Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,383, Williamson Burnett, Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Burnett Williamson or Burnette
W.3383
Priscilla
CONTENTS

3547. Virginia Richmond Priscilla Burnett , widow of Williamson va  Burnett who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of Feby 1849 and sent to.
Pensioner Liberty va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page  134  Vol. 3.
Reported Feby 1/849

Virginia
Buckingham county, sc,
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the county court of Buckingham do hereby certify that the Rev d Rane Chastain a minister of the gospel returned to this office the register of a marriage celebrated by him, between Williamson Burnett and Priscilla Carter, on the fifteenth day of March in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety two? (1792 March. 15 th )
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 12 th day of November. one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Rolfe Eldridge C.B.C.

State of Virginia Bedford County to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting:
On this 15 th day of July 1840
personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, Priscilla Burnette, a resident of Virginia in the County aforesaid of Bedford, aged Sixty six Years. who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the Benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 9 th 1838, entitled an act, granting half pay and pension to certain widows, that she is the widow of Williamson Burnette, that she always understood, from her Husband, and Others, that he served Three Years in the Militia, of Three Months each, as a private Soldier in the War of the Revolution, but from Old age and the Consequent loss of Memory, she cannot state all the particulars, such as the time he was called into service, or the Officers he served under, (if she ever knew any) but that he was born in the County of Buckingham, and was called into the service from said County. That she well recollects his saying he was at the Siege of York, and that they were married some time after his return from service, that his last term of service, that they resided some time in Buckingham after their marriage & when their Children, James M. Burnette & Nancy Burnette were born and that they removed from said County of Buckingham to the County of Bedford where her husband, died, at the time hereinafter stated, and as a further proof of his having served in the War of the Revolution etc, she begs leave to refer to the Certificate of Adm. Harrington & Capt. George Rogers, John Carter Esq James M. Burnette and for proof of her marriage to the Certificate of the Clerk of Buckingham County.
She further declares that she was married to the said Williamson Burnette on the 15 th day of March in the Year Sixteen hundred and thirty five that her husband the aforesaid Williamson Burnette died on the 3 rd day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty three, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seven hundred and ninety four. viz at the time above stated
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written before me. H. Robertson J.P.
Priscilla X Burnette mark

Bedford County to wit
This day Priscilla Bunnelle personally appeared before me in the County aforesaid, and subscribed, and made oath to the annexed declaration, and I further declare, that from her appearance, being very old and in- firm. I do not consider her able to go to the Court House, to make her declaration, with safety to herself, being as she does, a distance of 16 or 18 miles from the Court House. Given under my hand, this 15 th day of July 1849 H. B. Robertson Jr.

State of Virginia Bedford County to wit: §
The affidavit of James H. Burnette aged Forty eight Years of the County State aforesaid, but formerly of the County of Buckingham of the same State, where he was born, and from which County his Father Williamson Burnette, now deceased, removed, deposeth, and saith, That his Father, Williamson Burnette, Husband to his Mother, Priscilla Burnette, the present Claimant, died at his residence in the County of Bedford, in his presence, on the 3 rd day of June 1833. and that his Mother Priscilla Burnette has never since been Married, but is now a Widow — and further States, That he has frequently heard his Father, Williamson Burnette, speak of his services in the Revolutionary War. That he also Not a regular soldier, but in the Militia, that so long a time having elapsed, and never expecting to be called on, if he ever knew them, he cannot now detail them, but well recollecting many of the circumstances and some of the places where he was stationed and often mustered; Among others, that he was at Roanoke Landing, near Richmond, at Petersburg. Great Point, at James Town of York Town, at the surrender of Cornwallis H s , but in which of the different towns, that he served, that he was at the various places mentioned, he cannot state — but that he has the fullest confidence, that his Father, Williamson Burnette was served in the War of the Revolution, having often heard him speak of it, both in conversation with himself & others and never heard of its having been called in question or disputed James Burnette
Bedford County to wit
This day James Burnette, came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath and subscribed to the above affidavit, and I further State that I am now and have long been well acquainted with said James Burnette, that he is a man of good standing in society and on whose testimony the fullest reliance may be placed.
July 25 th 1840. H. Walenstrop. J. P.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No.
3383
Priscilla Burnett
Widow
Williamson Burnett
Rev. Pres. Ch.
Act
Feb. 2 d 1848.
Index:—Vol.
A
Page
100
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Virg \ Act 1838-7490.
Priscilla Burnett, widow of Williamson - Let to Hon. W. L. Goggin 12 Dec 1840
Act 7 July '38

