Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 101, for James Montgomery, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
Penn
Montgomery James. Helena
NUMBER
W. 101
carded
CONTENTS

Payable to Euphemia Wright, Robert Rogers, James Rogers, Ellen Chambers, Hester Mont- gomery & William R Montgomery only surviv- ing children of Helena Montgomery deceased
A new certificate was issued in this case under the opinion of the Att. General of the 2 d Sept. 1842 which was given in consequence of the Reso- lution of Congress of the 16 August 1842 =
Reported Sec. letter to P Agent Dec. 27. 1842 }
Letter to Pen Agt 4 th Jany 1844 Let to Philomela Dickinson Jan. 24 43 Let. W. B. Montgomery, Jan 16/56.
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New Jersey 21 04
Helena Montgomery dec d widow of James Montgomery who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 20 June 1837 of Burlington in the State of New Jersey who was a Serjt in the Company commanded by Captain Watson of the Reg t commanded by Lt Col. Lewis in the Penn s line for 9 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 300 Dollars Pents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 following Dec. June 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Dec. 1842, and sent to A. H. Addison Present.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Theo. S. Woody, Clerk Vol. 2 Page 129
endorsement

New Jersey.
James Montgomery
of Monmouth Co. in the State of N. Jersey who was a Lieutenant in the company command by Captain Watson of the Regiment command by Colonel St Clair in the Pennsylvania line, for the term of two years, from 1775 to 1778
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 320 Dollars per month to commence on the 4 day of March 1830.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 of August 1832 and sent to Resolved Allentown, N. J.
Arrears to 4th of March 1832 $ 320. - Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sep. " 160. - $ 380. -
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
7 June 1832
Rec. Book 2 Vol. 4, fol. 163.
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Monmouth } County }
On this twenty fourth day of January Anno Domini eighteen hundred and thirty two before me the Subscriber one of the justices of the peace in and for the county of Monmouth personally appeared James Montgo- mery who on his solemn Affirmation saith that he is the same James Montgomery who formerly was an officer in the company commanded by Captain Watson in the second Pennsylvania Regiment then commanded by Col. Arthur Allan in the service of the United States: that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New Jersey. That he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which cer- tificate is almost worn out, and he wishes to obtain a new one
Affirmed and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid William Imlay Justice
I do certify that the affiant is a person of veracity, honesty and probity and has long been known by me as such
James Montgomery Samuel C. Newell also being duly sworn
before me the day and year above said saith that James Montgomery the affiant above has long been known by me to be the same James Montgomery described in the above affirmation before me the day and year aforesaid William Imlay Justice
Samuel Newell

Omit I the subscriber clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Mon- mouth in the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that William Inlay before whom the within affirmation and oath appears to have been taken is now and was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace duly sworn and enrolled in and for said County of Monmouth
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Freehold this seventh day of February A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty two
H. H. Ellis Clerk

James Montgomery
N o 15294
Mount Holly
Oct 19
Mar 1820

New-Jersey District ss. On this eleventh day of August 1820, personally appeared, in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common pleas, of the County of Burlington, in the state of New-Jersey, being a Court of record, proceeding according to the course of the Common Law—having jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping records of its proceedings. James Montgomery aged between sixty and seventy years, resident in Mount Holly in the said County, who, being first duly affirmed according to law, doth, on his affirmation declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:— I entered as a Lieutenant in the company of Captain Watson in the Second Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Col. A. St. Clair and afterwards Colonel Wood - in the year 1775 - and served in said company more than three years - I left the Army in 1778 - became homesick and did not return to the Army - I was in the Battles of Trenton, Princeton, Short Hills, Brandywine - Number in the number of my Pension certificate is 15,294
And I do solemnly affirm that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war:" passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule following, and by me subscribed. I have no property of any kind - and have for more than two years been confined within the limits of the Gaol of the county of Burlington for debt - I am by profession a Lawyer but have not practiced for several years I have no family residing with me - but I have a wife, three children - My Eldest son is called John who is above 21 years resides in Pennsylvania my second son is named William about 18 years old my daughter named Esther aged 20 years
Sworn to, and declared, on the 11th day of August 1820 before Joseph Boudot President of the court
{ James Montgomery
I, JOSEPH MILVAINE, Clerk of the Court of Common pleas of the County of Burlington, in the State of New-Jersey, do hereby certify, that the foregoing affirmation and the schedule thereunder written, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is _____ dollars and _____ cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this eleventh day of August 1820.
Mr. Milvain

The court is of opinion that the within declaration of the applicant as to his property and confinement is true
Joseph Budd President of said court

2604
Declaration of Helena Montgomery widow of Lieut. James Mont- gomery — On applica- tion for a Pension
at 1838
Marr'd 4 June 1793
Died 20 June 1837
Admitted
Lieutenant 2 years
Jno C. Van Eyck Esq., Mount Holley N.Y.

Be it hereby known that this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hu- ndred and ninety three James Montgomery and Helena Re- ges were united together in Holy Matrimony by me
R. [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear]

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1835, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." State of New Jersey Burlington County ss.
On this twentieth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, Personally appeared before the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas of the county of Burlington, Helena Montgomery, a resident of the township of Eastham in the county of Burlington and state aforesaid aged seventy three years old, 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, 1835 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of James Montgomery who was a Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental line during the Revolutionary war, and who received a pension for his services under the act of March 18. 1818. and afterwards under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832.
She further declares that she was married to the said James Montgomery on the fourth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, that her husband the aforesaid James Montgomery

died on the twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dreds and thirty seven, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the ser- vice, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated — That her husband the said James Montgomery lived in the County of Monmouth in the state of New Jersey at the time he became was placed upon the pension roll, and that he died in the township of Northampton in the County of Burlington aforesaid.  I, Clerk to and subscribed } on the day and year } above written in open court }  J. H. Hylton Matthew M. Henry James Rogers  Helena Montgomery
I, John R. Slack Clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Burlington in the state of New Jersey. Do hereby certify that the fore- going contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Helena Montgomery widow of James Montgomery a Revolutionary soldier
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 24 th day of Septem- ber A D 1838 —
John R. Slack

