Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8696, for John E Reinhart, Other

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (French) Reinhart, John E.
R. 8696
CONTENTS

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia } ss.
On this fourth day of October A.D. One Thousand, Eight-Hundred and Fifty Two (1852) personally appeared before me an Alderman Ex-officio a Justice of the Peace, within and for the said County and State aforesaid John C. Reinhart, a resident of the Northern Liberties; who being duly sworn according to Law, doth depose and say: that he was personally acquainted with Marquis de La Fayette, they were Schoolmates, and that he was born in the Town of Strasburg, on the River Rhine, within the borders of France, on, the 18th day of August 1757, now in his 94th year; Deponent States; that before quitting France, he accompanied the Marquis to see Dr Franklin who was then in France, and heard him ask the Doctor to furnish him with a Vessel to carry him to America, the Doctor said "he had not the means", then said La Fayette in reply "I will provide my own". Deponent further states, that he came over with La Fayette and his forces, and was one of the number who offered their services to the American cause; They arrived at the Potomac River, early in the Spring of 1777. Congress then sitting in Philadelphia, he applied for, and received a first Lieutenant's Commission, the forces under La Fayette, were separated after their arrival; He deponent was placed under Capt. Schertz, Company No. 8. 10th Regiment Regulars under Count Pulaski; The first Battle in which he was engaged, was at the

time, the American Army was posted near Chadds Ford, on the Brandy Wine in September 1777 when La Fayette was wounded, the Am- ericans retreated, first to Chester, then to Philadelphia, afterwards encamped on the Lancaster road, deponent was engaged at the Battle of Germantown in October same year where he was wounded by a musket-ball in the left thigh, which was afterwards taken out by the Surgeon of the Army, was also at the fight at Red Bank, where Count Bonap was wounded and made a prisoner; the Am- erican Army returned to White Marsh, and wintered at the Valley Forge in 1777, after which they pursue the British to New Jersey, and en- gaged in fight with them at Monmouth in June 1778, a part of the American forces marched to White Plains, while Count Pulaski was sent on expedition to Egg Harbor, after their return, they meet General Washington at Midd- lebrook New Jersey, and there the Army wintered in 1778. Sometime after, Washington marched up the North River, and ordered General Wayne to take Stony Point, the forces meet and ad- vance in two columns, he deponent was on the right wing, and if he mistakes not Col. Hull on the left, they attacked that post on the night of the 15th July 1779, and carried it by storm; Gen d Wayne got wounded, and also is of the opinion that one of his aids, a man by the name of Fishburne, Shortly after, Pulaski's Regiment was ordered to the South, they took up the line of March for Savannah, on arriving, they join Count D'Estaing and Gen d Lincoln, in Storming

that place in Oct-1779 Count d'Estaing got slightly, and Count Pulaski mortally wounded, After this, they set out for Richmond, about this time, Genl. Gates in consequence of having been defeated in several battles at the South, was succeeded by Genl. Greene, who takes command of the Southern Army, they form a junction with La Fayette, Wayne, and Baron Steuben, and follow Cornwallis to Williamsburg - he retreated to Yorktown, a few days before this Genl. Washington arrived from the North, and after his arrival ordered La Fayette to take the Entrenchment and Baron Viominel the Redoubt, Cornwallis, unable to stand the combined forces surrendered to Genl. Lincoln in October 1881. after the Capture Genl. Washington marched for the north with his forces, and arrived at New York - then to West Point, where Depot-ment-remained until the close of the War where he received his Certificate of discharge, together with a Certificate for 5 years pay which he never received, these papers together with his original record of his birth, and also his Commission, were destroyed by fire at the time he lived on the wharf near the Red Stores below Race Street in Philadelphia on the night of the 28th day of January 1819. in proof of which you are respectfully referred to the affidavit-annexed. Deponent further declares, that in consequence of the destruction of all his papers, he has no documentary evidence to prove his services in the Revolutionary War, nor are there any persons living near, on whom he could make applica

