Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5802, James Beaty, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Beaty, James Katharine
No. 5802
CONTENTS

1887 Feb 28 H.J. Steen returning table of ref having on it only names of children 1887 March 23 H.J. Steen with history Pres. out
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Reported
Pension certificate returned for correction making it payable up to 15 April 1849 instead of 15 April 1848, and endorsed to Hon. Job Mann, 23 Feb 50 and Agent notified.
Correction made & notice sent to Wm J Howard Pension Agent March 1. 1850
5515 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Catharine Beatty dec widow of James Beatty Sen r who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Colonel for two years Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 & to continue until the 15 th April 1849, when it shall die.
Certificate of Pension issued on the 22 nd day of Jan'y. 1
and sent to Hon. Job M. Moore
Payable James R. James Recorded on February 2

Allegheny County } personally came before me Penn as } one of the Judges of the Court in and for the County of as aforesaid Catherine Beaty widow of James Beaty a Corporal in a Company in the Revolutionary War said widow being now nearly eighty one years of age doth make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision accruing to her by the act of Congress passed July the 7 th 1838 Entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. That Catherine Beaty was married to James Beaty who was a Corporal in a Company belonging to the Eleventh Regiment Pennsylvania The name of his officers not now Recollected This by Tradition from her husband and others and that the said James Beaty Corporal as aforesaid Lived Three years and Some Months and that the said James Beaty aforesaid Died the 25 th day of November 1827 That the said Catherine Beaty was married to the said James Beaty in the Month of Septem- ber Seventeen hundred and Ninety two and that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service But that she was marriage took place previous to the first of June of Seventeen hundred and Ninety four at the time above stated and that the Documentary Evidence of marriage or Birth & with the former application is the hand writing of her husband as well appear by the testimony & therto sworn and subscribed before me this 29 th day of March 1849 Catherine Beaty her mark J. Jones J. J. G. G.

I do hereby certify that the said Catherine Brady within named widow of James Brady decd a Revolutionary Soldier from old age and infirmity was not able to appear in court given under my hands and seal this 29 day of March 1849
J. Jones. Judge C.C.

State of Pennsylvania Allegheny County ss
I Daniel McConway Clerk of the court of Quarter Sessions of said County do hereby certify that S. Jones before whom the within Affidavit was taken is and was at the time of taking the same, one of the Judges of the court of Quarter- Sessions &c. in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and faith, and credit are due to all his acts as such.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Pittsburgh this 5 th day of April A.D. 1849.
Daniel McConway Clerk.

Correct copy of the names & date of the birth of the children of James and Catharine Beatty filed with the application of Catharine Beatty for a pension - See Pats File No. 5.802 Revolutionary roll
Eli Beatty born July 31 st 1793
Jeanne Beatty born April 25 th 1797
Rachel Beatty born Dec 3 d 1800
William Beatty born Sept 24 th  1802 1801 James Beatty born Dec 17 th  1801 1803 } There erasures on the leaf
The above family record was made on a large Bible leaf and affidavits identified the record as in the hand writing of James Beatty the soldier & husband of Catharine the applicant. The widow having died the pension certificate was payable under act of Feby 2. 1848 to her surviving children Jane, William, & Jane. The above mentioned bible leaf was returned Feby 28. 1887 to W. J. Steem of Pittsburg Pa at his request in behalf Mrs Steem who was a grand daughter of James Beatty, through Hon. James Nagley & desk of Depy Comf J. J. Bartlett.
I certify the above as a true copy & correct
N Robinson
Asst chief of Division of Old war, Navy & Bounty Land
Comptroller

State of Penna } personally came before the Judge in and for Laid County } of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Laid County Rachel Beatty one of the daughters of James Beatty and Catherine his wife widow of James Beatty a corporal in the Revolution Laid widow being now about eighty years of age and Laid daughter with whom the Laid widow now lives the widow being old and infirm is not able to appear in Court but is still in full life doth on her oath in behalf of her Mother Make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision accruing to her Mother the Laid Catherine Beatty made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 Entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain widows "That Catherine Beatty was mar- ried to James Beatty who was a corporal in a company belonging to the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment the name of his officers not Recollected this by tradition of her parents and that the Laid James Beatty lived three years or more and that the Laid James Beatty died and died the 25 th day of November 1827 That the Laid Catherine Beatty was married to the Laid James Beatty in the Month of September Seventeen hundred and ninety two and that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service But that the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four at the term above stated and that the leaf upon which the ages of the children are written was always esteemed as the handwriting of her father and that it was taken out of her fathers Bible which was in the possession of her Mother
Sworn and Subscribed January 6 1849 in open Court before me. Benjamin Patten Prost Judge Court of Common Pleas 5 th Judicial Dist. Penna
Rachel her Beatty mark

