Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36223, for John Philips, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
22
Philips, John or Phillips
S 3 6 2 2 3
CONTENTS

4.547
District of Columbia
John Phillips
of Dist. of Col a in the State of _____ who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Blackwell of the reg t commanded by Colonel Morgan in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from _____ 1776 to _____ 1779
Inscribed on the Roll of Dist t of Columbia at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 day of Nov: 1818, and
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of November 1818 and delivered to the Pensioner.
Restored to the Roll on 17 th day of June 1830 and notification sent to Thos Preston at Alexandria Pension commencing on the 17 of June 1830
Amount due on 4th of Sept: 1830 }
$ 20.67.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. }
Duplicate certificate issued to
Duplicate certificate issued 4 Jan: 1831 and sent to Pensioner care of Thomas Preston, Alexandria, D.C.

The Hon.
The Secretary of War
Washington City.
(Pension office)

District of Columbia, fs. -
On this 24 th day of November 1818, before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Circuit Court for the said District personally appears John Phillips aged about 65 years, resident in Alexandria in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath 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 John Phillips, in September 1776. enlisted in Fauquier County in the State of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Blackwell company , in the 11 th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col d Morgan; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the month of September in the year 1779, when as he was then discharged from service in the state of New Jersey not far from Paulus Hook; that he was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Brunswick; that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; that he delivered his discharge into the land office at Richmond; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
W. Branch.
I William Crouch, judge as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Phillips, who is a man of unquestionable veracity, did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress.
Nov. 24. 1818.
W. Branch.

If Mr. Baily has any black forms, I will thank him to send me a few. — H. Crouch —

John Philip's declaration to be continued on the pension List
Mrs Preston, Present
Dec 1840

Declaration in order to be continued on the Pension List under the act of May 8 th 1820.
District of Columbia County of Alexandria ss.
On this twenty fifth day of April 1828, personally appeared before me William Branch chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Columbia being a Court of Record for the District aforesaid. John Philips resident in said County aged about Seventy eight years, who being first 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 18 th of March 1818 and the 8 th of May 1820; that he the said John Philips enlisted for the term of three years on the 18 th day of September in the year 1776 in the State of Virginia in the company commanded by Capt. Blackwell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Morgan in the line of the State of Virginia on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the 18 th day of September 1779 when he was discharged from the service in Ramapole near Portershook in the State of New Jersey; that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present; that his name has been placed on the pension List, that the number of his pension Certificate is 4547 and that he never before exhibited a schedule of his property because he had a small office of Collector of the corporation of Alexandria for the Southern wards until the year 1820, when he became so severely afflicted with the Rheumatism as to be unable to perform his duty and was therefore obliged to resign his said Office; and because he could not subsequently conscientiously make such a schedule as was required by the regulations of the department of War, being in hopes that he would be able to support himself without the aid of his country; and the said John Philips took the following oath. — And in pursuance of the act of the 8 th 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 thereby 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 security, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. That since the 18 th day of March 1818, no changes have been made in property. — And also made oath that he is by trade a Tailor, but the Rheumatism with which he has been for some time afflicted, has dislocated the joints of his fingers and his hands are so cramped that he cannot work at his trade, nor is he able to walk but on crutches nor to do any thing for his support. — He also believes in the defeat of General Braddock and believes that he is about

of his property because he had a small office of Collector of the Corporation of Alexandria for the Southern wards until the year 1820, when he became so severely afflicted with the Rheumatism as to be unable to perform his duty and was therefore obliged to resign his said Office; and because he could not subsequently conscientiously make such oath as was required by the regulations of the department of War being in hopes that he would be able to support himself without the aid of his country; and the said John Philips took the following oath. — And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st 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 thereby 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 security, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. That since the 18 th day of March 1818, no changes have been made in property. — And also made oath that he is by trade a Tailor; but the Rheumatism with which he has been for some time afflicted, has dislocated the joints of his fingers and his hands are so cramped that he cannot work at his trade, nor is he able to walk but on crutches nor to do any thing for his support. That he remembers the defeat of General Braddock and believes that he is about 78 years old: that his family consists only of himself and daughter aged about 17 years, who is in bad health and so infirm as not to be able to contribute to the support of the family, and that by reason of bodily disability he is unable to attend personally in Court.

