Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5859, Henry Bowyer, Continental Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Va.
Bonzer, Henry Agatha
W. 5859
{ B.L.W. 283-200-Lieut Issued Dec. 31, 1795- No papers
CONTENTS

1822
Virginia Richmond
Agatha Bowyer
widow of Henry Bowyer who was a Lieut & Adjt
in the Va. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of Sept, 1843 and sent to Priscilla Blue Ridge Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book a 2 Vol. 1. Page 149
Lt to Pen. Sept 18 1843
Dead 6. Oct 1848.
Letter to Hon M. B. Preston July 11. 1848.
H. W. Bowyer
May 19/51
N. E. H., Mond Dec 10/53

Charles Beale Jacob Rucisville John W Thompson James S Allen and Matthew Wilson Gentlemen Members of the Court of the County of Botetourt (Now Sitting) State in Open Court that Agatha Bowyer the within Declarant hath been a resident of the County of Botetourt since the year 1792 that she is well known to them, that her statements upon Oath are entitled to full credit and that they believe her declaration to be true.
Virginia Botetourt County to Wit
I Ferdinand Worthy Clerk of the Court of Botetourt County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contain the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mrs Agatha Bowyer for a pension.
Married by the Rev d Edward Crawford Henry Bowyer and Agatha Madison
I Ferdinand Worthy Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt in the State of Virginia do certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows
"August 9 th 1792"
I Ferdinand Worthy Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt in the State of Virginia above named do hereby certify that I hold the Office of Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt and state aforesaid that the above is a true extract from the records of said Court, with the exception above named as Certified by me
F Worthy Clerk of B.C.
Sworn before me
Wm. R. Raigner J.P.
Justice of the peace
Wm. R. Raigner J.P.

State of Virginia ss.
At a Court held at the Court house for the County of Botetourt on Monday the 8 th day of October 1838
On this 8 th day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the County Court of Botetourt Agatha Bowyer a resident of said County aged _____ years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows that she is the widow of Henry Bowyer who was Commissioned a Lieutenant but commanded a troop of Cavalry during the Revolutionary War and performed the Service of adjutant, that he entered the Service at the commencement of the War and continued until the end of the War, that he was attached to the Corps commanded by Col d Washington that he served at Brandywine defeat and at the surrender of Cornwallis at York, that he resided in the County of Botetourt when he entered the Service and received a pension for a few years previous to his death, and that the proper further evidence of his service can be procured at the War Department. She further declares that she was married to the said Henry Bowyer on the 9 th day of August in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety two, that her husband the aforesaid Henry Bowyer died on the 13 th day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty two; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service; but the Marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four. At the time above stated and that she was never afterwards married. Sworn to & subscribed on the day & Agatha Bowyer year above written in Open Court Y. Wott, clk.

Virginia Botetourt County to Wit:
I Ferdinand Wolz Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that James M Dowell Esq m before whom the within affidavit was made and who has signed the same is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified to administer Oaths and that full faith and Credit are due and ought to be given to all his Official acts as such. and further that his signature within written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my said Office this 6 th day of February 1839.
F. Wolz. (B)

Virginia Botetourt County Court Clerk's Office 6 th of February 1839.
Married on the Ninth day of August in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety two by the Rev d Edward Crawford Henry Bowyer and Agatha Madison.
I Ferdinand Wolf Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that the above is a true Copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows:
"August 9 th 1792"
I Ferdinand Wolf above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk in the County aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Court with the exception above named as Certified by me.
Ferdinand Wolf Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt
Sworn before me
James H d Dowell Justice of the peace for the County of Botetourt

