Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39038, for John Reizer, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Reiger, John or Ralissor
S. 390 38.
CONTENTS

20, 183
South Carolina
John Reizers or Raiser
of Newberry in the State of S. Carolina who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Phillips of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Clark in the N. Carolina line, for the term of three years, from 1777 to 1780
Described on the roll of South Carolina at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the first day of January 1828
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 of July 1830 and sent to H. or W. D. Martin, Barnwell C.H. S.C.
Arrears to 4th of March 1830 $209. 03 semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sep 48
$257.03
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Rec. Book D. Vol. 8. fol. 96.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 4 th April 1838 from 4 th Sept 1836 to 4 th Sept 1837. Ag t Notified 30 May 1838 Order to pay 22 d Oct 1838.
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1837 to 4 Sept 1838. Ag t Notified 5 June 1839.
Deed Paid as above from 4 March to 30 th April 1839. Ag t Notified 24 th Feby 1841.

State of South Carolina Lexington District } 3
On this 10 th 12 th day of April A.D. 1825 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas of the State aforesaid personally appeared in open Court John Reas otherwise called John Rice aged seventy four years, resident in the district aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following de- claration, 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 John Reas or Rice enlisted for the term of three years, as he thinks sometimes in the year 1775 near the Maravian Town in the State of North Carolina, in the company commanded by Captain Philips
of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Clark being the first Regiment in the line of the State of North Carolina on the continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said corps or in the service of the United States, the termination of his enlist- ment, that he then enlisted for the term of the war in Capt Reeds company in the same Regiment as aforesaid, that he served under said enlistment until, the year 1780 as this deponent thinks, when in consequence of inability resulting from wounds received in the service he was dis- charged from service in Halifax. North Carolina
State of North Carolina: That he was in the battles of Monmouth, Brandy Wine & White Plains & in several skirmishes and in a small affair between Hoback and Holuck in the State of New Jersey where he was shot in the hand, which with the effects of old age renders him quite unable

to support himself, and that he stands in need of the assistance for support: Except the affidavit of the Honorable John Taylor which accompanies this and the papers now at the War office of the United States, he has no other evidence in his power of possession of his said services. - Sworn and declared the 3 rd day and year first above written before me this 9 th 11 th 1825 A H Fort 666 J. Richardson
State of South Carolina Lexington District
I John C. Richardson one of the Judges of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas in and for the State aforesaid do Certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above named John Rais or Rice did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of three years, and from thence until sometime in the year 1780 on the Continental Establishment: And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the War department, pursuant to the

directions of the aforesaid act of congress. — I am also satisfied from the evidence before me, that he needs the assistance of his country for support. — I personally & very fully examined the applicant John Rais; & am well satisfied upon both points. J. Richardson Associate Judge
Schedule of the property belonging to the within mentioned Mr. Rais or Rice
  100 acres of land situated in this District on Holland Creek about 125 Cents pr. Acre $ 125   100 acres on Lumber Creek worth 30   a negroe Man Ben about 70 years old worth 50   A negroe Boy Jake 8 years old 200   two Horses, worth together 54   A Cart worth 20   7 head cattle worth 42   9 head hogs worth 9   Household furniture (excepting beds & clothing) 30   Plantation tools worth 10   $ 571 
The declarant states that his occupation is that of a farmer that by reason of his great age (74) seventy four, and his wound he has little ability to pursue. That his wife about eighty years of age and more decrepid than himself is the only member of his family residing with him —

Swam before me the 12 th April 1825 A. H. Fort 66 P.
John Peir

State of South Carolina Lexington District } True Extract from the Journals Spring term 1825 A H Fort 66 G S P 66 P L D

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
February 9 th 1841.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Beitzer dec d , Adm or of, a Pensioner on the Roll of the South Carolina Agency, at the rate of Eight — Dollars and — Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, to the 30 th April 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Almon L. Barrig
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Rejected Dec
17. 1825
not poor
See letter to
W m M c Duffie
8564

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
8564
P. O.
John Rais or Rice Service: Razor or Reiser Raiser
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
9162 9064
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

South Carolina } Livingston }
We do certify that John Raiser, a citizen of this District has been wounded in his left hand, by a bullet, as we believe, and from satisfactory testimony, we have no doubt, he received his wound in the service of his Country — We further certify that he is seriously afflicted with Scrotal Hernia, which with the wound in his hand render him unable to do manual labor.
Augt. 5 th 1827
Thomas H. Simons, M.D.
I know Drt. Simons to be a man of high professional eminence & of excellent moral character.
10 Feby. 1828.
W.P. Martin

39 038
Rev INVALID.
File No. 39 038
John Reijer Pr. Rev. Rev.
Act: 15 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 5 , Page 415
[Arrangement of 1870.]

