Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5588, for James Pugh, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Pugh James. Inn
W 5588
CONTENTS

to J. H. Dupuy Aug
Virginia 16.975
Dead - let 5.1836.
James Hughes P. Edwards in the State of who was a Pr. — in the commanded by Captain of the Regn commanded by Col. H. H. H. in the Regn 7 th for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 40. Dollars — — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Feb 39. and Mrs. B. S. Morsham. James Edwards. Ch. Va
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 100 — Semi-ann. allowance ending Mar. 34. 20 — $120 —
Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by Nath. L. Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 th Page 28.
J J J

James Pugh
216 334

State of Virginia, County of Prince Edward I o
On this 15 th day of July in the year 1833, personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the peace of said County, now sitting, James Pugh, a resident of the County of Prince Edward State of Virginia, aged seventy two 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. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: I was drafted as a militia man from the County of Charlotte in Virginia in the month of July 1780 (as well as I now recollect) and marched from the Court house of that County to Petersburg, Cabin Point, Portsmouth, and to Williamsburg, remaining a short time at each place, was under the command of Captain William Morton, does not think he was attached to any Regiment, recollects no field officer who served with him this tour, was very young, has no distinct recollection of particular circumstances that occurred, knows of no person living by whom I can prove my services, This Tour was three months. 2 nd Tour - the 8 th or 9 th of January 1781, Volunteered under Capt. Richard Gaines from the County of Charlotte, marched the same route as stated the tour above mentioned to Cabin Point, remained there three or four weeks, from thence to Suffolk thence to Botts old field, at which place joined the Army under Genl. Muhlenburg, recollects that Col. Fleming, Major Saunders, & Adjutant Wood Bolling, Gluben were in the Army with us, remained at that place and the neighbourhood, watching the enemy who lay in Portsmouth until my term of service expired, was in a skirmish with a small detachment of the enemy, and we took eighteen prisoners near Portsmouth, our party had only one man wounded, after that was discharged & returned home, This Tour was three months, my discharge is lost. 3 rd Tour - After my second Tour I remained at home only eight or ten days, and was again drafted as a militia man and marched under Capt. Holloway from the County of Charlotte about the 18 th or 20 th of April 1781, to Prince Edward Court house, thence to Gaterowville on James river, thence to Amherst, Albemarle & Goochland Counties and to Newkent Court house, thence to Jamestown, where we joined the American Army under Genl. Lafayette; Genl. Wayne, Genl. Lawson Col. Tucker were

also with us, I remained there until the battle with Lord Cornwallis at Jamestown, I was in that battle and received a wound by a musket ball passing through my leg, from Jamestown marched to the Meban hills, where I remained until about the last of July or first of August, when my term of service expired, and I received a discharge and returned home, my discharge is lost, This tour was three months. 4 th Tour - When I returned home after my third tour, they were raising troops for another tour, I only remained at home four or five days, volunteered my services again and marched under Captain Gideon Spencer sometime in August 1781, from Charlotte courthouse to Petersburg, thence to Cabin Point, thence to Newsome spring, where we remained some short time, after which, marched to York Town, where we joined Genl Washingtons Army, and remained during the siege of York & surrender of the British Army under Lord Cornwallis, was then sent to guard the prisoners to Winchester after which service was discharged, I think sometime in the month of November, but have also lost this discharge, This tour was three months.
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. -
Sworn to & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid. James Pugh.
Q. where and in what year were you born? Answer I was born in the county of Chesterfield the 21 st day of February 1761. - Q. have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? A. I have a record of my age in my Bible at home. - Q. where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? A. when called into service I lived in the county of Charlotte in Virginia, I have lived in Charlotte, Lunenburg & Prince Edward counties since the revolutionary war, & I now live in the county of Prince Edward. Q. how were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom? A. I never was a substitute for any person, I was drafted for two tours of three months each, and I volunteered two other tours, each of three months. Q. State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops when you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and

general circumstances of your services? - A. Genl Mullenburg, Col o Fleming, Major Saunders, Baron Stuben, Genl Lafayette, Genl Wayne, Genl Lawson, Col o Tucker, Genl Washington, I do not know whether all of those named were regular Officers, do not recollect the number of the Regiments, all the material circumstances are stated in my declaration.
Q. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? A. I did receive discharges from the service after every tour, they were given by the Captains under whom I served, who are named in the body of my declaration, all of them are lost or destroyed. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, & their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution. A. the Reverend Mathew M. Dance and Hudson Wilson.
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid. James Pugh.
We Mathew M. Dance a clergyman, and Hudson Wilson, resident of the county of Prince Edward, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with James Pugh who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration, that we believe him to be seventy two years of age, that he is respected & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, & that we concur in that opinion.
M. M. Dance clergyman
subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid in open court. Hudson Wilson.
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 Mathew M. Dance who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the said county, and that Hudson Wilson who has also signed the same is a resident in said county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Branch J. Worsham, clerk of the court of Prince Edward

County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of James Pugh for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 16 th day of July 1832.
J. Worsham Clk.
James Pugh 216.334

Rep?
Death date not on A.B.
2431.
Virginia Richmond
Ann Pugh
widow of James Pugh Va who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of October 1843 and sent to Wm. J. B. Bedford Charlotte C. H. Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 1. Vol. 1. Page 151.

