him branch DDW

1. Rogersville Tennessee Oct 28 th 1858.
To the Hon
Commissioner of Pensions -
I need a certified copy of the records in your Department, showing the Grant of Pension to Mary Jewel. When it commenced at what rate per Annum - and when, and to whom paid - to the end, that I may use it in a suit brought by the Executors, at Law against the Heirs of her estate, who owe the money - Will you send me such a transcript before the 1 st January -
I sent to the Department the patent issued to Mortty, with the information that he had died just before or after its issuance - I rec d for Annuity that the matter had been properly referred, for the determination of the proper officer - I understand, that Congress

at the last Session by Special act, provided for such cases - Will You inform me what has been or will be done in the premises -
There is also a small amount of Extra pay or an increase of pay due Mr. Pinner, Homer or his Administrator, or such person as takes the same, under the act of Congress -
I was told, when at Warrenton, that his father was entitled to it. His father is dead - and I am the Adm. of William, the son - What is to be done about it - Please inform me -
Your Attention will much oblige, Yours, very Respectfully Crawford W. Hall.
Joseph Clark knows something of the best matter -

Will bind in Genl 27 March
Cole
013 Hon
Missy Lewis
BB 57
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting
Committee of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office June 28. 1836.
Sir:
I herewith return the papers on which William Jewell was inscribed on the Jonesboro Tenn Agency, under act of 7 June 1832, at $ 80.00 per annum, enclosed in your letter of the 25 th inst. & in reply have to state that his pension appears to have been paid to 21 Sept: 1844. His death in Novr 1846 is noted on the book in lead pencil but the arrears do not appear to have been paid.
Very Respectfully Yours of l Serv t Wm. Jones Auditor
J. Minot Esq. Comm r of Pensions

B. M. Whiting Commissioner of Pensions - Washington D. C. -

Milo Bend. Tens 11 Nov
A. B. Price
May Jewell - Mrs
1833
Col Genl. J. M. Minot Comm d of Pensions Washington D.C.

Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
LOCATION.
Rogersville is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands in a beautiful site in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the town as well as the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty and grandeur, the eye delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS.
Its accommodations are ample for the President and his family—the Teachers, and one hundred Boarders, besides all the day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS.
The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.
Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Good Boarding, including rooms, fuel, lights and lodging is $1 50 per week. Tuition fees per Collegiate year, of ten months, are as follows:
Primary Department, . . . $10 00 Pre-paratory, " . . . 15 00 First Collegiate " . . . 20 00 Second " " . . . 25 00 Junior Class. . . . . 30 00 Senior " " . . . 35 00 Contingent Fee, . . . 1 00
Music—Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at the usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

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Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
LOCATION.
Rogersville is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands on a beautiful site in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the beautiful site in the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty as well as the surrounding delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS.
Its accommodations are ample for the President, the Teachers, and one hundred Boarders, besides affording family-room for day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS.
The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.
Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Boarding, including room, fuel, lights and lodging is $1 50 per week. Tuition fees per College year, of ten months, are as follows:
  Primary Department, - $10 00   Preparatory, " - 16 00   First Collegiate " - 20 00   Second " " - 25 00   Junior Class. - 30 00   Senior " " - 35 00   Contingent Fee, - 1 00 
Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at the usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
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Mary Jewell
Widow of
William Jewell
Rev Rev War
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Feb 3 d 1853
Index:—Vol. _____
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St. Paul
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting
Comm. of Pensions
Washington

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She Act Feb 3, 1853, $80 per Annu.
End, March 17, 1856, when she died.
To Absalom L. Buren, Administrator, use of Isabella Manes, our surviving child, &
To Absalom L. Buren, Mill Bend, Tennessee.

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With Best In 2 July.
OB Green
William Jewell, and Rev. War
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Committee of Privileges Washington D.C.

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No 6.346
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Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
EDUCATION.
ROGERSVILLE is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands on a beautiful site in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the town as well as the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty, and grandeur, the eye delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS.
Its accommodations are ample for the President and his family—the Teachers, and one hundred Boarders, besides all the day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS.
The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.
Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Boarding, including rooms, fuel, lights and lodging is $1 50 per week. Tuition fees per Collegiate year, of ten months, are as follows:
Primary Department, - $10 00 Preparatory, " 15 00 First Collegiate " 20 00 Second " 25 00 Junior Class, " 30 00 Senior " 35 00 Contingent Fee, - 1 00
Music, Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at the usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

Mary Louise and William No 3153 1771 Helen (Sister) Triplet to William Summit St. Lawrence New York

William Lloyd Jones 924 4th St
Frances Haynes
Ins. Co. 29-208
William Lloyd
5-1832-1169
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Memoranda
Prints of Pictures
Washington
Feb 1

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Mary Sewell William Lloyd
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Rev. Geo. C. Whiting
Current of Providence Washington St.

