Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30504, for Henry Hurst, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hurst, Henry
S 30504
CONTENTS

25711 Kentucky
Henry Hurst of Perry Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Liggins of the 105 th commanded by Col. McWhorter in the Virginia line for 11 months
Enrolled on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 36 Dollars and 25 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Nov 1833 and John Noble Witness Present
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 91.67 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March 1833
$110.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Saml. B. Blythe Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 13

W. H. COOKS CLK of the Perry Circuit Court
26/7/79 Perry - Kent

State of Kentucky.
Perry County, ss
In this case being the 17 th Oct 1832 D personally appeared in open court before me, James E. Coloford of the 15 th Judicial Circuit including the county of Perry now selling Henry Hunt a resident of the main fork of Kentucky river in the county of Perry and state of Kentucky aged 70 years, the 27 th day of this month who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of congress passed Jan y the 7 th 1832 D
That he entered the service under the following named officers, and served as herein stated that he was drafted in Shenandoah County Virginia for a tour of 3 months to go against the British and Indians said to be at the mouth of New river in Virginia John Denton was captain, Charles Riggins I think was Lieutenant, and — Stroder ensign — or — Stroder Lieut and Riggins ensign — — Under went for Major and adjutant — we marched from Shenandoah towards the mouth of New river. Near Augusta we were stopped and ordered to turn back and march for Richmond Virginia to join Genl Green who took place after Genl Gates was defeated as the talk then was we encamped at Staunton and waited for further orders there for some time — we then marched to Pa. — Hous Town sometimes called Hell-Town where we were discharged I rec d a written discharge from my captain John Denton which I tore up some time afterwards to make spots to shoot at
After the British took Charleston I was again drafted for a 3 months tour in Shenandoah County under William Riggins capt, John Heath Lieut, ensign not remembered — — Nitherton took Peter Hammonds who now resides in this county but who can not now be had was

drafted with me and served this Town - we marched into Culpepper County - we were stationed in Shenandoah about 12 miles from where we were drafted. Some time waiting to know where the British would land, we marched into Culpepper and after staying there a while, we learned the British had landed at Little York but our time of service being nearly out we were discharged and fresh troops brought on to take our place and march against the British -
after this I was drafted for a short time to guard some men taken by Col Morgan at the Cowpens - Ralph Green was our capt I remember no other officers for I did not serve long enough to get acquainted - I think I was engaged about one month and was ordered out by my officers
after this my father John Husk was drafted in Shenandoah County for a 3 months time and I became his substitute - My father rec d his discharge for this service when I was accepted in his room from Michael Rader the Col I marched about 12 miles and was taken sick and placed in the Hospital which was an old Barn George Prince was my capt and Michael Rader my Col this was I think in the latter part of May 1781 I know I saw the Reg t beginning to head as we marched - I was confined about 10 days in the Barn I then got a furlough from my capt for 40 days being unable to march - My Brother Thomas came after me and carried me home where I lay without getting out of the house until December afterwards, whilst I was sick another draft came and it being my time to stand a draft my father went in my place when he returned he brought us the news that Wallace was taken - I was still sick and confined after this and when I got well, it was the belief of my

Officers I was bound to a six months Tour. I immediately went down to Winchester and reported myself to Capt. Filly of the continental army there, this was the latter part of December 1781. Capt. Filly put me to guarding the Bull. & Ck hides and guns that were there in February 1782. The guns all broke up and knowing that my six months Tour was not out and fearing bad consequences if I went home I reported myself to Col. Abraham Bird the head Col. of Shenandoah county who told me he had nothing to do with me. I then reported myself to Genl. Peter Muhlenberg who gave me a furlough to go home and stay until called on, I am still on that furlough never having been called on afterwards. Genl. Muhlenberg was a continental officer but had returned to his home when I got my furlough. My furloughs are lost many years since - six years ago I could have proved all my Tours by living witnesses but now I know of none living except Peter Harmon and my Brother Thomas who at the last accounts was alive in Tennessee.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed this day before me
Henry Hurst
We David Cuff a clergy man residing in Perry County and Alexander Patrick late representative of Perry & Shelby counties residing in Perry County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Henry Hurst who has subscribed and sworn to the above

declaration - that we believe him to be 70 years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day & year above
Daniel Duff Alexander Patrick
and the said court do hereby declare its opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states
I Joseph Coombs Clerk of the Perry Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Henry Hurst for a pension in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private seal this being no seal of office this 18 day of October 1832
Joseph Coombs Clerk of the Perry Circuit Court
Henry Hurst

