Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16672, Thomas Buck, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Buck, Thomas
NUMBER
S 16672
CONTENTS
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India 29.627
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Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Dec for Rev War Hon. E.
Emears to the 14th of Sep. 34 120. Sem-ant. allowance ending Dec. 35 55. 60
150. { Revolutionary Era Act June 7, 1833
Recorded by South Price ok E Vol. 5 1/2 Page 4.

No 29683 Thomas O'Brien declaration for a pension
No 2
Edw. Leach
Refic - Mar 5 1834

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th , 1832.
State of Virginia County of Frederick ss.
On this 1 st day of October - 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Frederick County now sitting Thomas Ducke a resident of the County of Frederick & State of Virginia aged seventy seven years 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 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated: That in the fall of the year 1777 a call was made on the Militia of the Counties of Frederick, Shenandoah, Augusta, Berkeley Hampshire &c for men to march immediately to Fort Pitt in order to defend the said Fort against the British & Indians; the commander at the Fort Col l John Gibson, having received information, that sixteen thousand British & Indians were expected to lay siege to the same; he wrote letters to the Commandants of each County, at least this deponent is confident, that one was sent to Col l Pugh commandant of Shenandoah County, for aid to defend said Fort. Whereupon Col l Pugh immediately summoned the Militia and this deponent then acting as adjutant paraded the Militia in Woodstock, the County seat and by orders of Col l Pugh read Col l Gibson's letter to them; Whereupon the field officers of the County Pugh, Reid, Tipton & Hall proposed to receive volunteers and gave them the privilege of choosing their own officers; whereupon two companies were raised and this deponent was elected to the command of one of them and in a few days in company with the other company marched to Fort Pitt where General Hand had arrived and had the command of that Garrison. The names of this deponent's subaltern officers were John Crookthawks 1 st Lieut. Jacob Galt 2 d Lieutenant & Lionel Branson Ensign. At Pittsburgh there was a Capt. Heth of the regular Army. That when these companies arrived at Fort Pitt, the report of the intended attack was contradicted & the British & had declined the siege but there being such a number of men collected and enlisted as this deponent thinks for six months, the General proposed carrying an expedition to the Indian Towns, and the troops at Pittsburgh were

embarked on board of boats to Wheeling called (Port Henry) there to await the arrival of the General and to proceed to the Mouth of the Great Kenawha where they were to meet the troops from Augusta &c but on the arrival of the General at Port Henry (the smallpox) had broken out in Camp and the winter coming on (it then being late in November or beginning of Decem- ber) the General thought it best to decline the expedition and discharged the troops except a certain number to remain the six months to garrison that fort That this deponent did not re- main the six months but his enlistment and part of his company did remain till the expiration of the six months. In the year 1778 or '9 he is not certain which he was appointed to raise a company of minute men to hold themselves in readiness for six months when called upon that this deponent did raise the company requi- red and held himself in readiness for service whenever called upon. but never received orders to march if this deponent has forgotten by what authority he was appointed to the command of this company; whether by Law of Congress or the Commander in Chief of the Americas; and was appointed by the General or by the field officers of the locality nor has he any documents to cast light on that subject nor does he know of any person living that can substanti- ate it as the circumstances was not notorious the company never being called into service. This Deponent further declared that when the British were on their march from Carolina to Virginia he then resided in Frederick County and received a letter from one of the field officers of the said County to raise a company of horsemen to move Buzzgoyns prisoners from Alber- marle Barracks; that it was apprehended the British troops were on their way to release them that this deponent in forty eight hours had a company of twenty odd men mounted and armed thirty miles on their road to the barracks but meeting the prisoners under guard on their way to Winchester he and his company were requested to proceed to Fredericksburg as it was not known what point the British would make; that they did proceed to Palomynth in the neighborhood of Fredericks- burg and reported themselves to Genl. Meighenbury then in command at Fredericksburg who thanked them for their prompt services and requested their continuance till it was