I, William Cranch, chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Columbia holden in the County where the above declarant resided, do hereby certify that the above named John Philips is from a disease called the Rheumatism with which I am credibly informed and believe he has been afflicted for the space of ten years, unable to attend the Court of which I am Judge; and I do not think from present appearances, that he will be able to attend the Court above named at its next session. — I have therefore in pursuance of Congress of the 1 st of March 1823 attended at his place of abode and administered the foregoing oath this 25 th day of April 1828.
W. Cranch. Chief Judge &c.
A Schedule of property owned by John Philips of the Town and County of Alexandria.
3 Small brick houses upper end of Duke Street in the suburbs of the Town 2 Sheds back of the lot untenable the whole being upon ground rent to Mr. A. C. Cazenove at the rate of sixty dollars per annum. One of the above 3 houses occupied by himself and the other two have been unoccupied for 2 months past, but have rented formerly one for $3 1 / 4 and the other for $3 per month. There will be due in the beginning of May next for ground rent one hundred and eight dollars. This property is assessed at the sum of sixteen hundred dollars. 4 Small, old and much decayed tables, 21 very old common Windsor chairs. 1 fair shovel and tongs much worn, 2 common looking glasses, 2 Close stoves much out of repair, 1 old clock out of order and not going for 6 months past for want of means to have it repaired. 1 Old frame of Sopha 1 Old Desk and Bureau, 5 Doz: tea spoons, 13 table Ditto. 5 Doz: Old knives and forks. 1/2 Doz: Cups and Saucers. 1 Doz: Plates & 3 Dishes 1 Pair Candle Sticks

of Alexandria.
3 Small brick houses upper end of Duke Street in the suburbs of the Town 2 Sheds back of the lot untenable the whole being upon ground rent to Mr. A. C. Cazenove at the rate of sixty dollars per annum. One of the above 3 houses occupied by himself and the other two have been unoccupied for 2 months past, but have rented formerly one for $3 3/4 and the other for $3 per month. There will be due in the beginning of May next for ground rent one hundred and eight dollars. This property is assessed at the sum of sixteen hundred dollars.
 4 Small, old, and much decayed tables,  21 Very old common Windsor chairs.  1 pair shovel and tongs much worn,  2 Common looking glasses,  2 Close stoves much out of repair,  1 Old clock out of order and not going for 6 months past for want of means to have it repaired.  1 Old frame of Sopha  1 Old Desk and Bureau,  1 Doz: tea spoons, 13 table Ditto.  1 Doz: Old knives and forks.  1/2 Doz. Cups and saucers.  1 Doz. Plates & 3 Dishes  1 Pair Candle sticks  1 Old Rag Carpet  3 cooking Pots & 1 tea kettle 
Due from Baggett for rent 5 3/4 dollars & from Clark 1 Dollar 75 cents
John Philips
Alexandria 23 April 1828.

District of Columbia Alexandria County ss.
I Edmund S. Lee Clerk of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, do hereby certify that William Branch Esq. chief Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, before whom the within affidavit of John Philips (who is now sick and confined to his house), was made, is Judge as aforesaid. I also certify, that the said Schedule and oath have been admitted to the record of said Court and that the same are truly copied therefrom: And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is seven hundred dollars.
IN Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 25 th day of April 1828.
Edm: S. Lee Clk

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
John Philips S.F. 36203 Brooklyn
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 1776 Sept. 1779 Pvt. Blackwell Morgan W. Va.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown & Brunswick Residence of soldier at enlistment, located in Fauquier Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Nov. 24, 1818 His ch. was al. Residence at date of application, Alexandria D.C. Age at date of application, 65 years
Pension Dec 12 1912
Remarks: In 1820 his daughter was 47 years old, her name is not stated.
Very respectfully,

