Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32442, for Andrew Philips, North Carolina

SERVICE
Ab.
Philips, Andrew
NUMBER
S. 32442
CONTENTS
This Envelope Includes
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

South Carolina Charles Town
I hereunto certify that the bearer Andrew Philips formerly a private soldier in Captain Joseph Phillips Company of the Fourth North Carolina Regt and transferred January Eighth 1778 to Captain James Reed of the First N o Carolina Regt has served in said Companies and Regiments for the Term of three years and no longer and is for the Reasons below mentioned Discharged from said Regt having Received his pay Arrear of pay all his Clothes Except such as are Mentioned on the back of his Discharge all just demands from the Time of his Enlisting into the said Regt to this day of his Discharge he is Discharged having Enlisted on the first day of April 1777 for the Term of three years only as appears by the Record in the Muster Rolls and to prevent any ill use that may be made of this Discharge by its falling into the hands of any person here follows a Description of the bearer Andrew Philips aged Twenty one Years of five feet six Inches high Grey Eyes light brown hair Born in Georgia a strange Country by occupation a Farmer Given under my hand this 28 Day of April 1780
Robt M c bean Col. Com d
Williamsburg July 27th 1781
The Commissioners of Pensions are desired to furnish the bearer with provisions from the place to his residence home.
Robt M c bean Col. Com d

Of these are to certify that there is due Andrew Philips, Two hats - Two pair of Linen Overallts, One Blanket, Two hunting shirts to compleat the allowance of Clothing as agreeable to his oath for My accounts.
Geo. Cook Lt.
I Andrew Philips do acknowledge to have Received my Pay arrears of pay Clothing of all sorts there above mentioned Except and all other just Demands from the day of my Enlisting in the said Reg t to this day of my discharge.
Geo. Cook Lt.
Andrew Philips
Philips, Andrew N.C. 532442

Alabama 13340
Andrew Philips
of Athens, 6 th in the State of Alabama who was a Private in the Co. commanded by Captain Philips. of the Regt. commanded by Col. Polk. in the Alabama line for two years.
180.
Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama at the rate of 80 Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of July 1833. and sent to H. Gardner Palestine. P.O. - Ala.
Arrears to the 14th of March, 1833. 160.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 33. 40.00
$200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M c R. Pabner. Cle Book E. Vol. 8. Page 49.
Col. Wm. G. G. G. (H. G. R.) May 30/60 J. 1-16-40

13 rd May 79 29 Philips Andrew Hartley Pickins Co Ala Aldu 20 years. $80.
Send to Mr Hill
R. Gardner Agt Valentine Pickins Co Ala

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BRIEF in the case of Andrew Phillips  of Pickin Co. in the State of Alabama  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? before the Court Judge in Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. enlisted W. Carr Blount   Years, Months, Days.     1. April In 1777 # 3 Private  Gen.  Col. Chas. Polk Reg. 4 th Reg.  Capt. J. Phillips } transp d to  Col. M c Clarke. } 1 st Reg.  Col. H. Maybin }    # see his Discharge  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by documentary proof (His Discharge dated 20 April 1780) showing a three years service  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. Stephens
Examining Clerk.

Payments to be made at Mobile by P. M. Banks Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Alabama
FINAL PAYMENT ORDER
Received of 40
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 8.
Page 49 by W. M. Palmer Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Andrew Philips. of the state of Alabama.
who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Eighty dollars, and
cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Second day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three.
John B. B. L. Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

The State of Alabama
Pickens county } on this 21 st day of august A.D 1852 Personally appeared before the Judges of the county of the, county of Pickens and State of Alabama Andrew Phillips a Resident citizen of the county and State aforesaid aged seventy three years - who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of an Pension made by the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832
That he entered in the Army of the united States on the first day of april in the year 1777, with Joseph Phillips Captain - and served in the fourth Regiment of the North carolina line under the following named officers, Col Thomas Polk, Lieut Col William Shaeffer, Major, not recollected, And that he was transferred in the year 1778 to Captain James Mues of the first North carolina line commanded by Col, Thomas Clark & Lieut Col Robert Maybin - Major, not recollected -
He hereby Relinquishes every claim 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
Sworn to, and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid
Andrew Phillips
Geo. H. Flournoy, Judge of the county Court of Pickens county
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above-named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. - G. H. Flournoy.
The State of Alabama, I Francis W. Bastick Clerk of the county
Pickens county } do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Andrew Phillips for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said court at office in the town of Carrollton this 21 st day of august A.D 1852 - And fifty seventh year of American Independence
Attest Francis W. Bastick Clerk

Pickens County August 24 th 1832 Hon Louis M. Law
Dear Sir
At the request of Mr Andrew Philips I send you his testimonial of his having been a Revolutionary Soldier, I also enclose you his discharge, which in your answer to him you will please send back.
I am myself as acquainted with Mr Philips and do believe that he served in the Revolutionary war as he has stated, I was present when his State ment was made, and he appeared to make it with a great deal of candor.
Should his Evidences of his having been a Revolutionary Soldier not have been made out properly, please send them back with your objection, and with particular instructions how they should be made out.
Should it not be contrary to your regulations, I would thank you to direct his documents to me, to Pelham P.O. Pickens County, if you should deem it improper to direct them to me, direct them to him, to the same Post office.
I take a great pleasure in serving these old fathers of our Country, and spare no pains in serving of them.