10.390
John Rais, or Rice, Lexington, Dist. D.C.
Hon: Geo: W. Duffie, H. A. [unclear]
Recd 15 Dec: 1825.
Hon W James
Secy

A. R. 16 Decr 1825
Yr. When the result of the enclosed application is obtained, be pleased to let me know it.
Yours etc. J. M. Duffin

Henry Michaux Park Charleston 10 Oct 1838
J. L. Conrad, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington
Sir Howard Ferriss for authority to pay, Voucher of John Reiger
I am respectfully Your Obedt Servt
O. Spear, Passport Agent.

May 20.
W. Evans

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 18 th 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Reiser a Pensioner in the Fifth of the S. Carolina Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars and _____ Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 20 th May 1830, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1837, to the 4 th Sept. 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
J. Searner acting Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Honble
The Secretary War Department.

Barnwell Court House To the Secretary War, 6 July 1830
Sir,
By the act no 47. approved 20 May 1830, entitled "an act for the relief of sundry Revolutionary soldiers & officers & for other purposes," John Reagin is placed on the Pension roll. As he is one of my constituents, very old, poor, infirm & imbecile I am exceedingly anxious that he should have the benefit of that act with the least delay consistent with the nature of circumstances & the various & arduous duties imposed on you.
The object of this letter is to enquire when this he will be paid in Charleston as Pensions are under the act of 1818. I suppose it likely that some evidence may be necessary on that subject I send you enclosed a certificate as to his identity &c. &c.
I hope to be excused for asking that I may be favoured with a blank form for the power of attorney &c. (if one has been prescribed by the de-

payment differing from those in use under the act of 1878,) authorizing the payt. of the pension to an agent or attorney.
I have the Honor to be very Respectfully Yours odd vol.
Humble the Secretary War Department.

Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
May 22 - 1838.
Sir.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States; John Reiger a Pensioner on the Roll of the S. Carolina Agency , at the rate of ninety six Dollars and " — " Cents per annum, under the law of the 20 th May 1830 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of September 1836 to the 4 th September 1837 —
Respectfully, yours,
Abner K. Parrish Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Washington 15 March 1838
In consequence of John Reison application for a pension, I have made enquiries, with a view of satisfying myself as to the value of his property. From the best information I have recd. from gentlemen in whom I have implicit confidence, I am satisfied that its intrinsic value does not exceed Two Hundred Dollars, nor do I believe it would sell for so much. His own valuation I believe proceeds from personal attachment & the deterioration of his mind by reason of his advanced age.
M. D. Martin

War Department Pensions Office, February 23. 1828
Sir,
Agreeably to your request, I herewith transmit the papers in support of the claim of John Reiser. The claim was rejected on account of his property. No one whose schedule exceeds $300 is admitted to the revolutionary pension roll. His property, you will perceive, on reference to the papers, is estimated to be worth $561. Be pleased to sign the enclosed receipt, and return the same to this Office.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your Obed. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Hon. W. D. Martin, House of Representatives

John Reitzer
S.C. Revv.
$8 per mo. from 1 Jan. 1828
at May 20 1830

Barnwell Court House S. Carolina
I William D. Martin at present a representative in Congress from said State do certify that I presented the petition of John Reagin to Congress, at the session of 1827-8 praying to be placed on the Pension roll. That the said John Reagin was then & is now a resident of the district now and then represented by me in Congress & that he resides in the district of Lexington, in this State.
And I further certify that he is the self same John Reagin whose name is mentioned & embraced in an act of Congress approved the 20 th of May last, entitled "an act for the relief of sundry Revolutionary soldiers & officers & for other purposes" Given under my hand 6 th July 1830.
(W. D. Martin)

State of North Carolina
Office of Secretary of State
I William Hill Secretary of State in & for the State aforesaid do hereby Certify that it appears from the musterrolls of the Conti- nental line of this State in the revolu- tionary war, that John Razor a private in the company of the 10 th Regiment enlisted the 29 th day of March 1778 for 3 years or the war, that he was a prisoner on the 14 th of April 1779; - That this is all that is said of him on said rolls.
Given under my hand this 7 th day of Aug. 1827.
W. Hill
The last Cap t . named on the list above Razor's name is Moore, but there is nothing showing that Moore was the the Cap t . under whom he served
W. Hill

