Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7424, for John Morrison, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Morrison, John Polly
R. 7424
CONTENTS

Paid at the Treasury un- der the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1836 to 4 Sept 1837. Agt notified 31 st June 1838
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1839. to 4 Sept 1840. Agt notified 21 st May 1841.
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1841. to 4 March 1842. Agent Notified 25 Oct 1844
Disb Certificate issued 21 st June 1846. and sent to James T. Sutton for Richmond, Va
Letter to B Audr 21. Sept 1846
23 9/10
John Morrison of Fauquier Co. in the State of who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain W. M. ... of the Regt commanded by C. C. ... in the Virginia line for
Y. No. 1000000000000000000000
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 12 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of May and due to  ... ...
Arrears to the 4th of March  70 00 Semi-annual allowance ending 1 Sept  11 66 2/3
81 66 2/3 { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } ... Clerk,

State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
I David M c Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia do certify that among the return of Marriages of record in my office of those Celebrated by the Rev d Timothy V. Swift a Minister of the Gospel duly authorized to Celebrate the rites of matrimony is the following, to wit: "Major John Morrison & Polly Thomason 18 th January 1839" and I do certify that the same is duly recorded among the returns of marriages in my office the original of which now remains on file among the records in my said Office. In testimony that the foregoing is truly Extracted from the returns of marriages of record in my Office. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court at the Courthouse the 7 th day of May 1853 In the 77 th Year of our foundation.
David M c Hunter. CLK

Certificate of Marriage to accompany Mr Polly, Morrison's
Declaration

Declaration of Polly Morrison, widow of John Morrison, dec d , late of Louisa Co. Virg a .
On this sixth day of May 1853, before me, Calvin J. Baker a Justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Polly Morrison, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged seventy one years, who, first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, 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 widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of John Morrison, late of the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia, who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and for his services there rendered. See the evidence on file in the Pension Office in Washington City. was granted a pension of twenty three dollars, and thirty three cents per annum, under the Act of 7th June, 1832, which he received semi-annually during his life, from the Richmond Virginia Agency. She further declares, that she was married

to the said John Morrison, on the 18th day of January, 1839, and that her said husband died on the 20th day of August, 1849 - That she was not married to him prior to the 2nd January, 1800, but at the time above stated - She further declares that she is now a widow -
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year last above written before me
Edwin J. Baker
Polley her Morrison mark
Witnesses of Genl. R. R. R. Lt. Col. R. R. R.
Samuel C. Tally
I certify that the above named affiant Polley Morrison is personally known to me, and that from bodily informing, she is unable to attend Court, without much inconvenience
Edwin J. Baker
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
I David McHunlar Clerk of Louisa County Court in the State of Virginia do certify that Edwin J. Baker Esq. before whom the foregoing Declaration was made is now and was at the time of taking and certifying the same an acting justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Elected Commissioned and qualified as

According to law and as such is duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes and that the signatures thereto purporting to be his signatures are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court at the Courthouse this 7 th day of May 1853 In the 77 th year of our foundation.
David M. Hunt. (Clerk)

Virginia.
Louisa county, ss.
On this 14 th day of April 1834, personally appeared in open court, before the County court of Louisa county, ————— now sitting, John Morrison, a resident of said county, aged nearly 69 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
I entered the service of the United States under the following officers, & served as herein stated. Early in the Spring (I think in March) 1781, there being a requisition of the militia of Orange county Va., where I then resided, to repel the invasion of the British, I volunteered my services (being then only in my 16 th year) under the command of Capt. James Hawkins, who in company with Capt. George Waugh marched the troops to Richmond, where we were encamped. But there not being men enough for two captains' commands, Capt. Waugh, as the senior took the command, & Capt. Hawkins returned home. At Richmond we joined the 3 d Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. Thomas Matthews, who, with the regt., was detached to reconnoitre the enemy's movements. After marching to Williamsburg & James Town, we retreated up the country under the Marquis de La Fayette, to Culpeper county; whence, being joined by Genl. Wayne & the Northern Army, we turned in pursuit, across the country, thro' the counties of Orange & Louisa — the British then retreating to lower Virginia. We pursued them till sometime in the summer; when Capt. Waugh's company was discharged at Richmond. This term was at least four months long, though spoken of & intended when we entered upon it, as one of three months only. It was prolonged by the circumstance, that some troops destined to relieve us at the expiration of 3 months, joined another part of the army; & the part in which we served being weak, & constantly hanging on the enemy's rear, it was thought pro-