Mr Philips is very aged and infirm, and has no persons capable of attending to his business. Should you think proper to direct his papers to me they shall receive proper attention, without fee or reward from Mr Philips
Very Respectfully your friend & Hott shot R. Gardner
Grand Post office, Salem do Branch Bank of U.S.A. Salem
P.S. I would thank you to send me the act of the last Congress relative to the Revolutionary soldiers, together with the necessary forms and evidences as required by your Department. almost daily application is made to me for information, and want the forms &c to be able to give satisfaction to that worthy part of my fellow Citizens yours &c R. Gardner
1929

FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAD
Andrew Phillips
$ 208.89
Mobile, Alabama
3 rd Dec, 1834
Boll - 2
Ch. - 2

The State of Alabama County Court.
Pickens County } July Term 1834 July 7 th 1834 This day personally appeared in open Court Susan Phillips and made oath that she is the Widow of Andrew Phillips late of said County dead who departed this life on the 14 th day October 1833, and who was the rightful owner of the certificate issued from the pension office - and a copy of said certificate is herunto annexed in the words & figures following (to wit)
War Department Revolutionary Pensions
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 9 th June, 1832, Andrew Phillips of the State of Alabama, who was a private in the army of the Revolution is entitled to receive eighty dollars per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th of March 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4 th of March, and 4 th of September in every year
Given at the War office of the United States This second day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
John Nott acting Secretary of war
Examined and } countersigned } I L Edwards } Commissioner of Pensions
Sworn to & subscribed } in open Court this } 7 th day of July 1834 } Test } Francis M. Bostwick Clerk
Susan Phillips mark
The State of Alabama, } I George H. Flowers, Pickens County, to-wit: } Judge of the county Court of said county, do hereby certify that the above named Susan Phillips made the foregoing affidavit in open Court on the day & year above-mentioned. That it was made to appear fully before said court, that

the said Susan Phillips is the widow & relict of the said Andrew Phillips, deceased, who departed this life on the 14 th day of October, A.D. 1833, and also that the said Andrew Phillips is the person mentioned in the certificate of the war department, a copy whereof is set forth in the foregoing affidavit.
Given under my hand at Carrollton in said county on the 7 th day of July, A.D. 1834.
E. H. Flournoy, Judge as aforesaid
The State of Alabama } I Francis W. Bostwick Clerk Pickens County } of the County Court for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Susan Phillips in petition to the Pension of Andrew Phillips Deceased
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office the 7 th day of July 1834
Test Francis W. Bostwick Clerk
The State of Alabama } I Susan Phillips the widow Pickens County } of the within named Andrew Phillips Deceased mentioned in the within certificate from the Pension Office do hereby authorize and appoint Phillips Galt of Mobile my true and lawfull attorney for me and in my name and stead (as the widow of the said Andrew Phillips Deceased) to receive from the Pension agent, for paying Pensioners at Mobile all such sum or sums of money as I may be entitled to receive of said Pension agent (as the widow of the said Andrew Phillips Deceased)
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 21 st day of August 1834 and 59 th year of American Independence Susan Phillips (seal) her mark

The State of Alabama Personally appeared before Piden County Francis Whistock Clerk of the County Court for said County the within named Susan Phillips who acknowledged the execution of the within Power of Attorney to Phillips Gayle for the purpose therein set forth
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office the 28 th day of August 1834
Test Francis Whistock Clerk
State of Alabama
Mobile County
Be it known that on the 8 th day of September 1834 before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Phillips Gayle the Attorney named in the foregoing Power of Attorney and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale transfer or mortgage of the Pension or arrear of Pension therein authorized to be received by him.
Sworn & Subscribed the day and year last mentioned before me
David C. Nesbitt
Phillips Gayle
Branch of the Bank of the State of Alabama at Mobile,
8 th Sept 1834
Received of George S. Gaines, agent for paying Pensions, Mrs Hannah and Eight Dollars 89 - Cents, being for 31 1/2 months pension due to Andrew Phillips from the fourth day of March 1831, to the fourteenth day of October 1832, for which I have signed duplicate receipts.
Dolls. 208. 89 100
Phillips Gayle