Henry Hurst 1 Perry 60 Kentucky.
from 1780 private 11 months $ 36. \frac{66}{100}
Hon R.M. Johnson Present.
Larry
John Lambeth Perry 60 Kentucky.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
31. May 1835
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Henryurst. Perry Co. Kentucky.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1780 " 3 " Priv Maj Linder Col. Denton 40 years Shanon Traditionary   Nov 1780 " 3 " " Col. Netherlon Col. Riggin dozen Vig a   Apr 1781 " 1 " " Col. Groom   May 1781 " 11 " " Col. Rader Col. Price   " " " " Gen. Mullenburg Col. Filly  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

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

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

30504
Rev INVALID.
File No. 80,504
Henry Hurst Rev Rev Was
Act: June 1 st 1894
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 195
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 Apl. 24. Hist. to Dr. Frank G. D. Byington on his personal reg. 1915 Apl. 26. To Miss Oda Nash 1922 June 5. Hist. to S.H. Nash 1933. S. St. N.W., Washington D.C. 1926 July 28. Hist. to E.J. Rose awd 1927 May 7. Photo mailed to E.J. Rose - AMM.H.F.

Great Falls Ky & 3rd Nov Pension case
Free R. Johnson
Col J. L. Edwards
City of Washington

Recd - sent on Friday Keep it till I get to the City before
Ph. L. Johnson

State of Kentucky Perry County
Personally appeared before the undersigned an acting justice of the Peace for Knox  Perry County Kentucky. Henry Hurst who being duly sworn deponeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he can not swear positively as to the precise length of his services, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below
first tour 3 months } all as a Private Soldier second tour 3 months third tour 1 month fourth tour 4 months
He further states that upon reexamining his former application he now believes that his 2 d tour is then set down as his first - and his first as his second. He believes from the best of his recollection that his first tour was commenced in June or July 1780 - his second tour in November or December 1780 - his third tour in March or April, 1781 and his fourth tour late in May or June 1781 - he knows that from the time he was first drafted until he was taken sick he was nearly constantly in the service as a draftsman or substitute.
Thos Kelley J.P.
I J. P. Combs clerk of the Perry county court do hereby certify that Thos Kelley who has signed the foregoing certificate is a justice of the peace for Knox  Perry County and that his signature is genuine given under my hand and seal this 24 day of October 1833 J. P. Combs clerk of the Perry County court

The reply to this will reach the applicant earlier by addressing Frank Ballinger, Barstowville Ky.
Acknowledging the politeness and promptness with which my calls have been attended by the Department over which you preside I must respectfully ask a continuation of those favours
Yours respectfully Frank Ballinger
This moment I discovered that this sheet was broken from the seal by accident - I am now 75 miles from Perry County House - I hope this accident - when this explained by one favourable recommended by the Hon Col. R. M. Johnson will not retard or hinder a favourable action in this case
Frank Ballinger

The Pension Dept -
Washington
Have written the Dept several times about a relative who was a Pensioner of the Revolutionary War and in answer to their questions sent me to answer have just gathered this information - The soldier's name was Henry Hurst when he was in the war (a soldier) his residence was Culpepper Co Va - his father's name was Mr Hurst of the same County Now all of our uncles knew that Henry Hurst was a soldier in the Rev-War and was also a Pensioner He married Elizabeth Kaiser of Shenendian Co Va adjoining Culpepper Co - He drew the pension until his death in the fall of 1844 - his wife died just I think - Now any information I receive

from the Dept will be greatly appreciated. I am very anxious to join the D.A.R. and know I am eligible as my Henry Hurst was my great grand father -
Thanking you in advance I remain
Miss Ada Lash (hamble Fan.