tion, Mr Jacob Foulkrod , who lived some miles distant and on whom he intended to have made enquiry, has just departed this life ; and Mr. Samuel Bowen for whom diligent search has been made I cannot find. Deponent alleges that the reason of his not having made application at an earlier day, and before nearly all the old Soldiers had become dead; was that his business as a Blacksmith, always afforded him a comfortable living; but one -eting with many losses, becoming aged, infirm and unable to work any longer, he is compelled to ask for that assistance which he believes he is entitled to; he therefore makes his application, under the "Act of June the 7th 1832" relinquishing, every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declaring that his name is not on the Roll of Pensions in any State.
John E. Reinheart
Sworn and Subscribed before me the day and year first above written. And I hereby certify that I believe the said John Reinheart to be the identical man who served as aforesaid and that he is of the age aforesaid.
Stated
Thomas Nelson Alderson Ex officio Justice of the Peace
Public Ledger.
Friday Oct 1st 1852 }
DIED. On the 29th ult. JACOB FOULKROD , a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, in the 83d year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, on Sunday afternoon, the 3d inst., at 1 o'clock, from his late residence, near Oxford Church, Oxford Township. Funeral to proceed to Cedar Hill Cemetery. On the 29th ult. MRS. ELIZABETH ANSON , widow of Dr. Anson, in the 75th year of her age. Her friends and acquaintances are requested to attend her funeral, from the residence of Mrs. Ellen Robbins, West Philadelphia, till (Friday) afternoon, at 3

Question's proposed to the applicant, and the answers annexed.
1 Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in the Town of Strasburg on the River Rhine within the borders of France on the 18th day of August 1759.
2 Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
Answer. Yes. Recorded in my Bible; the original was destroyed by fire on the night of the 28th day of January 1819.
3 Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?
Answer. I had just arrived from France, with Marquis De La Fayette, I have lived part of the time in the district of Southwark, a part in the City of Philadelphia, a part in the Northern Liberties where I now reside
4 How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute; if a substitute, for whom?
Answer. I came over with the forces to this country with Marquis De La Fayette, and arrived in the Spring of 1777. I was not drafted, neither was I a substitute.
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. Count Pulaski, Genl. Gates, Greene, Wayne, Baron DeKalb, Steuben Genl. Lincoln. Lafayette, Lee,

6 Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer. Yes and also I received a certificate for 5 years pay which I never received, and it was also destroyed by fire as stated in answer 2.
Did you ever receive a Commission; and if so, by whom was it (signed), given and what has become of it?
Answer. Yes. Shortly after my arrival in this country, I called on Congress, and applied for and received a first Lieutenants Commission I do not recollect by whom it was signed, but I know it was destroyed by the fire as before stated in answer No. 2.
7 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your neighborhood, and who can testify to your character for veracity, and their belief of your service as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Mr Amundius Tien, Mr Edmund Poyor Mr William Myers, The Hon. John Robbins Jr Mr John Stiles.
I hereby certify that the above Questions and answers are true to the best of my knowledge, and that I believe him to be a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, and that he is of the age as stated.
Witness my hand this 4th day of October 1852.
Thomas Walton Ex Official Witness to the Service

Know all men by these presents, that I, John C. Reinhardt of the Northern Liberties, do hereby constitute and appoint S. D. S. Boner of Penn District formerly of Kensington, both of the County of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, my true and lawful attorney, and for me, and in my name to sue for, ask, demand and receive all monies, dues, pensions, arrears of pay Land Warrants, of what kind soever may be due me for services rendered in the Revolutionary War, and my said attorney is duly authorised to use all lawful means for the recovery of the same, and hereby ratify and confirm all my said attorney may do in the premises by virtue thereof.
Witness my hand and Seal this Fourth day of October A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Two (1852).
John C. Reinhardt
County of Philadelphia ss.
Personally appeared before me an Alderman Ex-Officio-a Justice of the peace the above named John C. Reinhardt, and acknowledged the above Letter of Attorney to be his act and deed, and desired the same might be recorded as such.
Witness my hand and Seal this fourth day of October A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Two (1852).
Thomas Walton
Ex Officio Justice of the peace Alderman

