Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,498, William Bawcutt, Continental. (Va.)

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental (Va.)
Bawcutt, William Sarah
Nr. 3,498
B. l. Wt. 1364-100
B.L.Wt. 296-60-55-
CONTENTS

33297 Virginia Rich d
William Bawcutt, dec d
of in the State of who was a in the  Master commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution
(for the for the former pay s at the rate of $180 per annum, under act 15 th May 1828)
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 600. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. End August 10 th 1839.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of April 1855 and sent to
Heirs to the 4 th of A. W. Markland Hemi ant. allowance ending Present.
Recorded by (Revolutionary Claim.) G. L. Scott June 7. 1832 Clerk. Book E. Vol. 6 1/2 Page 5.

Act 1828
Still at
Greensburg
Count with
now 1845
file # 3498

For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution" approved on the 15 th day of May 1828 I William Bawcutt of the town of Winchester in the county of Frederick in the State of Virginia, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the continental line of the army of the Revolution for and during the War, and continued in its service until its termination, at which period I was a ser- geant of dragoons and forage master in Capt. Henry Brinkins company in the first Partisan Le- gion under the command of General Armistead and I also declare that I do not recollect whether I did or did not receive certificates for the reward of fifty dollars to which I was entitled under a resolve of congress passed the 15 th of May 1778 - and I further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of May 1828 on the pension list of the United States, Witness my hand this 16 th day of June 1828
William Bawcutt
Before me Beatty Carson a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Frederick in the State of Virginia personally appeared Nathan Anderson and William Phillips who did severally make oath that William Bawcutt by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the army of the Revolution in man-

as therein stated.
Witness my hand this 16 th day of June in the year 1828.
H. Carson
I Thomas Allen Tidball Clerk of the Court of the County of Frederick in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that Beatty Carson before whom the foregoing affidavits, were sworn, was at the time a justice of the peace, and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 16 th day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
T. A. Tidball

Winchester June 15 th 1828.
Sir
Mr. Banchett an old revolutionary officer non: Com? residing in this place sends on by the mail his declaration accompanied by the necessary Endorse to entitle him to receive what the late allows to the surviving officers and Soldiers of the Army of the revolution. You will observe that his declaration does not conform exactly to the form presented by you. It differs in the following particulars. The printed form requires that the endorsement should state. "That he received a certificate for the reward of Eighty dollars to which he was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778." Mr. Banchett states that he does not recollect whether he received the certificate or not. upon examining the law I find that it provides for such officers and Soldiers as were entitled to receive such certificates and no where requires that they should actually have received such certificates. at his request I have made this explanation. In connection with only say that the two witnesses who have deposed on his behalf Nathan Anderson and William Phelps are personally known to me and are both entitled to full credit.
With respect I am your Obedt. Servt. Alfred H. Powell
Hon: Richard Rush.
P.S. Mr. B. wishes his money to be transmitted to him here by certificate or deposit in the Bank at the State at Washington.

State of Virginia County of Frederick 3/8.
Joseph Watson
I William Rawcull aged sixty eight years, do, upon oath testify and declare, that about or in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven I enlisted or entered the service as a soldier for the term of "during the war," in the 3 d Virg a Regiment commanded by Col. Th. Marshall and afterwards served in the Corps commanded by Col. Armand, and that I continued in the service aforesaid until the close of the war, when I was regularly discharged from the same Corps, commanded by Col. Armand of the Virginia line, when I was a Sergeant. The discharge was sent to the Secretary of the Treasury. I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the County Land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim in any manner whatever.
Therefore, know all Men by these presents, that I William Rawcull aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Col. Joseph Watson of Washington City, to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed. In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal the 1 st day of September A.D. 1828.
William Rawcull
I Nathan Anderson - aged sixty five years, do, upon oath, declare that I have been long acquainted with William Rawcull who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and further, I do believe, that he did perform the military service therein stated. Nathan Anderson
State of Virginia County of Frederick 3/8.
Before me Joseph Gamble - a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the within named William Rawcull subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the Power of attorney thereto subjoined, to be his free act and deed; and likewise personally appeared Nathan Anderson who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth.

truth, and made solemn oaths to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed, this 6 th day of September 1828.
Jos s Gamble
State of Virginia County of Frederick 3/3.
In testimony that the above written Joseph Gamble was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c. in the State of Virginia at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the County seal, and subscribed my name, at Winchester, this 6 th day of September, in the year 1828, in my capacity as Clerk of the County aforesaid.
H. D. Vidball
Mr. Bawcutt alias Bawcott
1364 1364

2941 Virginia R Sarah Bawcutt, widow of William — who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergeant of Dragoons.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 180. Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th. day of November. 1853 and sent to
Claimant Oliver Mills Augusta Ga
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 121 Vol. C

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the 2 nd section of the Act of 3 rd February 1833.
State of Virginia } S.T. Augusta County - }
On the 14 th day of October 1853 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid, Sarah Bawcutt a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged 74 years, who being first duly sworn, according 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 3 rd February 1833, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of William Bawcutt, who was a Sergeant of Dragoons in Col. Armands corps, line of the Army of the Revolution, that the said William Bawcutt was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of 15 th May 1828, that his pension certificate was numbered 144, that his latter payments were made at the "Bank of Virginia" in Richmond To which said Bank his certificate of Pension was surrendered after his death, all of which will more fully appear from the records of your office, she further declares that she was married to the said William Bawcutt on the 27 th day of April 1803, that her said husband died on the 10 th day of August 1839, that she was not married to him prior to the second of January Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated, she further declares that she is now a widow. Sarah Bawcutt
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me Robt. Gury Jr.