Nov. 28, 42 D.C.
[Signature]
4 Addison Esqr Washington City D.C.
DDc Addison Esqr Present

State of New Jersey } ss. Mercer County }
Personally appeared before me Horan Smith one of the Justices of the peace, in and for said County; Miss Esther W. Montgomery who on her oath, saith, that she is the daughter of Mrs. Helena Montgomery deceased, who was a pensioner under the act of July 7 th 1838, as the widow of James Montgomery dec d who was a Lieutenant in the Revolution and received a pension under the act of June 7 th 1832, from the fourth of March 1831, up to the 29 th day of June 1837 the day of his death — My mother's pension was made to commence on the 29 th day of June 1837 instead of March 4 th 1836, and I now claim for myself, and the other children of my mother who survived her, the arrears of pension due from the 4 th of March 1836 to the said twenty ninth day of June 1837 when her former pension commenced — My mother's pension was at the rate of $320 per annum, and she died on the 7 th of April 1840 —
And said deponent further saith that Euphemia Wright, Robert Rogers, James Rogers, Ellen Chambers, William R. Montgomery and herself are all children of said Helena Montgomery dec d and all have survived her —
Sworn and subscribed before me this 21 st day of November A.D. 1842
Horan Smith J.P.
Esther W. Montgomery

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State of New Jersey Mercer County ss
I Ralph H Shreve clerk of the County of Mercer do hereby certify that Horace Smith Esquire before whom the foregoing deposition was taken was at the time of the taking thereof a Justice of the Peace duly appointed commissioned and sworn and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit is due and ought to be given as well in courts of Indecature as elsewhere
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Hollingshore this twenty second day of November A.D. eighteen hundred and forty two
Ralph H Shreve Clk

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Mr. D. D. Addison Dr Sir
The individuals interested in this matter of pension desire me to say that inasmuch as it in all probability will not be attended with much difficulty or expense, that $50 will be a reasonable compensation for your services.
Very Respectfully Yours &c H. Smith
Trenton Nov 21. 1842

State of New Jersey Burlington County ss.
James Rogers being duly sworn according to law deposes and saith, that he is the son of Helena Montgomery (by her first marriage) who is now about applying for a pension under the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838. That he has frequently seen the certificate of the marriage of James Montgomery and Helena Rogers by Benjamin Lawrence Justice hereto attached in the pos- session of his mother Helena Montgomery for years past, and that in the latter part of the month of June A D eighteen hundred and thirty seven the said certificate of marriage was delivered to him by his mother the said Helena Montgomery (at being after the death of her husband the said James Montgomery) in order to enable this deponent as her agent to procure for her the arrearages of pension which was then due and had accrued upon the pension certificate of the said James Montgomery since the last payment to the said James Montgomery prior to his death, who died on the 20 th of June 1837. And that the said certificate of marriage hereto attached has remained in his possession ever since.
This deponent further states that he himself has a distinct recollection of the time when the said James Montgomery and Helena Montgomery moved from Allenstown New Jersey, to Hightstown in the same state, where the said James Montgomery kept a store, and he and the said Helena Montgomery lived together as man

and wife, that that was early in the spring of 1794, when they moved as aforesaid - that this deponent was four years of age at the time and that he continued to live for several years after without interruption with the said James and Helena Montgomery and in the same house with them (about thirteen years) and that they always lived and cohabited together as man and wife until the said James Montgomery's death, and were always so reputed and esteemed by their friends and relations - And this deponent further states that he has always heard and understood from his friends and others, that the said James Montgomery and Helena Montgomery were married the year before they moved from Halloway to Houghton New Jersey as aforesaid
me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County this 25 th day of September A.D. 1838 Matthew M c Henry
James Rogers
I Matthew M c Henry do hereby certify that James Rogers the above deponent is a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to full faith and credit, and further that he is one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Burlington. Witness my hand this 25 th day of September A.D. 1838 - Matthew M c Henry

To the Honorable, the Commissioner of Pensions.
The application of Esther W. Montgomery of Trenton, New Jersey respectfully represents, that she is the only daughter and surviving heir of Lieutenant James Montgomery, who was an officer of the Pennsylvania Line, in the war of the Revolution; and who obtained a pension under the Act of Congress of A.D. 1818, which was renewed and continued under the sub- sequent Act of A.D. 1832; that she is the sister of the late Brigadier General William R. Montgomery of the U.S. Army, who was the Colonel of the First Regiment of New Jersey Volunteers, in the late war for the suppression of the Southern Rebellion, on whose bounty she was dependent in a great measure for support; that she is now far advanced in life and in very strait- ened circumstances; that she desires to ob- tain a copy of her said Father's "Declaration" on which his Pension was obtained, and very respectfully requests that a copy thereof may be granted to her. Esther W. Montgomery

This is to certify that I, George W. Smyth, a Master in Chancery of the State of New Jersey, residing at Trenton in said State, am personally well acquainted with the above named Esther W. Montgomery, and have known her for upwards of thirty years; I know that she was the sister of the late Gen: William R. Montgomery; and that she has always been reputed to be the daughter of the above named James Montgomery, a well known Revolutionary Pensioner. And I am sure that the matters above stated in her application to the Commissioner are true and made in good faith.
June 4 th 1873.
Geo. W. Smyth M.C.C. N o 10 Perry Street; Trenton, N. J.