State of Virginia } County of Botetourt }
On this 24 th day of November, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Henry W. Bowyer, a resident of Botetourt County, in the State of Virginia, and made oath according to law, that he is the son and Executor of the identical Henry Bowyer, who was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Virginia "Continental line" in the war of the Revolution, and who commanded a Troop of Cavalry, during the whole of the Revolutionary War, as captain , and at the same time performed the duties of Adjutant , and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension act of May 15 th , 1828, and received a Pension under said act, at the rate of $400 per annum, until the day of his death, which occurred on the 13 th day of June, 1832. The said Henry W. Bowyer, Executor and son of the aforesaid Henry Bowyer, further states, that after his Father's death, his mother, Agatha Bowyer, applied for a Pension, (as the widow of his Father, the aforesaid Henry Bowyer,) under the act of June 7 th , 1832, and received a Pension, at the rate of $400 per annum, until the day of her death, which occurred on the 4 th day of October, 1847. He, the said Henry W. Bowyer, Executor, &c. makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the difference between his Father's Pension and his Mother's Pension from the 4 th day of March, 1826, to the 4 th day of March, 1831; as the provisions of the act of

1832, under which the "Staff pay" has been allowed, are the same under the act of 1828. The said Henry W. Bowyer, further states, that his father, during his life time, thought great injustice had been done him, by the Pension Office, in not allowing him full pay as a Captain. — The said Henry W. Bowyer, refers to his This claim in Treasury Dept. as that act was adjudicated there father's declaration filed under the act of 18th May, 1828, and also the letter of Attorney General R. B. Taney, dated May 18, 1833, as he thinks that the opinion given in that letter covers his father's case for part , if not in the whole, as the law did not intend to draw a distinction between persons who had performed the same description of service. Such a discrimination would have no foundation in justice ". (See Mays & Moulton's Pen. & Bounty Laws, page 376, — No. 39.)
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint William E. M. Wood, of Winchester, State of Virginia, my true and lawful attorney to prosecute the claim of Henry Bowyer, for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due, and to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises. H W Bowyer

We Abraham C. Dempsey & James D. Logan residents of the town of Lynchburg, Botetourt County, State of Virginia, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration and Power of Attorney was signed and acknowledged by Henry W. Bowyer in our presence, and that we know that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, as we have been well acquainted with the family for many years, and knew his Father and Mother well, during their life time.
A. C. Dempsey James D. Logan
The foregoing declaration, power of attorney and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
James M. Figgat J. P.
State of Virginia, County of Botetourt
It is hereby certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Record, for Botetourt County, that Henry W. Bowyer, the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the identical child of the reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify that James M. Figgat Esq. before whom the

preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
I also further certify, that said Henry W Bowyer duly qualified as the Executor of his Father - Col. Henry Bowyer dec. in the County Court of Botsford, and is now the acting and only Executor of said Estate.
In testimony whereof I Ferdinand Wolz Clerk of said County Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Fincastle, this 24 th day of November 1855.
F. Wolz clk

March 6, 1935
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Henry Bowyer-W.5859 BA-J/AWF
Mr. James W. Wigginton Masonic Home Decoto, California
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 5859, based upon the service of Henry Bowyer in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of Henry Bowyer are not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
While residing in Botetourt County, Virginia, he volunteered early in the Revolution, served as Lieutenant and Adjutant of Dragoons, a part of the time in Colonel Washington's regiment; he was in Bufords Defeat and at the surrender of Cornwallis, served until the close of the war.
He was pensioned under the Act of 1828. He died June 13, 1832 in Botetourt County, Virginia, where he had resided about sixty three years, previously having lived in Augusta County, Virginia.
Henry Bowyer married August 9, 1792 in Botetourt County, Virginia, Agatha Madison. They were married by the Reverend Edward Crawford.
The widow, Agatha Bowyer, was allowed pension on her application executed, October 8, 1838, then a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia. She was still living in that county in 1843 and gave her age, sixty-nine years. She died October 6, 1847.
Their son, Henry W. Bowyer, was living in Bote-

ourt County, Virginia, in 1850.
E. L. Bowyer appeared as witness in 1843 in Botetourt County, and reference was made in 1848 to John H. Bowyer. Their relationship to the family is not stated and it is not shown that they were related to each other.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 6, 1935
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BA-J/AWF AWF
Henry Bowyer St. 5859
Mr. James W. Wigginton Masonic Home DeCoto, California
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War records of the following soldiers: Captain John Davies, Fairfax County, Virginia, S. of W.-1835-Volume 3, Page 132; Colonel Henry Boyer; I.P.D.-134; Peter Hackett, I.P.D.-132-134.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of Peter Hackett, similar spellings of the surname searched. The citations I.P.D. 132-134, have no reference to the records of this office.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War records of Henry Bowyer and John Davis, as found in pension claims based upon their services in that war.
This is the record of the only Henry Bowyer (the name does not appear Boyer) found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The record of John Davis (the name is not found Davies), furnished, is that of S. of W. 1835, Fairfax County, Virginia, Volume 3, Page 132.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
John Davis W 24852