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C.B. Fraz
Mem Lemuel and William
5771
Geo. C. Whiting. Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
LOCATION. Rogersville is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands in a beautiful spot in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty and grandeur, the eye delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS. Its accommodations are ample for the President, the Teachers, and one hundred Boarders, besides all the day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS. The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY. The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION. Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Good boarding, including room, fuel, lights and lodging is $1.50 per week. Tuition fees per Collegiate year, of ten months, are as follows:
  Primary Department, . . . $10 00   Preparatory, . . . . . 15 00   Prep Collegiate . . . . 20 00   First Year " . . . . . 25 00   Junior Class. . . . . 30 00   Senior " . . . . . 35 00   Contingent Fee, . . . . 1 00 
Music, Penmanship, Broderery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at the usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

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O.B. Flame
June Mary Linda wid William 762-5771 75410
Rev. J. Minot.
Commission of Pigeons
Washington D.C.
Shipley

Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
LOCATION.
ROGERSVILLE is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands on a beautiful site in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the town as well as the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty and grandeur, the eye delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS.
Its accommodations are ample for the President and his family—the Teachers, and one hundred Boarders, besides all the day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS.
The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.
Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Boarding, including rooms, fuel, lights and lodging is $1 50 per week. Tuition fees per Collegiate year, of ten months, are as follows:
Primary Department, - $10 00 Preparatory, " - 15 00 First Collegiate " - 20 00 Second " " - 25 00 Junior Class. - 30 00 Senior " " - 35 00 Contingent Fee, - 1 00
Music, Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

Millo Bird L 22 Sept
OB Free
Anderson
5771
How. S. Gole
Feeling Comt. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
LOCATION.
ROGERSVILLE is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands on a beautiful site in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the town as well as the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty and grandeur, the eye delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS.
Its accommodations are ample for the President and his family—the Teachers, and one hundred Boarders, besides all the day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS.
The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.
Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Boarding, including rooms, fuel, lights and lodging is $1 50 per week. Tuition fees per Collegiate year, of ten months, are as follows:
Primary Department, . $10 00 Preparatory, " 15 00 First Collegiate " 20 00 Second " 25 00 Junior Class. 30 00 Senior " 35 00 Contingent Fee, . 1 00
Music, Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at the usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

Mill Bend Tenn 10. Octob.
O.B. Free
Rev. J. Minot Comment of Pensions Washington D.C.
Very kind W.H. ...

Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
LOCATION.
ROGERSVILLE is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands on a beautiful site in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the town as well as the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty and grandeur, the eye delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS.
Its accommodations are ample for the President and his family—the Teachers, and two hundred Boarders, besides all the day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS.
The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.
Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Good Boarding, including rooms, fuel, lights and lodging is $1 50 per week. Tuition fees per Collegiate year, of ten months, are as follows:
Primary Department, - $10 00 Preparatory, " - 15 00 First Collegiate " - 20 00 Second " " - 25 00 Junior Class. - 30 00 Senior " " - 35 00 Contingent Fee, - 1 00
Music, Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at the usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

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Miss B... 30 Dec
Enr
Mary Tipton William Tipton
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Geo. C. Whiting Comm te of Pensions Washington D.C.

Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
LOCATION.
ROGERSVILLE is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands on a beautiful site in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the town as well as the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty and grandeur, the eye delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS.
Its accommodations are ample for the President, and his family—the Teachers, and one hundred Boarders, besides all the day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS.
The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.
Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Boarding, including rooms, fuel, lights and lodging is $1.50 per week. Tuition fees per Collegiate year, of ten months, are as follows:
Primary Department, - $10 00 Preparatory, " " 15 00 First Collegiate " " 20 00 Second " " 25 00 Junior Class, - 30 00 Senior " " 35 00 Contingent Fee, - 1 00
Music, Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at the usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

Treasury Department,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
OFFICIAL BUSINESS.
Auditor.
J. Kinloch Esq. Commr. of Pensions

Will Band Sept 27. Nov. 1856
Sir:
The following claims to Trinity land under act 3 March 1855 filed by me have doubtless been examined and suspended, much for what cause I desire to know.
Peter Smith. No 166.892. Referred to 2d master Sept 6. 1856 Daniel Bailey No. 220.888. Peyton Oct 15/56 John H. Wright. No. 229.727. Peyton Oct 20/56 James Murphy No 248.462. 2d M. G. Oct 15/56
Very Respectfully
Your Servant Abraham L. Riven Will Band Penn
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commr of Pensions. Washington D.C.

