Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2,962, Peter Bashaw, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Bashaw, Peter.
NUMBER
8. 2. 962.
BLW. 26359-160.55
CONTENTS

13 may 29 Andrew McElain 4 April 1 R J Meigs
19087 West Tennessee
Peter Bashaw of David Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Company by Captain Tuplett of the 105 th comman. by Col Washburn in the Va. line for 10 months private
Inscribed on the Roll of W Tennessee at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Feb 1832 and Seventh A. Wharton Nashville
Arrears to the 4th of March 66.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 1 16.66
$83.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by
D. M. Boyd
Cler
Book 8
Vol. 7
Page 73

On the 27 th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, now sitting for the County of Davidson, in the State of Tennessee Peter Pashaw a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged sixty nine years on the 31 st day of March 1832 who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated— That in the fall of the year 1780, he commenced service as a substitute in the place of Joseph Dous, in Fauquier County Virginia, in a Company of Militia commanded by Captain Francis Triplett, whose company, & another commanded by Captain Winn, marched alone, after he had substituted himself, to Hillsborough North Carolina , where they both joined the army under the command of General Morgan— and at that place Triplett was promoted to the rank of Colonel— and the army was then under the command of the following officers, Morgan commanding general, Washington Colonel, commander of the horse, and Colonel Triplett— he marched and countermarched through various parts of North Carolina, without any important occurrence, until after the army left that state & arrived at the Compas, South Carolina where it was overtaken by the British under the command of Col o Tarleton— he was in service in that battle, wherein, Tarleton, & the British were signally defeated, by the Americans under the command of General Morgan— after the defeat of Tarleton, he was one of the guard, composed of Militia, under the command of Colonel Triplett that conducted the

to Charlotte North Carolina, & when he arrived at that place his term of service expired, & he was discharged - he commenced another tour of service in Fauquier County Virginia, in the early part of the year 1781, as a substitute in the place of Harman Atterback, in a company of Militia commanded by Captain Jennings, part of a regiment under the command of Colonel Edmonds, - From Fauquier County Virginia, this regiment, under the Colonel Edmonds marched to Richmond Virginia, where it joined the army under the command of General Lafayette, - he served in the army under the command of General Lafayette, until after various marchings & counter marchings, without any important incident, his term of service expired when he was discharged - having served three months - In the latter part of the year 1781, in the same County & State, he substituted himself in the place of Josiah Holesclaw, in a single company of Militia, commanded by Captain Helloms - under his command, he marched from Fauquier County to Little York, Virginia, where his company joined the army under the command of Generals Washington and Lafayette, when his company was formed into a regiment under the command of Colonel Edmonds - he remained in service at York, during the siege of that place, & after the surrender of it, he was one of the guard under the command of Major Welch, that marched with the prisoners to Winchester Virginia, when his term of service having expired, he was discharged - he further states he has no documentary evidence - he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state, -
Sworn to and subscribed in Spencourt October 27 th 1832
Oliver Bashaw
Sub Henry Ewing Clerk Davidson County Court

78,828.
✓ Peter Bashaw, of David- son County, Tennessee.
from 1780 perush 60 years.
$33. 33 / 100
S. R. Wharton, Agent, (N. P.)

BRIEF in the case of Peter Barkaw,  County of Davidson,  in the State of Tennessee.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69 years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Enlisted In 1780 Not stated. As a substitute for Jos. Jones. Gen. Morgan, Col. Washington, Cap. Francis Sniplett, Capt. Winn.   Enlisted 1781 3. A substitute for Harmon Hittinbach. Gen. Lafayette, Col. Edm. Capt. Jennings   " " not stated. A substitute for Josiah Holtsclaw. Gen. Washington, Gen. Lafayette, Col. Edmonds, Capt. Helloms, Major Welch.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Cowpens.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct. 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. B. Turner, Examining Clerk.

