Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9359, John Black, S.C.

SERVICE
J. E.
NUMBER
N. 9359
Black, John Elizabeth
CONTENTS

BLACK, JOHN S.C. (W 9359)

Robert Black borne 29 Day of December in the year of 17 80 Mary James borne the 5 Day of May in the year of 17 91 Mary James born the 5 Day of Black
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Set: Agt: June 30 '35 payt: Mrs. " a Melchior same day
5770- South Carolina
John Black 2 o of So. Dist in the State of S. C. who was a Pri- in the Comp- commanded by Captain Hillhouse of the Comp commanded by Col Neal in the Star- line for Militia 10 mo- 21. days Mrs. Trans dis d with Comp. See dis
Inscribed on the Rolls of S. C. - at the rate of 3 5 c - Dollars 6 7 c - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Feb 1833 - and sent to Hon Rev. J. Nicholls House of Reps-
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1832 $ 53. 67 Pens n - ant. allowance ending 1 st Mar 1833 - 17. 83 $71.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk Book X Vol. 8 Page 81

South Carolina. Apr 15 th
Elizabeth Black, deceased, widow of John Black, D r . decd.
who died on the 27 th July 1837 of York dist. in the State of S. C. who was a Ser t in the Co. commanded by Captain Hillhouse of the Reg t commanded by Col. Neal in the S. C. Ind a line for 10 mo. 21 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston, S.C. at the rate of 35 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834. 19 th Feb y 1840, end 1 st Nov r 1842, when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Nov r 1846. and sent to A. S. Wallace, Yorkville, S. C.
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Payable to children See back.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by D. H. Moods Clerk, Book C. Vol. 1. Page 186
Payable to Joseph Black Rebecca White, Elizabeth McAlister and Lorina Barnish, only chie s .
Rep d .
2 cts.
12, 8 18.96

6724.
Declaration of the laws of Mr. Black Act of 4 July, 1836

6724
Elizabeth Black dec'd
S. C.
Act of July 36
(advised) 10 mo. 21 days prior
35.57
from 27. July '37 when her husband died to 19 Feb'y 40 when she died -
To Joseph Black Rebecca Mackibee - Elizabeth McAbie Horina Banister my children
A. S. Wallace Yorkville S. C.

State of South Carolina
York District ss On this 8th day of Apree, one thousand eight hundred and forty six 1846 personally appeared in open Court, and before the Court of Common Pleas & General Sessions now sitting in Yorkville, for the District of York & State aforesaid Joseph Black, son of John Black 2 d , a resident of the District and State aforesaid aged 60 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, took on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 4 1836.
That this declarant the aforesaid Joseph Black in the behalf of himself & the other heirs of said John Black 2 d deceased, States that the said John Black 2 d was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution as the heirs do understand, and was allowed a pension by the United States under the Act of June, 7 1832 at the rate of $ 35-67 per annum, and that he was married in the year Seventeen hundred & Seventy nine 1779, to Elizabeth Woods, and as husband and wife they lived together until the death of said John Black 2 d who died on the twenty seventh day of July, Eighteen hundred & thirty seven, 1837, and that his widow departed this life on the first day of November, Eighteen hundred & forty two, 1842 not having intermarried after the death of her said husband John Black 2 d dec d .
He also declares that he has in support of the date of the marriage of the parties aforesaid, three old family Records containing a record of the ages of their Children which is in the hand writing of the aforesaid John Black 2 d and he believes it is correct, and the same is herunto appended.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written before the Court.
Edward Frost Presiding Judge.
Joseph Black

And the Court doth hereby certify, that it was shown in evidence to the satisfaction of the Court that John Black I, named in the foregoing declar- ation, was a prisoner of the United States, and that he died at his residence in York District, South Carolina in the Month of July, Eighteen hundred and thirty seven, 1837, and that his widow Elizabeth died in said District on the first of November, Eighteen hundred & forty two, 1842, leaving surviving the following four children viz: Rebecca Houchins, Joseph Black, Elizabeth M c Alva, and Lorina Banister, who are the only surviving Children of said deceased, & all of lawful age And that Joseph Black the declarant is a person to whose statements is due full credit
Edward Frost.
I Jo n Keystendal Clerk of the Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Black for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office April 15 th 1846 Jo n , Keystendal Clerk