Mill Bend Jan 11 Apr 1856
Sir:
Allow me to call your attention to the following letter which I have. "Pension Office Jan 24 1856. Your letter of the 27 th ult. to the Secretary of the Interior relative to the claim for arrears of pension due to Mary Gull dated who was the widow of Nathan. a pensioner at the rate of 80 0 / 0 per annum. A doubt has arisen as to the propriety of directing payments of arrears due to widows at their death to their surviving children and the question has therefore been submitted by the Secretary of the Interior to the Attorney General for his decision. If it should be in accordance with the former practice of this office a new certificate at the rate of 80 0 / 0 per annum will be sent to you. etc." I sincerely hope that I may be able to obtain the certificate to which the above letter refers without further delay, or that the claim be rejected at once upon the principles indicated.
Very Respectfully your servant Atholow L. Burant
Mill Bend Tenn.
Hon. J. Minot Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Dwell  He was 6' 1" tall which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ? no
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
1 2. 15
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 shewn 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.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

Mills Bend Nov Sept 7. 1856
Sir:
In an official letter from your office dated 9 ultimo. You do me the honor to say. (In the case of myself as administrator of the Estate of Mary Juvell widow of William deceased of Ind.) that my claim to 80¢ per annum is found correct. But that a doubt has arisen as to the propriety of descent in this as in other cases. That the question has been submitted to the attorney Genl. for decision No. 46.-
With the act of 19 June 1840 before me I have no fear of the decision alluded to.
But the purpose of this letter is to most respectfully say that Circumstances make it necessary for me to close out this business at an early day I shall therefore be under further obligation to have either your action or the informa n as early as will be convenient for you may. in regard to the result of the enquiry in question.
With very high respect I have the honor to be Your humble Servant Abraham L. Burrows
Mills Bend Ind
Hon. J. Minto Com r of Pensions. Washington D.C.

Mills Bend Tenn. 22 Sept 1856
Sir:
Suffer me with much respect but with anxious solicitude for your action to call your attention to your attention to your letter to me dated 9 ult, in relation to the arrears of pension due me as administrator of the estate of Mary Powell deceased. Under the circumstances I should regard a settlement of the question even as a serious favour.
Very Respectfully Your Servant Abdolon L. Burrows Mills Bend Tenn
How S. Gole.
Acting Com te of Pensions Washington D.C.

Willow Bend Tex Octo. 10. 1886
Sir:
I beg leave to call your attention to the subject matter of an official letter dated "Pension office August 19. 1886." which says. "Your letter of 27 ult. to the Secretary of the Interior relating to the claim for arrears due to Mary Fivell dec d who was the widow of William Fats of Hawkins County Tenn. and at his death a pensioner on the rolls of that State, at the rate of 80$ pr annum. has been referred to this office. and you are informed that an error was as you allege committed. . . . Since the Certificate under the act of Feby 3. 1853. at the rate of 20$ pr annum was sent you, a doubt has arisen as to the propriety of directing payments of arrears due to widows at their deaths to their surviving children. and the question has therefore been submitted by the Secretary of the Interior to the Attorney General for his decision. If it shall be in accordance with the former practice of this office. a new Certificate at the rate of 80$ pr annum will be sent to you."
As administratrix of Mary Fivell's estate I claim a Certificate at the rate of 80$ pr annum from the 3 Feby 1853. to the 17 day of Feby  March 1886. with a credit of a Certificate ad interim at 20$ pr annum now in hand. I shall not present the latter for payment of arrears until I shall be satisfied that it is proper to do so.
I would not be importunate. or premature. but should feel greatly obliged under the circumstances in which I am now placed to have your action as early as the aforesaid opinion of the Attorney Genl. shall have been delivered to you. in this respect.
With great consideration I am your Servant Also admin. L. Burven Willow Bend Tex.
Honorable J. Minter Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Blair 80¢ in Mary Gault's claim 4 Sept 1844.
Absalom I Buram Esq. Mill Brook Hancock County E. Tenn

