Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1713, for William Rawlins, Virginia

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Rawlins, William
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22076 West Tennessee
William Rawlins of Franklin in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Richards of the right commanded by Col. Harris in the Star-spangled line for 9 months
Increased Virginia Line Records A. No. 3'03
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of May 1834 and Dan L B. Forrest N.R.
Arrears to the 14th of March 90.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 15.00 $105.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan L. B. Forrest Clerk Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 11
up to age 70 May 1834

Mr Rawlin's
Super
from 1700 points 6 or 7 days
$20 \frac{78}{100}
can't allow as a expense
10 39 5 51 95
J. M. Kincaid Shelbyville Tenn

State of Tennessee Franklin County - Set On this 29 th day of May 1833 personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the Co- urt of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County of Franklin & State aforesaid the same being a Court of Record. — Francis Raw- lins who, being first sworn according to law doth on Her Oath make the fol- lowing statement —
That she was born in the County of King William & State of Virginia where she lived untill she was a bout 12 years Old — Her Father Capt Giles Rains then moved into the County of Caroline in the Neighborhood where William Rawlins the present applicant for a Pension then resided — To the best of her recollection she will be 62 years of age on the 20 th day of Sept r . next — That she was personally ac- quainted with the said William Rawlins for many years now residing in the County of Franklin & State aforesaid — She applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of June the 7 th 1832.
That she has often heard her hus- band George Rawlins say that Mr. Rawlins the present applicant was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War — That they both went into the Service of the United States together & that they

She in the same Ridgment Under Col. o Matthews - That She also will recollects often of hearing many others Gentlemen in the neigh- bourhood say that William Rawlins the present applicant was a Sol- dier in the United States Armey. Sworn to Subscribed in of  the Rawlins open Court the 29 th day of May 1833 mark
E Russell Clerk By W m B ll Wagner D ly
State of Tennessee I Edmond Russell Franklin County } Clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for said county Do hereby certify that the foregoing Amended Declaration of William Rawlins and the Affidavit of Francis Rawlings was generally sworn to and subscribed in open court on the 29 th of May 1833. and Ordered to be Certified
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the Seal of said court at Off. on this 11 th day of July 1833 -
E. Russell Clerk

State of Tennessee Franklin County Set. On this 16 th of January 1833. - Personally appeared in Open Court before the Hono- rable J. C. Mitchel Judge of the Franklin Circuit Court now sitting, William Ran- -lins a resident of Franklin County and State of Tennessee - Aged Sixty eight years the 12 th day April last - Who being first- duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832. -
That he entered the service of the United States as a volunteer soldier under Captain Joseph Richerson of the militia of the County of Caroline & State of Virginia when he was but a few months over Seventeen years old, & marched about the last of Sept. on the 1 st October 1780 to Richmond, with Captain Anthony New's Company of Militia & two others to Richmond - Where we were put under the Command of Col o Harrison, Major Hagill, & other Regular Officers. We then took up the line of march for Norfolk, crossing James River nearly opposite to Cabbin point & marched as low as Hackys mills, & was stationed near Hackys House on James River sometime after, General Spotswood of Spotsylvania Col o John Taylor of Caro- -line came & took command of the Ca- roline Militia, a few days before Christmas we were marched up to Pylesburg Va & there discharged without giving us a written discharge. -

About the 1 st of March following, began entered the service of the United States under Captain Charles Woolfolk, of Caroline, was appointed the 2 nd Sargeant in his Company — Several other Companies of Militia from Caroline County was called out at the same time — We rendezvoused at the place called Flanders (now called White Church nines), There we met Gen l Lafayette & his Regu- lars & marched with them to Richmond — a few days after our arrival, the British army commanded by Gen l Philips & Arnold march- ed into Manchester opposite Richmond on the South side of James River & burnt the public warehouses & all of the Tobacco — That evening they evacuated the Town & marched towards Petersburg — On the next day we were reinforced by Baron Stuban Gen l Mulinburg & others, Who commanded the Militia on the South side of James River — The Caroline Militia was attached to Col o Thomas Mathies' Regiment was ordered down to Williamsburg in order to watch the movements of the British army, but was soon ordered back, information being received that Lord Cornwallis' this army was marching from the South to cross James River & get between our Army & the North to prevent our receiving reinforcements. — Lafayette then Retreated from Richmond thro' the County of Hanover crossing Pamunkey River at Davenport's Ford, thro' Spotsylvania & Orange crossing the Rapidan at Normond's Ford & went into Fau- quier County, hearing that Gen l Wayne's army would soon join us we reposed the Rapidan & went into Orange & stayed at Lind- sley Mills untill Gen l Wayne joined us We then marched into the County of Louisa & by Boswells Tavern there Carlton had our Waggons to this country properly. Between Red & Point of Fork We formed the line of Battle expecting to have a general engage- ment — The 2 nd or 3 rd day Cornwallis retreated & we advanced after him, untill we arrived at the Hanover Hills 16 Miles below Richmond There we Encamped for some time.