Wid. File, #101
Certified Copy of Extracts from the minutes of the Committee of Safety of Pennsylvania, taken from the case of James Montgomery, Lieut., Capt. Samuel Watson's co., Cols. Arthur St. Clair and Wood's 2 nd Pa. Regt., in which it was filed as evidence, for the purpose of transferring the same to the War Dept. at some future date.
Papers may be found in the safe in the room of the Chief of the O.W.N. Division.
Apr. 21, 1903
J. P. C.
Sent to War Dept. see list receipted for Nov. 8, 1905 item no 57 on that list and

Scarf
101 Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 101
Helena Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery Lieut. Rev. War.
Act: July 7, 1838.
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 58
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1843 June 24. Miss Sarah Smith Stafford with copies of declaration for pension of some other papers
Photos mailed to J. 2 June 16-1927

Personally appeared before me, Robert Wharton Esq, mayor of the City of Philad a , in the State of Pennsylvania, William Montgomery Merchant of said city, who being duly sworn according to law, deposeth & says, that James Montgomery, formerly an officer in the U S Army is now confined for debt in Mount Holly, in the county of Burlington & State of New Jersey; is in reduced circumstances, & actually stands in need of assistance from his Country for support, being far advanced in life — W m Montgomery
Sworn and subscribed to this twenty fourth day of June A.D. 1818
In Faith and Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City to be affixed the day and year aforesaid.
Robert Wharton Mayor

John Calhoun Esq. Respected Citizen
In March last I sent my second application to the War Office in order to obtain a pension, pursuant to an act of Congress such act made and provided. In the last of June or first part of July, my papers were returned to John Wood, with the following directions Viz do The Applicant must, State explicitly the time of entering and leaving the service in 78, as his service in 75 is not considered to be on the continental establishment; The name of the Co. and the line must be mentioned — A palpable error is apparent in those directions; as the war began in 75 and most of the Regiments were organized in that year; and were on the continental establishment. — The battles of Lexington and Bunker-hill were fought in the spring of 75; and Genl. Montgomery fell in December of the same year; after taking all the British Garrisons between Niagara and Quebec. In my application I believe that I retired from the service in the fall or winter of 1777; after which time my services would not have been on the continental establishment — I state explicitly in my application that I was appointed a Lieut. in Pennsylvania in the city of Philadelphia in 75 Here then the line is incontrovertibly designated I further proceed to say that I was attached to the company of Capt. Watson of the Second Pennsylvania Regiment; Here the line is again fully designated. — I cannot suppose that any officer of the field officers of the Army, can obtain at the War

Office. In this conclusion I am justified by a determination or rule emanated at that office, that no more pension would be allowed until certain Lord's should be removed from the executive office of the State, including Pennsylvania — I also state that I marched into Canada, and there remained until ordered to retreat to Secondogaga, where we fortified and remained until After the year expired for which our pay was entitled.
This also manifests that I was more than a year in the service and the law requires only nine months — I also state several actions I was in, which every person conversant with the history of the war must know were fought in the summer and fall of 77, as further proof of the time I was in the service —
It is not in my power at present, even if I was able to establish the day of my appointment, or date of my commission. I had two of them, and they were in my chest, and when on our march from the upper part of Jersey to meet the Army at Monmouth, the head of the column was left in Philadelphia at my place of abode before my march for Canada, and when the British evacuated the city, the family moved into Jersey and left my baggage, which fell into the hands of the Enemy, with my clothing, military books, and some cash &c. — It is probable on application at Harrisburg in Pennsylvania the date of my appointment may be ascertained, which I cannot conceive to be at all important, as the time of my service is apparent, on the face of my application.
Beside Judge Wood certifies of his own knowledge that I served nine months or more, and also certifies to my honesty. He is a testimony and companion of my Youth, and knows

With the service I was in — My application is drawn as many others are, being drawn by my sup. Brof. Dobbins and many of his company's are in my hand writing; And will consolidate my own in several particulars. Did with effort to enter the service in the summer of 75 and being detained at Fredericksburg by the request of the commandant until the army turned into winter quarters, which was after the time had expired for which our men enlisted; having engaged for a year only —
Only four companies of our Regiment marched when I was as the others were not full. I did the duties of Assistant Quartermaster in addition to that of Lieut. We were under the command of our Lieut. Col. William Allen (brother in law to John Penn then governor of Pennsylvania) he accompanied us to Sorrell, and there receiving information by letter, that a separation from Great Britain was a favorite subject on the floor of Congress; he returned to Philadelphia and resigned. At Sorrell too Captain Watson died. We marched on to Quibeu, and were compelled by the arrival of Genl. Burgoyne to retreat at the three Rivers. We met Capt. Helling's commanding another company of our Regiment, and at Sorrell the other companies, and Col. Nathan St. Clair Major Wood, Adjutant of all under the command of Genl. Sullivan as com- mander in chief of the Northern Army. This officer after getting to the force or position of the enemy, ordered a part of us back to meet Burgoyne, and dispute every inch of ground with him although too closely pressed by him. Got a party

of us went back with difficulty and danger to the three lines where we were ambushed by him and severely treated by him And our country was much indebted to the experience and military skill of Col. H. H. Hlain for the future services of the survivors of the party — The President of the United States who with William Wilson Hs were sent to Lord Sterling the Major Genl. commanding the division our Regiment was a component part of, this Brigadier (Colonel and Maxwell) will be able to inform that that H. Hlain was the first Col. of the second Pennsylvania Regiment. If further particulars shall be deemed essential, be pleased to inform me by a line directed to the Post Office in this place, and a certificate of my appointment from the Executive of Pennsylvania shall accompany the return of my pa- per, albeit procured at an expense I am inadequate to. As I have deserved and had a pension. A line on this occasion will be duly estimated by them
Respectfully
J. B. Montgomery
Mount Holly 18 th Month 2 1849
As to my Application of March 1848, I am induced to believe that H. Hlain is mentioned as the Col. of the Regiment I was attached to —

John L. Edwards Ephraim citizen
Thine of the 17 Instant is to hand, and the papers therein referred to enclosed for re-examination. I was preparing additional testimony to accompany their return, and had applied to a friend in the city of Philadelphia for that purpose.
I had instructed him to procure a certificate from the records of Pennsylvania in the possession of the Secretary of that State. Also to apply to Judge Peters, who if my memory may be relied on, was one of the committee of appointment, and had the care of the military office of the state. My friend has called on Col. Caleb North who was appointed at the same time, also Major David Levan, who was an aid to General Lee, and informs me they both recollect me, was frequently in company with me after my appointment, and antecedent to my marching into Canada — I have sent my papers to my friend, that such additional proof as he may have procured, may be included. But if he has not been able as yet to obtain any, they shall be procured and forwarded, without delay, if at all essential — That my papers embrace every legal requisite, and precaution adopted at the war office, is the firm and sincere belief, and mental conviction of John L. Edwards
Thy friend J. H. Montgomery
Mount Holly 23 rd 8 th Month 1859