Virginia 5978
Priscilla Burnett widow of son William Burnett, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 3 June 1833, of Bedford Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Patterson of the reg t commanded by Col in the Va Militia line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, & commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of January 1841, Goggin, H. R. Rep.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $150. Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by D. M. Clancy, Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 176.

3913
Rep d .
Virginia, Richmond
Priscilla Burnett
widow of Williamson Burnett
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16. day of Dec r 1843 and sent to Pleasant Preston Davis's Mill Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 147.

① 81. Cap Patten 3 Jan 81
①. same 3. Jan 81
Noting which exactly
② Yrs Thanks
Aug 32
② Supt of York Oct 81
Roger 3rd from left '81 Va. Bowman
Annington same
East Supt of York
Williamson Burnette d Jan 1833
Priscilla Burnette m. 1792 S
3 sons from ca. 1800
① Rob Roger mt. 1 son (Patten) 81
① Adlai Annington same Jan 1 "
② M. L. ... " " "
or Supt of York Oct 81

7490 Priscilla Dunning wid of Williamson
VB
Act July 7 1838
Marned 1792
ded 1833
Allow 9 mo private $30 per ann VB Militia Capt Patterson
Hon W L Goggins HR

Plains Mill Road January 3rd 1868
at Free
Hon. William L. Goggin Washington City, D.C.

Jan 9. 1841.
Very Final
J. J. G.
Schwartz
Home.
St. Louis
J. J. G.
W. Goggin H. R.

H. Reps. Jan'y 9 th 1841
Dear Sir,
The enclosed letter is from a highly respectable neighbor of Mrs. Bennett - it is a false tale as stated by him that Mr. Bennett - and Rogers and Singleton resided in different countries - He is conceited also, as I know, in regard to Bennett's situation before his death - Proof can be furnished if required of the single respectability of Singleton & Rogers if necessary - Mr. Preston the writer of the enclosed letter has no interest whatever in the allowance of the Pension - he is not connected with the old woman in any way, and is himself a wealthy man - I should be pleased if you would again examine the case with a view to Mr. Preston's statements
I am yours &c
Very Respectfully
J. L. Edwards Esq.
M. L. Goggins

16. Sep. 1843 4181 P. A. Possilla Burnett
Age 43
James Mill and Sept. 9th Nov. cont.
$30
Pleasant Preston Leads Mill Va.
John and born in presence of Friends Washington City
John

Davis Mill Bedford County Va Sept. 9 th 1823
Dear Sir
Enclosed is Mrs. Grisella Burnett's declaration for a pension under the act of Congress passed 3 rd day March 1823. When examined please report the result to either her or myself at this post Office.
Yours. Very Respectfully
Thomas Hudson