Allegheny County Penn a
Personally came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Rachel Beatty a daughter of James Beatty and Catherine his wife who is now dead who being Sworn according to Law saith in addition to what she did say in a Declaration made by her in the lifetime of her Mother Catherine Beatty that she this Deponent well Recollects of hearing her mother say that she well Recollected the time that her father the said James Beatty went into the Service of the United States in the Revolu- tionary war that the said James Beatty and several other Left Bedford in Bedford County Penn a together a McClellands a Small and Drayton &c &c that the Ladys went to a Creek near Bedford Town to see them after they all were away at their party Recollects of McC- lellands wife telling her husband to go and fight like a man and then come home but he died and never Returned the Marched from Bedford to go to Trenton New Jersey where they went after cannot tell that the said James Beatty had the care of the Baggage wagons cannot tell the name of his best But the Collo name was I adies the further saith that she well Recollects of hearing her father and mother say that the said James Beatty Served three years and belonged to the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment and that he was a Sergeant  Corporal as before stated and further saith not
Sworn and Subscribed
for Rachel Beatty
mark
before me this 13 th November
1849 having been truly read over
to her before Sworn to observe
Thomas Davidson a Justice of the Peace in and for Allegheny County Penn a I do hereby certify that the above Declaration is a Lady of Good Character for truth and veracity her Credence is entitled to full Credit Thomas Davidson

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, { ss.
State of Pennsylvania,
I, Hiram Stultz ~ Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Allegheny in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the same being a Court of Law and Record, do by these presents certify, that Thomas Davidson Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, and who has thereunto, in his own proper hand writing, subscribed his name, was at that time, and now is, ~~~~~
an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by law to administer affidavits to all whose acts, as such, due faith and credit are, and of right ought to be given, throughout the United States and elsewhere.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Pittsburgh, in the said County, this thirteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States of America, the Seventh  fourth ~
ATTEST:
Hiram Stultz Prothonotary

I was acquainted with a Certain William Frazer, a soldier, as represented, of the Revolutionary War, that resided near Beaufort Penn a , and believe he drew a Pension. He died some years since. Jany. 8 th 1850 3
W. Mann

Chartiers Penn. Pa March 4/87 W m E. M c Lean Esq Acting Commissioner Pension Department Washington D.C.
Dear Sir Many thanks for leaf from James Bratty's Family Bible, it is very valuable to us.
You could assist us greatly in pro- secuting our claim in England for money left to the Father of James Bratty he was born in Ireland and if you could furnish us with copies of the papers and records used in establishing his claim for Pension they would probably throw all the light necessary to prove our claim, hoping you will oblige us in this I remain Yours Respectfully
W. J. Steen
Box 67, Putnam P.O. Allegheny Co Penn a

Apl. 17-1902 Ino W. Beatty Wilmington Del
Perz WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5802
Catharine Beatty Widow James Beatty Capt. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 29/48
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 49
[Arrangement of 1870.]

8742 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Catharine Beatty dec'd widow of James Beatty who was a Corporal in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Jan'y 37 and sent to
Wm. Jos. Mann House of Reps
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 1, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 104

Jan 1/50
Catharine Beatty for Petition
= Additional Evidence
= - - - - - Letter of Commission 27 th Aug t 1849. - - -
Proof of Death of Widow, names of Children & Declaration of Daughter as to Service -
W. W. H. [unclear]
W. H. [unclear]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 3 rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844, Catharine Beatty dec d late of Penn a , widow of James Beatty who was a Corporal in the Revolution & died 25 th November 1827, is inscribed on the roll of pensioners at the rate of $88 3 / 4 per annum, commencing 4 th March 1843 and ending 4 th March 1849.
The amount is due & payable to her only surviving children, viz. Jane Beatty, Rachel Beatty, W m Beatty and James Beatty.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 22 day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty-five
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