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON April 19, 1940.
Honorable Pete Jarman House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
BA-J/III Andrew Philips S. 32442 Mayfield Crane S. 30356
My dear Mr. Jarman:
The data which follow pertaining to Andrew Philips were obtained from the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 32442, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Andrew Philips was born in Orange County, Virginia; the date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given, nor his residence at the time of his enlistment.
Andrew Philips enlisted April 1, 1777, with Captain Joseph Philips (Phillips), served as private in his company, Colonel Thomas Polk's 4 th North Carolina regiment, was transferred January 8, 1778 to Captain James Reed's company, Colonel Thomas Clark's 1 st North Carolina regiment and was discharged April 20, 1780, at Charles Town, South Carolina. No relationship between Andrew Philips and the above noted captain under whom he served was stated.
Andrew Philips was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War on his application executed August 20, 1832. He was then a resident of Pickens County, Alabama, his post office address Palestine. This soldier gave his age then as seventy-three years. He died October 14, 1833.
Susan Philips, this soldier's widow, survived him; the date and place of their marriage and her maiden name were not given. No reference was made to children.
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The data which follow pertaining to Mayfield Crane were

obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 30356, based upon service of Mayfield Crane in the Revolutionary War.
Mayfield Crane was born in the state of North Carolina, county not designated, near the Virginia line, and moved from there to Ninety-Six District (later Abbeville District), South Carolina, with his father and resided until the beginning of the Revolutionary War, moved then to Rutherford County, North Carolina, where he resided a short time, then returned to Ninety-Six District, South Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Ninety-six District, South Carolina, Mayfield Crane enlisted and served three different tours as a private in the South Carolina troops, shown as follows: first, when very young, in Captain Thomas Brandon's company under Colonel William Fann, during which he was in the battle on Brier Creek, Georgia; next, in Captain Palmore's (possibly meant for Palmer's) company, Colonel Thomas Brandon's regiment, was in an engagement near Augusta, Georgia, and continued about one year; finally, in Captain Philemon Water's company, Colonel Middleton's regiment, during which he was in the battle of Eutaw Springs, after which he was stationed at Four Holes Bridge. His entire service amounted to two years, ten months.
Mayfield Crane returned to Rutherford County, North Carolina, after the war and lived there about five years, afterwards moved to Mississippi Territory and after a few years moved to Pickens County, Alabama.
Mayfield Crane was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War on his application executed April 16, 1832; he gave his age then as about sixty-five years. He resided in Pickens County, Alabama, where he had resided about sixteen years. This soldier sold his home in that county in 1836 and moved to Jefferson County, Alabama, where he resided in April 1837; he moved thence to Tishomingo County, Mississippi, where he resided in April 1842.
Mayfield Crane died November 1, 1843 in Jackson County, Mississippi. There are no data pertaining to wife or children of this soldier.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

32442 Rev INVALID.
File No. 32,442
Andrew Philips
Rev Rev Rev
Act: June 1 st 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 322
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Aug. 25, 1905 History to Mrs. Alice Baggett, Opelika, Ala. 1926-Nov. 5. Lett. to Rev. Mr. Garrison. His letter in ch. 2 John Scudder P. 7700. MMH 1926-Dec. 14. Lett. to Mrs. B. J. Dakin MMH 1940-April 19. Lett. to Hon. Pete Jarman JL

1860 Graham Moore No 6 Am: Geo E. Whiting Carr: J. Reavis Washington City D.C.

Pension Office,
May 28, 1860
The 3d auditors will please certify the date to which within named pensioner was paid - and name of the party who received the amount.
Wm B B for Commissioner.
3 d Auditor's Office May 25. 1860
Sir, Andrew Phillips Mobile Ala. Act 1832, died Oct. 14. 1833. His pension has been paid in full to his death to Susan Phillips his widow.
Very Resp ly J. G. Simmons
headed
Auditor
121 Oct/33
391/54

State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do certify, that it appears from the musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war that Andrew Philips a private soldier in Capt. Joseph Phillips's Company of the 4 th Regiment enlisted on the 1 st day of April 1777 for three years, and that nothing more is said of him on said rolls
Given under my hand this 16 th day of April 1833.
W. Hill

Pension Office, May 30 th 1860.
Sir:
I have the honor to return herewith the letter of J. S. Hutton Esq. and to inform you that it appears from the report of the 3 rd Auditor, that Andrew Phelps' pension was paid in full, up to the date of his death, Oct. 14. 1833. The widow does not appear to have made application for its renewal in her name, under any of the subsequent Acts of Congress in favor of widows of deceased Revolutionary soldiers  pensioners .
If she be living at this time she will be entitled to a pension; but it will depend only upon the date of her marriage, when her pension would commence. If before 1800, it would commence from the date of her marriage  4 th March 1836 date of the husband's

widow woman
death. - If she was married after 1800, it would be from the 3 rd Feb y 1853. at the rate paid to me, $80. To sum up.
In the event that the widow is deceased, no one is entitled. I
Wm. Sydenham Moore.
H. of Reps.
Wm. Moore May 30.