State of Pennsylvania } Court of Pleas & Quarters Davidson County } Session for said County, April Sessions 1833
On this day of April 1833, personally appeared in open court, before the court of Pleas & Quarters Session for the County of Davidson, State of Pennsylvania, Peter Washburn who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following additional declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - in answer to the objections, of the war department to his former declaration.
I was born in the year 1763, March 31 st . I have a record of my at home - I was born in Fauquier County in the State of Virginia, where I lived until the Revolutionary war, & during it, whilst in service I was in service & resided in said County & State. In 1809, I moved from Fauquier County Virginia to Davidson County in the State of Tennessee, where I have resided ever since, & still reside -
Whilst in service I was always a private & never was an officer during the Revolutionary war -
I served in my first tour, mentioned in my former declaration four months, being called out for three months, but I served four as a private, being a substitute in the place of Joseph Jones -
In my second tour, I served three months being a private & substitute in the place of Harman Utterback, in a company of militia commanded by Captain Jennings -

In my last tour, I served three months as a substitute of private, in the place of Josiah Holes class, in a company of militia commanded by Captain Helloms— I refer to the following gentlemen in relation to my character, & the services— Edmund Goodrich William Neely, William Howkes, Henry Howkes, Matthew P. Walker Benjamin Morgan John Macey Enoch Cunningham, Hon. Lno. Bell, & Felix Grundy members of Congress, & Andrew Jackson President of the U. S.—
Peter Bashaw
Sworn to and subscribed in open court
April 24 th 1833 Test Henry Ewing Clerk of Davidson County Court
State of Tennessee } Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Davidson County } for said County, April Session 1833
And the said Court after the investigation of the matter, declare their opinion that the said ap- plicant, Peter Bashaw, served as he herein states and that his statement is true—
W. W. Williams
State of Tennessee Davidson County ss
I Henry Ewing Clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings of said court in the matter of amending the application of Peter Bashaw for a pension.
J. H. Hamilton
E. A. Councill
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said court to be also affixed at office in Nashville on this 24 th day of April 1833. Henry Ewing

125.932 / act Mar. 3/53
May 9/53
Peter Barkaw
Pa.
Capt. Gieplitt Va. Mil
Ent. Oct. 1799 Dis. Jan 30 - 1780
No 26 Res. War.
Legn June 22-19
W:160 A. G. Me. 220 B. G.
Josiah Ferris Nashville Tenn.
Miss J. Ferris, Feb. 29/52
Vol. B. 21.00

125.932
Claim of Peter Bachard
TO BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF 28 TH SEPT., 1850.
JOSIAH FERRISS, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.

STATE OF TENNESSEE DAVIDSON, COUNTY, SS.
On this 5 day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five , personally appeared before me Wm Woodrum a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Peter Bashaw aged 92 years, a resident of Davidson County in the State of Tennessee who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Peter Bashaw who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Triplett in the Regiment of Virginia Militia commanded by _____ in the war with Great Britain in the Revolution that he was drafted at Fauquier Co. Va on or about the 1 day of October A. D., 1799 for the term of Three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days and was honorably discharged at Winchester Va. (war ended) on the 30 day of January A. D., 1780 as will appear by Muster Rolls of said Company on file in the Department having no discharge and that
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the "act granting bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States," passed September 28, 1850 . March 3 1855 He also declares that he has not received a warrant for Bounty land under this or any other act of Congress nor made any other application therefor.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written: and I hereby certify that I believe the said _____ to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that he is of the age above stated.
Peter Bashaw 
John Williams and W. E. Cartwright residents of Davidson County in the state of Tennessee before our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Peter Bashaw in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant he is the identical person he represents himself to be. John L. Williams W. E. Cartwright
The Commissioner of Pensions will please forward my warrant to JOSIAH FERRISS , of Nashville, Tennessee, who, as my agent, will receive the same, and transmit it to me.
May 5 1855 Wm Woodrum J.P.
Peter Bashaw
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
Wm Woodrum J.P.

State of Tennessee County of Davidson } to wit:
I H. R. Cheatham Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that George B. Gordon whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, is, and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of office, at Nashville this 5 th day of May A. D. 185 57
H. R. Cheatham Clerk By L. P. Cheatham DC

March 7, 1917 (C)
Honorable William A. Ayres, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Ayres:
In reply to your personal inquiry of the seventh instant, and the enclosed letter of Mrs. Ella G. Shields, of 1132 Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, requesting that you obtain for her the records of such Revolutionary War pensioners as she needs for her genealogical work, I have the honor to advise you that on January 3, 1917, in reply to four letters from Mrs. Shields, requesting such data, she was informed that owing to the large number of similar inquiries and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, this Bureau furnished the records of only two Revolutionary War pensioners to each inquirer. She was then given the record of John Andrews, North Carolina Troops, W. File No. 9702, and asked to state the name of one more such pensioner whose history she desired. You are, therefore, now given the record of Peter Bashaw , Virginia Troops, S. F. 3962, for Mrs. Shields.
Anyone designated by you may examine and collect data from a reasonable number of such claims, by calling at the Bureau.