State of South Carolina } York District }
On this 16th day of October 1832. person- ally appeared in open court before Mr. D. M. Carter Judge of the court of sessions & common pleas, now sitting John Black a resident of the State of South Carolina, in the District of York, aged seventy eight 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 the 7th June 1832.
That he entered the service of the united States in the month of June or July 1776. Commanded by Capt. Thomas Kirkpatrick, Col. Thomas Seal That he served under them six weeks against the Cherokee tribe of Indians. That he served in the month of January 1779 two as a volunteer weeks under Capt. Thos. Kirkpatrick, against the Tories on Fairforest Creek in South Carolina. That he was drafted and served under Capt. Kirkpatrick & Major Prof. in an expedition to the State of Georgia, That during this Campaign he was in the Battle of Briar Creek where Genl. Ash was defeated by the British Genl. Prevost. That in this Campaign he served three months. That in the month of December 1779 he was again drafted for served three months tour to Charleston S.C. as a waggon master That he was commanded by Capt. Thos. Black & Col. Saml. Watson. That on the 15th December 1780 he turned out as a volunteer to go to Newbern in North Carolina as a waggon master for publick stores for Genl. Sumptons Army. That they were driven back into Virginia by the British Genl. Cornwallis. That in this expedition he served four months. That in the month of May 1782 he was drafted and served a

a two months tour to the Four Hole Bridge in the waters of Ashley River, That in the Campaign he served under Capt. Jno. Hillhouse, & Col. William Bratton. That Shortly after Ferguson was defeated at Kings Mountain he served as a volunteer three weeks, on Turkey Creek and Santee River in what is Now York & Chester District S.C. That during these different periods of service he was not at any time stationed with any of the United States Troops that he knows of & is therefore unable to refer to the names of any. That according to the best of his knowledge he was born in Walsingham County, in the State of Pennsylvania, in the year 1754. That he has no record of his age. — That when called into the service of the United States he resided on Broad River in what is at present York District S.C. and that he still resides in the same, — That he never received any written Discharge from Service. He further States that he was known unto Capt. James Garrison, Robt. Wilson Henry Rea, & Jacob Black as a Soldier in the Revolutionary war. —
He hereby relinquishes every any 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.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid — John H. Black mark.
present M. D. Martin Presiding Judge. The R. B. Walker — a clergyman residing in the District of Joseph Road Landing in the Vicinity, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Black, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be about seventy eight years of age, that he is entitled & believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been before a soldier of the Revolution, & that we concur, in that opinion. Sworn & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid. R. B. Walker John Reid
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 soldiers, and served as he states -- And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that R. B. Walker who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman Resident in the same vic- inity with the said John Black and that Jmpt. Reed who has also signed the same is a resident of the same place and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
M. D. Martin Presiding Judge
I Andrew McWhorter clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mrs. Black for a pension whereby I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the Sixteenth day of October 1832 -  McWhorter 666/86
State of South Carolina } Personally appeared Capt James Garrison York District } Jacob Black & Robert Wilson who being sworn say they have seen the foregoing declaration of John Black that they were well acquainted with the said John Black during the revolutionary war with Great Britain that they were acquainted with the services alluded to in Mr. Black's declaration and that they believe that his declaration is true from their personal knowledge of the man and being eye witnesses of the greater part of his declaration of services and further they say that it is believed without hesitancy in the vicinity where Mr. Black lives that he was a revolutionary soldier and is so respected by all who know him. Sworn to and subscribed the 3 rd day of October AD 1832 before me Robert Wilson 3 by order Jacob Black James Garrison William Garrison (L.W.)

The State of South-Carolina } ss York District }
The personal examination of John Black, made in open court, before the Hon. Mr. D. Martin a judge of the court of sessions, & common Pleas at York court House October Term 1832 -
Q. 1 - When and in what year were you born - Answer To the best of my knowledge I was born in the year 1754, in Nottingham county Pennsylvania. I do not know the day, nor month of my birth.
Q. 2 - Have you a record of your age, if so where is it? Answer I have none.
Q. 3 - Where were you living when called into service, where since the Revolutionary War & where now? Answer I resided when called into service on Broad River, near what is now called Pinckney ferry. I have resided there ever since.
Q. 4 - How were you called into service. Were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, if a substitute for whom? Answer I was sometimes drafted, sometimes a volunteer, but never a substitute.
Q. 5 - State the names of your officers and the names of the officers of the regular troops, who were with you at any time, such continental & militia troops as were with you, as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service? Answer My officers were Capt. Kirkpatrick, Col. Neal & Major Roff. Others referred to in my statement at large, to which I refer for the general circumstances of my service.
Q. 6 - Did you ever receive a commission, if so by whom was it signed, & what was the name of it? Answer I never had no commission, I was always a private.
Q. 7 - State the names of persons you are known to in your neighborhood, who can testify to your veracity, & their belief in your statements - Answer I can refer to all my neighbors, but will only name Joseph Reed Esqr. & Capt. James Jamison.
Sworn to the foregoing this 16th Oct 1832
10 Mo. 21 - admitted pri #33567
his John T Black mark
W. D. Martin
Presiding Judge
Looking for City D. L. J. H. J. Nicholson do long certify that this Wilson, Jacob Black, & James Jamison are exact copies, as far as known to friend John. They are full and just character, which, I believe, is a true copy of the full and just copy. July 12 1833 H. J. Nicholson