And I hereby certify that the before named Sarah Bawcutt is unable to appear in open court by reason of her bodily infirmities. Robt. Gury J.P.
State of Virginia } Augusta County } Set
Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, James Kenney, who being first duly sworn according to law, saith that he knows, that William Bawcutt was married to Sarah Bawcutt, whose maiden name was Sarah Dixon, in the spring of the year 1803, and he further saith that the said Sarah Bawcutt is now the widow of the identical William Bawcutt, late a Revolutionary Pensioner of Virginia. James Kenney
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 th day of October 1853.
Robt. Gury J.P.
State of Virginia } Augusta County } Set
I Jefferson Kinney clerk of the Court of Augusta County in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Robert Gury is a Magistrate in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of said County this 17 th day of October 1853. and in the 78 th year of the Commonwealth.
Jefferson Kinney clk.

address: Clines Mills P.O. Augusta County, Va

Additional evidence to be filed in connexion with the Declaration of Sarah Bawcutt, which said Declaration is now in your office.
Virginia
Augusta County. Set.
Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, James Kenney who being first duly sworn, according to law, saith that he knows that William Bawcutt was married to Sarah Bawcutt, whose maiden name was Sarah Dixon, about the spring of the year 1803. and he further saith that the said Sarah Bawcutt who is now an applicant for a Pension under the act of 3 d February 1833 is the identical widow of the identical William Bawcutt late a Revolutionary Pensioner of Virginia, and that the said William Bawcutt died as she has stated in her declaration in August 1839. James Kenney
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 10 th day of November 1853
Rob. Guy J.P.
Virginia
Augusta County } Set
I Robert Guy a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify

that James Kenney the before named affiant, is a man possessed of very valuable property both real and personal, that he is a man of Credit and Respect in this community, and that full faith and credit is due and of right ought to be given his acts and deeds.
Given under my hand this 10. th day of November 1853. Robt. Guy J.P.
Virginia Augusta County } ss.
Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, William Poage, who being first duly sworn according to law, saith that he knows that William Bawcutt was married to Sarah Bawcutt, whose maiden name was Sarah Dixon, about the spring of the year 1803, and he further saith that the said Sarah Bawcutt who is now an applicant for a Pension under the act of 3. d February 1853 is the identical widow of the identical William Bawcutt and late of Virginia a Revolutionary Pensioner, and that the said William Bawcutt died as she has stated in her declaration in August 1859. Wm. Poage
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10. th day of November 1853.
Virginia Augusta County } ss.
Robt. Guy J.P.
I Robert Guy a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that

William Poage, the before named affiant, is a man possessed of very valuable property, both real and personal, that he is a man of credit and respect in this community, and that full faith and credit is due and of right ought to be given his acts and deeds.
Given under my hand this 10 th day of November 1833 Rob t Guy J.P.
Virginia Virginia Augusta County } Set.
I Jefferson Kinney clerk of the court of Augusta County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that Robert Guy is a Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature is genuine.
Given under my hand, and seal of said County this 10 th day of November 1833 and in the 78 th year of the Commonwealth. Jefferson Kinney Clk
State of Virginia: Augusta County Set.
I Jefferson Kinney clerk of the County Court of Augusta in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that it appears from a register of marriages directed by law to be kept in my office that on the 29 th day of April 1803 William Boucutt & Sally Dixon were married by the Rev d William King a minister of the Gospel duly authorized to celebrate the rites of Marriage. The following is a copy from said register
Date Name of Parties By whom married 1803 April 29. William Boucutt & Sally Dixon Rev d William King
In Testimony whereof I

hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said at Staunton this 20 th day of November 1853 and in the 78 th year of the Commonwealth
Jefferson Kinney clk

238. 503
Act mtd. 3. 15
Mar 17. '86
NO 20
Brewett Sarah Brewett wid. William Brewett for her Bi: S. Serf.
Revoy. war
Due? Act
$ 3 00 p.a.
Hrs: rec? 10! for 100 Ac, a. way man in Armand's Cone, from 12 th Sept. 1828. Tarline, 53- 2941
Ad: 60 Ac, Aug: 20/56
B. D. D.
1/10
blancant, blanc mile
Rev. Land warrant No 1364 for 100 acres issued Sept. 12. 1858 to Wm. Brewett alias Breweth priv. Armand's corps - delivered to his Agt. L. L. L. L. L. Sept. 26. 1870. Sept. 26/86. Let. to C. M. not entitled to increase, D.P.P.

238.503

State of Virginia } 33 Augusta County }
On this 12 th day of March A.D. one thousand, eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me a justice of the peace, within and for the county aforesaid, Sarah Bawcutt aged seventy seven years, a resident of Augusta county in the state of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of William Bawcutt deceased, who was a Forage Master in Armand's legion in the Army of the Revolution. That her said husband William Bawcutt served for a long period of time in said Armand's Legion until he was honourably discharged at York Town in the state of Pennsylvania on the 25 th day of November 1783, and which said discharge now lies before me, the above facts will more fully appear by reference to the Record and papers filed in the office of the "Commissioners of Pensions" which said papers to which you are referred, now entitles her to a Semiannual Pension of $300. the certificate of which is now in said Sarah Bawcutt's possession.
She farther states that she was married to the said William Bawcutt in the County of Augusta on the 29 th day of April 1803. by the Rev. William King - Methodist clergyman, and that her name before her marriage was Sarah Dixon, that her husband died in Augusta County in the State of Virginia on the 10 th day of August 1839. and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of

obtaining the bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3 d 1855"
Sarah Bawcutt
We James Kinney and Charles Armintrout, residents of Augusta County in the state of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed, and acknowledged by Mrs Sarah Bawcutt in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
James Kinney
Charles Armintrout
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn, and subscribed, before me, on the day and year before written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
Robert Grey J.P.
State of Virginia -- Augusta County to wit; I Jefferoon Kinney, clerk of the County Court of the County and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Robert Grey is a justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that his signature above written is genuine. Given under my hand, and the seal of the said
Court this 14 th day of March 1856
Jefferoon Kinney clk. W. H. A. Burnett. D.C.

My address is Clinch Mill Post Office Augusta County Va

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR MAY 23 1866 PENSION OFFICE.
No 1 Bancroft,