Fire. A most alarming fire broke out on Thursday Evening last about 11. o'clock, in the Old Red Stores, second wharf - below Race Street, occupied by Mr. Elder as a warehouse and for the pressing and packing of Cotton and Hay &c. the whole of which together with his valuable machinery and a large quantity of Hay were entirely consumed. considerable damage was done to the range of Back Buildings to the Houses attached on Water Street, and several Stores in the neighborhood were threatened with destruction by their roofs frequently catching fire, the lofty slate roof Store of Mr. Elder, and the great exertions of the Fire and Hose Companies, prevented a more wide spread devastation.
Phil. Gaz.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
On this Fourth day of October A.D. One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Two (1852) personally appeared before me an Alderman Ex-Officio a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and State aforesaid S. D. S. Bonar, who being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say; that the above is a true and exact copy which he took on Saturday Morning the 2nd Inst

from an old Volume in the office of the North American and United States Gazette.
S. D. S. Pomeroy
Sworn and Subscribed before me the day and year above written; and I hereby certify that I have seen the original Extract which deponent alleges he made, and that the above agrees in every particular.
Thomas Walton
Alderman
and Ex officio Justice of the Peace

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
On this Seventh day of October A.D. One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Two personally appeared before me an alderman an Ex. Officio a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County and State aforesaid
John Stites aged fifty five years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth dep- ose and say: that he is a resident of the Nor- thern Liberties; and that he has been person- ally acquainted with John E. Reinhart for the last thirty years, and that he has al- ways found, understood, and believed him to have been a man of truth; and that the said John, has often spoken to him in his earlier days of his Revolutionary Servi- ces; Deponent further declares, that the said John E. Reinhart, in the neighborhood where he has lived, has always been rep- uted to have been and believed to have been, a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, and that he concurs in that opinion.
John Stites
Sworn to and Subscribed, before me the day and year above writing. And I hereby certify, that the said Deponent is a citizen of high respectability and entitled to all confidence as a witness.
George E. Errey Alderman.

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia } ss.
On this seventh — day of October A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Two (1852), personally appeared before me an alderman Ex Officio a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, and State of an- -said Arundius Tiers aged 54 — years, a resident of the Northern Liberties, who being duly sworn according to law, doth de- -pose and say: that he has been personally acquainted with John E. Reinhart, for more than 30 years, and that he has always found, understood, and believed him to be a man of truth, and that full confi- -dence can be placed in his statements, and that the said John, in the neighbor- -hood where he has lived, has been repu- -ted and believed to have been a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, and that he con- -curs in that opinion.
Arundius Tiers
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that the above named Deponent is of high respectability and entitled to all credit, as a witness.
A. H. Shoemaker alderman Ex Officio Justice of the Peace

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia } ss.
On this Eighteenth — day of October A.D. One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Two (1852) personally appeared before me an Alderman Ex Officio a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County and State aforesaid Edmund Pryor. Vaged Pryor a resident of the Northern Liberties, who being duly affirmed according to law, doth sol- emnly, sincerely, and truly declare and af- firm, that he has been personally acquaint- ed with John C. Reinhardt for the last forty years, and that he has found him, and always understood and believed him to have been a man of truth; and that full confidence can be placed in his state- ments. Affirmant further states, that the said John in the neighborhood where he has formerly lived, has always been reputed and believed to have been a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, and that he concurs in that opinion.
Edmund Pryor.
Affirmed and Subscribed before me, the day and year above written, and I hereby Cer- tify that the above named Affirmant is of high respectability and entitled to all confidence as a witness.
Samuel Haylor
Alderman and Ex Officio a Justice of the Peace