I have long been of opinion that the age of the applicant would tend to the propriety of his application.
I know no person in the Northern Army younger than myself, and I am more than three score. Neither do I believe any soldiers were enlisted after the fall of Cornwallis in 1781. From that time to the present 29 years and allow any soldier who enlisted antecedent to that time, to have been 28 years of age, and none were enlisted younger. The age of the applicant ought to be 57 or 56 at least. I know some Virginians who had enlisted in the Northern Regiment, and were at the taking of Yorktown, were discharged, and not marched back with the Army.
I trust the above may be imputed to the pure motives which dictated the same.

Joseph L. Edwards Esq. In the war office Washington

Respected Citizen
Thy favour of the 30 th of the eighth month has been received, and the inclosed is a compliance therewith.
I did not cause the seal of the county to be put to my application; conceiving it to be an essential —
The application was addressed to Genl. Bloomfield, then in camp, with a request to satisfy the Secretary at War, that he knew me in the service; and also that William Wood (an intimate friend) was a respectable judge in the county.
This I considered to be the true meaning of the pension law, requiring that the applicant shall offer such other testimony as he may have in his power I conceived it competent merely to satisfy the mind of the Secretary of the military part to entitle to a pension; and which I expected the Genl. would do —
I must suppose that the application may have been mislaid in the office, or returned to the Genl. for want of the seal; and by him lost — On receipt of thy favour, I wrote to the Genl.; and was informed by him, that he had lodged in the war office all the applications received by him. And that he had no rec-

- collection of any one in particular. None was sent the same week that Major Polhemus sent his, and by Post Office it must have been received by the General. I think I have conclusive evidence of that fact. As shortly after sending my application to the Genl. I received from him a copy of the pension law, and a printed form of an application to prove to me the necessity of the seal.
Then further prove by Major Polhemus, and his son, Montgomery, with whom I heard that I prepared my first application, about the time the Major was, and that my omitting the seal, caused considerable disputation on the subject. The Major was put into the post office, without the seal, taken out by his son, the seal put to it, and returned to the office.
I hope the late day on which this will be received, will not prevent my drawing immediately the amount of pension due antecedent to the fourth of the ninth month. In my present situation, to have it so arranged, will be a great accommodation and will confer an inestimable favour.

I am very unexpectedly operated with care of a son, who was with Breukants, now unfortunately Bank rupts. and made note to the further support of him
Paternal feelings and duty leave me no other nature. In haste Respectfully Thine.
J L Edwards
James Montgomery
J B James Aitken
13 th Nov 1819
now here, has been advised with. Relative to the inclos d , and is thought by him competent to put all about to right

To whom it may concern I do certify, that in the Summer of 1776. When the Army joined at Scituate, After the Retreat from Canada; I became acquainted with some of the Officers of the Second Pennsylvania Regiment, in which Sam- uel Montgomery was a Lieutenant, that he continued on the Continental Establishment until After the Battle of Germantown, which was in the year 1777. and I Believe that he remained in the Army, during the Winter of 1777 & 78. while the Army lay at the Valley Forge; and further that in the Early stage of the Revolutionary War, say in 1775 & 1776. the Appointment of the Officers, was committed to a Council of Safety, from whence I received my first Appointment as a Captain, in Colonel Anthony Wayne's Reg t dated the 5 th day of January 1776. But the Commissions were issued by Congress and signed by their President.
Caleb North L t Colonel in the Revolu- tionary War
Philadelphia August 23 rd 1819 Aff d & subscribed Aug. 23 rd 1819
[Signature] also.
I certify I saw Caleb North Sign his name as above Wm Montgomery

see letter to Hon J. F. Randolph H.R. Jan. 17. 1821
New certificate issued 17 Feb 1832 and sent to Hon J. F. Randolph H.R.
12 19
12 20 240 4.90 2.00 $247.56
15. 294 R
New Jersey,
James Montgomery,
of Burlington in the state of New Jersey who was a Lieutenant in the regiment commanded Colonel St. Clair of the Pennsylvania line, for the term of 2 Years to 78
Inscribed on the roll of New Jersey at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of August, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of Oct. 1819 and sent to Josiah Meigs, Esq. Commr. Genl. Land Office, Washington City.
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1819. 12 3/4 months $247.56
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1820 $120.00
$367.56
Continued { Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Notification sent Sep 14. 1820 to Joseph Bloomfield Burlington N.J.

Dead. See letter to P. Hgt June 5. 1840 letter to H. H. Addison Dec. 2. '40
New Jersey 2604
Helena Montgomery widow of James Montgomery
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832 and who died on the 20 th June 1837 of Burlington Co. in the State of N. Jersey who was a Lieutenant in the company commanded by Captain Watson of the Reg t . commanded by Col. St. Clair in the Penns. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 320 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1835. 20. June 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of May 1839 and sent to John C. Ten Eyck, Mount Holley, N. J.
Arrears to the 1 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Act July 7, { 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol 2 Page 129 Clerk

New Jersey
James Montgomery on sale Oct 1832 at the rate of $320 per Ann. to what time since?
John H. Hays Esq. D r
PL
20 June 1837 p o t. that time 8/4

Add at end of Copies as follows:
"Certified Copies of extracts from the minutes of the Committee of Safety of Pennsylvania were filed relating to the appointment of Officers to certain Battalions, and under date of Jany 8 1776 is the appointment of James Montgomery with others as 2 d Lieutenant."

I do hereby certify that I signed James Montgomery's application to the Secretary of War for his pension some time in the Month of March 1818.
Henry Wood

Washington Feb. 16, 1832.
Sir. Enclosed are the papers in the case of James Montgomery, necessary to procure a new Pension Certificate.
I also send the old certificate.
Very respectfully,
James F. Randolph.
J. L. Edwands Esq.