The last Will and Testament of Sarah Bawcutt:
1. Item: I direct all my just debts to be paid by my Executor 2. Item: As soon after my death as practicable I direct my executor to sell all my property, real & personal, giving my executor, the power to convey the real estate. 3. Item: I give to my son Archibald D Bawcutt an annuity of three hundred and fifty dollars a year, for and during his natural life - his right to said annuity to commence at my death, and as a means of providing said annuity my said Executor shall invest, in such public or private securities, as he shall deem most judicious, so much of the sale money of my property, as will yield, nett, the annuity of three hundred and fifty dollars aforesaid for said Archibald D Bawcutt. 4. Item: I give to Elizabeth Byers, Samuel Byers, James Byers and Robert Byers (Children of my daughter Letitia and in lieu of any legacy to said Letitia) the sum of one hundred dollars each - said legacy of one hundred dollars to be paid to each of my said grand children, as soon after my death as may be out of the funds of the estate. 5. Item: I give to Nancy Berry wife of Thornton Berry one hundred dollars, and to Betty Leeky the sum of one hundred dollars. If after paying my debts & the expenses of executing my will and setting apart a fund for the annuity aforesaid and paying the special legacies named in the 4th items of this will, there should not remain enough to pay the legacies named in this item, then said legacies shall stand over for payment, without interest, until the death of said Archibald D Bawcutt and shall be paid out of the fund set apart for his life-use: and the same directions are given as to the legacies aforesaid stated in the 4th. item of

this will: and I further direct that if either of the legatees named in the said 5th items of this will should die before receiving his or her legacy, the legacy intended for him or her, so dying, shall go to the survivors equally-
6th Item: I will that Rachael Margaret Byers wife of John S. Byers my bureau and whatever clothing and other articles may be in the same at my death, not including money.
7th Item: I allow and direct that my Slave Ben shall have the privilege of choosing his master at the appraisement Valuation-
8th Item: all the rest and residue of my estate, after fulfilling the objects aforesaid (and providing my son Archibald D Bawcutt a good bedstead bed & necessary bed clothing which I direct my executor to furnish him) including any surplus that may be on hand after paying debts expenses & legacies aforesaid, and after making the annuity investment aforesaid, and also the annuity fund after the death of said Archibald D Bawcutt, I direct to be equally divided amongst the children of my grand son John S Byers, to them and their heirs equally, share and share alike. 9th I hereby appoint Hugh W. Sheffey the executor of this my last will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal this 18th day of October 1862.
Witnesses
Sarah Bawcutt (Seal)
Acknowledged in our presence, we being both together, & in her presence, by Sarah Bawcutt as and for her last will & testament this 18th day of October 1862.
Charles Armentrout
Albert P. Armentrout

In Augusta County Court September 28th 1863.
This last will and Testament of Sarah Rawcatt dec d . was presented in Court and proved by the oath of Albert P. Armstrong one the subscribing witnesses thereto, and who testified that the other subscribing witness Charles Armstrong had departed this life, that his signature was genuine, and that he attested said will at the request of the testatrix, and in the presence of each other, which will is ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Hugh W Sheffey the executor therein named, who made oath thereto according to law & together with Robert J. Glendy & William H. Haggan his securities (who justified as to their sufficiency) Entered into a bond in the sum of Forty Thousand dollars, payable and with condition as required by law which bond was acknowledged in open Court by the obligors thereto and ordered to be recorded - Certificate is granted the said Hugh W. Sheffey for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.
Forts
Mr. D Imboden CLK.
A true transcript from the records of County Court aforesaid, and I further certify that Wm D Anderson C.M. touching whose certificates appear to the annexed affidavits of John Kenney & others are now are were at the time of signing and making the same acting Justices of the peace for the county of Augusta in the state of Va that their signatures were genuine
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and annex the Seal of the said Court, in office at Staunton Virginia, this 30th day of March A.D. 1866 and in the 90th year of the Commonwealth
William A. Burnett CLK

State of Virginia County of Augusta } ss:
I, J. Marshall McLure, Presiding Justice of the County Court of Augusta County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that William A. Burnett whose name is subscribed to the preceding Certificate is now and was at the time of making and signing the same, Clerk of the said County Court, duly elected and qualified according to law, that his signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine and that his said attestation is in due form.
Given under my hand this 24th day of April 1866.
J. Marshall McLure Pres. Jus.
Sarah Burnett's
Will

State of Virginia Augusta County } Sch.
The undersigned citizens of Augusta County Virginia here will acquaint with Mr. Sarah Bawcutt widow of William Bawcutt dec d who for many years resided in our near neighborhood in said county at the place where she died in the Month of August in the year 1863. The said Sarah Bawcutt at the time of her death was reputed to be considerably over eighty years of age. For a number of years before her death she lived upon a farm in our neighborhood with her son Archibald D. Bawcutt a man who at the death of his mother was between fifty five & sixty years of age. There being upon the farm no other resident except an old negro man about seventy years of age.
Mrs. Bawcutt lived a very retired life - & rarely left her home - indeed we doubt if she had left the farm on which she lived & died for several years

State of Virginia County of Augusta } ss.
before his death.
So far as we know or have any reason to believe Mr. Paine did not take up arms against the Government of the United States or in any manner encourage the rebels or manifest a sympathy with their cause within the meaning of the act of Congress relating to pensions approved February 4 1862. Indeed we doubt if any person could have been found in the entire community who by age, sex, residence, habits & association was so thoroughly removed from all participation in public affairs civil or military. Given under our hands this 3 rd day of March  April 1866.
John Kenney, deponent with Mr. Paine for more than sixty years.
Thos. P. Wilson with them
Subscribed & sworn to before me a justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta by each one of the above parties whose names appear above written. Given under my hand this 3 rd day of April  March 1866
Wm D. Anderson J.P.

State of Virginia } Augusta County } Set.
John S. Byers of said County of Augusta makes oath as follows:
I am the same John S. Byers mentioned in the will of Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt dead hereto annexed as her grandson. I have five children viz:
Mattie Byers born May 28 1844 -
James T. Byers born Sept. 3, 1848 -
David Magill Byers born April 9 1850
Mary A. Byers born Jan 23 1852
John H. Byers born March 26 1854 -
Archibald D. Bawcutt died in October 1863 - about a month after his mother who died on the 29 th of August 1863 - (Twenty ninth)
I am the duly qualified guardian of my children who are minors -
None of my children took any part in the war of the rebellion - the eldest being a female & the others under the age of conscription -
Given under my hand this 23 rd day of April 1866. J. S. Byers
Sworn to & subscribed before me - a justice of the peace for Augusta County Virginia by John S. Byers this 23 rd day of April 1866. Callendar JP
STATE OF VIRGINIA, } To wit: Augusta County, }
I William A. Burnett Clerk of the County Court of Augusta County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Wm. D. Anderson and E. M. Cushing whose Certificate of Admission appears to the foregoing affidavits of John Kenney, Thos. P. Wilson, Rachel Kerr & John S. Byers to which this is attached, was, on the date and at the time of signing and making said Certificate, to wit: the 3 rd day of April A. D., 1866, acting Justices of the peace within and for said County of Augusta, duly elected, commissioned and qualified according to law, that full faith and credit are due to all their official acts as such, and that the signature thereto, purporting to be theirs are genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court aforesaid, in Office, this 24 th day of April A. D., 1866, and in the 90 th year of the Commonwealth.
William A. Burnett. Clerk.