4,547
Dist. of Columbia.
John Phillips,
private,
Virginia line. 1776. 3 years.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Dist. of Columbia at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th of Nov r 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of Nov r 1818, and delivered to the pensioner.
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. 3 mts. 3/30. $/4. 26. 63 Semi-annual Rec d ending
$: 26. 63
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Discontinued.
Alexandria.
See letter to J. Phillips, 8 May, 1830.
Notification of discontinuance delivered to Mrs. Phillips on the 8 May 1825.

36 223
Rev INVALID.
1911 Oct. 6 First to H. J. Corning V.L.M. 1911 Oct. 3, H. J. Corning how to apply to and for class of deaths. aw 1912 Dec. 12 First to Kate Grace V.L.M.
File No. 36 223
John Phillips His Rev was
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 823
[Arrangement of 1870.]

E Phillips
$360
Up to Apr 6 th 1820
C

W John Phillips
Alex a Ap r 6 th 1830
To Elizabeth Phillips D r
To Nursing and attendance house keeping
attending to his place without any aid
Since April 6 th 1824
$60 00 / 100 per m $360-00
on the 7 th June 1830 the above named Elizabeth Phillips made oath before me that the above account is just & true. — W. Branch. Not. Public
which I ought to be held to some

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Memoranda
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Nijmegen May 22 d 1830
John Phillips
To A. C. Gaynor
Dr
  1829  July 8 th  To one years ground Rent due this day on his property South side of Duke Street between Patrick & Henry  } $60.00    1830  July 1  " do due this day on do  60.00       $120.00  
Value of Schuylkill Co. Pa. County of Schuylkill? Dr. A. C. Gaynor appeared before me the Subscribed Justice of the Peace for Schuylkill County Pa Made Oath that John Phillips is indebted to him in the sum of one hundred & twenty Dollars as above stated Given under my hand this 29 th day of May 1830 Newton Keene

restore pen. to com: June 17. 1830
J. L. Edmards Esq Pension Office War Department Washington

Alexandria June 15 th 1830
Dear Sir, I herewith send Mr Philips' paper, I hope in due form - I shall be glad to receive early information of your decision upon his case.
Yrs respectfully
Thomas Preston

J. S. Edwards Esquire Pension Office War Department Washington D.C.
Yours affectionately J. S. P.
Interior Office Aug. 4. 1831

Alex o Jan y 3 rd 1831
J. S. Edwards Esq r Pension Office
Sir,
I write to you last week enclosing an aff: for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of pension not having heard from you, I write again to re- quest that one may be sent - and such directions given as will enable me to obtain the pension to which I may be entitled
Your compliance will oblige yours sincerely
John Phillips for Thos Preston

Union Office Dec. 27 - 1830
19
J. L. Edwards Esquire Pension Office War Department Washington

Alexandria 24 th December 1830
To the Hon. Secy: of War,
Sir,
Enclosed is an affidavit for the purpose of procuring a certificate of pension, as a pensioner of the United States.
Will thank you to direct what steps must now be taken, in order to procure the money to which I may be entitled.
Respectfully
Yr. Obedt Servt
John Phillips
for Thos. Preston

Mr John H. Philips
to Mr Simmons Dr
In medicine, attendance for himself in April & May 1824 20
In ditto for Mrs Philips in Oct & Nov 1826 8 $ 28
District of Columbia County of Alexandria ss
Then on Simmons affirmed before me a United States District Judge of the District for said County & made Oath that the above is a true statement of the facts Books & that he has received no compensation for the same
Given under my hand this 26 day of May 1830
Newton D. Beane