We then took up the line of March & crossed Pa- munca River at Ruffins ferry & Encamped on Custice's plantation in the County of King William - Genl. Lafayettes Head quarters kept at Madam Hooks (so called) on Mattopony River - Where the Army staid for some time - Then We then marched in the neigh- -bourhood of Old James Town, Lord Corn- wallis embarked part of his Troops across James River opposite Old James Town - Genl. Wayne observing his Movements, attacked the rear of his Army, a severe engagement took place between Waynes army & Wallaces Army - Lord Cornwallis brought his army back to Old James Town & reinforced his men & got the better of the battle, & Wayne retreated - Wallace then with his army marched into Little York, where he surren- dered to Genl. Washington on the 19 th Oct r 1781. - In all I served in the United States Army about Nine months.
He has no documentary evidence in his possession or power to prove his said services or any part thereof, nor does he know of any person or persons which he can produce to prove his said services except the Reverend Melchizedek Brame & his Sister Mrs. Jemima Light whose Statements will be presented.
He states that he was born in the County of Caroline & State of Virg a on the 12 th day Apr l 1764: according to his Fathers Family record, but has no record of his age in his possession he resided in the said County of Caroline until he was about 39 years of age, during which time he often saw his age recorded in his Fathers large Family Bible which he kept - He then removed into Halifax County in the same State about the year 1803. - Where he re- sided in Reades Ville at the Court House for years - And then removed to Pillsylvania Co. House in the year 1808 - Where he resided about Eight years, & then removed to Danville & resided

In that Town 2 years - I then removed to Rawlins- burg in the County of Rockingham & State of North Carolina - From thence I removed to the State of Tennessee & has resided in the County of Franklin about Ten years where he still resides. - He was intimately acquainted in Virg a with the Honorable Thomas H. Davenport - The present Representative in Congress from the District of Halifax Pittsylv a & Cammel in Virg a in which State he was extensively known - To the said the Honorable Tho s H. Davenport refers for the truth of this Statement -
He hereby relinquishes every claim what- ever to a Pension or Annuity, except the present, & declares, that his name is not on the Pension Rolle of the agency of any State.
W m Rawlins.
We the undersigned Citizens of Franklin County do certify that we are well acquainted with Wil- iam Rawlins the above applicant for a pen- sion. We state that his general Character for veracity is unimpeachable, & we have no hesitation in saying that we believe his statements to his services in the Army of the U. S. during the Revolutionary War, are true.
Micah Tank,
J. P. Duvall
And so the said Comt, do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories, presented by the War Department, that the said Applicant was a Revolu- tionary.

voluntary action, & said as he states. And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them, that a Miss Sarah Dennis, who who have signed the foregoing Certificate are resident Citizens of Franklin County and that their statement is entitled to credit. The Court doth further certify that the annexed representation of the Rev. & Mrs. Benjamin Prame & General Light, certified in due form, were produced & read in the application aforesaid. Ordered to be Certified to the War  Department , the Court being satisfied, that the said Prame & Light, are persons of good character & entitled to credit.
J. C. Mitchell Presiding Judge
I Jonathan Spyer, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Franklin County in the State of Tennessee, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of William Rawlins for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal (having no seal of office) this 17th day of January 1833, and of the Independence of the U. S. the 57th Jonathan Spyer Clerk By Stephen Adair D. C.