2941
Salisbury Nov 29 Washington May 25 '64
L. G. Washington July 8.
2. July 17 4 Crawford
1870 July 14 L. G. Washington Crawford's aged claim of her died before
1875 June 11 - Alfred Chapman - that man was not restored to roll & if done there is no child under 16 years of age entitled to any annuity if allowed - left considerable property. So that there was not insufficient assets to meet expenses of last sickness & burial (copy inside)
W. G.
Dead Virginia R. Sarah Bawcutt widow of William Bassett Va who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Forage Master increased from $180.00 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 11 th day of April 1853 and sent to
M c Kinstland Present
March 1861
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Febra. 1853, Page 121 Vol. a.
Mother D. M. G. ...
for G. ...

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3498
Sarah Bancutt
Widow
William Bancu
for Mrs. R. War
Act: Feb. 3? 1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 29
[Arrangement of 1870.]

296
Quacre

Q Ten: Off, 15 Nov: 53
Sir, Please Certify the time to which the within manuscript was paid, on the date of his death,
Very Respectfully,
B. Hood.
For the Commission,
William Barrentt, Act 15 th May 1828: — $180.00. p. an. Died 10 th August 1839, Paid to his death.
Thos. J. Bird Actg. Auditor,
Francis B. G. H. Auditor, Treasur.

May 29 th W. There this day Mr. Worthington. Verbal visit; Appl. by Sgt. must be in force, and costs of Ch. rebts here, or same should be paid. Am who are guardians.
Glynn W.

2941 — Act, 20 th March, 53
Sarah Bawcutt's Pension Case — filed by L. Q. Washington 23 rd May 1861.
Additional papers filed by Watterson & Crawford with letter to Com. of Pensions on the 12 th Nov. 1866.
These papers were subsequently seen by Mr. Bromwell (for W & C.).

Report No. of the two cases
13
This case is in hands of Col. Frask, No. 2941 Sarah Rawcutt, Act Mch. 30/53.
A report was made to the Com'r (says Frask) a few days since.
July 19/67 F.E.A.
219/1.21

FREE
23 f. 503
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Oliver Miller Free Sept 15 th
"Commissioner of Pensions" Washington City D. C.

Aug. 19, 1853.
Appel of Sarah Bawcutt, in div of Wm Baw- cutt.
Ansonia co.,
Act 1828 7 a .
No 139
Act 3 d Feb., 1853. $180. 00 Per An - Com- Feb. 3 rd 1853.
Rev.
Clerg of Drohoom
Sarah Bawcutt,
Cleris Mills,
Ansonia co.,
180-Per An 7 a .
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Ms of orig Pay 139 REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
9 July 1828.
William Bawcoft — of Winchester — in the County of Frederick — in the State of Virginia — has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Sergeant of Virginian captain H. Baskin's —'s company, in the Partisan Legion  regiment of the  under command of Genl Armand , does not recollect whether he did or did not and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, Nothing.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
In order of the Secretary, H. Baskin.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
10. July 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to William Bawcoft in the Armand's Corps
It further appears that William Bawcoft  not is now on the pension list of the  any — — — — — agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
Wm Hagner And
correct

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Jan 23 1864.
Gentlemen,
The heirs of M c Sarah Powell can apply for the arrears of pension due to date of her decease.
The Declaration should be made by all of the heirs in the form prescribed by the circular. If any of the heirs have died since the decease of the pensioner, their names or place of residence should be stated. The Affidavits of Witnesses who themselves have been loyal will be required.
The loyalty of claimants must be satisfactory to them. The Affidavits of Witnesses who themselves have been loyal. Part of the address of claimants or witnesses should be given.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the 2 d section of the act of 3 d - February 1833.
State of Virginia } Augusta County } Set. 3
On this fifteenth day of August, 1853 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Sarah Bawcutt, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged 74 years, who first being duly sworn according 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 3 d February, 1833, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: that she is the widow of William Bawcutt who was a Sergeant of Dragoons, in Col. Armands Legion, Line of the Army of the Revolution. That he was a pensioner under the "act of 15 th May 1828" his pay certificate was numbered 144, which said certificate was surrendered to the "Bank of Virginia" at which agency several of his latter claims had been paid &c. for the above facts & more I would refer you to the records of your office. She further declares that she was married to the said William Bawcutt, on the 27 th of April 1803; That her said Husband died on the 10 th day of August 1839; That she was not married to him prior to the second of January, Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated, she further declares that she is now a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me. Rd. Guy J.P.
And I further certify that the above named Sarah Bawcutt, was unable to attend Court by reason of bodily infirmity. Rd. Guy J.P.

Virginia. Augusta County to wit:
I Jefferson Kinney clerk of Augusta County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify the Robert Guy is a justice of the peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to law. and that his signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 16 th day of August 1833. and in the 78 th year of the Commonwealth.
Jefferson Kinney

2941

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Sarah Bawcutt,
widow of William Bawcutt, who was a Forage Master, in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Six Hundred, dollars and — — — — — cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. Deducting former payments at the rate of $180.00 per annum. Given at the Department of the Interior, this Fourth, day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
McClelland
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
J. P. Matalo Commissioner of Pensions.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Sarah Bawcutt widow of William Bawcutt, who was a Sergeant of Dragoons. in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred & eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Nineteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three,
W. L. Williams
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L. M. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 2 o . 1855.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation to Pickering was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wightman
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I, Octavius Pickering of the city of Boston, depose and say, that I am the son of the late Timothy Pickering, Quarter Master General in the American Revolution; that among my father's papers is a large folio sheet, labelled "Return of Specie certificates issued by Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia" and signed "Sam Hodgdon Asst. Q Master", which signature I believe to be in the proper handwriting of said Hodgdon; and that said paper contains the following entries, (with many others):—
"Dr. Col. Tim. Pickering Q.M. Genl., in acct. with Samuel Hodgdon Esq. A. Q. M. for monies paid in Certificates —"
   1783 Date Number of Certificates To whom issued For what purpose Commencement of Interest Amount of Certificate given in Dollars     Augt 7 12313 W m Bawcutt Pay as a Forage Master Jan y 1 st 1784 148 \frac{60}{90}   1784 April 5 12340 W m Bawcutt do as a Forage Mast r Jan y 1. 1785 110     "  
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of March 1855. Octavius Pickering
Massachusetts, County of Suffolk ss. Boston, March 12 th 1855. Then the said Octavius Pickering made oath that the above affidavit by him signed, is true, before me E. Putnam Justice of the Peace