ascertained what route the British would take and when it was ascertained that they had gone to the capes of Virginia and garrisoned themselves at Little York the Volunteers were discharged. This deponent is not certain of the time he was then in service perhaps it might be less than a month for he never applied for any pay for the service. In addition to the foregoing service this deponent did furnish a substitute to serve during the war which cost him a considerable sum of money. This deponent does not recollect the time this substitute was furnished nor has he been able to find the receipt which was given for the said substitute. The substitute's name he thinks was Henry Townsend. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any state.
In answer to the questions prescribed by the Regulations of the War Department he says as follows.
To the 1 st I was born in Frederick County in the year 1756. To the 2 d I have a record of my age in a family Bible, at my own house. To the 3 d I was living in Dunmore, now Shenandoah County in Virginia. I have lived in Frederick County since the Revolutionary War, and now live there. To the 4 th I was an officer & volunteered. To the 5 th Genl. Hand, Col. John Gibson & Capt. Heth at Pittsburgh and at Fredericksburg Genl. Muhlenberg. I have stated my service in my declaration. To the 6 th I received an appointment in writing which accompanies this declaration signed by Jos. Pugh. To the 7 th Genl. John Smith, Judge Tucker, Maj. Isaac Hite, James M. Marshall and hundreds of other gentlemen.
I sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Thos. Beck
In Open Court J. S. F. D. F. D. F. D. F. And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Officer and served as he states.

I Thomas Allen Tidball Clerk of the Court of Frederick County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Rueb for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 1 st day of October in the year 1833.
T. A. Tidball

Becker's Cabin
William Payne Esq. Washington City D. C.

Dr Sir
Belle Air January 15 th 1831
From my early acquaintance with you even from your infancy; and being informed that you had got an office in the city, and also that you had interested yourself in favour of some of the applicants for a pension; and had been successful; I have taken the liberty to solicit your aid in my behalf. I think I am entitled to a pension, as much as many who have obtained it.
I think it unnecessary to explain to you the nature of my claim; as the documents accompanying this, will give every information necessary. I will therefore just observe that on perusing my declaration for a pension after it was certified by the court, I perceive that the time of my service in the year 1777 is not specified, neither do the accompanying affidavits specify the time of service, except one (Martin Gay) who says "we returned home after a service of from three to four months, but I suppose he omitted the time allowed for our return; which I think was twenty days, comprising the distance of three hundred miles and allowing fifteen miles a day. Now I think I ought to be allowed for six months service on that expedition; we were enlisted for six months; and were there ready to serve the time out; and part of our company did actually serve the six months out; and those that returned home saved to the United States the amount of their pay for the balance  amount of their time.
And I also think the holding myself in readiness to march at a minutes warning for 6 months ought to entitle me to something; though I was not in actual service; it was pretty near equal to it, being uncertain at what minute I might be called for;
But independent of these two claims; I think General Smith's & Mr Gay's affidavit gives me six months actual service exclusive of the 20 days allowed for returning home.
As to employing a substitute which is fully established by General Smith's affidavit; I don't know what purpose it may answer except it is to show my readiness to serve my country at being previous to my tour to Fredericksburg whereby I was exempt from any military duty Notwithstanding which when I was informed of the approach of the British to release the prisoners I volunteered my services and

performed as  the  route seldom equalled, by raising seventy men, mounted and equipped, and upwards of thirty miles on their way in less than forty eight hours. Now sir if you will be so obliging as to attend to this business as much of your leisure will admit; and when decided advise me on the subject, you will confer a singular favour on an old acquaintance, and friend of your dear father and mother, I have written to Col. Lucas our representative in congress who I have no doubt from his character though a stranger to me personally, will also lend his aid. you therefore please to show him my papers; and confer with him on the subject Your attention as early as possible will very much oblige yours Respectfully
Thomas Buck
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By the date of my papers you'll perceive that they have been prepared sometime. The reason of their delay was that I was advised; and intended to bear them myself but unfriendly circumstances prevented me; till the inclemency of the weather forbade a person of my age to venture out; I can assure you it was not because I did not need pecuniary aid; for I never stood in as great need in my life;
I have also written to Mr. Barry Beall & Mr. Obadiah Brown on the subject all those letters with an introduction to Mr. Edwards I enclose to you; and will thank you to deliver them; and let them have the perusal of my papers
and oblige yours &c
Thos Buck