February 20, 1935
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Mamie McCann Lexington Kentucky
William Rawlins, S. 1713 BA-J/MCS Qu
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Revolutionary War soldiers, Archibald Alexander and William Rawlings.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war. A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service of an Archibald Alexander.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 1713, based upon the military service of William Rawlins, the only soldier of that name (searched under all spellings) who enlisted from Virginia that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He was born April 12, 1864, in Caroline County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While living in that county he enlisted late in September or early in October, 1780, as corporal in Captain Joseph Ritcheson's or Richerson's company and served with the Virginia troops under Colonels Harrison and John Taylor and was discharged a few days before Christmas. He enlisted about the first of March, 1781, as second sergeant in Captain Charles Woolfolk's company in Colonel Thomas Matthews' Virginia regiment and was discharged about June 3, 1781. He enlisted about June 10, 1781, in Captain David Jimmerson's or Jimmison's company in Colonel Thomas Matthews' Virginia regiment and after one week he was selected to serve as an express rider in the Quartermaster Department under Colonel Payne and was engaged in carrying dispatches to and from General LaFayette and was discharged about September 10, 1781.

He moved to Halifax County, Virginia, about 1803 and lived in Meadville and at "the Court House" for five years. He moved to Pittsylvania Court House in 1808 and about eight years later he moved to Danville where he lived two years. He then moved to Rawlinsburg, Rockingham County, North Carolina, and from there he moved to Tennessee and lived in Franklin County from about 1823.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 16, 1833 at which time he was living in Franklin County, Tennessee.
In 1833 Frances Rawlins stated that she was born in King William County, Virginia, September 20, 1771, and that about 1783 she moved with her father, Captain Giles Rains, to Caroline County, Virginia, to the same neighborhood in which William Rawlins lived. She married his brother, George Rawlins. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Bounty land granted for military service and located within the territorial limits of Kentucky was granted by the State of Virginia, and for information relative to this land it is suggested that you address the Librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia.
Very truly yours
Soldiers Death not on Q. B.
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1935 Feb. 20 hist. to Maurice McCann K.P.S.
Rev War
1713 INVALID.
File No. 1713
William Rawlins
Pro. J. C. Lewis
Act: June 7, 1832
Index: —Vol. a , Page 308
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Virginia Line. Records corrected act. 3 is

See letter 12 Dec 33 to Hon J. B. Forster N.R.
When original certificate is returned increase to period for 9 months for 6 and 7 days allow as per rate of 30.
If proof of service is not filed it should be added to next annual report.
West Tennessee
William Rawlins of Franklin in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Richardson of the 1st Regt by Col. Harrison in the Starving line for 6 months and 7 days
Virginia Line Records
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 20 Dollars 78 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of October 1833 and I. M. C. Nisick Shelbyville Arrears to the 14th of Sept 37.95 Semi-annual allowance ending March 10 39 $62.34
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Lloyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 1 Page 14

FREE
The Honorable John B. Forster. A member of Congress Washington City.
Hon. J. B. Forster
Mail
3
amount to p30 a. a private.

Winchester, 17 th April 1834.
Dear Sir,
Your favour dated 26 th Ultto. I have had the pleasure to receive — for the kindness which you have shewed me in attending to my business in the War department, I tender you my thanks. I believe to your requir
Inclosed agreeably to your request you will receive my Pension Certi- ficate which you will enclose to me As soon as you get it renewed -
me As soon as you get a letter I cannot prove by any, only (by my own Oath) that I was Corporal Sal's a Sergeant, if it requires any other proof I cannot furnish it, all the Old Sol- diers that served with me in the Re- volutionary War are no more - but I cannot see why the proof by my Own Oath in that case is not sufficient - With Sentiments of Esteem. I remain Dr Sir Yrs Respectfully
P.S. I have drawn $51.95 Cents, } J. Wm. Hawkins. up to Sep. 4 th . On this R. Cash. etc.

22076 Payments to be made at Nashville by the A tt of W.B. Banks Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of West Tennessee
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 7 Page 94 by Dan Boyd Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Williamson Wawbins of the State of Vermesce who was a private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive — Twenty — dollars and Seventy-eight cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 1 st day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
John B. B. Lee Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edward
Commissioner of Pensions.

W. Rawlin,
Jennipsee

State of Tennessee } Bedford County } Jst. -
On this 14 th day Dec r 1832. personally appeared before me Ben: Gamble a Justice of the Peace for the County of State aforesaid - Mrs Jamima Light born in the County of Louisa & State of Virginia - But raised & bro t up in the County of Caroline - aged 58 years the 28 th Nov r next - Who being first duly sworn Depose th & sayeth That she was personally acquainted with William Rawlins now residing in Franklin County an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 that from her early recollection she has often heard by several of the gentlemen in Caroline, & by her Uncles, Walter & John Brame that William Rawlins the applicant for a pension was a Soldier in the Old Revolutionary War, & served with them in the army of the United States for given under my hand & Seal the day & date above written
Benj r Gamble Justice of the Peace Bedford County State of Tennessee
Jamima Light mark