3496
Declaration of
"Ann Pugh -"
wid of James for a pension -
Married 1784
died 25 June 1831
Allow \not 40 per ann
Under Act 7 th July, 1838-
Thos B. Bedford Charlotte C.H. Va

Declaration -
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows -"
State of Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
On this 9 th day of October, 1838, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, Ann Pugh, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows -"
That she is the widow of James Pugh, late of Prince Edward, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress, passed 7 th June, 1832: That she knows little, if any thing, respecting the services of her late husband in the war of the Revolution; as coming within her knowledge: she simply knows, that in his life time, he was a pensioner of the United States, and that his pension papers, with accompanying documents, are filed in the Pension Office of the United States: to all of which she refers for statements of services, length of service, rank he held, and the line and Regiment to which he belonged; and prays that the same may be taken as part of her

declaration — She presumes, that the Department, will not ask for evidence of service of her husband, having allowed him a pension in his life time —
She further declares that she was married to the said James Pugh, on the 26 th day of March, 1784; that her husband, the aforesaid James Pugh, died on the 25 th day of June, 1836; that she was not married to him, prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and Ninety four: to wit: at the time above stated —
her Ann Pugh Mark
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this 9 th day of October, 1838 —
L. D. Womack R.P.
Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Mrs. Ann Pugh, the widow of the above named James Pugh, deceased, and know from personal knowledge, that she lives some twelve miles from Prince Edward C. House, and cannot attend Court for the purpose of making the foregoing declaration, from bodily infirmity —

I for this certify, that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 9 th day of October, 1838 -
L. D. Womack J.P.
Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that Louisa Pugh late of Prince Edward, departed this life on the 25 th day of June, 1836, as coming within my perso- nal knowledge -
Martha A. Pugh
sworn to and subscribed before me - I for this certify that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to full confidence - given un- der my hand this 9 th day of October, 1838 -
L. D. Womack J.P.
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the court of Prince Edward county in the State of Virginia, certify that L. D. Womack is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed
my name this 16 th day of October
1838.
J. B. Worsham C.C.

Virginia: At a Court held for Charlotte County the 3 rd day of October 1836.
It is proved to the satisfaction of the Court, that James Dugh late a Pensioner of the United States departed this life the 25 th day of June 1836 and that Ann Dugh is his widow
I William Robinson Clerk of the said County Court of Charlotte do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true Copy from the records of my Office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 10 th October 1838
William Robinson

For Nancy Pugh

Know all men by these presents that we James Pugh, and William Wren of the County of Dunsmore, are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of fifty pounds to be paid to be paid to the said Commonwealth, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and each of us our heirs executors administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated the 19 th day of February 1784. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Pugh and Nancy George. If therefore there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue - Sealed and delivered
James Pugh (Seal) W m Wren (Seal)
Witness my William Taylor
State of Virginia Dunsmore County (to wit)
William H Taylor Clerk of the County
Court of the said County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript of the marriage given by James Pugh at the time of his obtaining a license to marry Nancy George taken from the original on file in my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court the 6 th day of November 1858 In the 63 rd Year of the Commonwealth - with
W. H. Taylor

July 31, 1939.
Mrs. Susie M. Passmore 717 West Granite Street Butte, Montana.
BA-J/ILL James Pugh W. 5588
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Ann Pugh, a pensioner of Prince Edward County, Virginia, in 1840, also, in regard to John Wolf, of Muskingum County, Ohio, in 1840.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war. The record of James Pugh, whose widow, Ann, was pensioner of Prince Edward County, Virginia, is furnished herein as found in pensionclaim W. 5588, based upon his service in that war.
James Pugh was born February 21, 1761 in Chesterfield County, Virginia; the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Charlotte County, Virginia, he enlisted and served four tours as private in the Virginia troops, shown as follows: from July 1780, three months in Captain William Morton's company; from January 8, 1781, three months in Captain Richard Gaines' company, and immediately afterwards, three months in Captain Holloway's company, during which period he was shot through his leg in the battle of Jamestown, and in frequent skirmishes near Portsmouth; and from August 1781, three months in Captain Gideon Spencer's company, during which he was at Yorktown and guarded prisoners at Winchester, Virginia.
member After the Revolutionary War, the soldier resided in Charlotte County and in Lunenburg County, Virginia, afterwards moved to Prince Edward County, that same state.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16,