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
1585-9
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Henry Bowyer a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 1, 1777 to Dec. 31, 1780 Lieut. Lieut. and Adjutant of Dragoons Va.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Buford's defeat and at sur. of Cornwallis
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Botetourt Co Va,
Date of application for pension, Oct. 8 1838 Her ch. was al.
Residence at date of application, Botetourt Co Va
Age at date of application, she was b. about 1774,
Remarks: Sol. mar. Aug 9, 1792. Agustin Madison in Botetourt Co Va He d. June 13, 1832 - in Botetourt Co Va She d. Oct 6, 1847. They had a son Henry W.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Internal Revenue Service Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.

Masonic Home Decoto Calif. 3/17/35
Mr. E. W. Morgan, acting Commr.
My Dear Sir:
Will you give me Rev. War service of fol. Capt. John Davis  Darless Fairfax Co Va. S of W-1835- L-132. wife Mary? Col. Henry only son  Beyer Beyer I.P. D-124. wife Eleanor. Peter Hackett I.P. D-122-124.
Yours Very Truly
James W. Wigginton

1703. United States Post Office
CLASS
Fredericksburg, Virginia. May 3, 1922.
The Commission of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear sir:-
On April 4, I addressed you a communication requesting information concerning one Henry Boyer an officer in the American Revolution and not having heard from you at this date and thinking that my letter may have been lost, this letter is written in reference thereto. Will you kindly advise if the letter in question has been received, and if so, can you furnish any information requested.
Thanking you in advance, I am,
Sincerely yours

W United States Post Office
CLASS
Fredericksburg, Va., April 4, 1922.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear sir:-
I am desireous of securing information concerning one Henry Boyer (Bowyer) who served in the Revolutionary War and the Adjutant General of the Army has referred me to you. It is my understanding that Henry Boyer was a member of the 12th Virginia Regiment also designated as the 4th, 8th, Va Regiment commanded by Col James Wood. Boyer was appointed as a cadet on Jan 1, 1777 and I am also informed that he was commissioned a Lieutenant Feb 18, 1781.
A Henry Boyer also served in that war as a Lieutenant in the 1st Regiment Light Dragoons, Continental Troops, a Virginia Organization.
Any information you may be able to furnish me with will be very much appreciated. Am especially anxious to ascertain if any of the descendents of the above mentioned persons received a pension, and if so what was their relation.
Would also like information concerning one John Boyer of Virginia who also served in that war.
Sincerely yours,
C. S. Hester

Re WIDOW, &c.
1822 May 12. Heist. to C.S. Hunter -mcl & list to June 20. ginton case
File No. 5859
Agatha Bowyer Wid:
Henry Bowyer Lieut Adjt, rail line
Act: Mch. 3 1/4 8
Index:—Vol. a Page 72
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ltr to Gov. Johnston Mar 20. 43
1831
Richmond Virginia
Agatha Bowyer widow of Henry Bowyer dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1828 and who died on the 13 June 1832 at Botetourt in the State of V.A. who was Lt of Cav in the Comf'd. commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col Washington in the V.A. line for Dylas
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 400 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Feb'y. R. Craig 1839 and Seal None 100 of Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $1,000.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 39, 200.00
$1,200.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by W. G. Madison Clerk. Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 176

Virginia 1831-
Reps by letter to agent September 1843
Agatha Bowyer widow of Henry Bowyer
who was a pensioner under the Act of 15 May, 1830 and who died on the 13th: June 1832 - of Botetourt Co in the State of Virginia - who was a Lieut: Adjt: in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ _____ commanded by _____ in the Virginia _____ line for Lieut: & Adjt: 2 yrs Increased from $400 per annum
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 600 - Dollars - Dents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the _____ day of September, 1843 and sent to Thomas Green Richmond, Virginia
Whole amount due . . . . . $1,000.00 -
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Stetson _____ Clerk
Book A Vol. 2 Page 181 -