Davis Mills. January 3 rd 1824
Dear Sir,
Yours. Brother. John. handed to me at our last board Mr. Edwards: decision on the pension claim of Mrs. Priscilla Burnette In which he says, I have examined the claim of Mrs. Priscilla Burnette, Widow of Williamson Burnette dec d and have placed her papers upon our files, the widow alleges that her late husband who died One Year after the beginning of the war of 1861-1865 On Militia Robert Rogers & soldier Arrington witnesses in support of said claim, testify that they served with said Burnette under Capt. Patterson. January 1781. These witnesses applied for a pension in August, 1832 before the death of said Burnette but did not call on him as a witness, producing the affidavits of two other individuals, they declared that they did not know of any other individual person, who had a knowl- edge of their service the parties all lived in Bedford County Virg a . Therefore, the affidavits of Arrington & Rogers cannot be received as satisfactory evidence that Burnette performed the service as set forth in their affidavits. — It is true that Mr. Burnette in an affidavit made some years since in the case of the application of John Carter Testified that he was with or saw said Carter at the Siege of York, in October 1781 That tour, however , was of short duration Not exceeding, from 4 to 6 weeks.
Mr. Edwards is mistaken as to, Rogers. & Arrington, all living in Bedford, the County Mr. Barnette lived in, Rogers. and Arrington both both reside in Campbell County, near the Court House, and Mr. Barnette. resided in Bedford County, where his son James now resides, a distance as you will know, yourself, of about 50 miles.

they were all born in  Born in Buckingham County, and went into service from that County, soon after the War, Mr. Burnette moved to this County, Bedford, where he died, for a great many years previous to his death, he was an invalid, and could not walk a step, and never went from home, these circumstances, makes it entirely reasonable, that Capt. Rogers and Mr. Armstrong, should not have known of, or called on Mr. Burnette when they applied for a pension themselves, In addition to this, I do not suppose there is a more respectable man, in Campbell County than Mr. Alder. Armstrong, and I understand Capt. Rogers is equally as respectable. If the Department required it, Mr. Burnette can get a certificate of their respectability, certified to by a large portion of the population of the County, as they are both old, respectable & well known citizens of the County, You Yourself I have no doubt have a personal acquaintance with the Magistrate who took their affidavits, as he was formerly the Representative of that County, You will do Mrs. Burnette a favour by calling Mr. Edwards' attention to her claim, and if not satisfied with the respectability of the testimony in her case, she can fully substantiate that, but it is doubtful which there is any other living witness within her reach as to the services performed, please attend to this as early as convenient, as the widow Mrs. Burnette is now in quite limited circumstances.
Yours and Your Ladies Relations are generally well, we have nothing of interest to write to you, we are in the midst of Winter and last night was within a few degrees of being as cold weather as we ever have had. Wishing Yourself and Lady a pleasant Winter. Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant G. H. Pleasant

State of Virginia } County of Bedford } ss
The Affidavit of John Gaz- er taken as evidence in the case of Williamson Burnett A revolutionary This Deponent Deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with said Burnett in the county of Buckingham & late of the county of Bedford V a and knows that he the said Burnett was drafted as a militia man in the co ty of Buckingham and marched from thence under one capt Patterson to York Town in V a at which place he was put under the command of one col Fleming and he also knows that the said Burnett was in the  service service at Old Williamsburg and served a three months tour and was honorably discharged about Portsmouth and this deponent further says that the said Burnett to the best of his knowledge was about between 75 and 80 years

of the revolution work like this deponent - never heard it disputed as disputed - and this deponent further states that it would be attended with some expense for him this deponent to attend before a court to make this affidavit and further this deponent saith no more in this deponent further sayeth } William Rother than James Burnett is the legal representative
Bedford county Court
This day w th Arthur come
Before me Lewis C. Arthur a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit - and this deponent is a man entitled to credit on oath given under my hand this 20 th December 1834
Lewis C. Arthur

Lewis C Arthur J. P.
State of Virginia Bedford County ss.
I John R. Stephoe Deputy for Robert L. Mitchell Clerk of the County Court of Bedford in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Lewis C. Arthur is a magistrate in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his appear to me to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court This 26 th day of January 1835 in the 59 th year of American Independence
John R. Stephoe D.D.
State of Virginia ss.

