Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 17,380, for William Reynolds, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Reynolds, William
R 17,380
Va. Half Pay.
CONTENTS
See N.A. Acc. No. 874 # 050 141 Half Pay William Reynolds

William Reynolds was paid, as conductor $10. per m. In addition; as director of the Laboratory 12 " " $52.
He will be entitled to half pay, at $26. per month, from the 22 d of April 1782, to the 30 th of June 1801, when his account, as collector at York, was settled at the Treasury. (See the Registers certificate, filed with the pension in War Office.)

Virginia.
At a quarterly Court continued by adjournment and held for Henrico County at the Courthouse on Wednesday the 6 th day of November 1844.
On the motion of William Reynolds Trent, who took the oath of an executor, and together with Joseph G. Trent his security (who first justified on oath as to his sufficiency,) entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of four thousand dollars, conditioned as the law directs, a certificate was granted him for obtaining letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of William Reynolds deceased with his Will annexed in due form.
Virginia.
Henrico County to wit:
I Sotlin N. Ellett Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true transcript, taken from the records of the County Court aforesaid.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and annex the Seal of the said Court this 27 th day of December 1851.
Sotlin N. Ellett. C.H.C.

13 Jan'y 1852
From Stafford H. Parker
about half pay case of Lt W m Reynolds

Richmond, Jan'y 13 th 1852 Jas. E. Heath Esq.
Dr Sir:
Mr Segar & Mr Peachy called on me to day, and admitted that there could be no doubt of the fact, that Dr Trent as the Admrs of Mr Reynolds, his Grand father, is entitled to the claim - but they think that I ought to make them some compensation - well this is a matter, which does not concern the Department at Washington.
I write this much for the purpose of assuring you that the Admrs. Mr Peachy waives all claim in behalf of the Heirs of Mr Reynolds of York.
With assurances of high regard
I am Dr Sir:
Yours most respectfully, V. H. Parker

Nº 17380
ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871.
WAR OF 1812.
3268
REJECTED
William Reynolds burg
in Early Revolution
Discharged _____, 18_____
PENSIONER:
Cif. No. _____
7 th Pay Act of July 6 1832 5068
See Letter Bk VOL I Va. Claims Act 5th July 1832 & Pension Certificates Page 43-44. for explanation of allowance of half-pay.
Received & died Oct 25, 1798 187 Pension File No. in Office of Agt Genl. War Dept. is given as 05014 (Sister to Mrs. J. C. Abbott)

12 May
Letter from Richard Randolph in relation to W m Reynolds claim.
for James E. Heath Esq.
2
12, 11

For James E. Heath Esq.

Washington 12 th May
Dear Sir,
Your despicable opinion of the Virginia patriots of the revolution, astonishes, and grieves me. D r Pope, in his petition to the legislature, for bounty land, states, that he was surgeon to the garrison at York, until it was discontinued, in 1780. We know, historically, that the posts in the sea board, were broken up in the Spring of the year 1780, when most of the army went to Carolina, and, the remnant was stationed in the upper country. Some fifteen years ago, a few old men about York, testified, that D r Corbin Griffin was surgeon to the hospital at York, and continued to act in that capacity, to the close of the war. These men, no doubt, believed, what they stated, but not one of them said, that they were attached to the hospital, in any way. Yet, you have decided that these men told the truth; and, of course, that D r Pope, did not. The claim of William Reynolds is proved by documentary evidence . He was paid as conductor to the State artillery: In May 1782. he was appointed director to the State Laboratory, by the order of the Governor, to Col. Davis, to appoint an officer of artillery, to that post. This, you say, is no proof that Reynolds was an officer of artillery; in so saying, you charge Col. Davis, with disobedience , and the artillery officers, with pusillanimity. Do you, really believe that these men, were mean spirited fellows.
I showed you, the other day, that the Laboratorys, were schools for artillery officers: that congress recommended, that they be sent there, "for instruction"; the governor of Virginia sent W. Reynolds, to the Laboratory, "for instruction." This, with you , is no proof that he was an officer of artillery. The Legislature of Virginia, in December 1779. directed, that the Supt. of the State, should be