M. N. Blakemore Ques
October 28, 1926
M. N. Blakemore 347 Madison Ave., New York City
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 16672 it appears that Thomas Buck was born in 1756 in Frederick County, Virginia.
While a resident of Dunmore County (which was later Shenandoah County), Virginia, in the fall of 1777 he was Adjutant under Colonel Joseph Pugh County Commandant of Dunmore County, Virginia Militia, and on September 5, 1777 at Woodstock, Virginia, was unanimously chosen Captain of a company of volunteers, went to Fort Pitt and served about four months and one week.
In 1778 he was Captain of a company of minute men for six months.
In July 1778 he raised a company of volunteer mounted men and served as Captain about two months. At this time he was a resident of Frederick County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

October 1, 1833 while living in Frederick County, Virginia.
He referred to his "having a family" during the Revolution, but gave no names.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Dunmore St.
Sept. 5. 1777
At a meeting of the Volunteers in the town of Woodstock Thomas Pugh was unanimously chosen Captain given under my hand
Joseph Pugh

Thomas Buck. S. L. 16678
List of Capt. Buck's co. dated Sept. 16, 1777.
Order to Capt. Buck signed Joseph Pugh, Sept. 6, 1777.
Marching orders to Capt. Buck dated July 30, 1778
List of articles appraised for Capt. Buck's and Raiders cos. Sept. 18, 1777.
List of articles belonging to Capt. Buck's co. Sept. 1, 1777
These papers have been removed from this case to be forwarded to the War Dept.
AW. May 29, 1909.
Sent to War Dept.
Jany. 16, 1913.
aw

Thout Royal road May 15 th 1863 To the Honourable Edward Lucas or Mr d Beale
Members of Congress or in their absence Mr d William Payne of the Post-office department will please to open this and allude to its contents Washington City D.C.
Admit a captain Memo - $120-
Edward Lucas AM Mr Lucas A.R.

Dear Sir
Belle Air May 8. 1834
Your favour of the 11 th of March was duly received and you will please to accept of my acknowledgements to you for your attention to that business and I am sorry to have to tell you further about it. I did suppose and others who were then thought to be judges, were of the opinion that the papers sent would be sufficient; but it appears that the War Department thought I had not established six months service. I therefore could not be entitled to a pension under the law; I did suppose my having furnished a substitute during the war and raising a minute Company and holding ourselves in readiness to march for six months equal to lying in Camp that long and afterwards serving my second tour, when under no obligations whatever, for that was the condition on which the substitute was furnished, that I should be exempt from service during the war; Notwithstanding which when I discovered my Country in danger I turned out and raised a Company of seventy odd Mounted men; and was afterwards of 30 miles on the march in less than 48 hours for which I never received any thing for compensation whatever; and never expected to receive any thing till the passage of the late law granting pensions — The War department says the applicant admits that the time of that service was less than a month but if they will examine my declaration they will discover that I was entirely uncertain as to the time: for as I before observed I never expected any thing for my services; and therefore took no particular notice of the time beside there was an error in that part of the declaration which I did not discover till after the papers had passed the Court and then thought it immaterial as General Smith's affidavit is more explicit and would have greater weight: for I ought to have said less than two months instead of less than a month, which General Smith's affidavit will confirm, for he supposes the time to be six weeks or two months. And I think as the Company I marched to Pittsburgh was enlisted for six months; and I was there ready to serve that time and part of my Company did remain the six months out; I ought to be allowed something for that. But independent of that Mr. Lee in his second affidavit accompanying this expressly says his allusion in his first affidavit that the time of serving was the time we marched from Dunmore