State of South Carolina Richland Dist. S.C.
Personally appeared John Taylor of said District and on his oath saith that while he was a Representative in Congress John Rice showed that John Rice gave him a petition to be put on the pension list for disability by reason of a wound he received while fighting for his country. The wound was on his right arm, in a retreating army of General Lee. Paula Hook or in that neighborhood, in the State of New Jersey. The documents accompanying the petition viz. a Certificate of Major Israel Sinton, with some other papers which the Deponent says not all of so well as particularly to describe, did fully establish the facts that the said Rice or Rice did enlist in the North Carolina Line and served faithfully thro' the war & was entitled to his discharge. That he was wounded at the same place set forth in his petition and upon said petition being referred to the War Department it was rejected for the want of the Certificate of Medical Agents. According to the Disability Act of 1842 the Pension Committee remained on file in the Clerk's office, a description of which is in the late War. The Deponent communicates the result to the late War. The Deponent communicates the result to the late War. But I am sure the other gentleman was of the opinion that he was not Business as further, he had alleged that he had trouble & often expressed his desire to be only laid for the late of North Carolina. Located in Tennessee, which he had been deprived of & which he never recovered. He is now represented by his neighbors to be very poor and unable to work further, as he cannot get from the State of Major's salary.

There is a perfect confusion in this reference. I need not only that the Reg. has stated the truth, but that in the Proven office in the State of North Carolina by name or number, & that the warrant has been drawn by means of a forged or surreptitious power of Attorney or Order. Major Talton was a Captain in the Revolution as will be known by Mr. Mason one of the Founders of the United States.
John Taylor
Sworn to before me the 6th of April 1825
W. B. Bicknell LLC

20,157
John Reiser, Lexington Dist. S.C.
Hon. G. McRuffie, H.R.
Recd from Sec. State, N.C. 20 Dec. 1826
in letter Feb. 23. 1828 to Hon. W. D. Martin H.R.
Rejected see letter 1 Jan'y 1827.

Raleigh 16 th Dec r 1826.
Sir
I am of opinion that the soldier whose name is spelt Reese in his Declaration is the same spelt Razor on the Rolls. His Captain's name (as you will see from the blank in my Certificate) is not mentioned on the rolls.
Very respectfully
Your O bt Serv t W m Hill
Jas L Edwards Esq r Chief Clk Pension Office

State of North Carolina Secretary of State's Office I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears from the musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that John Razor a private soldier in Capt. Company of the 10th Regiment was mustered on the 29 th March 1778 for 3 years or the war, that he was a prisoner on the 14 th of April 1779, and that nothing more is said of him on said Rolls.
Given under my hand at office in Raleigh this 16 th Dec r 1826. W. Hill

For the Pension Office.
War Department
Washington
ans. Jan. 27. 1871 file this with Rizer's papers.
Jan. 26. 1871 Pension Office

To Rev. Dr. 24 Jan. 1831
Sir,
Altho' John Rife has been placed on the Pension list by the act of May last, I know of no better use that I can make of the enclosed than to request you to place it on file in your the Office among the papers relating to his declaration &c.
Be so good as to acknowledge its receipt
Respectfully yours M c Martin
J. L. Edwards Esq.

William Jackson affidavit relative to Mr Riser's reedu- cationary services

State of South Carolina } Personally appear before me Lexington District } William Jackson of Barnwell District in the state aforesaid who being duly sworn saith that he knew John Riser in the time of the Revolutionary War and was with him in Camps some more than two years in which time he with deponent was in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth and after which the Army being separated in two parcels, said John Riser went with that part of the Army to White Plains and deponent to Long Island, and deponent saith he was always called on the Roll John Riser or Riger deponent being Hitherto can't say how his name was written spelled but says he was called as above stated
Sworn to and subscribed } William Jackson this 5th day of June 1829 }
before me. Arthur H. Fort 2d. Lieut. Col. being Clerk of the Court of Sessions Hear Pleas for Fair District of Lexington }

John Reisor Statement of the Evidence concerning
John Reiser.
Dec. 16 th 1829
Ref. to Com. on Mel. Pensions