Pension Office
February 23. 1850
Sir,
In the pension case of Catharine Beatty dec d late of Pennsylvania, widow of James Beatty, who was a Corporal in the Revolution, is entitled to a pension, under act 2 February 1848 of $88. 00 / 100 per annum, commencing 4 th March 1848, & ending 15 th April 1849, instead of 15 th April 1848, as you were notified on the 22 nd January last. You will therefore please pay accordingly.
I am Respectfully Your Obed t Servt. J L Edwards
James R. Snowden Esq. Pension Agent, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Balford April 30 th 1849
Hon: J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions, &c. Dr. Sir,
You will herewith receive the Application of Catharine Beatty for a Revolutionary Pension. Please have the case examined. This case you may recollect was once at your Office, on the Application of her Daughter but not left. The widow has now made the Application before a Judge &c.
Yours most respectfully W. Mann

J. R. Snowden, Penna Aft Philada Feb. 25. 1880
One side with blank end of the last of J. R. Clegg in the great work of the March 1880, which caused so much alarm when the roof of the Penna office was blown off - Many clerks left - Residing in a manner that it was unsafe to remain -

Pension Agency, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1850.
Sir:
The notification of 22 d January last, in the case of Catharine Beaby, dec'd., Act 2 February 1848, of which the inclosed is intended as a correction, never having reached this office, I have thought it best to return to you the latter paper, in order that, if the name is to be inscribed on the roll of this Agency, a regular notification thereof may be sent me, as this notice does not state how the pension is payable.
I am, very respectfully, Your obedt. servt.
James Ross Pioneer Agent
J. L. Edwards, Esq., Crown of Pension, Washington City

13.917
Application of Catharine Beatty, widow of James Beatty Corp. Revolutionary War for Pension Pn
Act July 1838
Maria 1772
b. a. 25 Nov 1827 Alleghany Co. Pa. Ceph - Ch - 11 Pa Regt admitted p 88. for an Serge 2 yrs com 4 March 1836 to 41 for 43 to 48 for 48 to 15 th April 1849 when she died, Children, Jane, Rachel, William & James Beatty.
The for Record Dubuque Iowa
J. M. Mearns

Allegheny County I personally came before me Peru. I a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Benjamin Kelly who being Sworn according to Law Saith that he was well acquainted with James Beatty and Catherine his wife of the County aforesaid family of Bedford and County State of Pennsylvania that he was well acquainted with his family and the said James Beatty by tradition was a Corporal of a Company in the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment in the Revolutionary war and that the said James Beatty told him in his lifetime that he thought himself intitled to a pension and that he would make application but that the act of Congress required him to make oath that he was Poor and that that he would not do therefore no application was made in his lifetime and well know that his widow wanted long ago to apply but could not get it done that the said Catherine the widow of the said James Beatty aforesaid that she is yet living and has remained a widow ever since his death which took place as appears by engraving upon his Tombstone November the 25 th Eighteen hundred and twenty Seven that the handwriting upon the life of James Beatty Bible is as he believes the proper hand writing of the said James Beatty and that from his knowledge of the children's ages is the correct dates of their several Births and that the said Catherine Beatty was always esteemed his wife They lived together as such Sworn and subscribed before me this 5 th day of January 1849
James Mitchell JP
Benjamin Kelly

I do hereby certify that the Said Benjamin Kiley the within writing, with whom I am well acquainted is a man of good character for truth and veracity I would believe his evidence as truth he is a man of Intelligence
James Mitchell
ن-1

Albany County ss
Personally came before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County Archibald Young who being sworn accor- ding to Law Saith that that he is well acquainted with James Beatty and Catherine his wife also the Eldest Son Eli Beatty and himself was near the same age and that he has seen James Beatty write and from having seen him write believes the writing of the Birth of his Children upon the leaf of his Bible that is now taken out of the Bible to be given in Evidence at the pension office in behalf of his wife is in the proper hand writing of the said James Beatty by tradition was a Corporal in the 11 th Penna Regiment that said Beatty was about to apply in his lifetime for a pension but did not do so and that the said Catherine Beatty widow of James Beatty aforesaid always was esteemed to be his wife they lived together as such sworn and subscribed before me this 5 th day of January 1848 Archibald yours
Almus Mitchell
I do hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with Archibald Young and do say that he is a man of truth and veracity and integrity and has always been a good character I would receive his evidence
Almus Mitchell