In the claim of Peter Bashaw, S. File No. 2962, Rev. War, it appears that he was born March 31, 1763, in Fauquier County, Virginia, where he resided when he enlisted and served as follows:
Fall, 1780; Private, Captain Francis Triplett's company, Virginia Militia; served four months, during which he was in the battle of Cowpens.
1781; Private, Captains Jennings and Hellow's companies, Colonel Emonds' regiment, Virginia Militia; served six months, during which he was at the Siege of York.
On October 27, 1832, while a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee, he applied for pension on account of the above described services, which was allowed.
There is no data relative to family.
Very truly yours,
Deputy Commissioner.

July- 24- 1908 R. L. Eastman - Ashland Tenn
1917, Feb. 19. History to Lucretia Campbell, Fr.
1917, anch. 7. History to Hon. Wm. A. Ayres (for Mrs. Shields).
1921 Mch. 2 Hist. to Mrs. A. T. Hingle
Perkins
2962 INVALID.
File No. 2962
Peter Bushaw
Port. A. G. line the
Act: June 19/88
Index:—Vol. A , Page 18
[Arrangement of 1870.]
✓ 26,359
(No Am)

Payments to be made at Nashville by the Resid of N.W.B. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of West Tennessee
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 7 Page 73 by Sam Boyd Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Peter Bashaw of the State of Tennessee who was a private of Infantry in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive — Thirty-three — dollars and Thirty-three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Second day of Augt one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
John R. [unclear] Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edward Commissioner of Pensions.
Lives in Davidson County since 1810- before that in Virginia.

18828 Peter Bachau
Pineion claim

We James Gwin, a clergyman residing in the County of Davidson and State of Tennessee, and Hugh R. Wharton, residing in the same, certify, that we are now acquainted with Peter Bashaw, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be a man of integrity and veracity, and that he is 69 years old — that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to be a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that and opinion — James Gwin
Sworn to and subscribed in open court
Adopted 27 th 1832 Sub Henry Ewing Clerk of
Davidson County Court
H. R. Wharton.
I Benjamin Morgan certify that I was acquainted and in service with Peter Bashaw, during the revolutionary war that he was a mess mate of mine, and that his statement or declaration is true —
Sworn to and subscribed in open court
Sub Henry Ewing Clerk
Benj. Morgan
I declare that I was in service with Peter Bashaw in the revolutionary war.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court
Sub Henry Ewing Clerk
Wm. McTear
We William Williams, Enoch P. Connell, and Hugh Wharton Presiding Justices of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, of the County of David- son and State of Tennessee certify that we have been acquainted with Peter Bashaw many years who has sworn to and subscribed the above declaration, that we be- lieve him to be a man of integrity and veracity, that he is about 69 years of age, & that he was a soldier of the revolution —
E. P. Connell
H. Wharton
W. Williams

State of Tennessee } ss.
Davidson County } Court of pleas and quarter sessions of said county October Term A D 1839 And the said court after hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department. That the above named applicant was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states. And the court further certifies that they know that James Gwin who has signed a preceding certificate is a clergyman in this County and State aforesaid and John R. Wharton, Benjamin Morgan and William Anderson who have also signed certificates are residents of said county and that they are respectable persons and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit
Signed in open court October 27 th 1839
J. Wharton G. Gwin W. Williams
State of Tennessee } ss. Davidson County }
I Henry Ewing clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for said county do hereby certify to whom it may concern that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Peter Bachaw for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said court to be also affixed at office in Nashville on this 27 th day of October A. D. 1839
Henry Ewing.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Peter Bashaw, which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1. 2. 3. 7
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Nashville, March 26, 1864
R. J. Meigs Esqr.
My D r Sir.
Peter Bashaw, whom you probably recollect, as a Revolutionary Soldier living in the somewhat indefinite region known as that of Whites Creek, has not, I am informed, received his pension since the Rebellion broke out. From the certificate herewith inclosed, given by persons whom you probably know, you will learn that he is upward of 101 years old and in destitute circumstances owing to the war. I am not acquainted with Mr Bashaw but have always felt a reverence for a Revolutionary Soldier; and when I heard, as I have very recently heard, of his condition, I determined to apply to you in his behalf, being confident that you will gladly do all in your power for his relief. I feel especially desirous that he may not die in the belief that his country has forgotten him in his extreme age and infirmities. I know not what formalities may be required by the Pension Office, but hope they may be dispensed with, as far as practicable, in Mr Bashaw's case; that he may receive what is due him immediately. From his great age & infirmities he is liable to die any day.
Mr Sellyell former Post Master here, thinks evidence of loyalty will be required. I learn that when he has said anything on the subject, it has been that the Rebellion ought not to have taken place, but owing to his age has seemed to have no certain knowledge about the matter. I should presume he has