(now Shenandoah) county till we were discharged at Fort Henry; and being allowed a day for every fifteen miles marched on our return and two or three days detention at Fort Pitt settling our action accounts &c would make that service a little more than four and one fourth months allowing allowing the medium of his statement then taking the medium of General Smith's statement amounting to one and three fourths months would make a little more than six months and allowing the medium of time collecting arms and accoutrements agreeable to Col. Pugh's order would amount to more than half a month altogether more than six and a half months.
To establish my claim for collecting arms &c see Col. Pugh's order to that effect accompanying my first declaration and a few out of many bills of appraisement and my second declaration enclosed and when the scarcity of military stores at that time are taken into consideration the necessity of such service will be readily discerned and notwithstanding the department says, my being a minute man and furnishing a substitute during the war furnishes no grounds for a pension. I think it ought to have some weight, as it goes to shew my readiness to serve my country, and although I did not enter the regular service, having a family that I could not well leave for a lengthy service, I was always ready on emergencies.
You will no doubt be surprised at the delivery of these papers But the reasons were first that I am very unable to attend to such business myself and have a good deal to do. Secondly to save the trouble of getting the seal of two counties I had to wait the convenience of two magistrates and others employed in it. Your further attention to this business will much oblige your friend and servant
Thos. Buck
Compendium    Mr. Lee's Statement 3 to 4 months medium . . . . .  3 1/2 months    For Returning say 25 days a little more than. . . . .  3/4 month    General Smith's Statement 6 weeks to 2 months medium 1  3/4 month    Collecting arms &c . . . . .  2 months    Total Service  6 1/2 months  
P.S. Should Colonel Lucas be absent, Mr. Beale or Mr. Payne will please to attend to attend to this and oblige
T. Buck

As the County Seal, is annexed to the affidavits sent on with my first declaration, and the same Magistrates, having certified those sent on at this time, it was thought unnecessary, to have the seal annexed to their present certificates.
J. B.
P.S. please write me immediately on the receipt of this and say say that I know that you have received it as whenever a decision takes place, give me the earliest notice

Virginia Shenandoah County set
Martin Zew being first sworn saith that in his af- = fidavit respecting Capt Thomas Bueh's services in the revolutionary War when he states the ser- vices to be from three to four months, his allusion was to the time they marched from Cummon (now Shenandoah) County to the time they were dischar- = ged at Fort Henry (Wheeling) — Also in his former affidavit stated "therefor the General discharge of all the volunteers & he should have stated excepting a captain & command who were left to garrison the fort
Martin Zew
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence Given under my hand this 5 th day of April 1834
W Morris

Papers relating to Tho. Buck's services during the Revolutionary War.
N o 1 His declaration, (which is general) of his tour to Pittsburg; Of his appointment to the command of a company of minute men; Of a tour to Fredericksburg; and of his having furnished a substitute to serve during the war &c.
N o 2 His additional declaration of his services in collecting arms, camp equipage &c.
These declarations are sustained by the following Affidavits viz.
N o 3 The Affidavit of Genl. Smith (formerly the representative in congress from that district) stating that he (Genl. Smith) was county Lieutenant, and ordered out men from Dunmore County &c. and stating positively that the tour to Fredericksburg lasted from six weeks to two months. Also that Tho. Buck furnished a Substitute who was received.
N o 4 Two Affidavits of Martin Lee, stating that he was a soldier in Tho. Buck's company, and that they marched to Pittsburg &c. That the tour was from 3 to 4 months from the time of marching from Dunmore to the time of discharge at Pittsburg.
N o 5 The Affidavit of Robert Russell, stating that he marched in company with Tho. Buck &c.
The other papers are filed as additional evidence of the services of Tho. Buck. —
  From the above documents it appears that he served on the tour to Pittsburg  Months Days 3. 15    Time necessary for collecting arms, camp equipage &c.  .15    Time for returning from Pittsburg to Dunmore  .25    Tour to Pittsburg, according to Genl. Smith's Affidavit (the medium)  1. 27 1/2    Time of active service —————  Months 6. 17 1/2  
In addition to the above services he furnished a substitute to serve during the continuance of the war — And commanded a company of minute men. — Though the latter services may, according to the rules of the Dept. be excluded from the computation of the time of military service