dent to continue us on the lines until some favourable change should occur.
On returning home, I had reached 16 years of age, & was enrolled, & classed in the division called upon to perform the very next tour; which division was called into service in two or three weeks at farthest. With it, I marched, & joined the main Army under Genl. LaFayette; there advancing upon the enemy. We joined it, I believe, between the Pamunkey  York & Mattaponny rivers, probably in King William county — though perhaps lower down. Thence we gradually moved downwards, watching the movements & hanging upon the skirts of the enemy, till we reached Gloucester, opposite York Town; & we remained at Gloucester, aiding in the siege of York, till the surrender of Cornwallis, in October '81. After that event, I marched among those who guarded the prisoners on their way to Winchester in Frederick county, but went no farther than Fredericksburg, where I was discharged. In this tour also, my Captain was Geo. Waugh. Our Major in the first tour was Thomas Barbour of Orange (father to the present Judge P.P. Barbour & Ex-Governor James Barbour); the subalterns were Lt. Shackelford & Ensign Stevens. The second tour, being always in the light infantry & Grenadiers, we were commanded by various officers in succession — a considerable time by Col. John Mercer of Marlinton in Stafford; but the lapse of time has effaced from my memory most of the occurrences of my services, their dates, & the names of the officers. In my first tour, I served with (but not under) Col. Miles Cary, from whom I recollect to have received extremely kind attentions during a severe attack of illness; & in my second tour, with Major (since Col.) Wm. Campbell, now deceased — of the regular service. Most or all of the officers & privates associated with me are now either dead or removed; so that it is impossible for me to adduce the proof which I could once have done abundantly. The best judgment I can form of the whole time I served, is that it was about seven months. The 2 d tour commenced in the latter part of July or 1 st of August; & ended late in October or early in November. In my 1 st tour I was in no battle: in the 2 d , I was in several skirmishes — one especially, occurring upon Genl. Cornwallis's attempt to escape over York river through Gloucester; when the corps to which I belonged was engaged for a short time, & some were killed in the platoon next to by me.

I have no discharge. From the 1 st tour I do not think any of us received a separate discharge, but just went home, upon a written order, read to us by Capt. Waugh. From the 2 d tour, I may have received a discharge; but if so, I think I gave it to the paymaster, when he paid me.
I was born in Orange County, on the 1 st day of May 1765
I have no documentary other evidence; but the affidavits of Robert Clark, George Morrison (my brother) & Jesse Kinder, tend to substantiate what I have stated. Having lived but a few years in this county, & in a very retired manner, few or none know of my having been a revolutionary soldier: but I refer to W m Waddy Esq., the rev. W m Y. Hiter, & Col. Edmund Pundleton, for my character & reputation as such. In Orange (where I was for about 20 years a justice of the peace) many persons know me. I refer to Judge P. P. Barbour, Gov. Barbour, Capt. Thomas Davis, Genl. Laurence T. Dade, & Dr. George Morris."
To question 1 st The declarant replies — I was born in Orange on the 1 st day of May 1765; according to a register in my father's family bible, from which I copied it.
To question 2 d . I have none now. The Bible in which it was entered fell to one of my brothers: & the copy I took, is lost.
To question 3 d . When called into service, & for 31 or 32 years afterwards, I lived in Orange county; thence, till 1821, I lived in Goodland county; & thence, in this county, where I now live.
To question 4 th . In the 1 st tour I volunteered; in the 2 d . I was drafted.
To question 5 th . (Answered to the satisfaction of the court.)
To question 6 th From the 1 st tour, I received no written discharge; from the 2 d , if I received any, it was taken from me by the paymaster when he paid me off: but I am not certain that I received any.
To question 7 th The rev. W m Y. Hiter — Major W m F. John, Col. Edmund Pundleton, Dr. Joseph W. Pundleton, & W m Waddy Esq.
Sworn to & subscribed in open court, the day & year first aforesaid. John Morrison
We, W m Y. Hiter, — a clergyman residing in the said county of Louisa, & W m Waddy, — residing in the same, do hereby certify, that we are acquainted with John Morrison,