House of Representatives 23 rd Feby, 1829.
At the last Session of Congress I presented a petition from John Riser now praying to be placed on the Pension list, accompanied by evidence for its support. That evidence was  in  the  form of a Bill in which his name was included was sent to the Senate, I delivered to the Chairman of the Committee in the Senate & to have the bill in that body was referred. As yet, I understand that gentleman, he has not been able to procure it, having at the last Session delivered to some officer of the one House or the other. I will state briefly, & as as distinctly, as I can recollect the nature & extent of that testimony. It consisted of a certificate from the Secy of State in North Carolina, that it appeared by the Register or Roll of the Continental army on the Carolina, that John Riser was enlisted - as also that he served, I think about two years, & was discharged in Pennsylvania, or disabled by reason of wound in his arm. It was accompanied also by a declaration filed in the Court of Common Pleas for Duplin Co. North Carolina for a pension under the act of 1818, with a schedule of his property, inability &c. As well as I recollect there were affidavits accompanying the declaration, as to the inability of the petitioner to labor by reason of his wounds & his advanced age, which I believe was said to be about seventy years. His whole estate was valued, to the best of my recollection at $380 by the petitioner himself.

This application was rejected at the War Department, on account of the value of his property, & it was said that no one could be placed on the list whose property exceeded in value $300. His enlistment, service, wound & discharge were all established satisfactorily to the officer who has charge of such applications at the War Office. From the schedule of the property, its nature & character, I was satisfied that the petitioners had estimated it far beyond its real value, & I was induced to make enquiries on the subject, which produced the firm conviction in my mind that its intrinsic value did not exceed two hundred dollars, & I so certified, with his petition. The excess of valuation I am satisfied proceeded from the petitioners' attachment to a very small piece of shanty land on which he had resided nearly forty years. It is an old & faithful slave, who was soon to be about seventy years of age with both arms & both legs broken, who was valued at in his schedule at $200 as I think; when in fact, so far from being of any value, he is wholly worthless.
I cannot pretend that this summary is literally correct - but it is so in substance, & I have drawn it up as a substitute for that which has been mislaid.
W. D. Martin

Recd from Hon Mr Martin 26 May 1828 20.157 John Reiser Lexington Dist S. C. at 18 March 1828
Jammy a. Edwards Pension Office
Recd 26 May 1828 John D. Martin

Mr. Martin returns to Mr. Edward a of the habeas rec d from him. The other are retained, with the Report of the Committee. When finally disposed of the other habeas shall be returned
24 May 1878

South Carolina Lexington District
The subscribers do certify that they are well acquainted with John Raisor. That he is a very respectable man; but old, decipid and indigent. They have no doubt, that he served as a soldier in the revolutionary war, and was wounded in the defence of his country. He is one of the very few living monuments of the Revolution in this part of the country; and the subscribers think him, if any pirate is entitled to the liberality of his country.
November 15 th 1807.
*
N. Stark Query Stark W. M. Lee
Mr Stark is Secretary of State, was distinguished during the Revolution for his services. & Fort is Clerk of the Court & Mr Lee was lately Col of the Regiment, both highly respectable gentlemen.
M. D. Martin

The Petition of John Reifler states that he enlisted in the year 1776 as a private in Capt Phillips company in the 4 th Regiment of the North Carolina line That he faithfully served his country four years That was honorably discharged in consequence of wounds rec d while in the service That Capt Phillips company was from various causes much reduced in numbers That as a consequence thereof he was transferred to Capt James Rids company of the 1 st Regt of the said line Which Regt shortly thereafter joined the troops under the immediate command of General Washington That the Petitioner fought in the Battles of Brandywine Germantown and Monmouth And in the course of the subsequent winter he was wounded in a skirmish with the British between Redbank and Redbank and taken by them a prisoner and placed in the Hospital at the City of New York where he remained until exchanged and that afterwards he was discharged in the State of North Carolina for the cause aforesaid That in the year 1811 he sent on all his papers by the Hon John Taylor then a Senator from the State of North Carolina consisting of the certificate of his discharge, the certificate of the Surgeon in relation to the receipt and nature of his wounds and the certificate of Major Latour the officer under whom he immediately served at the time he received the wounds for which he was discharged That he has been informed that all his papers were burned when this City was captured And that he is poor and stands greatly in need of the aid of his country for his support
It appears from the certificate of William Hill say the Secretary of the State of North Carolina that the petitioner now stands on the roll of the continental line as stated by the Petitioner and from the letter of James L Edwards say it appears that the petitioner would have been placed upon the pension roll but for the amount of his property entitled in the schedule attached to the declaration made by the petitioner for the purpose of obtaining a pen-