1833, at which time she resided in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He died there June 25, 1836.
James Pugh married March 26, 1784, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, Ann (Nancy) George; the names of her parents were not given.
Ann Pugh, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed October 9, 1838, at which time her age was given as seventy-six years; the date and place of her birth were not given. She resided then about twelve miles from Prince Edward Court House, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. In June 1843, she gave her age as seventy-seven years, and was a resident of Charlotte County, Virginia.
No reference was made to children of James Pugh and his wife, Ann.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
Ann Pugh, widow of James Pugh, Certificate #2431 Issued October 24, 1843 Rate $40 per annum Commenced March 4, 1843 Act of March 3, 1843 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
G. H. SWEET, Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Yrs Resp d V a Abt June 7. 3 rd $40. when paid Deed 25 June 1836 p t . that p er cent age H H

1919 May 7. Hist. to Mrs. M. T. Norris. P.
1939 - July 31 - Hist. to Mrs. Susan Parrmore - J.L.E.
Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5588
Ann Pugh Wid.
James Pugh Bot. Rev. War
Act: Mch. 3rd/43
Index: — Vol. 16 , Page 144
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rep?
(Areas)
Virginia 3155
Ann Pugh widow of James Pugh
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 25. June 1836 of St. Edward Co. in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the commanded by Captain _____ of the regt. commanded by Col. Fleming in the Virginia — line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Vend 26 th June 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of October 1843 and sent to Wm. J. B. Bedford, Charlotte C. H. Va
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 181.

Sec t let: 1st: June '40 to 3 d
Virginians
Ann Pugh.
widow of James Pugh, Decd:
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7th: June, 1832.
and who died on the 25th: June, 1836
of P. Edward C o in the State of Virginia
who was a private in the _____ commanded
by Captain _____ of the Regt: commanded
by Col: Fleming in the Virginia
line for 1 year —
and so:
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 from 4 th March to 4 Sept 1839. agt notified 16. June 1840
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond
at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum,
to commence on the 1st day of March, 1836. 26th:
June, 1836 —
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of June
1839 and sent to H. J. B.
Bedford, Charlotte, C.H.: V.D —
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 107. 54
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 20. 00
$127. 54
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Neill Clerk, Book A Vol. 20 Page 181

2558 Declaration of Ann Pugh for a Pension
under Act of March 3 d 1843 & Joint Resolution of August 16 th 1842 -
Act 3 d March 1843
$40 per ann:
x
arrears under act 7 th :
July 1837 @ $40 per ann from 1 st March 1836 to the 26 th June 1836 -
W m J. B. Bedford Charlotte C. House Ver

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838; also of the Joint Resolution of Congress approved 16 th August, 1842, declarative of the Pension Act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
On this 27. day of June 1843, personally appeared before me John Harvey a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Ann Pugh, a resident of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia, aged 77. years, who being first 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 3 d March, 1843; and also the benefits of the Joint Resolution of Congress approved 16 th August, 1842, declarative of the Pension Act of July 7 th 1838.
That she is the widow of James Pugh, deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary war, and pensioner of the United States under act of June 7 th 1832, and died on the 25 th of June, 1836. That under the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, she was allowed a pension for 5 years, at the rate of $40. per annum, commencing on the 26 th day of June, 1836, all of which will appear by reference to the papers filed in Pension office. That she has

not received $40. per annum, for 5 years; but only from the 26 th of June, 1836, to the 4 th of March, 1841 - She therefore claims the balance due, under the Joint Resolution of Congress of 16 th August, 1842; and one year additional under Act March 3 rd 1843 - She further declares, that she is still a widow -
Ann the Pugh mark
State of Virginia: Charlotte County To wit:
This day Ann Pugh, (the widow of James Pugh, deceased) with whom I am personally acquainted, came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and made oath according to law to the foregoing Declaration, and subscribed the same in my presence - I further certify, that she is the identical widow, to whom a pension was allowed under the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, and that she is still a widow - That from bodily infirmity and other causes, I consider her unable to attend Court in order to make the foregoing Declaration - She is of good character, and her statement entitled to confidence - Given under my hand this 27 th day of June 1843 -
Ann Harvey J.P.

Whereas the County Court of William R. Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Caroline in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John H. Henson is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine -
Given under my hand and the seal of my office this 14 th day of July 1843
William Robinson C

Marble Hill July 30 th
Jas Hugh Vardle 16.976
25-
Aug 4
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City.