who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years of age, or thereabouts; that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution; & that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Wm H Hiler W. Waddy
And the said court doth hereby declare its opinion, after investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, & served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to the court, that Wm H Hiler who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the said county of Louisa, & that William Waddy who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same county, & is a credible person; & that their statement is entitled to credit.
I John Hunter Clerk of the Court of Louisa County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Morrison for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 15th day of April 1834.
John Hunter CLK
No. 831.
John Morrison Declaration
Adm. T. Mouthe
Hen
W. H. Gordon
Rev. A. H. Hiler

November 20, 1939.
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Mrs. Jennie T. Grayson P.O. Lock Box 105, Charlottesville, Virginia.
BA-J/CC John Morrison R.7424
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Major Morrison of Virginia, who died in Louisa County, Virginia in 1849.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R.7424, based upon service of John Morrison in the Revolutionary War.
John Morrison was born May 1, 1765, in Orange County, Virginia. Names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted in March 1781, served as private four months in Captains James Hawkins' and George Waugh's company, Colonels Thomas Matthews' and Thomas Barbour's Virginia regiments; enlisted the latter part of July or first part of August 1781, served as private in Captain George Waugh's company, Colonels John Mercer's and William Campbell's Virginia regiments, was at the siege of Yorktown, and surrender of Cornwallis, and in several skirmishes and was discharged the latter part of October or first part of November 1781.
He lived in Orange County, Virginia thirty-one or thirty-two years then moved to Goochland County, Virginia, lived there until 1821, then moved to Louisa County, Virginia, and was living there when allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1834.
He died August 20, 1849, in Louisa County, Virginia.

John Morrison married January 18, 1839, in Louisa County, Virginia, Polley Thomasson. Date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. At that time he was referred to as Major John Morrison.
In the forepart of the year 1853 1853, soldier's widow, Polley Morrison, was aged seventy-one years and a resident of Louisa County, Virginia. She died in September 1853.
No reference was made to a former marriage nor to children.
In 1834, reference was made to brothers of John Morrison, the only name shown is that of George Morrison of Henry County, Virginia.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
This could mean that she was b. in May

Reuben Lewis Sept 28/53

Pension Office, Sept. 28. 1853.
Sir,
In reply to your communication of the 23 d inst in relation to the case of Mrs. Polly Morrison, you are respectfully informed that if she left children they are entitled to the amount of such pension as shall be found to have been due her at the time of her death. They must, of course file the usual proof of being such children - in addition to the evidence heretofore required.
Very respectfully, &c.
Reuben Davis Esq. Tolersville, Louisiana Vap

F. M. Leavison
July 29, 1833

Pension Office, July, 29. 1853
Sir,
In the papers filed by Mrs. Polly Morrison in support of her application for pension, there is no evidence identifying her as the person filed named in the certificate of marriage, or as the widow of the identical pensioner in right of whose service in the revolutionary war she claims. Enclosed you will find a printed circular dated June 1 1853, which will inform you of the character of the evidence required upon these points.
Very respectfully J. C.
A. M. Lawson Esq 3 Richmond 3 Virginia 3

Jesse Finders affidavit dirt as to Mayor John Morrison

This day came before me W m C. Nelson and made oath to the following particulars, being called on by John Harrison to declare what knowledge I have of him during the residence of Henry the and together living there in Orange & being an acquaintance of the said Harrison do declare that hav- ing also known that said in the said regiment with the said Harrison during the Spring, Fall & the Fall Term of 81 in which the said Harrison and my brother were in the same company and regiment Orange & believes that the said Harrison served three years during that year to his credit from which he he came promoted to the dignity of the petition for which he is now person and further this deponent says the note for Witness —
Given to before me this 15th day of January 1880. — William C. Nelson J D
Virginia's Louisa County Set I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa do hereby certify that William C. Nelson whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that his said signature is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my Office this 15th day of April 1881. John Hunter Clerk

Washington 5 th May 1834
Sir
I send you John Morris's decla- ration for a pension, to which I ask yr early attention -
very respectfully
Yr ob d Serv t
Wm. Lloyd

May John Morrison Louisa Cuckooville
Robert Clarke off. Pa. vi.