- sum which is estimated at $561 - but upon look- ing into the nature and kind of property of which it consists that it is but of little avail to the petitioner and in fact a great part of the property is of no intrinsic value to the petitioner nor would it be so to any one else into whose hands it might pass and therefore that it has been greatly over rated seems very clear to the Com. with the principal part of which consists of two poor tracts of land of 100 acres each one valued at $125 and the other at $30 and two old negroes one of whom is 71 years old valued at $18 and the other with both of his legs broke valued at $200 From which showing it is pretty clear that both land and negroes instead of being of any account value to the old soldier can not possi- bly do more than quite east - It is also shown by the certificate of the Hon. Mr Martin that his whole property is not in tually worth more than two hundred dollars - It appears that the petitioner is about 75 or 80 years and that his wife who is the only member of his family who lives with him is about 81 years of age and very decrepit - Your com. will there- fore believe the prayer of the petitioner to be reasonable and such as ought to be granted

State of South Carolina Lexington District }
On the twelfth day of April A. D. 1825 Before me John S. Richardson one of the Judges of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas, in and for the State aforesaid (being a Court of record) and now sitting in the District of Lexington in the same State aforesaid, personally appeared in open Court John Rice otherwise called John Rice a resident of the District aforesaid aged (74) Seventy-four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following statement declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the first of May 1820. That he the said John Rice or Rice enlisted for the term of three years, as he thinks and believes, sometime in the year 1776 or 1777 near the Moravian Town in the State of North Carolina, in the Company Commanded by Captain Phillips in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Clark being the first Regiment in the line of the State of North Carolina on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in said Corps during the term of his enlistment. That he then enlisted for the term of the War, in the Company Commanded by Captain Reid, in the same Regiment aforesaid; and that he served under the said enlistment until sometime in the year 1780

the Battles of Monmouth, Brandywine, White Plains and in several Skirmishes, and in a small affair between Haskensack and Hobuck in the State of New Jersey, when he was shot in the hand, that that, with the effects of old age also renders him quite unable to support himself, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support; and that except the affidavit of the Honorable John Taylor accompanying this, & the other papers now at the War office of the U. S. he has no other evidence in his power of his said services. —
And in pursuance of the Act of the first of May 1820. I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 there- by 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 18 th 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 a Schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed —
Sworn to and declared before me on the 11th day of April 1825 John T. Richardson John T. Richardson Clk. in the Fed. Dist. Ct.
John Rais
Schedule of the property belonging to the said John Rais or Rice.
100 acres of land situate in said District on Hollow Creek worth 125 Cents per acre $125 100 acres of land on Juniper Creek worth 30 one negroe man Ben. aged about 70 years worth 50 one negroe boy Jack 8 years old worth 200 two Horses worth together 34 one Cart worth 20 7 head Cattle worth 42 9 head Hogs worth 9 Household furniture (excepting beds & clothing) worth 30 Plantation tools 10 $570
The declarant states that his occupation is that of a farmer that by reason of his great age (74) and the wound received during his service, he has little ability to pursue it. That his wife about 80 years old and more deceased than himself.

himself is the only member of his family residing with him. —
John Ross
Sworn the 12th April 1825 before A. H. Fort C.B.
I Arthur H. Fort Clerk of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas for the District of Lexington and State aforesaid. Do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the said Court, that the said John Ross or Rice did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common enemy, for the term of three years under one engagement, and until he was duly discharged, from inability resulting from a wound, under a second engagement, on the Continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records 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 Three hundred and Seventy Dollars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this thirteenth day of April A.D. 1825. —
Arthur H. Fort C.B.

No 2
20,157
The declaration of John Riser, of Lexington District, South Carolina, with a view to obtain a pension under the acts of 1818 & 1820.
Hon: G. M c Duffie H. R. rec d 3 Dec 1820