Marble Hill Fr Edw d Ct y Va. July 30 th 1836.
Sir,
Mr James Pugh, a pensioner of the Revolution died a few weeks ago, and I have been requested to arrange the papers necessary for the widow to draw the arrears of pension due to him. As I do not know the exact form prescribed by law I must request you to send me by mail three or four copies of these forms - and any instructions on the subject which you may deem advisable. I have requested more than one - as there are several old pensioners in this neighbourhood for whom I have frequently acted as attorney - and a similar form may be wanting in their cases.
Respectfully y rs Jas H Dupuy

June 1. 1840
W. Ste.
Report...
Edward Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

Richmond May 28 th 1840
Sir
Enclosed you have Ann Pugh's pension certificate which the Pension Agent here informs me must be sent to Washington for payment. You will therefore please remit me the amount or instruct the Agent here to pay
Yr At Servt
Lewis Webb

Ann Pugh

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House November 28. th 1838.
Sir,
You will find enclosed the De- claration & of Mrs Ann Pugh for a Pen- sion, under Act of Congress of the 7. th July, 1838 - She is the widow of James Pugh late a Pensioner of the United States -
The Pension Certificate when issued, you will please enclose to me, as the Agent and Attorney of Mrs Pugh -
I am, Sir, very respectfully your Obed. Servt &c
Wm J. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards Esq Court of Pensions -

I Wittshire Cardwell of The County of Charlotte do hereby certify that I was with James Push the applicant during three tours in the militia in the revolutionary war the 1st in the winter of 1781 to Portsmouth Virginia the 2 d in the spring to James Town Va. and the third to Yorktown Va. in the fall of the same year when Cornwallis surrendered
sworn and subscribed before me Jno. Richardson a Justice of the County of Charlotte the 3 d day of September 1832 =
Jno. Richardson J.P.
Virginia, Charlotte County land: I Admired Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that John D. Richardson is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County, and that his signature annexed to the foregoing affidavit, is true to his proper and usual hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Seal of Office this 11 th day of September One thousand eight hundred and thirty two -
Admired Robinson
turn over

Charlotte County to Wit
I do hereby certify that Matthew Garside whose Certificate is hereto annexed is a man of undoub- ted veracity & that he is entitled to credit.
Given under my hand this 8 th day October 1833
Sam d D. Morton J.P.
Virginia, Charlotte County to Wit:
I Milton Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Samuel D. Morton is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County, and that his annexed signature is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 8 th day of October 1833. Milton Robinson

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Pugh 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.
W. 5588
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1780 3 mos. William Morton ✓ Pa.   Jan'y 29 1781 3 mos. Richard Gaine ✓   Feb 13-20 1781 3 mos. Holloway ✓   Aug. 1781 3 mos. Lindsay Hunter ✓   He was shot through the leg at battle of Jamesstown.  
Battles engaged in, miss in skirmish near Portsmouth battles of Jamesstown & Yorktown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Charlotte Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, July 16, 1833. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Prince Edward Co. Va.
Age at date of application, born Feb. 21, 1761 in Chesterfield Co. Pa.
Remarks: soldier married March 26 1784 Ann (Nancy) George. He died June 25 1836 & she was allowed pension on her application executed Oct. 9, 1838 while a resident of Prince Edward Co. Va. - 76 yrs. of age. In 1843 she resided in Charlotte Co. Va. & claimed to be 77.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Butte Mont.
June 16-1939
U.S. Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs
send good Do your records show a pension for Ann Pugh - living in Prince Edward Co Va - in 1840 then 74 yrs old living with John Pugh. Also for John Wolf in Muskingum Co Ohio in 1840, then 80 yrs old living there, with Michael Wolf - Awaiting an early reply, I am
Yours
(Mrs Chas S.) Susie M. Passmore 717 W. Granite St Butte Mont -

1838 1843 76 77 62 1766

Rev. S. 119 E. Edenton St. Raleigh, N.C. April 22 nd 1919.
Miss Lucienne Beauman Give me the Cause of Ann Rugh. o Lucienne She was Princess  Edwige of Va 1 , Was it for her Service or that of her husband And Was he Rose Rugh?

Will appreciate this, Most truly yours, Wm M. T. Norris
His "Aunt Pugh" was of Prince Edward Co. - 1840 Remained -
Va. Historical Records

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 11 th 1840.
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," Ann Pugh , _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Forty _____ Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, to the 1 st Sept. 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
Abdill B. Parry Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

James Pugh
Alma Mater Private Pms 1/40
7 Lm 73. J. Worsham Prince Edward CH. N a

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
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 subjjoined 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
   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.              
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. 
G. { 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 inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For ————— year ————— months, and ————— days, I served as a —————. For ————— months and ————— days, I served as a —————; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.