South Carolina
York (District) Personally Appeared Robert Wilson a Resident of said District and Pensioner at the rate of 80 dollars per annum who being first duly sworn according to law says that he was well acquainted with John Black Revolutionary soldier and Husband of Elizabeth Black who is also dead whose Heirs are now applicants for a Pension he further says that the said John Black and deponent and wife were near neighborhood in time of the war and well recollects that the said John Black was married at the time that deponent and the said Black went to New Bern after Military stores and further says that the said John Black was in service under Deponent for three months and ten days and further says that the said John Black and further say that Black was out on river boats but this deponent was never in service with him but the above stated time and further says that the said John Black had a waggon in service in time of the war Sworn to and subscribed this ninth day of Oct 1846, Before me A.S. Wallace (Magt), Robert Wilson
South Carolina
York District) Personally appeared before me A.S. Wallace a Magistrate in and for said District Joseph Black, son of the late Elizabeth Black and wife of John Black a pensioner deceased of the district aforesaid, and made oath, in due form of law to the following statements relative to his father the aforesaid John Black Revolutionary service life

subsequent to his marriage said, That he was married to his wife Elizabeth in 1779- and that from the fall of Charleston in 1780 till the end of the war he was generally in same but to give the true deponent cannot
This deponent also makes oath, that the reason of their delay in presenting their Claim to a pension that was due the aforesaid Elizabeth Black widow of the said John Black a pensioner deceased was their ignorance of the existence of any law granting pensions to the widows of Revolutionary Soldiers
Sworn to, and subscribed, this 9 th day of October, 1846, before me,
A. S. Wallau (Magt.)
Joseph Black
I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that Robert Wilson and Joseph Black who have this day sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavits before me are gentlemen who are well known to me and their statements entitled to full faith and cred- it given under my hand on this 9 th day of October 1846.
A. S. Wallau (Magt.)

South Carolina
York District } Personally appeared Joseph Garrison a resident of York Dis- trict and pensioner at the rate of 24 dollars and ten cents per annum before me the sub- scribing Magistrate and made oath in due form of law that he was well acquainted with John Black in time of the war of the Revolution. His band of Elizabeth Black who is also dead Mother of the present claimants
This deponent further states that John Black the above named now dead was a soldier in said war and that he knows of his own person- al knowledge that the aforesaid John Black was in service subsequent to his mar- riage which took place before the reduction of Charleston this deponent says that he was not at the above marriage but that he was several times at the house of John Black in time of the war and has known them as husband and wife ever since up to the death of the said John Black and wife Elizabeth who is dead as above stated and also knows that the said John Bla- ck had a waggon in service mounted and subscribed this 9 th Feb. 1846
Before me
A. S. Wallace (Magt)
Joseph Garrison marks
Allen L. Garrison
I do hereby certify that Joseph Garrison the a- bove appear is well known to me and his statements entitled to full faith and credit
A. S. Wallace (Magt)

State of South Carolina)
With Dists at } I Ja. Maykendal Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Said District do hereby certify that A. S. Wallace whose signature appears to the foregoing Depositions as subscribing Magistrate is & was at the time of subscribing the same an acting Mag- istrate for Said District & that full faith & credit are due to all his acts as such Magistrate
Given under my hand & Seal of Office this 18 th day of October 1846
Ja. Maykendal C.C. Clerk