State of South Carolina Lexington District
On the Seventh day of November 1826. Before me William D. James one of the Judges of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas in and for the State aforesaid (being a Court of record) and now sitting in the District of Lexington in the same State aforesaid.
Personally appeared in open Court John Reiser a resident of the District aforesaid aged (75) Seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision of the Acts of Congress the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820. that he the said John Reiser enlisted for the term of three years as he thinks and believes some time in the year 1776, or 77, near the Moravian Town in the State of North Carolina in the company commanded by Phillips in the Regiment commanded by Col. Clark being the First Regiment in the line of the State of North Carolina on the Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps during the term of his enlistment.
That he then enlisted for the term of the War, in the company commanded by Captain Reid in the same Regiment aforesaid, and that he served under the said enlist- ment until sometime in the year 1780, as this deponent thinks, when in consequence of inability resulting from a wound received in the service he was duly discharged, that he was in the Battles of Monmouth, Brandywine, White Plains, and in several Skirmishes; and in a small affair between Hackensack and Hobuck in the State of New Jersey, where he was shot in the hand, that, that with the ef- fects of old age also, renders him quite unable to support him- self, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support, and that except the affidavit of the Honorable John Foster accompanying this and other his

now at the War Office of U.S. he has no other evidence in his power of his said services.
And in pursuance of an Act of the first of May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen on the 18 th 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 Congress intitled an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Forces services of the United States in the Revolutionary War, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and I have not nor has any person for me in trust, any property or security contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than that is contained in a Schedule herewith annexed. and by me subscribed.
Sworn and declared before me on the Seventh day of November 1826
Wm D. James
John Reiser
Schedule of the property belonging to the said John Reiser
  100 acres of Land situate in said District on Holly Creek worth   100 acres Land on Sunifer Creek worth $125:00   2 Head of Horses the two worth 30:00   1 Cart worth 50:00   9 Head of Cattle worth 18:00   8 Head of Hogs worth 42:00   Household Furniture (excepting beds & Clothing) worth 8:00   Plantation Tools worth 30:00   1 Negro man Ben aged 17 years worth 10:00   1 Negro Jack with both legs formerly broken one leg deficient 48:00   200 00   856:00 
The Declarant States that his occupation is that of a Farmer that by reason of his great age (75) and the wounds received during the service, he has little ability to pursue it, that his wife about

about 80 years old and more decrepit than himself, is the only member of his family residing with him.
Sworn to this Seventh day of November 1826.
A. H. Fort Clerk
Johan Reiser
I A. H. Fort Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas for the District of Lexington in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the Court appears to be satisfied that the said John Reiser did serve in the war against the as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common enemy for the term of three years under one engagement and until he was duly discharged from an inability from a wound under a second engagement on the continen- tal establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath and schedule are truly copied on the records of the said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion the Court that the total amount in value of the pay -ty is $561:00 five hundred & sixty one Dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this Seventh day of November 1826.
A. H. Fort Clerk

No 1
20,391
Application of John Rainor —
Leesville, Lex. & S.C.

The State of South Carolina Newberry District
On this second day of July 1827 personally appeared in the Court of Equity District being a Court of record of said District John Raison resident of the District of Livingston aged Twenty six years who first being duly sworn according to law - doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the first of May 1820 that he the said John entitled during the Revolutionary War on the day of  in the year in the State of South Carolina in the Company commanded by Capt Phillips in the first regiment commanded by Col Black in the line of the State of South Carolina in the Continental establishment for three years that he served out the period for which he was entitled that he then enlisted in a company commanded by Capt Reid in the same Regiment to serve for and during the war that he continued to serve in the said capt. until 1780 when he was discharged from the service in the State of South Carolina that he

was in the battle of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Red Bank and Red Bank, he was severely wounded in the hand by which he was deprived of the use of his thumb and two parts of three fingers. Some time after this the surgeon reported him unfit for duty but he still remained in camp and with the army and was finally and regularly discharged about the time stated. His discharge and the certificate of the surgeon he gave to the Honorable John Taylor some years ago when a Member of Congress, who has already satisfied or made affidavit of their having been left at the War Office at Washington. A warrant for his bounty and was given him when discharged but he has been swindled out of that and his only hope is a pension.
That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present that his name is not on the roll of any State except the State of North Carolina, that he about 1810 or 1811 first applied for a pension through the Honorable John Taylor then a Member of Congress, that he has since made such applications through Messrs. Mostert and McSaffie, that there

applications were made in the name of John Reese or Rice and that was because soon after his discharge from the Army, settling among Am- ericans, he was told his name in English was Reese or Rice and he has ever since been called by that name. His real name however in Dutch was Raifer, by that time name he enlisted and was called in service and by that name he is still found on the old muster Roll of his Company which remains in the War Depart- ment at Washington, but as his discharge was lost and the name of Reese or Rice did not appear on the Roll he has heretofore failed in his applications.
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st  January 1831 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner dispos- ed 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 pensions persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolution- ary War passed on the 18 th day of