State of Va. } B. county of Bedford }
The affidavit of W m Astbury Taken as evidence in the case of Williamson Burnett a revolutionarian, this deponent deposes and saith that he has all reason to believe and knows that the said Burnett was a soldier of the revolution were and that he was a citizen of Buckingham County, Va. and was drafted as a Militia man from said county and he this deponent knows that the said Burnett served a three months term or more at Norfolk in said State the officer whom he was drafted under is now dead To that place this deponent is now unable to say, but he knows that he the said Burnett served there under an eye Major the clamo r whom belonged to the same reg t and General Muhlenberg was his Burnett's commander in- chief and this deponent states that the above named reg t was honorably discharged at Prince George Court house Va. and this deponent further says that he thinks that the said Burnett was between 70 and 80 years of age at the time of his death which was in June 1855, and as to his being a soldier of the

of the revolution was he this deponent never heard it disputed as disputed - and this deponent further states that it would be attended with some expense for him this deponent to attend before a court to make this affidavit and further this deponent saith no MB in this deponent further say: { William Rother than James Burnett is the legal representative
Bedford county Court
This day w- Arthur com
Before me Lewis C. Arthur a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit - and this deponent is a man entitled to credit on oath given under my hand this 20 th December 1834 Lewis C. Arthur

State of Virginia Bedford County ss
On this the 22 day of August 1823
before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Mrs. Priscilla Burnette a resident of said County aged about seventy five years who having been first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of March 1823 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Williamson Burnette deceased of said County who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, that he served, as she verily believes, three months service in the said War of the Revolution, which facts will fully appear by a reference to her declaration filed in the pension office, she thinks in the latter part of the year 1840 or the first of the year 1841. That her husband the said Williamson Burnette never applied for or drew a pension during his life, but that she as his widow under the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838, was allowed a pension of thirty dollars per annum for five years. Commencing on the 4 th March 1836 & ending the 4 th March 1841 and that she drew the same, and further states and declares that she is still a widow
Priscilla her X Burnette Mark
State of Virginia, Bedford County ss
I James S. Wingfield
a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Priscilla Burnette who has this day sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration before me, is the widow of Williamson Burnette deceased of said County, who was always reputed, and believed to be a soldier of the Revolution, and his widow, Priscilla Burnette is personally known to me as such, and I have understood she drew a pension allowed her in consideration of the services of her husband during the War of the Revolution and is the person referred to in the foregoing to the foregoing declaration. And I further certify

That Mrs. Mrs. Priscilla Burnette is still alive and a widow and that she is too infirm to attend Court, Given under my hand this the 22 day of August 1843.
James L. Wingfield J.P.
Virginia
At a Court of Quarterly sessions held for Bedford County at the Court house thereof the 29 th day of August 1843
The declaration of Mrs. Priscilla Burnette was read in court claiming a pension under the act of Congress of March 3 rd 1843 together with the certificate of James L. Wingfield Esq., and the Court being satisfied that the same is genuine, doth order it to be certified to the war department, that Mrs. Priscilla Burnette, named in the foregoing declaration is the widow of Williamson Burnette deceased of said County, who was a Revolutionary soldier in the Revolution and served as such three militia terms, and who died on or about the year 18 38 having his present widow Priscilla Burnette above named, and who is the identical person who received a pension from the General Government under the act of July 7 th 1838 as the widow of the said Williamson Burnette deceased, for five years at the rate of thirty dollars per annum from the 4 th March 1836 to the 4 th March 1841 and that she is still alive and a widow, and that James L. Wingfield is an acting justice of the peace, in and for said County of Bedford duly Commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony that the above is a true transcript of the records of said Court, in the matter pertaining to the application of Mrs. Priscilla Burnette for a pension, I Robert C. Mitchell Clerk of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal thereof this 2 nd day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
R. Mitchell C.