Brief in the case of William Bawcutt - deceased. Augusta County and State of Virginia act June 7. 1832.
Claim, ( "original" ) "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
William Bawcutt was pensioned under act of 1828, as Sergt of Dragoons in Armand's Corps, at $180 per annum to Augt 10. 1839, when he died - His widow, proved to have been married to him in 1803, was pensioned under the act of Feby 2 d 1853. at same rate.
Bawcutt declared, June 16. 1828, that he served as Sergt and Forage Master to end of war - (If for increase.) admitted at $600. per annum, deducting former pay at $180.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Yes - The oath of allegiance and the oath of office of W m Bawcutt, both originals, exhibited, and of which copies are filed - dated Oct 14. 1781. as Sergt and Forage Master in Armand's Legion - also Col Armand's original certificate, (copied) dated at Yorktown Nov 25 th , 1783, that Bawcutt had served in that capacity to his approbation - Confirmed by rolls of Capt Bedkin (under whom Bawcutt said he served) of Pulaski's Legion, in 1779 and early part of 1780 - showing Bawcutt's name - (Resol n of Cong. Feb 23. 1780. transfers Pulaski's troops to Armand's corps.
Name and residence of Agent
A. H. Markland
J. G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.
Present - (Admitted by advice of Commissioner)

Washington DC
March 31st 1855-
Hon S P Waldo Comm of Pensions,
I return herewith the certificate of my Sarah Bawcott under act 1853, I Claim an increase as Fugitive Master, evidence of which I will furnish in due time
I Am Sir Very Respectfully
J. M. [unclear]
A. H. Markland

William Bawcutt - deceased Augusta Co. Virginia
Act of June 7, 1832 -
Admitted
2 years Forage Master in Armistead's corps. at $600. per annum, from March 4, 1831, to August 10, 1839, when he died -
Deducting former payments during the same time, under act of May 15, 1828, at the rate of $180 per annum.
Certificate payable to Sarah Bawcutt his widow
Atty
A. H. Markland
Present

Brief in the case of Sarah Bawcutt, Wif: of W m Augusta County and State of Virginia act 3 d Feby, 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 15 th May, 1828.
Second evidence of Marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Mrs Sarah Bawcutt, Clem's Mills.
Name and residence of Agent
Augusta Co: Pa:
H. B. Borton, Examining Clerk.

Sarah Bancroft, Widow of William Deed,
Act of 3 rd Feb: 1853.
Thereby, Admitted two Years Grace Master in Arrear Corpse. at $100. per An. Applicant's Pension is increased from $180. per An. to $600. per An. directly from post at the rate of $180. per An. —
Certificate Payable to Sarah Bancroft, —
Writto A. H. Markland Esq. Present.

Brief in the case of Sarah Barratt, Widow of William, Augusta County and State of Virginia, act 3 rd Feb y , 1853.
Claim, (" original " or "for increase.") Increased from $180. to $600. Per An. deducting former payments at the rate of $180. Per An. Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was pensioned under the Act of 15 th May, 1828, as a Sergeant of Dragoons at the rate of $180. Per An. Claimant was pensioned under the Act of Feb y , 3 rd 1853, On the 19 th Nov r 1853, at the rate of $180. Per An.
William Barratt, declared in 1828, that at the close of the Revolutionary War he was a Sgt. and Forage Master.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Copies of Original papers (the Original exhibits) viz: Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office of W m Barratt, as Sergeant and Forage Master in Armands Corps - dated Oct r 14 th 1781 - and Col d Armands Certificate of faithful Service in that Capacity - dated Nov r 25 th 1783. The Claimants husband's Pen n has been increased to $600. Per An. being for two years service as a Forage Master.
A. H. Markland, Esq. Name and residence of Agent Present.
S. C. Ray, Jr. Examining Clerk.

Mrs Rawlett died in 1863 leaving a will -
Claim for arrears of pension was made by her Ex c . Who could not take the required Oath. Deceased left one living child & heir. Mrs Letitia Byers. Who now claims the arrears & it is shown that she is the only living heir.
Claim has been suspended for satisfactory proof of loyalty of deceased & of claimant Mrs Byers.
I have not regarded the evidence of loyalty as satisfactory as it really amounts to nothing further than the statement of claimant & her husband.
Resp. Sab
C. E. Frank

John B Baldwin Staunton Va.
Nov 8 th 1865
Asks for information in relation to the Pension Case of Sarah Bawouth
Gwynn
Respectfully referred to the Com. of Pensions.
Mr. Abshier
Adg. Clk. C.R.
Nov. 21 st 1865.
Whiting

Staunton Va Nov 8/65
Hon Secretary of the Interior Sir.
Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt widow of W m Bawcutt a Fugue Master in the Revolutionary war. was on the list of Pensioners at the rate of $600 a year commencing on the 3 rd day of February 1853 & continuing for life unless she should again marry - & deducting former payments at $180 a year
under the 2 nd Section of the Act of Feb 3 1853 as appears by Mrs. Certificate of R McCalland Sec. of the Interior dated April 1/55
Mrs. Bawcutt died unmarried at a very advanced age in August 1863. leaving a will by which she gave the principal residuary part of her estate to a family of minor children - in whose behalf I write to inquire whether the arrear of this pension can be now drawn - & what is their amount
I wrote to the Commr. of Pensions on the subject several months ago but rec d no reply. Respectfully
Yours obedt Servt. John B. Baloun

State of Virginia } Augusta County } Oct.
The subscribers citizens of Augusta County Virginia were well acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt, widow of William Bawcutt dec d , who in right of her said husband was a pensioner of the United States & who died in August 1863.
We also knew the family of Mr. Bawcutt which consisted of three sons viz Archibald D Bawcutt, John Bawcutt & William Bawcutt - & one daughter Letitia the wife of James Byers of Augusta County.
All three of the sons of Mr. Bawcutt are dead leaving no descendants, & Mr. Byers their children & grandchildren are the only living descendants of the said Sarah Bawcutt.
Mrs. Letitia Byers & her husband Mr. James Byers are both persons advanced in years - she being about seventy & he about seventy four years of age - neither of them so far

as we know or believe bore arms or took any active part against the Government of the United States during the recent re- bellion.
Given under our hands this 3 rd day of October 1866.
Nath'l Henry interfer David Penn
State of Virginia Augusta County 3 rd Sch.
The above statement was this day sworn to before me a justice of the peace in & for said county by the parties signing the same viz by Nathaniel Nathaniel Penn and David Penn
Who are all personally known to me as highly respectable citizens of said county whose statements are entitled to the fullest confidence. Given under my hand this 3 rd day of October 1866.
Wm D Anderson J.P.