Allegheny County } personally appeared State of Pennsylvania } before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace and for Lack County Joseph Wilson who being Sworn according to law saith that he was well acquainted with James Beatty and Catherine his wife that the Documentary Evidence upon the life of the said James Beatty Bible part having been  written he believes it to be in the proper hand writing of the said James Beatty and well knows it said life to be taken out of his Bible which has still been in the possession of the said Catherine Beatty his widow which was done to be sent to the prison office for her Relief that by tradition the said James Beatty was a corporal in a company in the Eleventh Penn a Regiment in the Revolutionary war that the said James and Catherine was formerly from Bedford County Penn a that frequently heard them talking that he was entitled to a pension that the said Catherine is still living and has remained his widow ever since his death which took place the 25 th November 1827 they lived together as man and wife and was always esteemed as such Sworn to and subscribed this 5 th day of January AD 1849 J. S. [unclear] & J. S. [unclear] Before me James Mitchell JP
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Wilson and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity James Mitchell JP

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, } ss. State of Pennsylvania,
I Adiram Hulz Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Allegheny in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the same being a Court of Law and Record, do by these presents certify, that James Mitchell Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, and who has thereunto, in his own proper hand writing, subscribed his name, was at that time, and now is,
an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by law to Administer Oaths &c to all whose acts, as such, due faith and credit are, and of right ought to be given, throughout the United States and elsewhere.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Pittsburgh, in the said County, this Sixth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States of America, the seventy third
ATTEST:
Adiram Hulz B B

State of Pennsylvania Allegheny County
Be it remembered that at a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh in and for said County on Saturday the sixth day of January 1849 in the affidavits of Joseph Wilson and Benjamin Kelly said above being read, and the evidence being produced, and the Court being satisfied that the said evidence was sufficient to prove that Catherine Kelly is the widow of James Kelly in said affidavits and annexed papers named, and also sufficient to prove the time of the marriage of said parties do order and direct the same to be returned recorded by the Prothonotary which is done accordingly.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court the sixth day of January A.D. 1849
William Schulz Pro

No. 13617 Certificate for $ 85.15.10 specie.
We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to James Beatty Corporal of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment in the sum of Fifty Eight Pounds fifteen Shillings & 10 pence specie, with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1780 being the amount of the Residue of the disputation of his Pay. Pursuant to two acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780, and 10 th of April 1781 H is Ex cy . —
Philad a
Dec r 9 th 1781
J m Nicholson
one year paid one year paid
Auditor General's office Harrisburg Jan y 25 th 1849
I certify that the above is a true copy of the original on file in this department. —
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid. —
John S. Patterson Aud. Seal

10824
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania. Catharine Beatty dec. Widow of James Beatty
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 25 Novem r 1827 of Alleghany Co in the State of Penn a who was a Corp t in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the 11 th Reg t commanded by Col _____ in the Penn a line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh at the rate of 88 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of January 1850 and sent to Hon Job Mann, House of Reps
Payable to surviving children Total amount, $ Jane, Rachel, William, James Beatty [Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. P. Chase (Clerk) Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 215

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th July 1838, Catharine Beatty, dec d . late of Pennsylvania, the widow of James Beatty, who was a Corporal in the Rev- -olution and died 25 th November 1827, is inscribed on the roll of Pensions, at the rate of Eighty eight dollars per annum, Commencing 4 March 1836 & ending 4 March 1841,
The amount is due & payable to her only surviving children, viz. Jane Beatty Rachel Beatty William Beatty & James Beatty.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 22 nd day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty- four fifty
Examined and Countersigned. §
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 2 nd Feby 1848. Catharine Beatty dec'd wife of Penn? widow of James Beatty who was a Corporal in the Revolution and died 25 Nov r 1827, is inscribed on the roll of pensioners at the rate of eighty eight dollars per annum, commencing March 4. 1848, & ending April 15 th 1848, when she died.
The amount is due & payable to her only surviving children, to wit, Jane Beatty, Rachel Beatty, William Beatty & James Beatty.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 22 nd day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty-five
Examined and Countersigned. §
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Catharine Beecher Daughter of Samuel Beecher Letter from Cousin August 27 1849