Trenton N. Jersey Pension Agency
Jan y 27. 1843
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 25 th instant, countermanding the order for paying the Pension of Helena Montgomery, directed to be paid by me in your favor of the 4 th instant.
I regret that this latter notification did not reach me sooner, as, acting under your letter of instruction of the 4 th inst. I have paid five of the children their shares amounting to the sum of Three hundred and forty five dollars & seventeen cents.
The share unpaid I shall of course refuse payment of, until further orders -
I am Very Respectful
Your obed: serv
Phoebe Dickinson
Pension A. N. J.
A. L. Edwards Esqr Comm r of Pensions,

Payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September, at Trenton.
by Thos L. Woodruff Esq. Pension Agent.
No payment can be made on an original certificate, until the arrival of one or the other of the above dates after issuing the certificate.
Registered in Book D, Vol. four Page 162 by Wm Allison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
INVALID PENSION.
Revolutionary claim
I Certify, That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18 th of March 1818,
James Montgomery late a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New Jersey Agency, at the rate of twenty — dollars per month, to commence on the thirteenth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated 18 th October 1817, which has been returned to this Department in a mutilated condition and cancelled.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 17 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Secy War. Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned,
J. L. Edwards

Trenton Jan'y Pension Office June 2 nd 1840
Sir
M rs Velina Montgomery (Widow of James Montgomery a Pensioner under the Act of July 7 1838, was a Widow of a M r Rogen, before her intermarriage with M r Montgomery, and by both Husbands she has children living: Do the children by both Husbands share the balance of pension due at her death, or the children only, of the Revolution =ary Soldier?
I am very respectfully Your Ob t Servant W P Stuart in the absence of P Dickerson Pres
J H Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Philadelphia 26 th August 1819
W. L. Edwards of the War department Pension Office
Sir!
Your letter of 17 th inst. stating that no decision can be had in my brother's case until the papers in support of his claim are exhibited to that department. My brother enclosed his papers to me to forward to War Dept. that I might enclose any papers I had got to strengthen his claim. I sent his papers a few days since back with certificate of Col. Caleb North, which corroborates most of the facts my brother stated, & I wrote the honorable Secretary I could swear to most of them, I aided in obtaining his appointment in 1815 th know he marched to Canada & was with the army until the fall or winter of 1814 th when he was taken sick. I wrote to Harrisburg to obtain a certificate of his appointment, which I got & send this day to War department of Col. North explaining how commissions were granted in 1814 th , my brother had two, one in 1814 th other early in 1816 th

I have written to major David Lenox for a statement of what he knew, but I believe he was captured at Fort Washington in 1746 & detained as a prisoner, he is out of town & I have no reply - but few Officers of Col Sinclair's regiment are living that I can hear of - My brother says he stated to the Honble Secretary how he lost his commission, he had stated to me long since many have lost them other- wise - The War Office may rest assured his case comes under the pension law & no one needs aid more than he does, he must suffer if I can- not aid him - Gen Bloomfield has gone to the North, he must know my brother served in the army, I told him to get his statement -
Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
Wm Montgomery

Whitby, Sept. 3. 1819.
Sir
I was requested by the Secretary of War, a few days ago to transmit to you the inclosed Certificate of Col. North, relative James Montgomery's claim for a Pension —
I have, this day received a Certificate of Col. Cummings in relation to the same, copy which is also inclosed —
If the Pension shall be granted I should wish to have the pleasure of transmitting it to you Montgomery, of the  land — my Brother in Law and Brother of James M c the Claimant —
I have the honor to be very respectfully Yours Josiah Weir.

Honble John C Calhoun Secretary of War Mail Washington City

Honble John C Calhoun Secretary of War
Philadelphia 24 th August 1817.
Sir!
I have just rec d from my brother from Mount Holly his application for a Pension, which he informs me he is directed to send back, I informed him I had written to Harrisburg Pa t to search for appointments in 1775 and might obtain some certificates from Old Officers that knew him is the reason he sends them to me to enclose & send to you any further proof. I take the liberty of enclosing a certificate of Caleb North (Esq r ) an honorable Officer of the Pennsylvania line who knew my brother, Swoon p to before an Alderman of this city, Major Lenuf another officer knew my brother but is out of town, hope a certificate can be got of him also of Colonel Cummings (if returned) who lived in Newark N.J. any officer that was in Canada when he was there must know him Permit me to say the facts he stated generally are known to me. I aided in getting his appointment. Very Respectfully, Sir Yr. Oble Servt

N o 15294
War Department,
PENSION OFFICE,
14 Sept r 1820.
SIR,
You are hereby informed that the schedule of your property has been examined ; and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
To Mr. James Montgomery Mount Holly New Jersey

James Montgomery Lieut.
drop him from old Roll & issue a cert. for $320 per ann. under act June 7. 1832 His letter is on file with the papers of Genl. Leevis, of Monmouth Co. N. J. whose pension has been stopped.
rec d . Aug. 6. 1832
Callacstown
N. Jersey

Phil a . Oct r 28 th 1842
Sir -
I have just been informed that you had written my sister, Miss Hetty Montgomery residing in Trenton N.J., stating you had in your possession evidence that would enable you to establish against the Government a claim in behalf of the heirs of Helena Montgomery, amounting to about $1000, and wishing to know what percentage said heirs would be willing to pay you for procuring the requisite order for the payment of said claim.
This lady had two husbands - the first a Mr. Rogers - and the second a Mr. Jas s Montgomery - and if this claim comes to be through the latter husband - then my self and sister are the proper heirs - and in that case we would allow you what ever is reasonable and satisfactory for your trouble. Will you then Sir please inform me by return of mail on this point - That is, which set of heirs are interested in the claim - or from what source it originates - & please state what allowance would be satisfactory to yourself.