1 Virginia
7490 Priscilla Burnett widow of Williamson Act 7 July 1838.
Am W L Goggin 17R

Virginia
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions Continued and held for the County of Bedford, at the Courthouse thereof on Tuesday the 21 st day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty (1840).
The foregoing declaration of Priscilla Burnette together with the affidavits of Robert Rogers, Adam Arrington, James Burnette and John Carter, and the certificates of Rolfe Eldridge and William A. Clement and of Nicholas Robertson, William W. Reese and Z. E. Cheatham, were this day produced in open court and the same having been examined, it is ordered to be certified to the War office of the United States, that the said Nicholas Robertson and William W. Reese are Justices of the peace in and for said County of Bedford, duly Commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and laws of this Commonwealth, and that their several signatures to the foregoing declaration and affidavits are genuine - and that the proceedings aforesaid had, before the said Justices of the peace in the County, are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed - And the Court doth further certify, that it appears to them by satisfactory evidence, that the said Priscilla Burnette is the widow of Williamson Burnette deceased, late of Bedford County, who departed this life on the 3 rd day of June eighteen hundred and thirty three (1833) - that the said Priscilla Burnette is a resident of the County of Bedford, and so far as appears to them, a lady of respectability - that the said Priscilla Burnette and Williamson Burnette, were legally married, and lived together as husband and wife, during their residence in this County up

to the time of his death - And that from old age and bodily infirmity the said Priscilla Bunnett is unable to attend this Court - And the Court doth further certify that the affiants James Bunnett and John Lester are residents of this County, and persons of respectability, and their testimony entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I John R. Stoplee deputy for Robert R. Mitchell Clerk of the said Court hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 24 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty.
John R. Stoplee D.C.

The affidavit of Captain Robert Rogers of lawful age, taken on the 12 th day of May 1840. This affiant being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he was well acquainted with Williamson Burnet formerly of Buckingham County, Virginia, and that the said Burnet to his knowledge has served as a soldier in the Revolutionary war in the same company with this affiant. — This affiant further states that he and the said Burnet served in Captain Charles Paterson's company of Militia which company started from Buckingham County on the 11 th day of January 1781. and marched through the counties of Cumberland, Powhatan, Chesterfield, the town of Petersburg and down to Cabin Point where they joined head quarters, the field officers were General Muhlenburg, Col. Charles Fleming & Major, Ben Jones that the said company served until the 11 th day of April of the same year when it was regularly discharged.
This affiant further states that the said Burnet served as Bowman to two of the subaltern officers of the same company, to wit, John Burkes Lieutenant, and William Beckham Ensign. — This affiant further states that he and the said Burnet lived in the County of Buckingham, many years after the Revolution, after which time the said Burnet as this affiant understood moved to the County of Bedford and died. — This affiant further states that he understood the said Burnet married a Miss Carter of Buckingham County and further this affiant saith not.
Robert Rogers
State of Virginia, Campbell County ss.
This day Captain Robert Rogers personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and subscribed his name to the above affidavit, and made oath in due form of law that the same was true, to the best of his knowledge and recollection. Given under my hand this 12 th day of May 1840.
Z. E. Cheatham

The affidavit of Adlar Arrington of lawful age
This affiant being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that he served a three months tour in the Revolutionary war of three months under the command of Captain Charles Patterson and that he has examined the within affidavit of Capt. - Eain Rogers, who served in the said company in the tour of duty, referred to, and that he fully coincides in all the statements therein made, and further this affiant saith not.
Adlar Arrington
State of Virginia, Campbell County ss.
This day 
Adlar Arrington personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid and subscribed to and swore that the above affidavit was true to the best of his knowledge and recollection. Given under my hand this 12 th day of May 1840. J. E. Cheatham
State of Virginia, Campbell County ss.
J. E. Cheatham
a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with Capt. Robert Rogers and Adlar Arrington who have given the foregoing affidavits, for more than twenty years and I do hereby certify that they are both respectable men and stand high in society. Given under my hand this 13 th day of June 1840.
J. E. Cheatham