38.461 Oct. 9/52
John E. Reinhardt, Penn.
Act June 7 th 1832
U. D. S. Bower. Philadelphia, Penn.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
I George Carpenter, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the City and County of Philadelphia, do hereby certify that Thomas Walton Esq., George Erskine Esq. A. N. Shoemaker Esq. and Samuel Taylor Esq. before whom the foregoing Declarations, acknowledgements, Letter of Attorney and affidavits &c were made, were at the time of so doing, and continue to be Aldermen Ex. Officios, Justices of the Peace in and for the said County and State aforesaid, to all whom official Acts, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in Courts of Judicature as well as thereout.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office, this Eighth day of October, A.D. Eighteen Hundred & Fifty Two.
George Carpenter Prothonotary

November 28, 1908.
Mr. Hiram V. Reinhart,
# 3453 Jasper Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 23" and received the 27" instant, you are advised that from the papers in claim R. File No. 8696, it appears that John E. Reinhart applied for pension October 4, 1858, at which time he was a resident of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
He alleged that he was born August 18, 1759 at Strasbourg on the Rhine, in France, and accompanied the Marquis de La Fayette to America, reaching the Potomac river in the early Spring of 1777. Upon application to Congress, he was appointed First Lieutenant and was placed in Captain Schoetz's Eighth company of the Tenth regiment of regulars under Count Pulaski. He was in the battles of Brandywine, in which he sustained gun shot wound of left thigh, Red Bank and Stony Point, and served until the end of the war.
He also alleged that he received certificates of discharge and for five years' pay, which papers together with his commission (and original record of birth) were destroyed by fire in his dwelling on the Wharf, near the Red Stores below Race Street, Philadelphia, the night of January 28, 1819.
This claim was never allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish proof of service as alleged by him.
Very respectfully,

owkij. 8696
John E. Reinhart
cut number shown to A & N. division for reply.

by the guardian or committee.)
who.....declared therein by the.....
(Here state guardian or committee, as the case may be.)
to be alive ..... personally known to us to be still living; that the pensioner..... reside.....
in .....
(Here state the post-office address of each child, and if residing in an asylum, state its name and location.)
and .....
(If any child has died or attained the age of 16 years since the date to which the pension was last paid, insert its name
and date of death or of attaining the age of 16 years.)
that our means of knowledge of the facts is our personal acquaintance with the pensioner.... by reason of being

3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by At. Nov. 27, 1908
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John E. Reinhart
Service Lt Rev. War
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim for pension other than Rejected # 8696

38461
John E. Reinhart Pa
Lett. S. D. B. Bowen mch 30, 1853 March 31 Lett. J. Tyler Jr 16 Aug 1853
7 June 1832

Jany. 18 "99
H. V. Reinhart, Phila. Pa.
1908 Nov 28 Heir. to Hiram V. Reinhart. J.S.C. proc. 1908 Dec 14 same has no title to bankly land 10V?
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
P. O. 8696
Service: John E. Reinhart
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Fe-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

Has to Enquirer
DEC 27
Pa.
Q
Philo December the 31. 1898 Commissioner of Pensions H C Evans Sir
My Father John E Reinhart came to this county with General Lopezet and was in the Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Brandywine and Battle of Stone Point i want to get His Records of that Service want you Bee So kind As to search the Pension Recal of that war and give Me His Records For i am Pariture that He got a Pension from the Government there is Some Property a coming to us left By His People and i want
to prove that i am His Son if i dont line i want to get things Ready So My Family wont Have No trouble when i am gone i ant got Nobody Living But My Family to Refun to i was Just 17 years old When My Father Dide He Dide January the 7 1857 was 896 year old want you Bee So kinde as to Aid mee in this work Hoping to Hear From you soon i Remain your obident Servant Hiram v Reinhart the veteran of Civil war #2027 Hirth St 31 ward Philadelphia veteran of the Civil war

Board To Chf. _____ Div. Action _____ NOV 27 1908 COMMISSIONER.
Rev. Service Action M
For advice through dept.