Agatha Broyer
Suspended
See let to Hon R. Craig June 31, 1839,
Admitted
Virginia
Act July 7. 1838

Virginia 32.068.
Sept 4th 1843 - reported by letter to the agent
Henry Bowyer, deceased - of Botetourt Co in the State of Virginia who was a Lieut. Adjt. C. in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 2 years - Lieutenant & Adjutant { of Cavalry _____ }
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 600 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 5th day of March, 1831. Ending on the 13th June, 1832, the day of his death.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of September, 1843 and sent to Thos. Green, Richmond, Virginia -
Arrears to the 4th of March, 1843 $ 7. 200 - Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept - - 3 00
deduct what has been
paid under the
act, 15 May 1826
since 11th March 1831
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
$ 7. 500 -
Exam. by P. G. Washington Novr. 30, 1850 & returned.
Recorded by W. H. Stewart Clerk, Book E - Vol. 6. / 2 - Page 5 -

Dr. The United States In Ac with Henry Bowyer 6 25
  No To pay as Lt. & Adj t from 1st 1781 By pay & Subsistence   69 Oct 77. to 7 th May 1780 371 5 7 Rec at sundry times 598 - - 70 3 4   To pay as Lt. & Adj t from 6 May 80 to Feb y By Cash of Maj Belfield 4800 - - 60 - -   31 Dec 1781 in 1st Reg t L Dragoons 287 2 - Sept By D o D o 2160 - - 3 12 -   To retained Rations from 1st By Sundries at   June 78 to 1st Aug t 1780 52 - - York Town - - - 20 - -   To D o D o from 1st Aug t By D o of Capt. Dite - - - 9 16 6   80. to 31st Dec 1781 25 10 - Certificates 507 15 9   761 7 7 Error 90 - - 
20 Aug t 1783. Sworn to in Office. N. Randolph.
The above is truly copied from a Book of Settlement of the Officers of the Revolutionary Army.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond, this 21st day of June 1843. J. K. Heath and

81852-3 Nov 6 1838.
Prussian Office.
file file into Agatha Bony's papers
17 Oct. 2559.
Blue Ridge Shalom 1st
The Hon. the Secretary of War
25.
Washington City D.C.

Sir The papers forwarded to the War department, relating to the application made by me for a pension were transmitted by the Clerk of the County Court of Bristol on my directions - any future communications that it may be necessary for you to make on this subject you will please direct at Blue Ridge Post Office near Han c aple
Respectfully Agatha Bawger October 31 st

Feb 5-1857
74 Mr Boyer's letter respecting P. B. Washington
Triplett
Commissioner of Pensions for answer - Dept. of the Interior Feb. 4, 1857. }

Stincastle January 20 th 1857.
Dear Sir
I take the liberty of addressing You on a Subject in which You can feel but little interested, beyond the opportunity it affords of rendering essential Service to the heirs of My father. Some of whom You are personally acquainted With, on the recommendation of one of My friends in this place I was induced to employ as My agent Mr Peter B Washington to prosecute some claims at the Pension office to which I believe We were entitled for Services rendered by My father during the Revolutionary War, in the event of the Claims being allowed I authorized Mr Washington to receive the Money and executed to him a Power of Attorney for that Purpose. altho' Mr Washington has been Meritorious in the most profuse manner respecting information from him in relation to the situation and progress of the Claims. Nothing has been heard from him for a considerable time, thereby causing us uneasiness as well as distrust - I must therefore beg the favor of You to make some enquiry of Mr Heath on the Subject, and adopt such Measures as You may think the interest of My father's family requires - I trust Sir You will excuse Me for thus troubling You, whilst Your time is occupied in the discharge of Your public duties. Please let Me hear from You -
Very Respectfully
Your Obed Servt
HWT Bowyer