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E. T. ROSE
S. G. SAMPLE
LAW OFFICES
ROSE & SAMPLE
EDNA, TEXAS
June 2, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Revolutionary Dept.
Gentlemen:
Kindly send me at once the Revolutionary Record of Henry Hurst who joined the Revolutionary Army from the State of Virginia and later moved to Kentucky and who drew a pension for his service in the Revolutionary War up to the time of his death at Morgan County, Kentucky in 1844. Your prompt attention to this matter will be highly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "E. T. Rose". The signature is written in dark ink and features large, flowing loops characteristic of early 20th-century penmanship.
ETR:BMR

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
14737
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
Please furnish work specified below.
April 30, 1927 192
Bureau ordering Pension
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job Photostat copies of 6 pages from the Rev. War pension claim, S. 30504, Henry Hussit
No. of copies 1 of each page shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see A. E. Wilson.
5033 Room No. 541 Phone No.
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S.G.SAMPLE
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
RAW OFFICES
Finance Division
: & SAMPLE
DALLAS, TEXAS
April 25, 1927.
April 19, 1927.
Chief Rev. War Pension Division.
I have this day received from E. T. Rose draft No. for $1.15, requesting
photostat copy of post office addresses as per
Department of the Interior
letter herewith.
Field Scott, Commissioner.
Index mailed 4/27/27 15 15 15 15 15
In accordance with your letter of April 19, 1927, a copy of which I hand you for your convenience, I hand you a check in favor of the Secretary for the sum of $1.15 to pay for copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pensioner, etc.
O. J. RANDALL Chief Finance Division.
The enclosed payment is in terms of your said letter and will let said copies come early date.
Very truly yours,
E. T. Rose
ETR:IG. Enclosures.
cc. April 23

SUB
E. T. ROSE
S. G. SAMPLE
LAW OFFICES
ROSE & SAMPLE
EDNA, TEXAS
PEN
April 19, 1927.
After 5 days, return to ROSE & SAMPLE, Lock Box 215, EDNA, Jackson County, TEXAS.
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Attention: Mr. Winfield Scott, Commissioner.
Gentlemen:-
In compliance with your letter of the 14th instant, a copy of which I hand you herewith for your convenience, I hand you herewith cashier's check in favor of the Secre- tary of the Interior for the sum of $1.15 to pay for photostat copies of the papers in the pension claim of Revolutionary War pensioner, S. 30504, Henry Hurst.
Believe the enclosed payment is in accordance with the terms of your said letter and trust that you will let said copies come forward to me at an early date.
Very truly yours,
ETR:IG. Enclosures.

C O P Y.
3-1865
IN REPLY REFER TO
& 1812 Wars pension.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON.
April 14, 1927.
E. T. Rose, Lock Box 215 Edna, Texas.
Sir:-
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau consist of claims for pension and bounty land, only and a careful search of said records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of John Hurst, the father of the Revolutionary War pensioner, S. 30504, Henry Hurst.
If you wish photostat copies of the papers in the pension claim of the above named Henry Hurst, they will be furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is six.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau, by money order, or certified check, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, ( not to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions).
Respectfully,
Winifield Scott (SIGNED)
WINIFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
FINANCE DEPT APR 25 1927

v. & 1812 Wars Pension.
aw
April 14, 1927.
Mr. T. Rose, Lock Box 215 Rusk, Texas.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau consist of claims for pension and county land, only and a careful search of said records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of John Hurst, the father of the Revolutionary War pensioner, S. 50504, Henry Hurst.
If you wish photostat copies of the papers in the pension claim of the above named Henry Hurst, they will be furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is six.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau, by money order, or certified check, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, ( not to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions).
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