Allegheny County ss personally came before me a Justice State of Penna of the peace in and for said County Benjamin Kelly who being sworn according to law who deposes and saith that he was well acquainted with James Brady who by tradition was a soldier 60 years old in the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment in the Revolutionary war he was also well acquainted with his wife and 6 children as at least who was reputed to be the legitimate children of the aforesaid James Brady and 60th of her wife the said widow died the 15 th day of April last past eighteen hundred and forty nine leaving four children who survived her death Eli the oldest child died some time previous to her death then the only children who survived the death of the widow was Jane Rachel Neilson and James Brady and further saith not sworn and subscribed before me this 8 th day } Benjamin Kelly of September 1849 } John Koerner
Allegheny County ss personally came before me a Justice of the peace in and for said James M Johnston & Archibald Young who being sworn according to law saith that the above facts set forth in the above deposition of Benjamin Kelly is the truth which perfectly within their recollection they were at the funeral of the said widow live near Neighbo- urs to the said James Brady and his widow & knew the family & sworn and subscribed before me this 8 th September James M Johnston 1849 John Koerner Archibald Young

Allegheny County ss
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with they within defendants to wit Benjamin Kelly James M Johnston and Archibald Youngs and do say that they are men of good character for truth and veracity their evidence are intitled to the highest credit given under my hand and seal this 8 th September 1849
John Horner
Peer.
Allegheny County to wit
I do hereby certify that the testimony given in the foregoing matter by James M Johnston, Archibald Youngs and Benjamin Kelly, is worthy of credit. I know them to be highly respectable persons, and their statements are at all times worthy of belief.
Given under my hand this 8 Sep 1849
S. Jones Esq of Court of Common Pleas
Commonwealth of Penn y Allegheny County ss
I do hereby certify that the within Certificate of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County the same being a Court of Law and Record do by these presents certify that S. Jones Esq by whom the above Certificate was given was at that time and now is Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County duly Appointed Commissioned and sworn to all whose acts in such due faith and credit are and of right ought to be given throughout the United States and elsewhere. Witness my hand and seal of said Court at Pittsburgh the 8 th day of September A D 1849 William Hully Pro

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, } ss.
State of Pennsylvania,
I, Hiram Hultz Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Allegheny in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the same being a Court of Law and Record, do by these presents certify, that John Harner , Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit taken, and who has thereunto, in his own proper hand writing, subscribed his name, was at that time, and now is,
an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by law to Admiral Pains to all whose acts, as such, due faith and credit are, and of right ought to be given, throughout the United States and elsewhere.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Pittsburgh, in the said County, this 28th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States of America, the 74
ATTEST:
Hiram Hultz Prothonotary

I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Kelly. He is a man of intelligence and integrity - whose statements is entitled to implicit credence -
M Hampton
Jan'y 2. 1850
I am also acquainted with W m Horn - know him to be an acting Justice of the Peace in my District - He is a gentleman of the highest respectability. Full credit may be given to all his official acts -
M. Hampton
Jan'y 2. 1850

Be pleased to acknowledge the receipt of the leaf on the back of this letter and re- turn the letter in the enclosed envelope.
Very respectfully,
Wm E. Hildreth.
Acting Commissioner.
Mr W. J. Eber Box 67, Putnam Allegheny Co., Penna.

Old War J. N. T. No. Co. _____ Reg't _____
Department of the Interior PENSION OFFICE
MAR 8 1887 OFFICE
Washington, D.C. No. 11, 1887
Return this letter with your reply.
Sir
Your letter of the 21 st instant addressed to the Hon. J. S. Kealey, by him referred to this Office is received, requesting in behalf of Mrs. Steen, a grand-daughter, the return of the family Bible, taken by the agent Stokely to support the claim for a pension made by Catherine Beatty, widow of James Beatty a Revolutionary soldier, and which their children supposed was filed in this Office.
From an examination of the pension papers of the widow, it appears that no Bible was filed, but a leaf from a Bible was received which was attached to some affidavits identifying a record on said leaf of the names and dates of birth of certain children as being in the hand writing of the above named James Beatty, and the said leaf is herewith returned enclosed.
Be

Be pleased to acknowledge the receipt of the leaf on the back of this letter and re- turn the letter in the enclosed envelope.
Very respectfully,
Wm E. 700 S. Leach.
Acting Commissioner.
Mr W. J. Stein Box 67, Putnam Allegheny Co., Penna.

Wm E M c Leland Acting Commissioner
I have received the within mentioned leaf out of James Bratty's Bible for which many thanks
Yours Respectfully W. J. Steen March 4/87

1102 West 8th Street, Wilmington, Delaware.,
Hon. H. Clay Evans, Commissioner of Pensions, Washn D.C.,
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly advise me if you have any record of a pension being granted one James Beatty, Corporal 11th Penna Regiment, during the Revolutionary War, and oblige.
Yours truly,
John W. Beatty