formed, "upon the continental model, particularly by filling the Quarter masters department, with officers of the line."
A copy of this document, is in your office with Thomas Slaughter's papers, and would convince any reasonable man, that the military Staff officers, were taken from the line. You took up Reynolds claim, a month ago, and wrote to your agent in Richmond, to search for evidence, pro , and con . if he had found any, con , he would have sent it to you. It is your duty, to "search the records," and to reject every claim not sustained by some documentary proof.
If, in any claim, which I may present to you, there is the slightest cause to suspect fraud, I wish you to reject it.
In every claim, confided to me, I have searched for evidence, con , as well as, pro . and would not advocate it, if I doubted its truth. Three years ago. Dr Waller employed me in Dr Griffin's claim. I found, in the Virginia Gazette, that, in May 22, Dr Griffin was removed from the hospital at York, and Dr Pope, put in his place. In the journal of the House of delegates, I saw, that Dr Pope stated, that he continued in the hospital at York until it was discontinued. I gave the information to Dr Waller; and there , I thought the claim would be abandoned. I pray you Sir, to decide in Reynolds claim, either pro , or con , and relieve me from suspense, and detention here, when my business calls me away.
I am, cordially, your friend
Richard Randolph
J. E. Heath

Washington, 2 d October 1850.
Sir
Two months ago, I sent to your office, vouchers to establish the claim of William Reynolds, to the half pay, refused by Col: Edwards: those papers were sent to the Commissioner, to examine, and return. If they are not lost, or mislaid, he has them now.
The illegal detention of a portion of Col. Dabney's half pay, for eight months of the last year, induces me to think, that Col. Edwards will keep Reynolds papers, until they are called for by you. May I ask you to call for them.
The enclosed paper, proves that Reynolds was a Lieutenant.
I salute you respectfully
Richard Randolph
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart.

9 June
1884
Richard Randolph
and
Claim of Mr. Ray- Nolds
Jensen Office
James L. Heath Esq.

James E. Heath Esq r
Pension Office
Office of the Secy of the Navy

Dear Sir,
Mr Peachy has requested me to employ some one to attend to Reynolds's claim. There is no occasion for it, until you have disposed of it: when you have done so, you will oblige me, by sending your decision to me.
Three weeks ago, I sent you a full copy of a pay roll of the field, and staff officers of the regiment of Artillery, for the months of April & May, 1780. In it is, William Reynolds, com d , with the pay of a Capt. A commandant is always, a commissioned officer.
I salute you respectfully
Richard Randolph 9 th June 1851.
J. C. Heath

Richmond, Decb. 9 th 1853. To The Commissioners of Pensions.
Sir:
About two years since, Mr. Randolph addressed a letter to me relative to the claim of Mr. Reynolds' admrs for half pay. I caused it to be filed with the papers in that case, in your Department. You will confer a favour, by sending me at your earliest convenience the said letter, or a copy thereof, as it is of importance to me, by so doing you will much oblige,
Yours very respectfully, S. H. Parker.

Lt Wm Reynolds
half pay
act 5 July 1832

V o L. Office, Richmond, Dec. 27 th 1851. J. E. Heath Esq:
DSir:
I hope you will excuse me for troubling you again. I have thought it advisable to enclose a copy of the Order of Court, granting letters of administration to D r Trent, on W m Reynolds' Estate, which I hope you will have the kindness to have filed in the Department.
I expect to visit you City, in company with D r Trent some time next week, if you think it probable that the claim will be then adjusted. I send papers in D r Trent's possession, which belonged to W m Reynolds, that identify him as the true W m Reynolds, whose claim has been allowed. These old papers will be exhibited in due time.
With great respect,
I am DSir,
Yours truly,
S. H. Parker

Reynolds
Corinth
I saw Document filed in this Case perhaps they were with drawn by the Plf or his Repn sent atene. They were dismissed the last of Appeals denying that any Supernumerary Officer was entitled to his half pay which therefore has since been removed W Dalke
(715)

At a District Court held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond the 4 th day of September 1799.
William Reynolds ————— appellant
against
The Commonwealth —————
} upon an appeal
from a decision of the Auditor of Public accounts rejecting the claim of the appellant
For reasons appearing to the Court, it is ordered that this appeal be dismissed
A copy from the records of the said Court in my profession as Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Henrico County —
Teste J. Robinson Clerk
In the above case, no papers are filed, except the petition for appeal
J. Robinson Clerk