LAW OFFICES
ROSE &amp; SAMPLE
EDNA, TEXAS
April 9, 1927.
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Attention: Mr. Winfield Scott, Commissioner.
Gentlemen:
The enclosed copy of letter will show that on July 28, 1926, you very kindly gave me some information concerning the Revolutionary War Records of my great-great-Grandfather, Henry Hurst.
You mention in said letter that his father, John Hurst, also served in the Revolutionary War. Will you kindly use the enclosed stamped envelope and let me have the Revolutionary War Record of the said John Hurst?
I am particularly anxious to get the full War Record of both said parties as disclosed by your files and would like for you to advise me what your charge will be for making a certified copy or transcript of everything in your files pertaining to either or both of my said ancestors.
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "E. T. Rose", written in dark ink on the right side of the letter.
ETR:PFC.
2 Enclosures.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Pa.       4 years.    
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, _____ Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, "70" _____ March 29 1762
Remarks: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Respectfully,

April 24, 1914.
Dr. Frank D. Byington,
Chief Clerk,
Bureau of Pensions.
Sir:
In response to your personal request on the 22 d instant, for the history of Henry Hurst of Virginia, who served in the War of the Revolution, you are advised that there are two advised that there are two soldiers of that description on the pension records and the following data is found in the papers filed in their claims.
Sur. File No. 30,504. Henry Hurst was allowed pension on his application executed October 17, 1832, while a resident of Perry County, Kentucky, on the main fork of the Kentucky river. He stated that he would be seventy years of age the 27th day of that month (October 1832) and that he served in the Revolution from Shenandoah County, Virginia, as follows.
Drafted in June or July 1780, as a Private in Captain John Denton's company, marched to Staunton; served 3 months.
Drafted in November or December 1780, Private under Captain William Biggins, Colonel Peter Hammonds, marched to Culpeper County, 3 months.
Drafted in March or April 1781, as Private under Captain Ralph Groom or Groves, and guarded prisoners taken at Cowpens; 1 month.
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May or June 1781, he substituted for his father John Hurst, as Private under Captain George Prince. Colonel Michael Rader; he was taken sick and his father took his place, and when he obtained a furlough his brother Thomas carried him home where he remained until his father returned and brought the news that Cornwallis was taken.
When he recovered, he volunteered in December 1781, under Captain Willey(?) and served as a guard until February when he was furloughed by General Peter Muhlenberg.
Henry Hurst died November 2, 1844.
There is no other family data on file.

May or June 1781, he substituted for his father John Hurst, as Private under Captain George Prince, Colonel Michael Rader; he was taken sick and his father took his place, and when he obtained a furlough his brother Thomas carried him home where he remained until his father returned and brought the news that Cornwallis was taken.
When he recovered, he volunteered in December 1781, under Captain Willey(?) and served as a guard until February when he was furloughed by General Peter Muhlenberg.
Henry Hurst died November 2, 1844.
There is no other family data on file.
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R. file 5433 Henry Hurst also furnished

April 26, 1915.
Miss Oda Nash,
Chanute, Kansas.
Madam:
In response to your undated letter which was received on the 21 st instant , you are advised that the papers in the claim of Henry Hurst, Sur. File No. 30,504, Rev. War, show that soldier was allowed pension on his application executed October 17, 1832, while a resident of Perry County, Kentucky, on the main fork of the Kentucky river. He stated that he would be seventy years of age the 27th day of that month (October 1832), and that he served in the Revolution from Shenandoah County, Virginia, as follows.
Drafted in June or July 1780, as a Private in Captain John Denton's company, marched to Staunton; served 3 months.
Drafted in November or December 1780, Private under Captain William Biggins, Colonel Peter Ham onds, marched to Culpeper County; 3 months.
Drafted in March or April 1781, as Private under Captain Ralph Groom or Groves, and guarded prisoners taken at Cowpens; 1 month.
May or June 1781, he substituted for his father, John

Hurst, as Private under Captain George Prince, Colonel Michael Rader; he was taken sick and his father took his place, and when he obtained a furlough his brother Thomas carried him home where he remained until his father returned and brought the news that Cornwallis was taken.
When he recovered, he volunteered in December 1781, under Captain Filley (?), and served as a guard until February, when he was furloughed by General Peter Muhlenberg.
Henry Hurst died November 2, 1844.
There is no other family data on file .
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.