State of Virginia } Augusta County } Set.
I James Byers & Lititia his wife this day came before me a justice of the peace in & for said county & subscribed & were sworn to the following statement is
Affiant Lititia Byers is the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Bawcuth late of Augusta County Virginia who died in August 1863. Who in her life time was a pensioner of the United States as widow of William Bawcuth and a Revolutionary soldier & pensioner.
The said Sarah Bawcuth had four children viz. Nichobald D. John & William Bawcuth & affiant Lititia. of whom the said Lititia alone survives - all the others having died without descendants. So that affiant Lititia the wife of affiant James Byers & her children & grandchildren are the only living descendants of the said Sarah

Parents died.
Affiant James is about seventy four years of age - his wife Letitia about seventy & neither of them have arms or took any active part in the recent re- bellion against the govern- ment of the United States.
Witness J. S. Byers
James Byers
Letitia Wid- Byers
Given under my hand this 5th day of September 1866. Charles H. Kinney, J.P.

Know all men by these presents That we James Byers & Letitia Byers his wife of Augusta County Virginia have appointed thy these presents do appoint L. Quintus Washington of Washington City D.C. our agent & attorney in fact - for us in our names to demand receive from the Government of the United States all sums of money in any wise coming to us or to either of us from the said government or from any department or officer thereof & especially all such sums as may be due to us or to either of us by reason of the fact that the said Letitia Byers is the only living child of Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt dec'd late of said county of Augusta who in her lifetime was a pensioner of the United States as widow of William Bawcutt dec'd himself a Revolutionary soldier & pensioner. & of the further fact that the said Sarah Bawcutt has no

living child or the descendant except the said Letitia Byers their children & grand-children.
And we do give to our said agent & attorney in fact all sewing power, authority & discretion in the premises that may be found necessary or convenient to enable him to settle with the proper de- partment officers of the Government. To give all proper receipts to the proper in any wise required to about our business aforesaid And we do hereby ratify & confirm all acts of our said agent & attorney in the premises in our name & behalf to be done or performed & also declare the same to be all in truth & purposes as binding upon us inasmuch as as if the same were done by us in person.
Witness our hands & seals this 8 th
day of September 1866
Witness J S Byers
James Byers (Seal)
Letitia Byers (Seal) Mark

State of Virginia } Augusta County } Set
I Charles Kinney, a justice of the Peace in & for said county do certify that Mrs. Letitia Byers wife of James Byers whose names are signed to the power of attorney herewith dated the 8 th day of September 1866. This day came before me in said county showing by me examined print, separate from her said husband & having had the said writing fully explained to her she the said Letitia Byers acknow- ledged said power of attorney to her her self & said declared that she had willingly executed the same & does not wish to retract it.
I also certify that the said James Byers hath also acknowledged said power of attorney before me in the said county.
Given under my hand this 8 th day of September 1866
Charles Kinney J.P.
STATE OF VIRGINIA, } To wit: Augusta County, }
1. William A. Burnett Clerk of the County Court of Augusta County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that J. D. Anderson and Charles Kinney Esqrs whose Certificate herein appears to the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment to which this is attached, were on the date and at the time of signing and making said Certificate to wit: the 8 th day of September A. D., 1866, Acting Justices of the Peace within and for said County of Augusta, duly elected, commissioned and qualified according to law, that full faith and credit are due to all their official acts as such, and that the signature thereto, purporting to be theirs are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court aforesaid, in Office, this 8 th day of October A. D., 1866, and in the 91 st year of the Commonwealth.
William A. Burnett. CLERK.

State of Virginia County of Augusta to wit:
I Marshall McLene, Presiding Justice of the County Court of Augusta County, in the State of Virginia, do certify, that William A Burnett, who had given the proceeding Certificate, dated the 8th day of October 1866, is Clerk of the said Court, duly Elected and qualified according to law, that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine, and that his said attestation is in due form Given under my hand this 22nd day of October 1866.
M. McLene Presiding Justice of the County Court of Augusta Co.
Richmond Va Nov 6 th 1866
I am unable to attend to further prosecution of this case & therefore designate against Messrs. Waterson & Crawford Agents Washington D.C. & acting my share. L. G. Austin Washington
Encls
No 3

State of Virginia } County of Augusta } Set.
On this 19 th day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred & sixty seven personally appeared before me a deputy clerk of the County Court in said State & County, the same being a court of record,
Lititia Byers
Mrs. Lititia Byers wife of James Byers , aged sixty nine years, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the only sole heir living child of Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt late of the said County of Augusta in the State of Virginia. That the said Sarah Bawcutt has no
of
Sarah Bawcutt
other living children or descendants than the said Lititia Byers & her children & grand-children. That the said Sarah Bawcutt was
Pension
at
Richmond
agency
the same person who was a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the agency at Richmond Virginia - & whose pension certificate has heretofore been returned to on file in the Bureau of Pensions at Washington. That the said Sarah Bawcutt for many years before the first day of January

Pension A.D. 1861 from & after that day died resided in the said County of Augusta in the State of Virginia until the 30 th day of August A.D. 1865 when the said Sarah Bawcutt died at her said residence. That during the time which elapsed between the said first day of January A.D. 1861 - & the death of the said Sarah Bawcutt , she resided upon & drew her subsistence from a tract of land cultivated to a very limited extent & affording a bare subsistence & that the said Sarah Bawcutt did not bear arms against the govern- ment of the United States or in any manner encourage the rebels or manifest a sympathy with their cause so far as said affiant knows or has any reason to believe. The pension of the said Sarah Bawcutt was not paid for several years before her death but affiant has no means of fixing with any certainty the date of the last payment received
This application is made for the purpose of obtaining payment to the said affiant as the only