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Andrew Phillips which require further proof or explanation.
 I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?  II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?  III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?  IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?  V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? — no — His Discharge supplies that omission  VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?  VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?  VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?  IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?  X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? 

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? — no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? — none
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? no witness produced
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? — no — 1. 2. 3. etc.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

38 To OWEN, Spelika, Ala., 7/10/05 Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
I am trying to get up a record of Colonial Dames, and also to compile a brochure of our Ancestors. With this in purpose, some information is to be sought in the absence of our access to any bureau of information. Would you kindly throw some light on the following names, telling me of their pensions, and dividends, if any?
Lt. Edward Wade, 7 th Va. Reg. 1776 - Heit's Reg. p. 412. Lt. Edward Dicken - Saffell's List, p. 418. Capt. Edmund (Private) Member of Gen. Assembly in 1772, Fayetteville, N.C. John McNeill, S.C. Regiment - Heitman's Register. Maj. John Hampton, 1 st N.C. Regiment, aged 17 - (served throughout war.) Andrew Phillips, 1 st N.C. Regiment, aged 17 - (served throughout war.) Capt. Jas. Read's Co.
any help will be appreciated. A copy of the pensions or whatever is possible to furnish me, will be thankfully received.
Resp'y, (Mrs.) Alice Baggett nee Phillips

Res. You may return this letter, and I desire to send a copy of it to other parties in the Carolinas.
Respectfully, Mrs. Alice Baggett.

204 E Ninth St. Cairo, Ill.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am writing to know if you have any record in the pension department of Andrew Phillips who served in the Rev. war from N.C. He served in Capt James Read's Co 1st N.C. Regiment commanded by Col Thomas Clark. Thanking you in advance for your trouble - Resp. (over) Mrs B. J. Bucklin Registrar Sarah McCalla Chap.

Do you find any record in your depart- ment ment of Reuben Dollar who served in S.C.

you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr 1 77 trans. Pri. Jas. Phillips { Thos. Polk 4 N.C. Line   Jany 78 dis 3 years Jas. Rech { Thos. Clarke 1 N.C. Line   Apr 2 1880 Charles town, S.C.  
Battles engaged in, none men.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Aug. 20, 1882
Residence at date of application, Pickens Co. Ala.
Age at date of application, 73 - L. Orange Co. Va
Remarks: His claim was allowed. Sol. died Oct. 14 1883 and his pension was paid to his widow Susan Phillips.
Very respectfully,

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
Washington April 19, 1940.
Honorable Pete Jarman House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
BA-J/ILL Andrew Philips S. 32442 Mayfield Crane See letter in his claim. S. 30356
My dear Mr. Jarman:
Reference is made to your letter of April 8, 1940, to Major General E. S. Adams, The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, which has been transmitted to the Veterans Administration for reply in regard to Mayfield Crane and Andrew Phillips, Revolutionary War pensioners of Pickens County, Alabama.
The records of Andrew Philips, S. 32442, and Mayfield Crane, S. 30356, are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev. Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMH
December 14, 1926
Mrs. B. J. Baskin 204 East Ninth St., Cameron, Texas
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Rev.

REPRODUCED AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Colonel James Reed's Company North Carolina Regiment
November 14, 1926
November 15, 1926
Honorable William J. Harris United States Senate
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of the 13th instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 32442 it appears that Andrew Philips was born in Orange County, Virginia, date not stated.
He enlisted, name of place not given, April 1, 1777 as a private in Captain Joseph Phillips' Company, Colonel Thomas Polk's Fourth North Carolina Regiment, on January 8, 1778 was transferred to Captain James Reed's Company, Colonel Thomas Clark's First North Carolina Regiment and was discharged April 20, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832 while a resident of Pickens County, Alabama aged seventy-three years. He died October 14, 1833.
Soldier was survived by his widow Susan Philips. There is no other data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

I.S.O. Exr.
August 26, 1905.
Madam:
In reply to your communication, dated July 30, 1905, received August 4, 1905, and retained as official correspondence, you are advised that the records of this Bureau show that Edmund B. Dickinson was a Major in the Virginia Line, and that he died prior to 1792 leaving heirs Robert Gibbons and Agnes R. Wills.
Original papers not on file.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the military history of any soldier of the Revolutionary War or War of 1812 unless he or his widow filed a claim on account of his services. A careful search has been made, and the records fail to show any claim filed for John Hampton, John McNeill and Edward Wade.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Alice Baggett, Epelika, Ala.