Alexandria County Ss
On this 24 day of December 1830, before me, the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said County, personally appeared John Phillips, who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Com- pany commanded by Capt Blackwell, in the regiment commanded by Col. Morgan in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the Dist of Columbia, but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one. Given under my hand this day, month and year aforesaid.
Newton Keene
District of Columbia Ss Alexandria County Ss
I, Edmund I Lee, Clerk of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Alexandria, do hereby certify, that Newton Keene, before whom the above affidavit appears to have been made, was at the time of subscribing thereto, a Justice of the Peace for the said County, duly commissioned & sworn. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my office this 24 th day of December 1830. Edm. I Lee

Appraisement of John Philips Property

We the undersigned, having been requested by Mr John Philips to value and appraise three small Brick Houses at the suburbs of the town of Alexandria, measuring 30 feet in front, and subject to a ground rent of Sixty Dollars a year, payable to Mr C Gazeure, and mentioned in the annexed petition, do value and appraise the same to the sum of Two hundred Dollars including furniture, that being we believe the greatest price that could be obtained for them at this time. Given under our hands this 31 st day of May 1830.
Richard Stanton W m Veitch
Value of Lumber & Brick & etc and etc 300.
Richard Stanton & William Veitch appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex & to the following in said County of Linn.
Given under my hand this 31 st day of May 1830
Richard Stanton William Veitch

Declaration to be restored to the Pension list under the acts of the 1 st of March 1823
District of Columbia } County of Alexandria } ss. Pat: -
On this 7 th day of June 1830 personally appeared before me William Cranch Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia and sole Judge of the District Court for the said District, being a Court of record, John Philips resident in said County, aged about 80 years, who being first 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 18 th of March 1818, and the 1 st May 1820, that he the said John Philips enlisted for the term of three years on the 11 th of September 1776, in the State of Virginia, in the Company commanded by Capt: Blackwell, in the regiment commanded by Col: Morgan in the line of the State of Virginia in the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the 11 th day of September 1779 when he was discharged from the service in Danapole near Paulershook in the State of New Jersey; that his name has been placed on the Pension list, and dropped therefrom on account of his property
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st 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

District, being a Court of record, I am a resident citizen in said County, aged about 80 years, who being first 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 18 th of March 1818, and the 1 st May 1820; that he the said John Philips enlisted for the term of three years on the 11 th of September 1776, in the State of Virginia, in the Company commanded by Capt. Blackwell, in the regiment commanded by Col. Morgan in the line of the State of Virginia in the conti- nental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the 11 th day of September 1779 when he was discharged from the service in Annapolis near Paulshook in the State of New Jersey; that his name has been pla- ced on the Pension list, and dropped therefrom on account of his property
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st 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 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 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 the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed the exhibition of my first schedule That since (the 18 th day of March 1818) no changes have been made in my property except from the very great depreciation in value of the real estate which is mentioned in the annexed schedule, and which not only produces me nothing, but is an expense to me, subject as it is to a ground rent of $60. a year, and also from the wear & tear of my household furniture. And also made oath that he is by trade a tailor, but the Rheumatism with which he has been for many years afflicted, has dislocated the joints of his fingers, and his hands are so cramped that he cannot work at his trade, nor is he able to walk but on crutches nor to do any thing for his support. That he remembers the defeat of Genl. Braddock and believing that he is about 80 years of age, that his family consists of himself and daughter aged about 49 years, who is in bad health and so infirm as not to be able to contribute to the support of the family; and that by reason of bodily disability he is unable to attend personally in court, and that he has been supported by charity for the last six years. Sworn to and declared on the 9 th of June 1830 before me
William Branch
I, William Branch, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the District Court