I am a Captain in the U.S.A. - and just on the eve of starting for Florida to join my regiment - but will defer my departure till Monday or Tuesday - for an answer from you - which I will thank you to return in time to enable me to receive it.
I sincerely wish the infor- mation I have requested - for that I may know I am interested - and with no view or wish to avail myself of it other than through you -
Accept my thanks for your interesting journey in the matter
Very Respectfully Yours aff. Secy W.B. Montgomery Capt. U.S. Army
Mr. J. A. Addison Washington D.C.

I John R. Stack Clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Burlington in the state of New Jersey do hereby certify that James Rogers before whom the foregoing affidavit of Elizabeth Silver, deponent who has been taken, and that Matthew M c Henry before whom the foregoing affidavit of James Rogers deponent to have been taken, are and were respectively at the deposition of Judges and Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Burlington aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all their official acts and acts respectively. And further that the names "James Rogers" and "Matthew M c Henry" agreed to the several prints thereof are the true and genuine signatures of the said Justices respectively.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 25 th day of September A D 1838
John R. Stack

1824
To Mr Addison Esqr
Washington City D.C.

State of New Jersey Mercer County ss
I Ralph H Shreve clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Mercer in the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that it has been proven and appears to my satisfaction that Mrs Helena Montgomery widow of James Montgomery a pensioner at the time of her decease departed this life the Seventh day of April A d eighteen hundred and forty leaving only six children whose names are as follows viz Euphemia Wright Robert Rogers James Rogers Ellen Bleamers Hester W Montgomery and William R Montgomery
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Nottingham this twelfth day of December in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and forty two
R H Shreve Clerk

Onit Frederick Dec 12 th 1862
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send Certificate at request of Miss Montgomery - If the form is incor- -rect the Count will be in session next week when another can be forwarded if required
Yours
R. H. L. M.

State of New Jersey, Mercer County } p
Horatio Smith of said County, being duly sworn, on his oath saith, that James Montgomery late of Monmouth County, in said State, deceased, was a pensioner of the United States, and that he died on the twenty ninth day of June eighteen hundred and thirty seven, and left a widow Helena Montgomery who died on the seventh day of April eighteen hundred and forty, and that the heirs of the said Helena Montgomery who have survived her, are Robert Rogers, James Rogers, Euphemia Wright, Ellen Chambers, William Montgomery and Esther M Montgomery
Sworn & subscribed in } open Court this 22 nd day } of December A.D. 1842 } Chas. Burroughs P. Judge. }
Horatio Smith
State of New Jersey Mercer County as }
I Ralph H Shreve Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Mercer do hereby certify that it was proved in open Court to the satisfaction of the Court that Helena Montgomery died on the seventh day of April eighteen hundred forty being at the time a pensioner of the United States and widow of James Montgomery and that the only heirs that survived her are named Robert Rogers James Rogers. Euphemia Wright Ellen Chambers. William Montgomery and Esther M Montgomery
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Nottingham this twenty second day of December in the year Eighteen hundred and forty two
Ralph H Shreve Clk

The State of New Jersey
(Admitted by W m Edwards 18 Oct. 1819)
Burlington County
Personally appeared before me William Wood Esq. one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Burlington. James Montgomery who being duly affirmed doth on his solemn affirmation make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled, an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War. That he the said James Montgomery was appointed a Lieutenant in the State of Pennsylvania was in the city of Philadelphia, some time in the summer of 1778 and was attached to the Compa- ny commanded by Capt. Sam d . Watson of the second Pennsylvania Battalion, and marched into Canada, and remained there until the Army retreated to Second River in the following summer, in which place the Army continued until after the year for which the Men enlisted, were expired; The enemy then being in a menacing attitude, the Troops notwithstanding their terms of enlistment were expired, remained in garrison on the particular request of the Commander, until the enemy went into winter quarters; and the danger or appearance of attack ceased. This Affirmant further saith that he returned to Philadelphia in time to be at the battle of Red Bank and Red Bank for, and afterwards was at the battles of the Clouds, Red Bank, Red Bank for and other partial skirmishes, then at Brandywine, and in the vicinity of White Marsh, and continued in the service of the United States until late in the fall, or some part of the winter of 1777 when being at Hornellsville, left the service. This

Affirmant further saith that in the following summer when the enemy was marching through New Jersey he volun- teered his services, and a few nights antecedent to the battle of Monmouth knowing the situation of Walnut Hill, the cross roads, their windings and intersection, had the command of the guard at that really difficult and perilous post, and was at the battle of Monmouth, and that he is now in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of assistance for his support being between sixty and seventy years of age and of a delicate constitution
Affirmed, And declared to be true this 12 th of the month commonly called August 1818
I William Wood judge as aforesaid do certify that I do know that James Montgomery the affirment did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months or more in the continental establishment, and that he is in reduced cir- cumstances and needs assistance for his support. I have been sworn to the war office the testimony had before me conf- irmed to the aforesaid act of Congress
State of New Jersey Burlington County I Joseph W. Wain Clerk of said County do certify and make known that William Wood Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit was at the time of signing the same one of the judges of the inferior court of common pleas in and for said County, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such judge whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand and my seal of office this 15 th day of March A.D. 1819
W. Wain

John C Calhoun Esq Secretary of War Washington
Long

John C Calhoun Esq o
Respected Citizen
Sensible of the impulse of interest, the selfish nature of man, and their concision on his way, act in pursuit of opulence, or an necessary provision for his family, or connections. Sensible too that difficulties are to be encountered only by being encountered. And that unprayed, nothing can be effected. With such impressions, I feel it a duty to observe, that I have noticed places within thy gift, and the gift of heads of other departments, when vacant, have been filled by persons, peradventure not more deserving than myself persons who perhaps when I was encountering greater sufferings hunger and cold, and every other privation in the service of my country, and imposed by the public good, were basking in the sunshine of little loss and ease, or yet in leading strings; and in some instances it is to be apprehended, those highly favoured persons, might have been either in the cabinet, or ranks of our enemies.
The purgation of Scotland will manifest what my family has been, and the world will see what it now is.
I have served years in a country  country house, and have been pro- tractor of after myself; possess a mercantile knowledge, are conversant and accurate in accounts. I have too written four years in the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Judicature for the State of New Jersey, and have some knowledge of foreign business. I hope it will not be imputed to vanity, or favour