living child, heir at law & distributee of the said Sarah Rawcutt - of any arrears of pension that may have been due & unpaid at the death of the said Sarah Rawcutt - & to that end reference is respectfully made to the papers on file in the Pension Office relating to the claim of the said Sarah Rawcutt .
Lititia nee  Byers M.D.K.
Also personally appeared before me James Byers husband of the said Lititia Byers who being duly sworn declares that he is seventy four years of age - is the husband of the said Lititia Byers - & that the statements made by her in the foregoing affidavit & declaration are true to the best of his knowledge & belief - James Byers .
Also personally appeared before me J. A. Hamrick & P. B. Hoggshead residents of said county of Augusta persons whom I certify to be respectable & entitled to credit & who being by me duly sworn say that they are acquainted with Lititia Byers & James Byers whose declarations & affidavits are

here certified. That they believe the statements made by them as above given are reliable & true. I further that these witnesses have no interest whatever in the prosecution of this claim.
J. A. Garrison P. B. Hophead
I also certify that the said Letitia Byers & James Byers have this day taken & subscribed before me the following oath. viz.
We Letitia Byers & James Byers do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that we each of us will henceforth, faithfully support, protect & defend the Constitution of the United States & the Union of the States thereunder, that we each of us will in like manner abide by & faithfully support all laws & proclamations which have been made during the recent rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help us God.
Subscribed to Letitia Byers J. W. Baldwin
Letitia Byers James Byers
In testimony of all which I have hereunto set my hand this 19 th day of June A.D., 1867. I do also hereby certify

that I have no manner of interest direct, or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
James W. Baldwin D.C.L.S.
State of Virginia
County of Augusta, to wit:
I, William A. Burnett, clerk of the County Court of Augusta County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that James W. Baldwin Esq. whose Certificate appears to the foregoing affidavits of J. A. Hamrick, P. B. Hogstead, Letitia Byers and James Byers, was at the time of signing and making said Certificate, to wit: on the 19th day of June 1867, a Deputy Clerk of the County Court of Augusta County in the State of Virginia, duly appointed and qualified according to law, that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such, and that the signa- ture thereto, purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court aforesaid, in office, at Staunton this 19th day of June 1867, and in the 91st year of the Commonwealth.
William A. Burnett, C.C.L.S.
Virginia, Augusta County, to wit:
I, Robert G. Bickle acting Presiding Justice of the County Court of Augusta County in the State of Virginia, do certify that William A. Burnett who had given the preceding certificate as now, and was at the time of making

and signing the same, Clerk of said Court, duly elected and qualified as such, and that his said attestation is in due form.
Given under my hand this 19th day of June 1867
Robert G. Bickle Acting Presiding Justice of the County Court of Anglia

Same roll for July, Aug, Sep, Oct & Nov 70 Will m Bawcutt Pr - 1 Mo - $8 1 / 3 pr mo, amt 18 1 / 3
Resolution of Genl. G. P. - Feb'y 23/1880 Authorises the incorporation of the troops of the late Count Belaski's Legion into the corps of Col Armand Margaris de la Reunion
Wm Bawcutt - adm. act of 1828 ch 139 Declared that he continued in service to end of war as Sergt & Forage M r in Armand's Corps - Decl n made June 16. 1828
See oaths of allegiance & Office of Col Armand's Certificate - Copies on file -

May 1781 To Cash J p Cap Bedkin, pay Mr Pierce for himself and Troops under his command for 2 Mts 876 o - Remark - "account for in his a/c of pay to 1782."
From Armand's a/cs
Pay Roll of Capt n Henry Bedkin's Comp y Count Pulaski's Legion for Dec r 79 & Jany Feby Mar & April 1780
Will m Barcutt Pr - Pms 8/3 and 21/3
Muster Roll of Lieut t Henry Bedkin's Troop St t Dragoons Pulaski's Legion for July Aug - Sept - Oct & Nov 79 -
Will m Barcutt Pr enlisted 1 Nov 78 - for 3 yrs
same Jany & Feby 80 - Muster roll
Will m Barcutt Pr - enlisted 1 Nov 79 - 3 yrs

(Copy.)
1
I certify that William Bawcutt Baket, forage master to the first Partizan Legion under my command, has conducted himself, since promoted to that station, with the activity, faithfulness, & propriety belonging to it, & that while in it, as well as when he was a sergeant in the dragoons of the same corps, he has obtained to himself the esteem of the legion in general — the captain under which he served before he joigned the legion make a handsome report of his bravery.
Given under my hand & seal at Yorktown, in the State of Pennsylvania this 25 th of November, 1783.
(Signed) C. Armand, Mg rs de la Roner.

(Copy.)
(2)
I William Sawcutt, do acknowledge the United States of America, to be free, independent, and sovereign States, and declare that the People thereof owe no allegiance or Obedience to George the Third, King of Great Britain; and I renounce, refuse, and abjure any Allegiance or obedience to him; and I do swear that I will to the utmost of my Power, support, maintain, and defend the United States, against the said King George the Third, his heirs, and successors, and his and their abettors, assistants, and adherents, and will serve the United States in the Office of Forage Master to the Legion, which I now hold, with fidelity, according to the best of my Skill and Understanding.
Sworn to before me,
(Signed) W. Sawcutt, Fo. M.
Octob r 14 th 1781.
(Signed) P. Muhlenberg, B. G.
I William Sawcutt, do swear that I will faithfully, truly, and impartially execute the Office of Forage Master to the Legion to which I am appointed; and render a true Account, when thereunto required, of all public Monies by me received or expended, and of all Stores or other Effects to me intrusted, which belong to the United States; and will, in all respects, discharge the Trust reposed in me with jus-

3) tice and integrity, to the best of my skill and understanding.
Sworn, Octob r 14 th 1781.
(Signed) W. Barcutt, For. Clk.
(Signed) P. Muhlenberg, B. G.
Oct 14 1781 to Sept 3 1783
Pension Office,
March 31 st 1855.
I J. T. Taylor, do certify that I have this day truly copied the preceding pages, numbered from 1 to 3, from the originals.
J. T. Taylor, Clerk, Pension Office.
compared and found correct the same dates. Dodge

Watterson & Crawford 217 F Street, Washington, Nov. 12, 1866.
Pension Claim of Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt; filed by Mr. L. G. Washington 23 rd May 1866.
Pension Office Dec 1. 1866
Respectfully returned with the Statement that no enclosures were found as stated
Jas. A. Morgan for Comr
Papers found