which is mentioned in the foregoing statement, produces me nothing, but is an expense to me, subject as it is to a ground rent of $60- a year, and also from the wear & tare of my household furniture. And also made oath that he is by trade a tailor, but the Rheumatism with which he has been for many years afflicted, has dislocated the joints of his fingers, and his hands are so cramped that he cannot work at his trade, nor is he able to walk but on crutches nor to do any thing for his support. That he remembers the defect of Peter Brandaack and believes that he is about 80 years of age, that his family consists of himself and daughter aged about 49 years, who is in bad health and so infirm as not to be able to contribute to the support of the family; and that by reason of bodily disability he is unable to attend personally in court, and that he has been supported by charity for the last six years. Sworn to and declared on the 17 th of June 1830 before me
William Branch
I, William Branch, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, and sole Judge of the District Court for the said District, holden in the County where the above declarant resides, do hereby certify, that the above named John Philips is from a disease called the Rheumatism with which I am credibly informed and believe he has been afflicted for the space of ten years, unable to attend the court of which I am Judge, and I do not think from present appearances that he

will be able to attend the Court above named at its next Session - I have, therefore, in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 1 st of March 1823, attended at his place of abode and admin- istered the foregoing oath this 7 th day of June 1830 - M c Branch
Schedule of the property of John Philips of the Town and County of Alexandria.
3 small brick houses upper end of Duke Street in the Suburbs of the Town and 2 small sheds back of the lot un- tenantable, the whole being upon ground rent to W. A. B. Gazenoore at the rate of Sixty dollars a year which is more than they produce me. -
4 small old and much decay'd tables
21 chains very old and common
2 common Looking glasses
1 Old clock out of order and not going for 4 years for want of means to have it rep d
1 old desk and bureau
1 doz. tea spoons - 13 table ditto
1 doz. old knives and forks
1/2 doz. cups and saucers
1 doz: plates and dishes
1 pair bundle sticks
1 old rag carpet
3 cooking pots and 1 teakettle
rents due me about $9, which I never expect to get - due the Corporation of Alexandria taxes for two years $20.62; the Collector refuses to give the bill on oath
N o . 13. If I had not had a few kind friends who supported me in this contest...

basement at the rate of Sixty dollars a year, which is more than they produce me. —
4 small old and much decay'd tables
21 chairs very old and common
2 common Looking glasses
1 Old clock out of order and not going for want of means to have it repaired
1 old desk and bureau
1 doz: tea spoons, 13 table ditto
1 doz: old knives and forks
1/2 doz: cups and saucers
1 doz: plates and dishes
1 pair candle sticks
1 old rag carpet
3 cooking pots and 1 teakettle
Rents due me about $9, which I never expect to get - due the Corporation of Alexandria, taxes for two years $20.62; the collector refuses to give the bill on oath
N. 13. If I had not had a few kind friends who supported me by their charities, I should have suffered much more than I have.
John F. Philips Mark
Witness W m Branch
I am of opinion that the property exhibited in the above schedule, (having examined it myself) is not worth more than two hundred dollars. M c Branch . Ch. Judge &c

List of the creditors of John Philips
A. L. Brazewood (for ground rent, see p o and affidavit annexed) letter A. ————— $ 120. 00
Dr Thomas Lemmes (for medical services see his p o and affidavit annexed) letter B ————— 28. 00
Elizabeth Philips (for nursing &c see p o and affidavit annexed) letter C ————— 360. 00
$ 508. 00
Alexandria County Set:
John Philips made oath before me Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, that the above list of his creditors is true and correct, as far as he can recollect, with the exception of a few little claims of very small amount. Given under my hand this 17 th
day of June 1830
W. Branch
District of Columbia to wit:
I, Edm. I Lee Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration of John Philips is truly copied from the record of the minutes of the said Court.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the

affidavit annexed) Letter 6 -
360.00 508.00
Alexandria County Set:
John Philips made oath before me Chief Judge of the United Court of the District of Columbia, that the above list of his creditors is true and correct as far as he can recollect, with the exception of a few little claims of very small amount. Given under my hand this 7 th
day of June 1830 -
W. Branch
District of Columbia to wit:
I Edm. Lee Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration of John Philips is truly copied from the record of the minutes of the said Court.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court the 8 th day of June 1830 -
Edm. Lee
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