of Warrant, to say, that in patriotism and integrity, I am se- cond to few indeed, and can furnish a correspondent character and humanity adequate to any Appointment. —
Relying on the devotion of some of best days to the service of my country, and when the mind was most susceptible of useful impressions; relying too on the sacrifice of health and constitution, in the most trying campaign in the Revolutionary war: and to which may be added the deterioration of intellect. I feel prompted by a laudable ambition, constrained by the ties of nature, to provide for offspring, dearer than life; and which a benign providence has assigned to my care. Among them is an only daughter, afflicted with a malady, truly menacing; and has a claim on paternal solicitude —
Under such circumstances I must hope that I may not be thought by thee, to be altogether unworthy the care of my country; or some lucrative place, within thy gift or influence. A situation thus interesting, productive, and accommodating, will cheer the decline of my life, and its office will be experienced by my children —
This will accompany the return of my application for a pension, which I request may be compared with my first one in March 1818 that their uniformity may be tested, and if approved and a pension allowed; I am en- couraged to believe from the justice of thy character, and thy pa- triotism it will bear thee authorized by my first papers. Such

a remuneration for my services, will facilitate my exertions in the wane of my life and command the gratitude of thy
Respectful Friend
John Calhoun Esq.
James M c Montgomery Mount Holly 23 rd March 1819
Mr. -gen an and.

Col North's Certificate in relation to Lieut James Montgomery
I have been assured of the fact that James Montgomery is in necessitous Circumstances & stands in need of the assistance he requests from his Country. Of the facts stated by Col North I am perfectly satisfied Richard Peters
27. Aug/18 19
Mr Edward will attend to this case immediately J.B.C.

42 To whom it may Concern.
I do Certify that in the summer of 1776, when the army joined at Tienderoga; after the retreat from Canada Canada, I became acquainted with some of the Officers of second Pennsylvania Regiment, in which James Montgomery held a Lieutenants Commission, that he continued on the Continental establishment, untill after the Battle of Saratow; which was in the fall of the year 1777, and I believe that he remained in the Army during the Winter of 1777, & 78, while the Army lay at the Valley Forge, and farther, that in the early stage of the Revolutionary War, say in 1775 & 76 the appointments of the Officers was Comitted to a Council of Safety, from whom I received my first appointment as a Captain in Colonel Anthony Wayne's regiment, dated 5th January 1776. but the Commissions were issued by Congress, and signed by their President.
Calib North H o Revolutionary War
Duplicate 1 th August 24 th
Affirmed 27 th Augt. 1819
Before Richard Peters

I certify, that James Montgomery a Lieut in the Pennsylvanian Line was well known to me both before and after he was an Officer in the Army - So much time has elapsed that I do not remember correctly whether he was in Jersey in 1776 but I know and can attest that he was in Jersey in Jan y 1777 & resigned shortly after the Battle of Brandywine which was on the Eleventh Day of September 1777. —
Given under my hand at New Jersey this first Day of Sept r 1819
Witnessing at the loss of the Revolutionary War Lieut Colonel Jersey Batt.

Mount Holly N. J. Oct. 13 th 1838
Sir -
Herewith I have the honour to transmit the Original papers in the case of the application of Mrs. Helena Montgomery for a pension -
Mrs. Montgomery's application is under the act of June 7. 1838. her husband James Montgomery was a Ser t in the Penn a line during the Revolution and his name is inscribed on the pension rolls of the New Jersey agency under the act of June 7. 1832 and also under former pension laws -
James Montgomery lived in Monmouth County New Jersey, when his name was inscribed on the pension roll, but he died in Burlington County N. J. to which he had removed a short time previous to his death -
I have the honour to be
Yr very obt
Humble serv t
J. L. Fm Eyck
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions

James Montgomery M.D. 1832 = or widows
Hassler - Feb 18 - 1856

Helena Montgomery died - N.J.
Act 7 July 36
320$ from 4 July 36 to 20 June 1837 to Euphemia Wray Robert Rogers - James Rogers - Ellen Chambers - Hester Montgomery & William R. Montgomery only sur- viving children of Helena Montgomery died
D.D. Addison Present
W. S. Addison Esq. Washington D.C. 1837

Free
Hon'ble John Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City
Recd 27 Aug 1849
Mr Edward
Mail

Honble John C Calhoun Secretary of War
Phil a August 25 th 1819
Sir!
this paper transferred to War Dept Nov. 8. 1905
I have the honour to enclose you an extract from the minutes of the Committee of Safety of the appointment of officers in the Penna line among them is my brother James Gas Col Calhoun North State the first appointments made in 1775 were by the state of in 1776 reappointments were made of commissions granted by Congress although under that of 1775 part of Penna line was attached to Canada and my brother James was one that went in Continental Service, If more proof of his service is wanted I presume it may be got tho' but few Officers that belonged to that regiment he did are living now
Very Respectfully
Your Hble Servt
Wm Montgomery

State of New Jersey Burlington County, ss.
Elizabeth Silvers, alleging her- self to be conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath being duly affirmed according to law saith, that she is now sixty two years of age; that she was well acquainted with James Montgomery who was a soldier of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States; and that she is also well acquaint- ed with Helena Montgomery, wife of the said James Montgomery, (formerly Rogers) who is now a widow, that she is the aunt of this affiant. and is now about making application for a pension, that this affiant was born and brought up in Hightstown New Jersey where she lived until her marriage; That James Montgomery and the said Helena Montgomery (formerly Rogers) were married in the year 1793 by one Esq. Lawrence at Hightstown New Jersey which facts she knows from the follow- ing circumstances: - viz, that this affiant was living at the time it took place in Hightstown aforesaid, and that some objections were raised by her friends about the time of its occurrence to her marrying the said James Montgomery, that she recollects the year from the fact that it was in the year the yellow fever raged so violently in the City of Philadelphia Pa: and that this affi- ant and her mother, boarded that year with the said James Montgomery and Helena Mont- gomery for a few months that year, in consequence of their leaving their own house in order to avoid the yellow fever, as young men a distant coun- try of their having come up to their house from