March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person for me in Trust for me any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me nor have I any any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed Trust
  One Negro man about 73 years of age mch  $100.00    One Negro boy about 12 years of age mch  20.00    2 Horses mch to pick up  45.00    6 Head of cattle mch  50.00    6 Head of Hogs mch  12.00    1 Cart mch  8.00    Plantation Tools  8.00    20 acres poor pine land mch  $300.00    Household & kitchen furniture mch  8.00     $450.00  
John Rapser
That since the 18th of March 1818 the following changes have been made in my property trust. Sold for the payment of my debts 200 acres of land to John Rapser for $300.00 that I have also sold some stock for the same purpose and have taken some stock for subsistence since the above. John Rapser declared on the 2nd day of July 1827 Brayton Vance Commissioner

I am of opinion that the above Schedule contains a perfect Invento- ry of the estate and effects of John Raisor and that the sum of $781 is the full Value thereof July 2 nd 1827 W. Thompson.
I say then I am Commissioner of the Court of Equity in and for the District and State of Arkansas do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the sum John Raisor due from the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the period in the foregoing declaration specified in due time and agreement on the Con- -tinental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule hereto annexed are truly a true and full the records of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opin- ion of the said Court that the total amount in Value of the property situated in the aforesaid Schedule is Seven hundred and Sixty One dollars.
In testimony whereof.

I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this Second day of July 1827.
Rayton Stace Commissioner of the Court of the District of Nantwich.

John Reifson
The petition of
John Reifson
Praying for a pension in consequence of wounds recd. in the Revolution- ary War.
Dec 13 - 1827
Ref to Com te on Milt. Pensions
Atkins 25. Pensions of S ca

To the Honourable the Speaker and other Members of the House of Representatives of Congress.
The petition of John Raiser, respectfully sheweth, that he enlisted in the year 1776 as a private in Capt. Philips' Company in the 4 th Regiment of the North Carolina line, at Richmond (a V. C.) That he faithfully served his country four years, when he was regularly and honorably discharged in consequence of his wounds. Shortly after his enlistment, the company to which he was originally attached, from various causes, became very much reduced in number, and he was then transferred to the company commanded by Capt. James Reid of the first Regiment of the same line. Shortly after his transfer, his company joined the troops, under the immediate command of Genl. Washington. He served in the battles of Brandy- wine, Germantown and Monmouth; and in the winter afterwards he was wounded and taken prisoner, in a skirmish, that occurred between a party of the British and Americans, between Hackensack and Hightstown. He was put in a British Hospital in New York, where he remained until he was regularly exchanged, after- wards he was regularly discharged, in North Carolina.
He was informed that he was entitled to the benefit of the Act of Congress, providing for soldiers who were wounded in the revolutionary war; And with a view of availing himself of that Act, he sent his petition to Congress for a pension, in 1811, by the Hon ble John Taylor, then a Senator in Congress, accompanied with all the documents, required by the Acts of Congress. To wit, the Sur- geon's certificate of his wounds, the certificate of his discharge, and the certificate of Major Saltonstall (the Officer under whom he served when he was wounded) of his gallant and faithful services; all which will appear by the certificate of his Excellency John Taylor, the present Governor of South Carolina.
Your petitioner has been informed that these papers were destroyed in the conflagration of Washington City, so that the mon- uments and evidences of his right to a pension have been destroyed

Petition of Historical petition John Reiser, asking for some relief as a Revolutionary soldier.
20. Cong. 1 Sep r 3
Petition of S C of John Reiser, praying for a pension on account of discharge Revolutionary services.
1828, February 20. referred to the Committee on Pensions Report & May 13. discharged & leave to withdraw.
Pensions
11/5
(Large South Senate.)
M c Smith of S C