South Carolina. H. 12.
Elizabeth Black, dec d widow of John Black, 2 d who died on the 27 th July 1837 of York in the State of S. C. who was a Priv t in the Co. commanded by Captain Hillhouse of the Reg t commanded by Col. Neal in the S. Carolina line for Militia, for 10 mo. 21 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the rate of 35 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 27 th day of July, 1837. & end 19 th July 1840, when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Octo. 1840. and sent to A. S. Wallace, Yorkville, S. C.
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Payable to
Children See back.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by S. H. Wood Clerk, Book C. Vol. 1. Page 186.
To Joseph Black, Rebecca Bucklin, Elizabeth McAllee and Lorina Banister, only children.
Rep d —

South Carolina. 5440.
John Black, D r deceased. of York dist. in the State of S. Carolina who was a Private in the Co. commanded by Captain Hillhouse of the Reg. commanded by Col. Neal in the S. Carolina line for 1 mo. 21 days.
Rep d .
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston, at the rate of 35— Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1835, to 27 th July 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Nov. 1846 and sent to A. N. Wallace, Yorkville, S. C.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-ann. allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. H. Wood Clerk, Book 80. Vol. 6. Page 71.
Payable to Joseph Black, Rebecca Puckett, Elizabeth M c Alister, and Lorina Bannister, only children.

An open, antique ledger book with two pages visible. The paper is aged, yellowed, and stained. The left page has handwritten text in cursive, including "Elizabeth" and "N. S." near the top, and "Met 4th" near the bottom. The right page has a large, dark, irregular stain covering most of the upper half, with some faint handwriting visible at the bottom, including "July 1841". The book is bound in a dark, worn cover, and the pages show signs of foxing and wear.
  Day book for 1842 (Page 44) Nov. 21st. Mr. Joseph Black dr $ cts. for mother to making one Raid  off in  the  turning it 2 50 
John Black 2 nd 35 th S. C. act 32 last p 23
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Paid to 4 th March 1835
W. L. Tyson

(45)
Mr. S. D. Hood Due by Fisher
10 #1 coffee, 1 #1 Sugar, 1 #1 Molasses amnt $3.00
1842

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9889
Elizabeth Black
Wid. of
John Black
Port L. C. Meila
Act: July 4 th 36, Sec. 3.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 67
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Payment to be made at Charleston by J. C. Cochran Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
S. Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C, Vol- ume 1, Page 186, by
N. H. Wood Clerk.
Duplicate.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4 th July 1836, Elizabeth Black, d deceased, late of S. Carolina, widow of John Black, 2 d deceased, who was a Private in the S. C. Militia, and died 37 th July 1837, was entitled to a pension at the rate of Thirty Five dollars and Sixty Seven cents per annum, commencing 19 th February 1840, and ending 1 st November 1842, when she died; and the amount is due and payable to Joseph Black, Rebecca Stuckhile, Elizabeth McArthur and Lorina Bannister, only children.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 12 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty Six.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.
Duplicate.

Payment to be made at Charleston by J. C. Poehran Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
S. Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C, Vol- ume Page by N. A. Wood, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claims.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th June 1832, John Black, 2 o . dec d . late of South Carolina, who was a Private in the S. C. Militia, was entitled to a pension at the rate of Thirty Five dollars, and 37\frac{1}{2} per an m . from 4 th March 1835, when his pension was suspended, to 27 th July 1837, when he died; and the amount is due and payable to Joseph Black, Rebecca Auchiche, Elizabeth McAbee, and Lorina Bannister, only children.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 12 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty- Six.
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.
Duplicate.

Comptroller Genl's office to Columbia S.C. September 25. 1840.
Book 2 Indent 9. } Issued the 11 th day of May 1792 to Mr. John Black for Sixty seven Pounds 4 s. 0 d Sterling being for pay due him for fourteen months and twelve days duty as private from 9 th Nov r 1781 to 20 th Jany 1783 in Col Ma- hania's Regt. of Cavalry with interest from 1 st day of April 1783— Pm d £ 67: 4: 0 d Int d £ 4: 14: 0 d.
Book 2, Indent 14. } Issued the 17 th May 1792 to Mr. John Black for fifty six Pounds Sterling being for twelve months duty as private from 10 th Nov r 1781 to 10 th Nov r . 1782 in Col. Mahania's Regt. of Cavalry with interest from 1 st day April 1783 Pm d £ 56: 0: 0 d Int d £ 3: 18: 4 3/4 d.
Book P Indent 584 } Issued 20 th May 1785 to Mr. John Black for Seventy four Pounds Sterling for sundries for militia use in 1780 & 1781 as per account audited Pm d £ 74: 0: 0 d. Int d £ 5: 3: 9 d.
Book P Account 584 } John Black His account of wagon & team 124 days in Genl. Sumter's Brigade— Also 44 days personal duty @ 10 s per day in all Sterling £ 74: 0: 0 d.
Book 2, Indent 1587 } Issued the 2 nd Feby 1786 to John Black for Seven pounds 17 s 1 d. as per passed by the Commissioners. Pm d £ 7: 17: 1 d Int d £ 0: 11: 0 d.
Book 2, Account 1587 } John Black for 55 days duty as horseman in Capt. Kirkpatrick's Company Col Bra- nton's Regt Commanded by Genl. Ash at Briar Creek in the year 1779 @ 30 s. per day Sterling £ 7: 17: 12 d.
Book 2, Indent 337 } Issued 26 th Nov r 1785 to Mr. John Black for Three Pounds 11 s. 3 d Sterling duty on board the ship St. Carolina as per acct. from the auditor
The a/c from which -this was issued is - -lost