Robert Clark of the County of Orange and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I was in service with John Morrison and of Louisa then of this county, during the Revolutionary War we were together from the Spring of the year until July (about the middle) then returned to the County of Orange; he was in the company commanded by either Capt. Hawkins or Capt. Waugh who were under the command of Col. Thomas Barlow also from Orange. Given under my hand This 24 th day of November 1832 Robert Clark Orange County
The above certificate of Robert Clark was this day sworn to before me a Justice of the peace for the county of Orange.
L. S. J. Dace 24 th Nov. 1832

State of Virginia,
Orange County, to wit:
I, Reynolds Chapman, Clerk of the County Court of Orange, do hereby certify, that Laurence T. Dade, gentle- man, whose name is subscribed to the within certificate, was on the day of the date of the said certificate, (24 th November 1832) an acting justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commis- sioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such. In Testimony whereof, I hereunto put my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 30 th day of April 1834, and in the 58 th year of the Common- wealth.
Reynolds Chapman

Dr May.
I owe you Mr Clark's affidavit; Mr Chiles is alive Does Mr Clark recollect, was with you also in service; but I did not have a chance of taking his affidavit. with a sincere hope for your success
I am yr Friend &c
Lauderdale
29 th Nov 1882

Henry county Va to wit
This day George Morrison of the County aforesaid personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for said county, and made oath that some time in the month of March or April in the year 1781 before Morrison now residing in the County of Louisa, but at that time residing in the County of Orange, Entered in to the Army of the revolution and captain George Waugh, and served until Wallis was taken in the month of October following.
Given under my hand this 1 st January 1834
Geo Gravelly J.P.
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81 321
81 321

Virginia Henry County Set.
I Anthony M. Dupuy Clerk of the County Court of Henry do hereby certify that George Gravelly whose name is affixed to the within certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that his said signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office
this 11 th day of February 1834 in the 58 th year of the Commonwealth
Anthony M. Dupuy.

Treasury Department.
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 21. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Morrison a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Virginia Agency , at the rate of twenty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1836 to the 4 th Sept. 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
Alston K. Parrish Comptroller

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 22 d , 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Morrison — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Three Dollars and Thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839. to the 4 th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
July 18 th 1843.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, John Morrison a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1839 , has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1841 , to the 4 th March 1842 .
Respectfully, yours,
Edward B. Norris
Comptroller.
TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

Richmond Va June 23 rd 1846
J. L. Edwards Esqr, D r Sir,
Enclosed I send you the Statement of Mr. Morrison of Louisa County Va relating to a lost Pension Certificate in order to have it renewed, he informs me that he certified to drew his pension after his Certificate was destroyed so long as the Magistrate before whom he usually qualified lived, as that Magistrate had a copy of the original original one, prior to his death - That he drew at the rate of $23.33 100 per Annum and that he has not drawn any thing since Sept 14 th 1843.
Very Respectfully Yr Ob t Serv t James T. Patton Jr

No 1638
Fanny Morrison
widow
John Morrison
Set S. M. Dawson July 29/53
(14)
Set Reuben Davis Sep. 28/53
Reg.
7 H 24
Act 3 rd Feb. 1853

Polly Davis wife Abraham Polly Morrison Geddes
Rev. J. P. Walker Cumberland Washington Pa.

Salem New Hampshire Sept 26 th 1833
Mr L. D. Wacum
Dear Sir
The application of Polly Cain and Polly Morrison were placed in the hands of Pres't. Mr Randall (game) where he was Division agent in Rutland since his removal he has forwarded me the papers in his case in regaining additional proof of settlement I have in Polly Cain's case prepared therefor and you such proof as I hope will answer without some filing the application of Polly Morrison she has died, please inform whether or not she will be entitled to a Division up to the time of her death she died about 40 days since
M rs R. P. G. Collett Reuben P. C.