To the Honorable the President and other Members the Senate of Congress
The petition of John Baisor, respectfully shews that he enlisted, in the year 1776, as a private in Capt. Philips' company, in the 4 th Regiment of the North Carolina line, at Richmond, (N.C.) That he faithfully served his country four years, when he was regularly and honorably discharged, in consequence of his wounds. Shortly after his enlistment the company to which he was originally attached, became, from various causes, very much reduced in number; and he was then transferred to the company commanded by Capt. James Reitt, of the first Regiment of the same line. Shortly after his transfer his company joined the Troops, under the immediate command of Genl. Washington. He served in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth, and in the winter afterwards, he was wounded, and taken prisoner in a skirmish that occurred between a party of the British and Americans, between Hackensack and Hoboken. He was put in a British Hospital in New York, where he remained, until he was regularly exchanged. Afterwards he was regularly discharged in North Carolina.
He was informed, that he was entitled to the benefit of the Act of Congress, providing for soldiers who were wounded in the Revolutionary war: And with a view of availing himself of that Act, he sent his petition to Congress, for a pension, in 1811, by the Hon. John Taylor, then a Senator in Congress, accompanied with all the documents required by the Acts of Congress; To wit; The Surgeon's certificate of his wounds, the certificate of his discharge, and the certificate of Major Saluns (the Officer under whom he served when he was wounded) of his gallant & faithful services. All which will appear by the certificate of his Excellency John Taylor, the present Governor of South Carolina.
Your petitioner has been informed that those papers, were destroyed in the conflagration of Washington City; so that the monuments and evidences of his right to a pension have been

destroyed; and he is compelled to rely on the liberality and kindness of his Government, for relief. He regrets that he cannot in the language of a Soldier demand, from evidence, his just rights; but is compelled to use the language of supplication, addressed to the discretion of your Honble. Body, to have them granted.
In the course of a few years your petitioner and his Country have changed situations. When his Country was weak and struggling for existence, he was young and vigorous, and did not hesitate to give her assistance; but now he is old, decrepit and indigent, and his Country is wealthy and prosperous; And is he asking so much, when he asks to be supported, for the few years he has to live. Your Petitioner prays that your Honorable Body will take his case under consideration, and will grant him a pension.
His character may be judged of by the accompanying Certificate
Joshua Pillsbury
Mr. Main of the Bldg is an impression of former documents in support of the petition which he will hand to the Committee of renewal  renewal of the  the pension & coincide with his petition.

John Reifson
The petition of
John Reifson
Praying for a pension in consequence of wounds recd. in the Revolution, at Bunker Hill.
Dec 13 - 1827
Ref to Com te on Mil. Pensions
House of Representatives J. Adams President
Mountain 25. Pension of S o Ca 2

To the Honorable the Speaker and other Members of the House of Representatives of Congress.
The petition of John Raiser, respectfully shews, that he enlisted in the year 1776 as a private in Capt. Philips' Company in the 4 th Regiment of the North Carolina line, at Richmond (S. C.) That he faithfully served his country four years, when he was regularly and honorably discharged in consequence of his wounds. Shortly after his enlistment, the company to which he was originally attached, from various causes, became very much reduced in number, and he was then transferred to the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Reid of the first Regiment of the same line. Shortly after his transfer, his company joined the troops, under the immediate command of Genl. Washington. He served in the battles of Brandy- wine, Germantown and Red Bank; and in the winter afterwards he was wounded and taken prisoner, in a skirmish, that occurred between a party of the British and Americans, between Hackawar and Holiden. He was put in a British Hospital in New York, where he remained until he was regularly exchanged. After- wards he was regularly discharged, in North Carolina.
He was informed that he was entitled to the benefit of the Act of Congress, providing for soldiers who were wounded in the revolutionary war; and with a view of availing himself of that Act, he sent his petition to Congress for a pension, in 1811, by the Hon. John Taylor, then a Senator in Congress, accompanied with all the documents, required by the Acts of Congress. To wit. The Sur- geon's certificate of his wounds, the certificate of his discharge, and the certificate of Major Saturn (the Officer under whom he served when he was wounded) of his gallant and faithful services; all which will appear by the certificate of his Excellency John Taylor, the present Governor of South Carolina.
Your petitioner has been informed that these papers were destroyed in the conflagration of Washington City, so that the mo- numents and evidences of his right to a pension have been destroyed

and he is compelled to rely upon the liberality and largeness of his Government, for relief. He regrets that he cannot in the language of a soldier demand, from evidence, his just rights; but is compelled to use the language of supplication, addressed to the discretion of your Honorable Body, to have them granted.
In the course of a few years your petitioner and his country have changed situations. When his country was weak and struggling for existence, he was young and vigorous, and did not hesitate to give her assistance; but now he is old, decrepit and indigent, and his country is wealthy and prosperous; - And is he asking too much, when he asks to be supported for the few years he has to live? Your petitioner prays that your Honorable Body will take his case under consideration, and will grant him a pension. His Character may be judged of by the accompanying certificates.
Josiah Reis Son
Documents on this subject, will be forwarded to the Committee by W. Brown as then