Washington Nov 30 1850
Sir
In May 1828. a pension was allowed to Lieut Henry Bowyer an officer of the line of the Virginia, under the act of 4 March 1828, at the rate of 400 $ per annum; which he continued to receive up to the time of his death, which took place in June 1832. — Some time after his death, his widow Augusta Bowyer made her claim under the act of 1838. in her own right and also for arrears due to her deceased husband. In her own right, she was allowed at the rate of 600 $ per ann. as it appeared that her husband held the situation of Adjutant as well as Lieutenant; and for arrears, she was allowed at the rate of 600 $ per ann. from the 4th March 1831. the date of the last payment to her husband. The act of 4 March 1828. allowed the pensions antecedently from the 4 March 1826. and inasmuch as the amount paid from that day to the said 4 March 1831 was at the rate of but 400 $ per ann. there still remains unpaid the difference of 200 $ per ann.

for the interval, which for the five years embraced amounts to the exact sum of $1000.
As the Attorney in fact of the Son and Executor of Lieut. Henry Bowyer deceased by power duly filed in your office a few days since, I have respectfully to ask that a pension certificate may be issued for the said amount of arrearages.
I am authorized to refer to the Secy of the Interior, Mr Stewart, as being well acquainted with the claimant in this case; and, perhaps, with its character and circumstances generally.
I am very Resp d P. H. Washington
James L. Edwards Esq t Commr of Pensions

Lauderdale March 8 th 1843
Dear Sir
I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject which I believe belongs especially to the War Department of the Government, namely that of Pensions.
By an Act passed the 7 th July 1838 a pension for 5 years commencing the 4 th day of March 1836 was granted to the widows of revolutionary officers. Mrs. Agatha Bowyer, in whom behalf I now write, under that Act, drew a pension of $400. per. annum for 5 years ending the 4 th March 1841. She being the widow of Henry Bowyer who was a lieutenant of Cavalry in the Revolution. A proposition was before the Congress that has just adjourned to extend the time for pay t to their widows & I see from Bill No. 5 published in the Intelligencer of the 25 th Feby. 1843 an appropriation is made for pay t of 5 yrs pension to widows under the Act of 7 th July 1838 - Now as these 5 yrs. were to be counted from the 4 th March 1836 they expired in 1841 & unless the time has been extended by another act

There would seem to be no law authorizing the appropriation, unless indeed there was a Continguous act of the 7 th July 1838 of which I am ignorant.
The object therefore of this communication is respectfully to inquire of you as the head of the War Department whether the provisions of the law under which Mrs. Bowyer received her pension have been extended. If so, what amount she is entitled to draw & when. & whether any new forms have been adopted to be observed by those applying.
An early answer to this will be thankfully received.
very respectfully Yr. ob. Servt.
Sir, to Blue Ridge P. Office } Botetourt County Va. }
Geo. Johnston (Signature)

June 30. 1843.
Va.
Agatha Bolinger
J. P. [unclear] and
7
Comm. of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Col: J. L. Edwards. Commr. of Pensions Washington.
Richd. 28th June 1843.
Sir.
Enclosed are two applications of Mrs. Agatha Bowyer widow of Lieut. Henry Bowyer of Botetourt V a . (a pensioner under the act of 15 May 1828 at $400 as a Lieut of Cavalry in the Revolution) for an increase of pension as he was an Adjutant at the same time that he was Lieut.
One of the applications is for the increase of the balance due her husband at the time of his death, she having heretofore received the balance then supposed to be due him.
The other application is for an increase of her own pension as his widow under the act of 7th July 1838.
Enclosed you will also find a certified Copy of Henry Bowyer's V a as settled with the auditors of V a . It shows he he was Adjutant during the whole period he appears to have been Lieutenant.
I am Y r . very obt servt.
Thomas Green