State of Tennessee Bedford County ss James W. Kincle Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of aforesaid do hereby certify that Benjamin G. Gault before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to by Garrison B. Gault now is and was at the time of signing the same an active justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and that he has been duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit is due to all his official acts as such.
In witness whereof I have unto set my hand and affixed the seal of Bedford County Court this 15 th day of December 1832.
State of Tennessee ss James W. Kincle Clerk Bedford County ss James Brittain Pendant Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in said County and do hereby certify that James W. Kincle whose name appears subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is a Just of said Court duly qualified and that his attestation is in due form of law given under my hand at office in Shelby this 15 th day of June A.D. 1832 James Brittain Chairman of Bedford County Court

State of Tennessee } Jst. Bedford County }
On this 14 th Day Decemb r 1832.
personally appeared before me Benjamin Gambel a justice of the peace of the County Court - of the County of the County Court - of the County of the State aforesaid - The Reverend Melchizedek Brame of the County of the State aforesaid, aged 60 years on the 21 st April next - Who being first duly sworn, Deposeth & sayeth That he was born & raised in the County of Caroline & State of Virginia, and has been intimately acquainted with William Rawlins of Franklin County an applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress of June the 7 th 1832. - That from his earliest recollection being a boy 12 or more years of age, he has often heard his Father & his Uncles, Walter & John Brame say, that the said applicant William Rawlins served in the Revolutionary War with them - that they served in the same Regiment & Company together - That they were in all the retreat with General Lafayette the Commander in chief in Virginia - That they my Uncles were in the Army of the United States untill Lord Cornwallis surrendered at little

York Virg. a to Gen l Washington. —
I also will recollect of hearing Paul Carrington jr r a Judge of the District Court of Virg. a And an Officer in the Revolutionary War say that the said applicant William Rawlins was a soldier in the Revolutionary War — That he entered the service of the United States when but a youth — That his example was highly Patriotic & worthy the example of a youth. I also heard others say the same — Given under my hand & Seal the day & date above written.
Melchizedek Brame
L. H.
Benj n Gamble
Justice of the peace
Bedford County State of Tennessee
State of Tennessee
Bedford County
I Samuel Risick
Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarters assizes for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Benj n Gamble Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to by Melchizedek Brame now is and was on the 11 th day of December 1839 an acting Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and that full faith and credit is due to all his official

acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal up (Be it known unto all men) this 15 th day of December 1832
Edw d M c Neill
State of Tennessee, I James Brittain Bristol County, ss. pending Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in said County and said State do hereby certify that James M c Neill whose name appears affixed to the foregoing Certificate is Clerk of said Court and which Clerkship and that his attestation is in due form of Law given under my hand at office in Shelbyville this 15 th day of December A.D. 1832
James Brittain Chairman of Bedford County Court

State of Tennessee Franklin County Set On this 29 th day of May 1833 personally appeared in in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County of Fra- nklin & State aforesaid - the same being a court of record - William Rawlins well known to the said Court - who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following statement as a mem- -ment to the declaration heretofore by him forwarded to the department of War for a Pention under the Act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832. —
That after being reinforced by Gen l Antony Wayne this Army at Lyncys Mills in the County of Orange the Army under Gen l Lafayette marched to Bricks Bridge on Pamunkey River Unloaded our Waggons & left all the bag- -gage there under guard, early next morning we marched into Louisa County (as I stated in my former declaration) marched by Boswells Tavern where Col o Farlton had burnt the Country Waggons & other property which he found there. Between this Tavern & Pointe folk we got a head of Cornwallis this Army about 11 O'clock before noon formed the line of battle expecting a General engagement but on the 2 nd day in the Evening, or early on the 3 rd day in the morning, Cornwallis retreated & we, that is Lafayette this Army marched after him - Our relief had come from the County of Caroline & had been in