State of Virginia Bedford County to Wit.
On the 18 day of September 1848 before me Lewis C. Arthur a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized by Law to administer oaths personally appeared Priscilla Burnett a resident of said County, who being duly sworn ac- cording to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848. Granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Williamson Burnett Deaf, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, that he died previous to the passage of the Law of 1832 Granting pensions to Revolutionary Soldiers, that she has received an annual pension as his widow of Thirty Dollars per annum under the act of the 17 th June 1824 and up to the 4 th March 1848, she further declares that she is still a widow
Priscilla her Burnett (mark)
Sworn to & subscribed on the day and year above written before me In the presence of Lewis C. Arthur J.P. Giles Miller Albin A. Thomas
I certify that the above named affiant Priscilla Burnett is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who draw a pension, as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit Lewis C. Arthur. J.P.

State of Virginia Bedford County S. W.
I John R. Stephad Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Lewis C. Arthur is a justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 19 th day of September in the year 1828.
John R. Stephad Clerk

State of Virginia
Bedford County ss.
The Affiant of John Barker of the County and State aforesaid, aged Eighty Seven Years, who being duly sworn - deposes and saith, that he himself was, a regular soldier in the War of the Revolution, that he was born in the County of Buckingham, and marched into the Service from said County - That at the Siege of York Town, He met with Williamson Burnette, now deceased who had marched from the same County, as himself, that said Burnette belonged to the Militia and was serving a term of three months, and as a Confirmation of my own recollection, said Burnette, testified to the fact of having said term together, when I applied for, and obtained a pension under the act of 1818 - which affidavit can be seen by reference to the records - I also know of said Burnette having served one other Militia term - besides the one at York Town, as I had previously met with him at Old James Town - but as I was in the Regular Army and he a Militia man - I cannot tell his Officer or give a detail of the particulars of his Service - I was well acquainted with said Burnette after his return home, and have always understood both from himself and others, that he served three Militia terms, of three months each, but I cannot personally, testify, to any other, than - those above mentioned, the one where I met with him at James Town and the one where I met with him at York Town - and further states, that after said Burnette received his discharge at York Town he returned back back to Buckingham, and married Priscilla Burnette Barker - and remained in said County until he had two children, James & Nancy. He then moved to the County of Bedford in the same neighborhood of myself, where he died, leaving his wife the present Claimant Priscilla Barker a Widow, and who is still a Widow having never since been married - and further saith Not.
John Barker
Subscribed and sworn to according to law before me in the County of Bedford this 14 day of July 1840
Wm W. Blevins J. P.

State of Virginia Bedford County to wit I certify that I have been acquainted with the John Carter within mentioned for the space of fifteen years or more that he is now drawing a pension as a revolutionary Soldier and that I have always regarded him as a man of truth. Wm Wren J. D.

va Mar 16
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J. L. Schmitt
corner of Prince
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St. Louis
for the letter and any papers
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Mr. Bennett

Mr Bennett
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The letter will accompany the papers
28 Dugway march 30 1892 Libby young
Yours

Sturminster Newton Keynall W. 11 th March 1835
To J. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions Washington City
Sir I have been requested to forward the enclosed documents in relation to the Revolutionary services of Williamson Burnham to you, with a request that you would cause and if there be any thing wanting to establish his claim to a pension, or if it was delayed on account of any informality in the testimony 1 st and if so in what particular was it informal. - Your obedient servt obliged
Your fellow Citizen
G. A. Wingfield

State of Virginia Campbell County to wit: I Wm. H. Clement Clerk of the County Court of Campbell in the state aforesaid do certify that Zacharias E. Overton before whom the foregoing affidavit of Robert Rogers and Walter Harrington was subscribed. Said sworn to is now and was at the time of taking said acknowled- gment an acting justice of the peace in and for said County 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 said Court. this 15 day of June 1840 In the 64 th Year of the Commonwealth Wm. H. Clement Clerk " " " " " " " "