Lauderdale
Boyd County Va
Sept. 13 1863
Dear Sir
Some months since I wrote to you to inquire as to Mrs. Agatha Bowyer's right to a pension under the act of the last session of Congress & received for answer that she would be entitled to one years pension under that act of $400.
I then enclosed you a declaration to obtain the military certificate but have not heard from you in reply altho' the 1st of Sept. is past when our half was due.
Mrs. Bowyer has since been informed of a decision lately made at the proper office by which instead of $400. she will be entitled to $600. upon the ground that her husband Col. Henry Bowyer was entitled to pay as Adjutant as well as Lieutenant in which latter character he drew in his lifetime.
My object now is to request that the military certificate may be forwarded if the declaration sent was received & is sufficient & if not what is necessary to be done on her part now
Sir to Mrs. A. Bowyer Blue Ridge P.O. Boyd County Va Yrs. Affec. Edw. Johnston

House of Reps 8 th July 1848.
Sir
Mrs Bowyer the late relict of Colo. Bowyer of the revolutionary army departed this life in the 6 th October last in Botetourt County Virginia . Previous to her death she had been in the receipt of a pension of $600 per annum. Law informed that she had renewed her pension up to the 1 st day of Sept r last. There is consequently a month & 5 days pay due her at the period of her death.
Mr John M. Bowyer has qualified as her admin with the will annexed. and by the will is made her sole legatee. May I ask what evidence is necessary to enable him to receive the amount if any former is prescribed in such cases may I ask that you will before one to me with such directions as are proper.
I am Your obed t Serv t M c Calland Preston

Lieut Henry Bro- yer - deceased Virginia line - arrears of pension of commutation
Under act of 1828 Lieut Broyer received pension it was continued and increased to his widow. I wish to see all the papers in the 3 cases P. H. Washington

State of Virginia } Botetourt county } ss.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Henry W. Bowyer, Esq. of Lieut. Henry Bowyer, of the county of Botetourt and State of Virginia, have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint Peter G. Washington, Esq. of Washington City, D. C. my true and lawfully Attorney, for me and in my name, as Executor of Lieut. Henry Bowyer, dec'd, to receive from the United States, all such sum or sums of money due the said decedent on account of his pension for performing services in the Revolutionary War as Captain and Adjutant when he was only commissioned as Lieutenant, and also said decedents commutation pay, with interest, under the resolve of October 1, 1780, or seven years half pay under the act of the 5 th July, 1832, or any money or moneys which may be due by the United States on any account whatsoever, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 18 th day of November, 1850.
H W Bowyer (Seal)
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Botetourt and State of Virginia this 18 th day of November, 1850.
Thomas N. Darwe L.L.D.

State of Virginia } County of Botetourt } ss.
I hereby certify that Thos. N. Burwell, Esq., before whom the foregoing Power of Attorney was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was, at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
I also certify that Henry W. Bowyer, Esq., is the Executor of his father, Henry Bowyer, who was a Lieutenant of Dragoons in the Revolutionary Army, as appears of record in my Office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court for the County aforesaid, this 18 th day of November, 1850.
H. Waltz, Clerk

Fincalette, Va. Nov. 18, 1850.
P. G. Washington, Esq.
Dear Sir: - On the opposite page you will find a power of attorney from Mr. Bowyer, and I hope you will give the case your immediate attention. Mr. B. says if you will call on Mr. Stuart, in his name, that he will give you all the facilities you want. He also wishes to know if you want him to write to Mr. Stuart in relation to the matter, as he will do so, if you request it.
I hope you will give the Coulter case some attention, and draw up the papers soon. The following are the names of the heirs, viz :-
Mrs. Catharine Kelly, wife of John Kelly. " Nancy Crouch, widow of David Crouch. " Susan Crouch, " " Henry Crouch. " Elizabeth Hartman, wife of Lewis Hartman. " Mrs. Sarah Gordon - dead - but left the following heirs, all of age, I believe, Samuel - Daniel - Mary Campbell, wife of W m . Campbell - Elizabeth, wife of George Hartmann
Nelson Cotter - dead - but left the following heirs, mostly minors, I believe, - William - Nelson - Samuel - Urias - Mary Ann and Rhoda.
I can get the information of the death of both the parties by going to Roanoke, i.e. the old folks. The marriage is recorded here. I wish to perfect the papers when I get the information, and thereby save one trip to Roanoke. Can you not leave those places blank? and let me fill them?