no regard for any flag but that which he fought under. If there should be any difficulty in the case, owing to informality or want of evidence, could you not get Congress to pass a special act in Mr. Bashaw's favor? I know not what further to suggest and am confident it is unnecessary to urge you to give the matter your earliest attention, as your benevolent heart will prompt you to do so.
The Books of Joel M. Smith, former Pension Agent, are here in the Market House in the care of A. V. S. Lindsley; but I have not thought it necessary to examine them, as the Office at Washington City will doubtless give information in regard to the last payment and what is due. If any thing further be required, please let me know, and it shall immediately be attended to.
I know of nothing here that would be new or interesting to you. Our city has become a great Military Depot, and most of those I meet on the street are strangers. I regret to say that your son James, now living at Mr. Neil S. Morris', is apprehensive of a return of his old complaint. He thinks of going again to the Springs in Macon County.
With very great regard and esteem your friend
Nathl. Croft.

Nashville April 14, 1864 R I Meigs, Esq Washington D C
Dear Sir: By the request of his friends I inclose you the Pension Paper of Peter Bashaw, with a certifi- cate of his loyalty.
Will you, either in person, or one of your sons, or such other person as you may, commit the business to, endeavor to obtain the arrears of Mr. Bashaw's pension, and remit to me a check on New York for the same? Please make the check payable to the order of Morris Stratton.
Peter Bashaw is 101 years old - a revolu- tionary pensioner. He is in great need of the pittance his country gives him. I think he ought to have been included in the late Bill, increasing the Pensions of revolutionary soldiers. I wrote to Barratt on the 26 th of March, on the subject, but have received no reply.
Yours Truly, Francis Sillyott

Nashville April 4, 1864
The undersigned are personally acquainted with Peter Bashaw—have known him for many years. We have had frequent conversations with him, during the present rebellion, touching political affairs; and have found him at all times loyal to the Government. He is now, at the age of one hundred and one years, an invalid; and owing to the losses of the war he is very poor, standing greatly in need of his pension as a revolutionary soldier.
John Wilson C. L. Temple
I Edward Heart Secretary of the State of Tennessee do certify that John Wilson and C. L. Temple acknowledged the above to be their respective signatures, and I do further certify that these gentlemen are of original and continued loyalty to the Government of the United States. And are citizens of excellent standing.

and good reputation
I am Resp Edmond Heard
Secretary of State

Nashville Nov 29 th 1864
This is to certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Baughman an old Revolutionary Soldier, That he is now over one hundred years of age, That he is in a very afflicted condition & is in need of his Pension which we have reason to believe he has not received for some time (perhaps years) past.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto affixed our names.
For J. Bowlin John L. Eickhoff
Jamie Jenkins J. P. Lewis William P. Phillips Felix G. McKay

Washington D.C. May 1865. Joseph H. Garrett Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
Peter Bastard is a Cajal man and a revolution ary soldier and a swindling Jazz snubly. His certificate is recorded in Pension office in Book E vol. 7. Page 73. I have made an unsuccessful attempt to get his money for him at Laurensville Ky There being no agency here will not his Pension be paid at Washington if not elsewhere. Respectfully
Frederick W. McClain

Prof. N. Croft.
March 21 st - GH
Dear Sir,
I have made some inquiry in regard to Mr Peter Bashaw. He is still alive & probably about as well as usual; though he cannot survive long in his present condition. His affection is gangrene of the right foot & it seems to be spreading. He suffers a good deal & sleeps but little. He has drawn no pension since the war began & is in need of pecuniary aid. He will be one hundred & one years old about the last of this month. He was in the engagement at the Cowpens & was at the siege of York Town of revolutionary memory. He has long been a member of the church & appears anxious to die, hoping that he will then be at rest. If this communication will be of any service in enabling you to procure his pension for the last few years I shall be gratified.
Very respectfully yours &c
Jas. D. Bourn