Law Office of Watterson & Crawford, 217 F. Street, Washington, D. C. November 12, 1866.
Hon. Joseph H. Barrett, Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir:
On the 23 d of May last Mr. L. G. Washington filed in your office the claim of Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt for arrears of pension due her at the date of her death, August 1863. Being unable to attend to the further prosecution of the claim he has given us authority, which we beg leave herewith to enclose, to act in his stead.
It appears from a memorandum left us by Mr. Washington, that Mrs. Bawcutt "was on the roll at $600. per annum, deducting former payments at the rate of $180. per annum". That "her name was stricken from roll under law of 4 Feb'y 1862, but as she did not fall under terms of that law, this act was a mistake, illegal and void. Her right was established anterior

"to that time and she had been regularly paid". That "on examining case it was ruled by office "that money must flow to heirs at law and "these must prove loyalty &c." The proof thus required has just been placed in our hands and we now have the honor to for- ward it herewith in the hope that there may be found no obstacle in the way of an early allowance of the claim.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servants, Watterson & Crawford, by W. J. B.

olawar
Adar
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JUN 4 1875

119 Alexandria, Va. June 3. 1875.
Sir:
Permit me most earnestly to call your attention to the case of Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt, late of Augusta County, Virginia, near the town of Staunton.
Mrs. Bawcutt was the widow of a Revolutionary soldier, and was placed upon the Pension rolls at $50. per month - the last payment made to her was on the 4 th of March, 1861. Under the general order of the Secretary of the Interior, after the passage of the act of Feb'y 4. 1862, she was dropped. Mr. Bawcutt died on the 23 d of August, 1863, leaving one child, Letitia, who married James Byers, and died on the 22 d of April, 1869, leaving seven children. Under the act of June 19. 1820, her Executor or Administrator (that is Mrs. Bawcutt's) can receive and distribute what money is due from the time of her being dropped to the date of her death.
This act of the Secretary of the Interior worked a peculiar hardship upon this poor old woman, as a more loyal person never lived, and she was in indigent circumstances. I do not believe that any Judicial tribunal to allow would hesitate, where it had the power, to allow this claim, and I trust that the Pension office will

find itself competent to grant the relief prayed for; especially in view of the recent decision of the present Secretary of the Interior that the Department has the right to decide upon the constitutionality of Acts.
The very able Attorney, who acted in this case, for restoration etc. has died.
I have the honor to be,
Your Ob. Serv.
Alfred Chapman
Hon: Commissioner of Pensions.

Glens Mill. Post office Augusta County Va Sept. 15 th 1856
Dear Sir I have received a warrant for 60 acres of land, but I am of the opinion there is a mistake in the quantity of it — I never have rec d any land, at any time, and I therefore think that I am entitled to 160 acres instead of simply 60 acres. Your attention is respectfully called to it —
Yours with Respect
Sarah Bawcutt
To the "Commissioner of Pensions
Wash n City
296-60 J. Bawcutt Dec

Staunton Va Oct 18/55
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Sir
Mrs. Sarah Bawcutt widow of William Bawcutt a forage master in the Revolutionary war. was a pensioner under the 2 d section of the act of Feb 3. 1853 at the rate of $600 a year. as appears by the certificate of the Secretary of the Interior now before me dated the 4 th day of April 1855.
Mrs. Bawcutt died in August 1853 on the 23 d day of the month at a very advanced age. It is believed to have had due to her several years pension at the time of her death. By her will she left all her estate except a few inconsiderable legacies to a family of infant children.
I beg leave respectfully to inquire what is the condition of her account as shown upon your books & what formalities are necessary to draw any arrearages of pension. May it now be drawn

Respectfully Yours etc. etc. John B. Balcomb
CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY SEP 21 1852 PLATE 10
Must file date, before transmitting boxes with this office etc. Return with next annual & blank calls.
J.B.
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OATH.
I, John B. Baloun of Staunton Virginia do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution, or law of any State convention or legislature to the contrary notwithstanding; and, further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever; and, further, that I will faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by law: So help me God . And having taken up arms against the Government of the United States; encouraged the rebellion against its authority, manifested a sympathy with the cause of the rebels - I do also swear that I have taken & subscribed to the oath prescribed by the President of the United States in his recent amnesty proclamation. And being one of those excepted in said proclamation by reason of having been a Representative in the Confederate Congress, I do also swear that I have been pardoned by the President of the United States.  So help me God!
NOTE 1st. If the affiant has taken up arms against the Government of the United States, or has in any manner encouraged the rebellion against its authority, or has manifested a sympathy with the cause of rebels, he must also swear or affirm that he has taken and subscribed to the oath prescribed by the President of the United States in his recent amnesty proclamation.
NOTE 2d. If the affiant is one of those excepted in said proclamation he must also swear or affirm that he has been pardoned by the President of the United States.
John B. Baloun March 30 1866.

State of Virginia Town of Staunton } ss.
I, Nicholas K. Trout, Mayor of the said town of Staunton do hereby certify that John B. Baloun whose signature is affixed to the within oath, has this day taken the said oath before me in the town aforesaid given under my hand this 30 th day of March 1866.
Nicholas Trout Mayor
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Olins Mill Post office Augusta County. Va
July 25 th 1856
Sir I sent you my claim for Bounty Lands under the act of March 3 rd 1855, and more than 4 months having elapsed since I heard from you. I am anxious to know how it has been disposed of. the Number of the application is 238503 or 258503. I can hardly determine which, as the figures are so badly made. Very Respectfully yours Sarah Bawcutt
Please direct } your commun- } ication to the } above office

238.503
Sarah Buvcutt
Clines Mile P.O.
Augusta Co
Va
Bosnton May 5/56
Ref. to Bosnton
Aug 11/56
Robinson

Washington City, D.C. May 23 d 1866
To the Hon. Commission of Pensions U.S.
Sir;
I respectfully submit certain testimony in the matter of the claim of the Heirs of Mrs. Sarah Bawcett for arrears of Pension, to which cause reference is made in the letter of the Pension Office dated 29 th Nov. last by Mr. John B. Baldwin of Stanton, Va. It will be seen by these papers that Mrs Bawcett was not liable within the purview of the Act of 4 th February 1862 and that her rights and those of her heirs by will are not affected by any act of theirs or theirs.
I remain very resp y , Your H ble Servant L. Quint Washington

W. Lockey. Will you please give this case your individual con- sideration - it is very important - and I would like the report, if a - gainst me (which I hope will not be the case) to be as full & clear as possible - as I may have to go "further."
A.C.
Atty.