entitling to a pension, yet, it is presumed, they will be received as evidence of the patriotism of an individual, and of his readiness to meet the dangers impending over his country. — And when they are rendered, in addition to such services as come, clearly, within the rule, will tend to remove any hesitation, which might be felt, to give full credit for the time proven. —
It was, evidently, the intention of the law to reward the meritorious Soldier, which could not be done without allowing much discretion to those appointed to decide upon pension claims. We trust that all the circumstances connected with this case will be considered and that they may have such weight as they are entitled to. — Though frauds have, doubtless, been committed on the Government, and some unworthy persons have received the rewards designed for others, this should not prejudice the claims of those who are meritorious. — The length of time which has elapsed since those services were rendered, the few witnesses of those events who are now living and the difficulty of obtaining the testimony of those few, it is hoped, will dispose the Dept. to give the more weight to the testimony which has been obtained. —

This claim I rejected upon a full examination on the ground that the union did not come to bromo — upon a re-examination, and the production of a new decision, showing that the claimant himself was actually engaged by order of the Superior Officer in making the necessary preparations for the expedition, some time before the company must. By allowing also a reasonable time for the march from Fort Reliance, which I deemed equitable to an economy within the meaning of the law, I lost this claim within the law as to the amount of rations. I granted it for 6 mo. H. B. J.

Virginia Frederick City Dist.
This day personally appeared before the subscriber one of the prothon for the county aforesaid, General John Smith, and after having been first sworn the truth to say - made the following statement to wit: That he hath resided in the county aforesaid since the year 1773 - and that he has been acquainted with Capt. Buck ever since the Revolutionary War - That he well remembers the call for militia mentioned in said Buck's declaration, inasmuch as he the said John Smith was County Lieut t of Frederick at the time, and ordered out two companies in answer to the call - he does not remember that Capt. Buck went on the expedition but is certain that the county of Shenandoah - (at that time the county of Dunmore) furnished men for the campaign the particulars of this expedition, as well as the march to Fred g berg and Falmouth are correctly detailed - That to Falmouth lasted about 6 weeks or two months - and also the said John Smith well remembers the draft of militia throughout the State - he was a member of the General Assembly at the time the law was passed - & was one of those who were drafted - though he cannot exactly remember the year, but thinks it was in 1779 or 1780 - he knows that Capt. Buck was also drafted & furnished a substitute, who was received, to serve in his place - the said John Smith also states that he hath full credit in the truth of Capt. Buck's statements and that he is accounted a man of credibility in the neighborhood where he resides. In witness whereof the said John Smith hath signed this aff t
Signed in my presence and sworn to this 3 rd day of August 1833.
John Smith J. Smith DAWSON J.P.

I Thomas Allwell Hale Clerk of the Court of Frederick County certify that John Smith Novison Esq. is a magistrate as within and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said office this 1 st day of October in the year 1833:
Clerk of the Court of Frederick County.
Rev. Mr. Smith Addis

Dunmore Jr
Pursuant to order we the Subscribers have appraised a Rifle Gun together with the Shot-Pouch Powder horn and Mending Wipers the property of the  the  estate  Divinity five shillings
Christian Miller
Christian Robert Gibson