Nashville March 26, 1864
Jos. H. Barrett Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir: Peter Bashaw of this Davidson County, Tenn., is a revolutionary pensioner, still living, at the advanced age of 101 years, on the 30 th of the present month. He has at length become an invalid, and is helpless. By reason of losses incident to the present war, he is in very destitute circumstances, greatly in need of relief. I am informed that he has been deprived of his pension from the government, ever since the outbreak of the rebellion, though the old patriot has remained steadfast, loyal to the old flag of his early manhood.
I observe that not long since a Bill was passed to increase the pensions of the few remaining soldiers of the revolution—ordered the act

recite the names of all to whom its provisions apply? It is hard that the name of old Peter Bashaw should have been omitted, if it was—and it is even harder that he should still be denied for years the pension already provided by a grateful country to sustain him in his declining days, who gave his early strength to establish its independence.
Is it asking too much that you should write me at an early day upon this matter, and inform me if any thing can be done for the old man?
Very Respectfully,
Your Aff't Son
John Sillyott

TENNESSEE SOCIETY
PRESIDENT, E. E. HOSS.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, G. P. THRUSTON.
VICE PRESIDENT, J. M. SAFFORD.
SECRETARY AND TREASURER, L. R. EASTMAN.
REGISTRAR, GOODLOE LINDSEY.
HISTORIAN, FLOURNOY RIVERS.
CHAPLAIN, REV. D. C. KELLY, D.D.
Sons of the American Revolution.
Nashville, July 14 1900.
Hon. H. C. Evans, Commissioner Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I understand from a letter to Col. A. S. Colyar, that information regarding services in the war of the Revolution of several parties , which I have sought, through the office of the Chief of the Bureau of Records and Pensions, should have been asked through you. May I trouble you for such information as you can give, as to the services of Angus Brown , the grandfather of Ex-Gov. Jno. C. Brown, and who is said to have entered the service from Va. or North Carolina.
Peter Bashaw died near Nashville in 1863, at the age of 101 years and I am informed by Capt. W. B. Walton, a veteran of the Mexican War and Felix G. McKay a veteran of the Florida War, that they knew Peter Bashaw since about 1840, and until the time of his death as a Revolutionary Soldier and that he drew a pension as such.
Several descendants of Angus Brown and Peter Bashaw are anxious to join the Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and other evidence is necessary in addition to the statement of the applicants.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours,
L. R. Eastman Secretary & Treasurer.

Meadows Farm
Rev Sec 2-6-17
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir. I am a descendant of the Barhaws, of Rev. times and am trying to get direct lineage I find a Peter Barhaws of Va. was drawing a Pen in 1835 - I do not know wheather at that time he was in Va or Ky. Will you give me all the particulars given in his application. Residence Both

children manage &, There is also a John Bashaw of Va. who drew a Rev. Peurine. I am anx to find the father of Thomas Harris Bashaw who was a resident of both Tenn. and later on Ky. any and all information that can be furnished me will be most gratefully received; Thanking You in advance for the favor I am most Resp. Lucretia Campbelle. Pemboldt Kans.
R.R. Box 13, (From serv.)

Rev. MK 1
Tulsa Oklahoma Jan 23, 1921.
Pension Department -
Washington D.C.
Sir, -
Can you give me the Revolutionary war record of Peter Bashaw . Married Frances Bashaw enlisted from Fauquier county Virginia - applied for pension Oct 27, 1832 - also the record of services of James Bashaw - enlisted from Fauquier Co. Virginia

and- Walter Bashaw- his brother who enlisted from Virginia-
and oblige-
Mrs A. J. Hingle. 1512 S. Trenton Ave.-
Tulsa
Oklahoma

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Peter Basham a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. 2962
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Fall, 1780. 4 mos. Pvt. Francis Triplett ✓ ✓ Va.   1781 3 " Jennings Francis Triplett Edmonds,   1781 3 " Hellems Edmonds  
Battles engaged in, Compere; Siege of Yorktown. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Fauquier Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Oct 27, 1832. His son was al. Residence at date of application, Davidson Co., Tenn. Age at date of application, B. Mch. 31, 1763, in Fauquier Co. Va. Remarks: There is no data relating to family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.