The letter to which this is answer was written to know the date of last payment. A. L. Burum

St. John's Jan 4 th 1851 A. J. Purdie Esq.
Mr Sir In answer to your letter of 2 nd inst. I can state that I have not had time to look the old receipts, but have referred to the old books. The entry of the last payment thereon, is 11 September 1844, to William Goual. He was paid at this office from 11 March 1831 to the date above, at $1.00 per Annum. Whether the entry of the last payment be correct or not, it will not affect much, as the claim is not payable at this agency & the Department to which you will have to apply for payment will have the evidence of last payment to Mr Goual in Mr Blair's account current in that office.
It will always afford me great pleasure to send any of your sons or agents in any of your business concerns.
Respectfully
Yours sincerely A. J. Blair

Sir:
Mills Bend Feb 27. Nov. 1856
If the decision alluded to in the enclosed letter has been made in my favour I would thank you to issue to me an Administrator of the Estate of Mary Small deceased for the benefit of Delilah Frances only surviving child, a certificate for same at Jonesboro Bend agency at the rate of 80$ per annum commencing on the 3 rd July 1853. and terminating on the 17 th day of March 1856. when Mary died, which strictly I trust may be warranted by the proofs filed in the case.
If the decision is against me I respectfully ask that the enclosed letter dated at your office August 9. 1856 may be returned to me by the mail.
With very much respect I have the honor to be Your humble Servant Absalom L. Burcum Mills Bend Tennessee.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Mill Bend Jan. 4 March 1859
Sir:
Mary Jewett widow of William of Jan. in March 1856 filed her application for a pension under 2. Sec act Feby 3. 1853 and died 17 th of March 1856 before receiving any money. At her death she left but one living Child Tabitha Maness, but prior to her death her son Joseph Jewett had died leaving a widow and Children who at the death of Mary were all surviving I administered upon the estate of Mary, and obtained a fund upon a Certificate issued to me as admr: "for the benefit of Tabitha Maness and any other surviving Children" According to the letter of the Certificate it may be that Tabitha was entitled to the entire funds. However in accordance with what I conceived then to be the settled practice, and in consonance with the laws of descent of the estate of intestates, in common I distributed one moiety only to Tabitha and the other to the widow and Children of Joseph Jewett deceased.
Trouble having arisen on this and other accounts between myself and the parties. I have to respectfully ask that you will intimate to me whether or not I did distribute said fund correctly or otherwise . And that I may if necessary use your reply in a legal investigation of that subject I would thank you to cite the authority or so frame your favour that it will be noticed as official by a court.
With Very profound regard,
I am your servant,
A. L. Burum
Mill Bend
Jan
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting
Comm r of Pensions
Washington
D. C.

Mill Bend Tenn. 22 June 1856
Sir:
I regret that I am still unable to satisfy your office of the mistake I allude to in issuing a Certificate to me as adm r of Mary Jewell dec d for her widow of William Jewell of Hawkins County Tenn and a pensioned under act 7 June 1832 and that was paid 80$ per ann. at Jonesboro Tenn.
I am not aware that I have any other said that Jewell was a pensioned under act of 1818 at 96$ as intimated in your letter just rec d and dated 9 th Inst. though I repeat that he certainly was paid at the place the amt. stated and under the act first named.
In speaking of arrears and kind at his death in your letter dated May 14. 1856. you say "he (Jewell) was last paid to March 1837." I allude he was last paid to Sept r 1844.
I am positive that the William Jewell upon whom pensioned my claim is founded was paid to Sept r 1844 under act 7 June 1832 at the rate of 80$ per annum, and that I am entitled as adm r of his widow to 80$ per annum from the 3 rd Feb y 1853 to the 17 th day of March 1856, with a credit of 20$ per annum, ad interim, allowed in the Certificate already issued to me and dated 15 May 1856. But I cannot ask that assertion strengthened as it is by the Board proof submitted originally in the claim of the widow in her lifetime, and by the still transmission of a private letter from Genl. Blair. The pay agent at Jonesboro, he concludes

except it be sustained by the various records accessible to your office, a thorough examination of which is most respectfully and earnestly requested in this behalf,
And in order that further perplexity be avoided, I shall continue to withhold the Certificate from payment, now in hand until your office is satisfied of the justice of my further claim, and you are pleased to issue Certificate accordingly.
With very high respect and lasting obligation I am your servant Abraham L. Purvis Mito Bend, Tenn.
How J. Mindt
Comt of Pensions Washington D.C.