Philadelphia and having been taken with the fever a few days after his arrival, with which he died - / During all which time the said James Montgomery & Helena Montgomery lived and cohabited together as man and wife and were so reputed and esteemed by their friends relatives and acquaintances, and have lived together as such ever since till the death of the said James Montgomery. That the said James Montgomery died about a year ago last June leaving the said Helena Montgomery a widow who has continued single and unmarried ever since -
Affirmed & subscribed before me one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for said County this 15 th day of September A D 1838 - N. B. The word "was" time altered to "is". & the name "Helena Montgomery" put instead
James Rogers
Elizabeth Silver
I James Rogers one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Burlington do certify that Elizabeth Silvers the above affidavit is a respectable, credi- ble person and that her statement is entitled to full faith and credit - Witness my hand this 15 th day of September A D 1838
James Rogers

State of New Jersey ss
I James D. Westcott Secretary of State, of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that it appears by the minutes of Joint meeting of the Council and General Assembly now remaining among the Archives of the State, deposited in the State Library, that Benjamin Lawrence, on the sixth day of November A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, was duly appointed for the term of five years from that date, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Monmouth in said State.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office, at the City of Trenton in said State, this twenty-first day of September Anno Domini One thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight. (1838)
James D. Westcott

Honble John P Calhoun Secretary of War Mail Washington Mr. Francis Pickens 14th March 1844
14th March 1844

Honble John C. Calhoun Secretary of War
Philadelphia 14 th Aug t 1819
Sir!
Permit a stranger in behalf of an unfortunate brother to try to give such facts to you as may induce you to grant him a pension, under the late law of Congress. I interested myself to get him a commission in 1775 in a regiment commanded by Arthur Sinclair Esq re , Jos h Wood Esq re his uncle was major, his first duty was to enlist men & in that year the reg t was ordered into Canada, he states the time they were there, the retreat, and all that happened until the army he belonged to passed through Philadelphia to meet the British army in 1777; he also states his leaving his baggage with a friend, who very suddenly left Philad a for Safety, by which means his baggage was lost & all his papers, some time after this he left the army very sick & whether he returned to the Service or not, I

cannot say - His health had never been good since; he was very unfortunate in business & is now upwards of Sixty years Old, is unable to work, is needy & poor I would suffer but for the aid his brothers give him - I humbly think such were the character the law was to relieve in the decline of life - The facts he informed me he stated in his declaration on Oath I verily believe true & correct - I have conversed with some officers of the Pennsylvania line who knew him & will certify to the principal facts if required - I have written to the Secretary of the State of Pennsylvania to search the records for his name & appointment but they may be mislaid or lost in such a lapse of time & many papers of the Office over which you preside were burnt.
For my Character I refer you to Josiah Mays Esq., Commodore Decatur of John Forsyth Esq., also to Genl. Bloomfield, I pray you Sir (if consistent) to grant him

a Pension —
I regret to take up your valuable time but the occasion is the apology of —
Sir
Your Hble Servt
W m Montgomery
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
June 3, 1927.
Chief Rev. War Section Division.
I have this day received from
J. V. Scaife
M.P. No. 76311
for $6.55, requesting
OK affy
photostat copy post office addresses } as per
letter herewith.
Finance Division Rev. War Section June 14 1927
O. J. RANDALL Chief Finance Division.
7662
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WM B. SCAIFE & SONS CO.
PITTSBURGH, PA. 1st NATIONAL BANK BUILDING CHICAGO, ILL. 38 SOUTH DEARBORN ST. NEW YORK, N.Y. 26 CORTLANDT ST.
MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH PRESSURE TANKS FOR AIR, GAS AND LIQUIDS
EXECUTIVE OFFICES AT OAKMONT
AIR RECEIVERS GAS CYLINDERS WATER TANKS STEEL BARRELS EXPANSION TANKS RANGE BOILERS
PITTSBURGH, PA. June 2, 1927.
U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I wish to refer you to your letter of May 10th "Rev. & 1812 Wars Section", in which connection I am enclosing Money Order for $6.55 for a certified Revolu- tionary War pension claim, W 101, of Lieutenant James Montgomery of the Penn. Troops and his widow Helena.
Kindly forward same at your earliest convenience, and oblige
Yours very truly,
Encl.
M.O.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
May 10, 1927.
J. V. Scalle, First Nat. Bank Bldg., Pittsburgh, Penn.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that if you wish photostat copies of papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 101, of Lieutenant James Montgomery of the Penn., Troops and his widow Helena, they will be furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is forty-two.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau, by money order, or united check, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, ( not to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions).
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

FOUNDED 1802
WM B. SCAIFE & SONS CO.
PITTSBURGH, PA. 1st. NATIONAL BANK BUILDING CHICAGO, ILL. 38 SOUTH DEARBORN ST. NEW YORK, N.Y. 26 CORTLANDT ST.
MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH PRESSURE TANKS FOR AIR, GAS AND LIQUIDS
EXECUTIVE OFFICES AT OAKMONT
AIR RECEIVERS GAS CYLINDERS WATER TANKS STEEL BARRELS EXPANSION TANKS RANGE BOILERS
PITTSBURGH, PA. May 5, 1927.
U. S. Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Can I get a verbatim copy of complete record in the Pension office of James Montgomery who served in the Revolutionary War in the 2nd Penna. Regiment as Lieutenant in Capt. Samuel Watson's Company: Col. Arthur St. Clair? James was a lawyer and married Helena Rogers in 1793. She came from New Jersey, and I am under the impression that James Montgomery was also a native of that State.
James Montgomery had three children: John, William and Esther. John lived somewhere in Pennsylvania and the two other children, I believe, in New Jersey about the year 1820 - 25.
Kindly let me hear from you as promptly as possible, and oblige
Yours very truly,
W. B. Scaife
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