Service for some days, Our Col. o requested of us, (the Caroline Militia,) not to leave the Army (altho' Our time of service had expired) untill we met the enemy, as it was expected we should have a warm engagement in a few days - This request was made by Our Col. o at Lindseys Mills when Gen. l Wayne joined Our Army with his reinforcement which we the Caroline Militia very readily agreed to - But after Cornwallis retreated shewing his unwillingness to meet us in the field, Gen. l Wayne having reinforced us; we were discharged - I immediately went by Bracks Bridge to get my cloths which was left there in a Chest with the rest of the baggage - from thence to my Fathers who lived in the County of Caroline, about 30 miles from Richmond - Tho' s Jefferson then Governor of Va had called Out the Militia of Caroline nearly in mass & they were on their march to reinforce Lafayette - I again entered the Service of the United States, & marched in the defence of my Country - We joined Gen. l Lafayette & his Army at the Morvin hills 16 Miles below Richmond I was under Capt David Jimmerson & attached to Col. o Matthews s Regiment - after we had been at the Morvin hills one week, I was made choice of, (taken out of the Company of Capt Jimmersons) by Col. o Payne & Maj. r Jones & Major Webb, of the quartermasters department, as an Express rider - to carry dispatches from & to Gen. l Lafayette - wherever sent either by night or by day - After staying here at the Morvin hills for some time - We marched into the County of

King William crossing at Ruffins ferry & — Vencamped on Custices plantation between Pamunkey & Mattaponi Rivers — About a mile of the latter — Lafayettes head quar- ters was at Madam Moores in a large two story stone brick House — We conti- nued here for some time, We then took up the line of march & went into the neigh- -bourhood of Old Jamestown — Conwal- -lace (as it was believed) Intending to cross James River opposit Old James Town & to go into Portsmouth, embarked his troops & had gotten the most of them over when Gen l Wayne with his army & the rifle men attacked the rear of Wallaces army with great fury, but Wallace soon brought his Troops back & reinforced his Army, & Wayne had to retreat, having been worst- ed in the battle — after this he, Cornwallis Marched into Little York where ultimately he & his army was made prisoners by Gen l Washington. — I arrived at Head quarters early in the morning after the battle at James Town with dispatches to Gen l Lafayette — Saw many of the Soldiers who had been in the battle the over night, just got in Camp — I continued in the Quarter masters department as Express rider untill my 3 rd Tower in which I served in the Militia had expired I served three Month as a Corporal under Capt Jo: Ritchison my first tower — Three months as a Sergeant under Capt Ch s Woodfolk 2 nd One week as a Soldier under Capt D. Jimmison, & the ballance of three months 3 rd Tower (save One week) as Express rider Under Col o Payne & others In all I served 9 months. —

To the best of my recollection, I entered the service of the United States as a Volunteer Soldier Under Capt Joseph Ritcheson from the County of Caroline State of Va the 27 th of Sept r 1860. — Or a day or two before or after — I was discharged the 24 Dec r after, or a day before or after which composed my first Tower — as a Corporal as I now perfectly recollect
On the 1 st day of March or a day or two before, I entered the service of the United States Under Capt Woolfolk — from the County of Caroline & State afore said & acted as Sargiant in said Company, after Cornwallis retreated We were discharged. I think the 6 th of June or in a day or two of that time.
I again entered the service of the United States On the 10 th of June & joined Gen l Lafayette's army at the Norvin hills 16 Miles below Richmonds, I was discharged on the 10 th Sept r or a day or two of that time. — We were called out in service for 3 months each time, & I served 3 towers — In all I served 9 months.
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court the 29 th day of May 1883
Wm Rawls
E Russell Clerk By W B Wagner D ty

State of Tennessee Franklin County Set. An amendment to an Amended Declaration Forwarded to the War Department sometime last Year 1853.
Personally appeared this 3 rd day March 1854. before the Justices of the Peace in Open Court for the County of Franklin of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Now sitting - William Rawlins a resident of the County & State aforesaid, who being first due sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following statement as an amendment to an Amended Declaration.
That in his Amended declaration he stated that he was discharged near Pointe- fork on James' River, after serving his 2 nd term of duty in the service of the United States Under Capt. Charles Woolfolk of Caroline County Va. in the Ridgmont Commanded by Col. Thomas Matthews of Norfolk Va. He then returned to his Father in Caroline County who lived about 30 miles from Richm- = ondale. Thomas Jefferson then Governor of Virginia sent an express to the Lieutenant Col. of Caroline County called out the Militia nearly in Mass - (One third of the County was then in actual service.) I was again drafted in the service of the United