Virginia
Frederick County Set.
Thomas Buck being first sworn, saith that in addition to the time alluded to in the affidavits accompanying his declaration for a Pension , he was engaged in collecting arms, blankets, kettles &c &c for the use of his company on the campaign, for it must be recollected that on such expeditions there were at that time then  were no public stores to resort to; and he believes he was engaged in that service two or three weeks; and in Proof of that service he refers to Colonel Pugh's orders to that effect and to a few out of many assessments Bills, also to the accompanying affidavit. He also states that when discharged at Fort Henry they were allowed a day for every 15 miles travel which amounted to 22½ days, besides two or three days delay at Fort Pitt to return the camp equipage they had taken for the intended expedition to the Indian Towns and to settle the ration accts, and get a supply of provisions &c to establish this statement a copy of the general order will accompany this, though the Generals name is not to it, its antiquity appears on its face, and there it is believed that it is well known to military men that a commander of an army only issues one general order, which the officers may copy if they choose. In witness whereof the said Thomas Buck hath signed this affidavit.
Thos Buck
Sworn to and acknowledged in my presence Under my hand this 12 day of May 1834. Saml. Gardner

ms. 2
O. Williams S. Clerk Shenandoah County Certificate
No. 7

Shenandoah County to wit.
I Philip Williams Clerk of the said County Court do hereby certify that upon Comparison of the signatures of Joseph Pugh, whose name is signed to papers in possession of Thomas Beck, one dated 5 th Sept r 1777. - one dated 6 th Sept r 1777. and 16 th Sept r 1777. with the signatures of said Pugh, to Minutes of the proceedings of the then Court of Dunmore County after- wards Shenandoah County. - I believe the signatures to have been made by the said Joseph Pugh to the said three papers - I do further certify that the signatures of John Tipton, & Abraham Bird to a certificate to said Thomas Beck, dated 20 th of July 1778. from a like comparison I believe to have been made by them. that of Abraham Bird I believe is his as I have frequently seen him write his name. Given under my hand this 19 th day of Sept r 1833.
P Williams B. S. C.

The Whole of the Militia from the Interior Parts of this State Assembled in Ohio Country, (Except the 100 Men and their Offi- cers, who are to remain for its protection) are to Prepare to March; they will return by Water to Fort Pitt and take with them all the Boats now here & between this Place & Fort Pitt, except one that will be wanted for the use of this Garrison & that at the Beach Bottom; as there are some Boats between here & Fort Pitt not fitted with Rudders, the L t M r will send two or three spare Steering Oars, & Spikes to fit to them — As soon after the Arrival of the Troops at Fort Pitt, as they can be Provided with Provisions & other necessary Accommodations they are to Proceed to their respective Counties. —
— The General Wishes them a Good Journey, Thanks them for their Past services, & hopes that when the Necessities of their Country once shall again Call them forth, they will shew the same Readiness to assist them. —

Dear Sir,
Winchester Octo. 1. 1833.
Capt. Thomas Buck of this county is about applying for a pension. His papers will be sent to you. I have been acquainted with this gentleman for many years. He is the oldest magistrate but one in this county, and has held the office of High Sheriff. He is a highly respectable man, and I have no doubt from the information that I have received, that he rendered important services to his country during the revolutionary War. The most implicit reliance may be placed on any declaration made by him.
I take great pleasure in thus commending Capt. Buck to your favourable notice.
I am, Sir, very respectfully Your Mo. Obt Servt.
J. L. Edwards esq.
Levi Brant

Virginia
Frederick County Sits
before the subscribers
This day personally appeared before the subscribers one of the Justices for the County of said Robert Ruffel and having been first sworn the truth to say made the following statements (to wit) That in the fall of the year 1777 he marched under the Command of Capt. Michael Ruder in company with Capt. Thos. Buck who commanded a Company at the same time from Woodstock in the County of Shenandoah V a to Fort Pitt and from there to Fort Henry at Wheeling under the Command of Genl. Hand the two Companies (viz) Ruders & Bucks both enlisted for six months but the alarm of the siege passing off it was thought unnecessary to retain all the troops and Genl Hand discharged the most of them reserving enough to guard the fort the Men retained being dispersed out of each company in witness whereof the said Robert Ruffel doth hereunto subscribe his name — Robert Ruffel
In regard to my present — and sworn to this 28 th day of Septemb r — 1833 I can also add that I have been personally acquainted with Robt. Ruffel for several years past and consider him a correct & respectable man
Sam d Gardner
I Thomas Allen I do hereby certify that Samuel Gardner Esq r is a Magistrate as above

and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said office this 1 st day of October in the year 1833.
J. D. Field Clerk of the Court of Probate County.
Robert D. Field affid
1833 Russell's engraving No. 5