District of Columbia to wit:
I Edmund I Lee, Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia certify, that William Cranah before whom the above affidavit of John Philips, who is now sick and confined to his house was made, is sole Judge as aforesaid of the said District Court. — I also certify that the said schedule and oath have been admitted to the record of the said Court, and that the same are truly copied therefrom. 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 two hundred dollars.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this _____ day of _____ 1832.
Edmund I Lee Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of Colu- =mbia

W. L. Cross Company  WHOLESALE INCORPORATED  PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS   OWNERS OF CALYCINE BOTTLING COMPANY BOTTLEERS OF HIRES TOKO: JERSEY CREME: PUROCK: CHRISTO: CASCADE GINGER ALE: CHERRY COCKTAIL: PEACH MELLOW: RASPORT: PEACH OLA: WINA VINA: SODAS, ALL FLAVORS.  FANCY GROCERIES • CAKES • CRACKERS & CANDIES.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.
SUFFOLK, VA.
9/29/11.
#209 Saratoga St-
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly advise me if 836223 our records afford any information relative to one John Phillips and one Samuel Phillips, the former a private the latter a sergeant in Capt. William Blackwell's Company 11th Virginia Regiment of Foot commanded by Col. Daniel Morgan, Revolutionary War, enlisted from Virginia Sept. 6th, 1776., and was discharged August 20th, 1779. I am anxious to find what county they enlisted from and the ages of these men,
Thanking you for this and past favors, I am, HTC-NC Yours very truly H. T. COWLING,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES RECLAMATION SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
October 18, 1911.
The Commissioner Pensions Pension Office Washington D.C.
Sir; -
A few days ago you kindly furnished me with the record of John Phillips a Revolutionary Soldier, the Number was S.F.(Survivors Files) 36223.
Will you please furnish me with the certificate number of same, in order that I may continue a search for the names of his children, and the date of his death.
Yours very Truly
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "H. T. Cowling". The signature is written in dark ink and features a large, stylized flourish on the final "g".
H.T.Cowling
C/o U.S.Reclamation Service

  OSCAR W. UNDERWOOD, CHAIRMAN  W. S. HAMMOND,    CHOICE B. RANDELL,  ANDREW J. PETERS,    FRANCIS BURTON HARRISON,  A. MITCHELL PALMER,    WILLIAM G. BRANTLEY,  SERENO E. PAYNE,    DORSEY W. SHACKLEFORD,  JOHN DALZELL,    CLAUDE KITCHIN,  SAMUEL W. MCCALL,    OLLIE M. JAMES,  EBENEZER J. HILL,    HENRY T. RAINEY,  JAMES CARSON NEEDHAM,    LINCOLN DIXON,  JOSEPH W. FORDNEY,    WILLIAM HUGHES,  NICHOLAS LONGWORTH,    CORDELL HULL.  DANIEL C. ROPER, CLERK.  
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Washington, D.C., * Brunswick, Ga. Dec. 7th, 1912.
Pension Department,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Have your of record in your Department for Pensions any of the following named gentlemen who served in the Revolutionary War.
John Phillips, who served in Blackwell's Regiment, Col. Daniel Morgan's Company 11th, Virginia Regiment of Foot.
Thomas Hall, Isle of Wight County, Virginia,
Thomas Cowling, Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
If you have a record of any of these, will you please supply me with such information that I may use this in establishing my lineage.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am,
Very respectfully yours,
( Miss) Kate C. Hall,  †.
( I am writing the above inquiry at the suggestion of Col. W.G.Brantley, who very kindly has helped me.

Record Division.
October 23, 1911.
Mr. H. T. Cowling,
U. S. Reclamation Service,
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 18th and received the 19th instant you are advised that in order to obtain the date of the soldier's death, date of last payment of pension and names of persons paid, in the claim of John Phillips or Philips, S. File 36223 you should address the Auditor for the Interior Department, citing the following data: John Phillips, Certificate No. 4547 issued June 17, 1830 under Act of March 18, 1818, at the District of Columbia Agency.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.