States, I marched under the Command of Capt David Jimmison - We joined General Lafayets Army at the Morvin Hills 16 miles below Richmond on James River - We were then attached to Col o Thomas Matthews's Ridg- ment - After serving one week with Capt D. Jimmison at the Morvin hills - Col o Payne who was head of the Quartermasters Department made a requisition by a Written Order Directed to Capt D. Jimmison & Drafted expressly myself my Brother George & John Mickelberry into the service of the Quartermasters Department & Requested Capt D. Jimmison to discharge us & send us to him as he had chosen us to ride Express & to carry dispatches to & from General Lafayette & else where when ever ordered - Capt D. Jimmison Immediately complied, & Discharged myself my Brother & John Mickel -borough & sent us to Col o Payne - Then continued in the Quartermasters Department Riding Express & carrying Dispatches to Gen l Lafayette & else where when ever sent - & I may add with credit to myself when Only little more than 17 years Old, I have rode through the American Army with dispatches to Gen l Lafayette between midnight & day- break Hailed by the Centinels & brought to, & when I arrived at Headquarters hailed by one of the centinels of Gen l Lafayets life guard & not to be conducted at the point of the bayonett to his

Door there kept Untill Layfayetts Secretary came & received the Dispatches from me. — I was then released from the Centenal B. Ordered to stay until further Orders. — Then I continued riding Express until my 3 rd Tower of service in the United States Army expired which was 3 months for my third Tower of service . When I was drafted into the Service another time I was discharged I refer you to my Amended Declaration forwarded sometime last year 1833. —
Wm Rawlins
Given to in
Open court this
22 nd day of March
H. L. B. Forrest
1834
E Russell Clerk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after hearing the allegations presented by the said Department that the aforesaid affidavit was an voluntary one and given as in State
State of Tennessee
I Edmond Russell Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Franklin County State of Tenn do hereby Certify that the within Amendment to an Amended Declaration was duly sworn to in Open Court the 3 rd day of March 1834 - and ordered to be Certified as stated within In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Office this 13 th day of March 1834
E. Russell Clerk of Franklin County Court.

State of Tennessee Bedford County Set.
I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the Reverend Melch. Brame this Ten Years or more, also with his Sister Mrs. Jamima Light for 6 or 7 Years - That their characters for honesty & veracity are unquestionable - That their oaths will be taken in any Court of Record in this County - and that they are entitled to full faith & credit - Given under my hand this 20 day of June 1833. —
Benj m Gamble J.P.

MAMIE McCANN ATTORNEY AT LAW LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
February 6, 1935.
The Director of Pensions Veterans' Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen,
mail ✓ From the records in Frankfort, Kentucky, I learn that: ✓ "William Alexander, heir at law of Archibald Alexander, was granted a patent of 1000 acres of land lying in the County of Fayette (kentucky) on the north side of the north fork of Licking River Corner to heirs of Samuel Henry."
That survey was of date, March 19, 1785. William Alexander is an ancestor of mine and I presume that Archibald, (whose heir at law William was) must have been the father of William.
I write to ascertain whether or not this grant was made on account of military service and if so what was the date of his enlistment and discharge. If your records contain any other information relative to William Alexander or Archibald I would be pleased if you would furnish me with a copy. I am told that a descendnet of any Revolutionary soldier will be given any information that they can obtain from the records of your office.
The military warrants mentioned in the deed at Frankfort above mentioned are numbered: 1763, 1192, 1193 and 1194 issued November 3, 1780.
Hoping to hear from you at an early date, I am
Very truly yours,
Mamie M c Cann

MAMIE McCANN ATTORNEY AT LAW LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
February 6, 1935.
The Director of Pensions, Veterans' Administration, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen,
From the records in Frankfort, Kentucky, I learn that: Thornton Taylor, William Rawlings , William Lawson(?) George Dooley, Robert Logan and David Caldwell enter 3165½ acres of land on 5 Treasury Warrants numbers 13,666, 14,217, 14,339, 13,787 and 11,432 to adjoin John Metcalf on Johnson Fork on the South, and Simon Kenton survey of 4,045 acres on the west to begin at said Kenton's northwest corner running south with his line passing his corner 300 poles thence west for quantity each to hold in proportion to their different warrants. The date was March 26, 1784.
I write to ascertain whether or not this grant was made on account of military service and if so what was the date of the enlistment and discharge of William Rawlings. If your records contain any other information relative to William Rawlings or Rollings (sometimes spelled) I would be pleased if you would furnish me with a copy. I am told that a descendent of any Revolutionary soldier will be given any information that they can obtain from the records of your office. William Rawline was my maternal great, great, great grandfather.
Hoping to hear from you at an early date, I am Very truly yours,
Mamie M c Cann