Virginia Shenandoah County } Set
This day personally appeared before the subscribers one of the justices for the County of on said Martin Zee and after having been first sworn the truth to say made the following statement (to wit) That in the fall of the year 1777 he served as a soldier under the command of Capt Thomas Buck who commanded a volunteer company raised to oppose the British and Indians in a siege which was expected to be carried against Fort Pitt That the said company actually marched to Fort Pitt, and thence to Fort Henry under the command of Genl Hand, That the Company enlisted for six months but the alarm of the siege passing off it was thought under  un necessary to retain so many men through the winter Therefore the Genl discharged all the Volunteers and Militia We returned home after a service of from three to four months in witness whereof the said Martin Zee hath signed this aff
Martin Zee
Signed in my presence and sworn to this 11 th day of September 1833. I will also add Mr Martin Zee is a man of creditability in the neighborhood in which he resides Given under my hand and seal day and date above written
W Morris
Virginia
Shenandoah County } Set
I Philip Williams Clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah do hereby certify that William Morris is a magistrate in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his Official acts, and further that I believe his signature above is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at the Court house this 8 day of October 1833 and in the 58 year of the Commonwealth
P Williams S. Clerk

INVALID.
No. 16,672.
Thomas Buck
Capt Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 53
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 Oct. 12. Mrs. Jas. E. Rosser, info Holl of Capt Buck's Co. dated Sept. 16, 1777 was sent to War Dept. on Jan. 16, 1913.
1922 July 19 hist to Mrs. G. J. Cross. En.
6- Oct. 28 - Hist. to M. M. Blake - see letter incl. of Rev. Buck - S. 6665. MMVJ

LAW OFFICES ROSSER AND SHAW OVER WALKER COUNTY BANK LA FAYETTE, GA.
Rev Sec ✓ 1
La Fayette, Ga. Oct. - 5 - 1914.
Pension Office Washington, D. C.
At the outbreak of the Revolution- ary War, there was a company organ- ized, in Virginia, which was known as "Buck's Minute Men." The company was composed of Valley men and mus- tered into service at Woodstock (now the County seat of Shenandoah Co.) Thomas Buck was Captain, and filed the original Muster roll in the Pension Office in Washington, D. C. Can you furnish me a copy of this Muster roll, and what are your charges for same? Asking the favor of an early reply.
I am Respectfully - Mrs. James E. Rosser.

19.11.22 Pec
Fredericksburg Virginia
Dept of the Interior. Bureau Pensions.
Please furnish the following information if possible. Pension record of Capt Thomas Buck, he (enlisted from Hummer Co. Va.) and the names of his children if on record. address Mrs G. T. Cross Fredericksburg Virginia
Office Blanche Cross

aw Rev. War Section.
October 12, 1914.
Mrs. James E. Rosser, La Fayette, Georgia.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 5" instant, you are advised that the roll of Captain Buck's company, dated September 16, 1777, which was filed with the Revolutionary War pension claim Sur. File No. 16,672, of Captain Thomas Buck, Virginia troops, was transferred to the U. S. War Department, January 16, 1913, under the provisions of the Acts of Congress dated July 27, 1892 and August 18, 1894.
For information relative to said roll, you should address the Adjutant General, U. S. A.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., 7-19 , 19 22
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Thos. Pugh a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Fall 1777 ✓ 3 yrs 4 mos. Capt. Pugh Va.   1 Mo. " ✓   and served at other times dates not stated   entire ser 6 mos. 17 1/2 days.  
Battles engaged in, None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Dunmore Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Oct. 1/1833 at Residence at date of application, Frederick Co., Va. Age at date of application, b. 1756 in Frederick Co., Va. Remarks: He refers to a family but no names are stated nor any other data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.