Philadelphia November 22, 1908
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Sir Hiram V. Reinhardt Revolutionary Soldier and
of the Civil War My Father was Born in Strausburg France in 1759 came with General Lafayette in 1777 and Landed at Chads Forder He got a Pension From this government in 1852 I read in the Papers that the President of France Presented you with the Records of all of the French Soldiers that Com to this County and that Served in the United States Army My Father was Comissand as First Lutenant was at the Battle of Germantown and Battle of Brandy wine and at Battle of Stony Point and at Battle of Germantown was wounded will you kindly look in the Book and send the Statement to me (My Fathers Name Yours Respectfully John E. Reinhardt Mr Hiram V. Reinhardt 2453 Jasper St Philadelphia 31 ward
I'm Hoping to Hear From you soon

Mr. Abram V. Reinhart, 2453 Jasper St., Philadelphia, Pa.
on desk
Sir:— In reply to your letter dated the 22 and recd the 27 inst you are advised that from the papers in claim R. File 8696 it appears that John E. Reinhart applied for pension Oct. 4, 1852 at which time he was a resident of the Northern Liberties, Philadelphia Co., Pa.
He alleged that he was born Aug. 18, 1757 at Strasbourg on the Rhine, in France; and accompanied the Marquis de La Fayette to America, reaching the Potomac river in the early Spring of 1777. Upon application to Congress he was appointed First Lieut. and was placed in Capt. Scheetz's 8 th co., of the 10 th regt. of regulars under Count Pulaski. He was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown in which he sustained g. s. wd of left thigh; Red Bank and Stony Point, and served until the end of the war.
He also alleged that he received

certificates of discharge and for five years' pay, which papers together with his commission (and original receipt) which were destroyed by fire in his dwelling on the Wharf near the Red stores below Race St., Philadelphia, the night of Jan'y. 28. 1819.
This claim was never allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish any proof of his service proof of service as alleged by him.

B-E-S.
14 December 18, 1908.
Army & Navy Division. Rej. No. 8,696, John E. Reinhart, Rev. War. ---
Mr. Hiram V. Reinhart, 2453 Jasper Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 1st instant, and received the 3rd, relative to your title to bounty land as the son of John E. Reinhart, an alleged soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that your father's claim for pension above-cited, was rejected for the reason that he failed to furnish proof of service, as alleged by him, and for that reason, as well as for the reason that the bounty land Act of March 3, 1855, only includes the children of a soldier who were under 21 years of age on March 3, 1855, you can have no title to bounty land.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

ow. Rig. 8696
John E. Reinbach
Paume.
Philadelphia
2422 Leiper Street
Yours very truly
or anything else and after scope are necessary for me to obtain them. and with to the statement that I am entitled to these two accounts.

Philadelphia December 1, 1908
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen;
I am a pensioner as a veteran of the Civil War and have been informed that I am entitled to receive Land Warrants by reason of the fact that my father, John E. Reinhart, fought in the Revolutionary War
I am entirely dependant upon my pension for a living for myself and family and would be thankful if you will let me know if there is

Ames en Philadelphia December 1, 1908
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen;
I am a pensioner as a veteran of the Civil War and have been informed that I am entitled to receive Land Warrants by reason of the fact that my father, John E. Reinhart, fought in the Revolutionary War
I am entirely dependant upon my pension for a living for myself and family and would be thankful if you will let me know if there is any truth in the statement that I am entitled to these Land Warrants or anything else and what steps are necessary for me to obtain them.
Yours very truly
Herain V Reinhart L.V.D.
2453 Jasper Street
Philadelphia
Penna.

Copy
Phila: June 2 d 1853
Colonel R. H. Scott
Dear Sir:
Mr. Reinehart is Reinehart 94 years old, I have recommended to you as one who will take an interest in his affair, which he will explain. He came to this country with La Fayette & served 6 years in the Revolution - a long time under General Wayne. He was at the business of Story Point & etc. which he can tell you all about. He will find him very interesting. He is well known in this City & I have not the least doubt of the truth of all he will tell you. He was a Quaker. Unfortunately all his papers, books etc were destroyed at a large fire in 1818 which I well remem- -ber. I presume he is entitled to heavy pensions if he can only obtain sufficient proof to do so  Very Respectfully yours Charles V. Hayden.  Mr. Reinehart was 1 st Lt. in Company 8 Commanded by Captain Jacob Schuylt 10 th Regiment