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I certify the foregoing to be a true copy from the Records in this office For Comptroller Genl J. Aug. Black

Joseph Black Rebecca Huchings Elizabeth M c Abbe Lorina Banister

South Carolina } York District } Appeared John P Hood Esqr and made oath in due form of law that He Made the coffin for Elizabeth Black widow of John Black Revolutionary soldier dec'd on the twentyeth 20 Nov 1842, eighteen hundred and forty two that he was informed by Mr Joseph Black reputed son of John & Elizabeth Black who ordered the coffin and informed deponent that his mother died the night before say, the 19th of Nov 1842 and that the coffin was not taken away until the 21 st day of Nov, at which time the inqury was made and further says that the original is here unto append Sworn to and subscribed this 16 th day of Sept 1842 Before me
A. H. Wallace (Magt) J. P. Hood
I the undersigned Magistrate do hereby certify that John P Hood who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a reputable mechanic and his statements entitled to full faith and credit
Given under my hand and seal this 12 th of Oct 1846
A. H. Wallace Magt
South Carolina } ss I Ja Hunsford Clerk of the York District } Court of Common Pleas, do hereby
certify that A. H. Wallace is a Magistrate as above & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine given under my hand & seal of office at York Court House October 12 th 1846
Ja. Hunsford Clerk

Nov 11 46
Eliz Black 86 W
J. L. Edwards Esq Washington City D.C.

Yorkville S.C.
2 Nov 1842
Dear Sir
I Have Inot received the certificate in claim of Elizabeth Black which terminates on the 19 th of February 1840 Elizabeth Black died on the 19 th  February Nov 1842 I am satisfied this date is correct you can ascertain this by having Reference to the coffin makers affidavit as well as the declaration I am satisfied that the 19 th of Nov 1842 is correct I hope you will examine the files and send me a certificate for the Balance from the 19 th of Feb 1840 until 19 th of Nov 1842 which is the time of her death
Please inform me if there is anything John Black her Husband
Very Respectfully yours A. S. Wallace
J. L. Edwards Esq Washington P.O.

I Samuel Mellon, Post Master at Yorkville, South Carolina, do certify that the pension certifi- cate issued to Elizabeth Black dec d widow of John Black of South Carolina, commenced 27 th of July 1837 and ended the 19 th February 1840. The certificate is now before me S. Mellon.
Spec d t

From a certificate to John Black 2 nd dec. ? for $35.67 from 4 March 35 when his pension was suspended to 27 July when he died - payable to Joseph Black Rebecca Hutchibe Elizabeth McAllee & Louisa Bannister only children.
Also to Elizabeth Black dec. ? under act of 4 July 36 from 19 Feb 40 to 1 Nov. 42 when she died - To same children A. S. Wallace Esq. Yorkville S. C.

Yorkville S.C. 12 th Oct 1846
Dear Sir, With this you will receive the Evidence called for in the case of Elizabeth Black Wife of John Black of this District both deceased you will please examine and report the same to me at as early a day as possible. The record Evidence accompanies this also. you will please give it as due weight. I have also understood that this claim has expended in 1834 if so please send a certificate for the unpaid balance. Very Respectfully yours A. S. Wallace
P.S. The case of Elizabeth Black forwarded you, by A. S. Wallace Esq. you, with this, The witness Jos. Jamieson is a most respectable man and entitled to full Credit I do not know the other two witnesses. A. S. Wallace Esq. is a most respectable magistrate of this District, in whom you can place all confidence. Your Obs. Servt. James A. Black M.C.