Richmond Va.
16 Sept. 46
J. T. Fulton Esq.
House Clerk of
S. Morrison
Recd 19 Sept. 46
Am?
Reply referent to the Court of Pensions for a special order to pay
28 3/4 1846 Washington City
3rd Author of the Treasury
J. Hagner Esq.
Mr Wm
(Chas 2941)
W. Randall.

Richmond Sept 16. 1826
Sir,
I enclose you Mr. Geo Morrison's Power of Atty made to me. You will please remit to me at this place. and oblige
Very Respectfully Yr Obedt Servt
James T. Patton Jr
P. Hagner Esq
Washington City
D.C.

...sion on file in this Bureau.
John Morrison Re 7424
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar. 1781 4 mos. Rec. James Hawkins George Haugh Thomas Matthews Va.   Later Aug 1781 3 mos. John Mercer Wm Campbell  
Battles engaged in, Siege of York & Surrender of Cornwallis. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Va. Date of application for pension, May 12, 1834. His d. was ab. Residence at date of application, Louisa Co. Va. Age at date of application, Born in Orange May 1, 1765. Died Aug. 20, 1849.
Remarks: His wife was Polly Morrison who died in 1833 aged 71 years. She applied for pension May 6, 1839. Being a resident of Louisa Co. Va. Her pension was not allowed as there was no evidence identifying her as the widow of soldier.

Mr. Nelson's certificate should be altered in the beginning, so as to read thus: "This day came before me Jesse Tindon William C. Nelson a justice of the peace for said county & made oath" &c.
And at the head should be written the words "Linn county, to wit:"

1907 Dec. 27 Fish to Mrs. H. Harrison See letter on P.F. 5780.
1939 Nov 20 - Link to Mrs. Jennie D. Grayson cc
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
J. H. 24 P. O.
Polly Morrison Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

P. O. LOCK BOX 105 CHARLOTTESVILLE, ALBEMARLE COUNTY VIRGINIA
Oct 27. 1939.
Veterans Administration -
Will you see for me if Major John Morrison of Virginia (died in Louisa Co. Va. 1849) received a Pension for service in Revolutionary War?
Thank you -
Mrs Jennie T. Grayson

State of Virginia county of Louisa 58.
On this 26 th day of April 1846 before me the Subscriber a justice of the peace for the said county of Louisa personally appeared John Morrison who on his oath declared that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain George Haught in the regiment commanded by Colonel Thomas Matthews in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Virginia, that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate on or about the 15 th day of December 1837 was burned in a house which was destroyed by fire, and the Magistrate before whom he usually qualified, Mr. Nelson, who died about three years ago was the only individual who could certify that a copy of the certificate was a true copy of the original certificate, consequently have not drawn my pension since his death. John Morrison Sworn and subscribed to before me this day and year aforesaid. } R. T. Bibb J. Peace
I also certify that Mr. John Morrison is a gentleman of strict veracity and that his statement above is entitled to full credit. given under my hand this 26 th day of April 1846.
R. T. Bibb ————— J. Peace
I Robt I Good of the county of Louisa and state of Va do certify that I am well acquainted with Mr. John Morrison above named and know that he is the person he represents himself to be in his above affidavit. R. H. Groves
Sworn to and subscribed this 13 th day of April 1846 before me
Chas S Jones J. Peace
I further now certify that Robt I Good ————— who has given the above certificate of identity is a gentleman of strict veracity given under my hand this 13 th day & year last above written
Chas S Jones J. Peace

I W. H. Pennington of the County of Louisa do hereby certify that I well know the within named John Morrison, that I regard him as a man of strict truth, & fully in every way of belief in whatever he states.
signed W. H. Pennington shown to & subscribed this 13 th April 1846 before me. J. K. Bagland J. P.
I John Hunter Clerk of the court of Louisa County do certify that J. K. Bagland, R. T. Bibb and Chas. S. Jones (all of whom have signed their foregoing respective certificates) are Magistrates as above and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are in my opinion genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this the 27 th day of June 1846.
John Hunter Clerk of the court of Louisa County