46 South 6 th Street
Phila: Aug t 13 1853
Sir:
Some time since I asked that Search might be made of the Army Rolls in your office, for the name of John E Reichardt, described in the W py of Mr Magaers letter herewith enclosed. These old Rev- -olutionary Patriots deserve some little trouble at our hands and therefore I do not hesitate again to write you on the subject. For the reason given in Mr Magaers letter, unless Mr Reichardt's services can be substantiated by the Army Rolls, I fear he will have to die without ever having received any return for his toils in behalf of the country.
Very Respectfully yours
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Wm Lloyd

Phila a March 28 th 1853
Sir
Have the goodness to give me a Report in the case of John E. Reinhardt, a Revolutionary Soldier (Official) filed on the 8 th Oct 1852, also, of Mrs Mary Raylee, Widow of Capt. John, Pennsylvania V Volunteers for Bounty Land, War 1852, filed Oct 11 th 1852.
Your early attention will greatly oblige the parties represented, as well as conferring a particular favor on Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obedt Servt
S. D. S. Pomeroy
The Hon A. H. Stuart Secty of the Interior

Philad a Oct. 8 th 1852.
Sir
Enclosed You have the Declaration of John E. Reinhart, a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, whose application is made under the "Act of June 7 th . 1832." for the relief of the surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution.
Awaiting the action of the Department (in his case).
I have the honor to be Sir Very respectfully Your Old t . S r . L. D. S. Power
The Hon. A. H. Stuart Sec'y of the Interior.

38,461 Oct 9. 52
Case of Mrs. E. Reinhears
Pa Act 10th Dec 1832
Application of John E. Reinhears a Revolutionary soldier for Pension
At
James E. Bower Washington D.C.
J.D.S. Bower Philadelphia Pa
The Hon.

16 South 6 th Street Philadelphia June 29 th 1853.
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
I am informed by the Third Auditor that, he has referred to your office, certain papers and a letter from myself addressed to the Secretary of War, in relation to the service of John E Reichbach during the Revolutionary war, in the army, as Lieutenant, with the Marquis De La Fayette, inasmuch as you have in your office the Rolls of that Army.
Mr Reichbach has been unfortunate in the loss of his papers & evidences of service by fire. He is a worthy man of life, and though now 94 years old, yet is still in the full possession of his mental faculties, and walks erect as an indian. It would give me pleasure to aid him in the pursuit of his pension & Bony Land, and I am sure you will contribute to my aid by having the muster Rolls searched for his name. It is only through them now that he can show service as his compatriots have perished. He says he served in the 10 th Regiment under Captain Jacob Scheetz.
Very Respectfully yours M c Leth:
John, Tyler, Jr.

46 South 6 th Street
Phila: July 9 1853.
The Hon. S. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
Your favor of yesterday, in relation to John E. Reinhardt, is at hand, and I have to thank you for your promptness.
Mr Reinhardt really deserves some attention from the Government. His tale of Military Service during the Revolution, bears every internal evidence of truth, and he is unquestionably a highly deserving Man & Citizen. Hence I trouble you again.
He served as Lieutenant in the 10 th Regiment and 8 th Company, Captain Jacob Scheidt. He was partly with La Fayette & partly with General Wayne - so, at least, it appears, and also that he was in almost every important Battle. I trust that you may from this slight clue, be enabled to find his name on the Rolls -
Very Respectfully Yr. ob. Servt.
John, Ayler, h.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. R. 3896.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
January 18th, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that John E. Reinhart made an application for pension on October 4, 1852, at which time he was 94 years of age and residing at Philadelphia, Penna. In his application he alleges that he was born at Strasburg, on the River Rhine, within the border of France, and came to America with LaFayette, arriving in the Spring of 1777; and, that he served as a lieutenant under the command of LaFayette. Length of his service not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Hiram V. Reinhart,
2027 Firth St, 31st Ward,
Philadelphia, Penna.