Let me hear from you often, and I think if I had the names of all the old revolutionary soldiers, or a work published by Alexander Ray, an Agent of your City, I could hunt up the heirs of several old soldiers - particularly Officers. I wish you would send me something of the kind, as I would give most any price for it - particularly those that were sent from the Auditor's Office in this State. Do try and hunt them up?
In haste, your friend truly,
Wm. E. M. Wood.
Wm E M Wood

Fincalette, Va. Nov. 24, 1855.
Hon. S. Minot:—
Dear Sir:
Enclosed you will find a Declaration and Power of Attorney from Henry W. Bowyer, Esq. in relation to the difference of Pension that was paid to his Father and Mother for the same service. Attorney General Taney, in the opinion referred to in the Declaration, says that the Pensioners were "entitled under the act of 1828 to as much as they could receive under the act of 1832," and he is not singular in that opinion, as all the Lawyers here agree with him. — You will see from Col. Henry Bowyer's original declaration under the act of 1828, that he was in service during the whole war. Therefore, I hope you will take time , and give this case your deliberate consideration, as I feel satisfied that the law never intended to give a Soldier's wife more than it would give him for the same service. Yours, very respectfully
W m E. M. Wood Attorney for H. W. Bowyer

Henry Bowyer dec d Va
act. 7. June '32
admd 2 yrs. St. Hadj. of Cavalcry $1000-
deduct what was paid under the act of 28 May 1828 from 4 March 31. to 13 June the day of his death, to Agatha Bowyer his widow.
Thos Green Richmond Va

State of Virginia, } County of Botetourt } S.S.
Be it known that before me John M Robinson a Justice of the Peace for the County of Botetourt, and State aforesaid, personally appeared Mrs. Agatha Bowyer, of said County, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of Henry Bowyer, the identical person who was a pensioner and who is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, under the act of Congress of the 15 th May, 1828 for a pension of $400 per annum, as a Lieutenant of Cavalry in the Virginia Continental line in the Revolution — That the deceased pensioner resided in Botetourt County, in the State of Virginia, for the space of about Sixty Three years, before his death, and that previous thereto he resided in the County of Augusta State of Virginia. That the said Henry Bowyer died in Botetourt County 13 th June, 1832, leaving the affiant as his widow — That she was married to the said Henry Bowyer about the 9 th day of August 1792, and received $400 per annum from 4 th March 1836 to 4 th March 1841, under the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "an Act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows," as the widow of said Henry Bowyer — That she has been informed her deceased husband aforesaid, was an Adjutant of Cavalry in the Revolution at the same time he served as Lieutenant, and that, in the allowance of $400, the pension which she received, on account of his services as Lieutenant, no estimate was made of his services as Adjutant, which should have been done, if the fact of his serving in both capacities at the same time, had been shown to the Department. She refers to the public records for the proof of these statements, and particularly to those of the State of Virginia, a copy of which will accompany this application, now made, for the balance of pension so due and unpaid to Agatha Bowyer, widow of said Henry Bowyer, from the 4 th March 1836 to the 4 th March 1841.
Agatha Bowyer
Sworn and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace, for the County aforesaid, this 22 nd day of June 1843.
J. M. Robinson J.P.

State of Virginia } Botetourt County. } S.S.
I Ferdinand Wolhy clerk of the County Court of Botetourt, and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that John M Robinson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my office this 22 d day of June 1843.
Ferdinand Wolhy Clerk of Botetourt County

317 17(2559) B1320 - Oct 22. 1878
Pension Yrs.
Col. Sent. Va
7 July 1838,
by Act 25 May 1828 No 76
Adm. Genl. G. L. Smith $400 per ann Mand 1792 Act 1838
Mr. R. Gray HR

Virginia Botetourt County to Wit:
I Ferdinand Wolhy Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify that Matthew W Pettigrew Esq r before whom the within affidavit was made, and who has signed the same, is and was at the time of taking, and signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County of Botetourt in the State aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified and that full faith and Credit are due and ought to be given to all his Official acts as such, and I farther certify that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 10 th day of October in the year 1838 and the 3 rd year of our foundation
F. Wolhy Clerk of Botetourt County Court

Agatha Rowy Va
act 7 July 38
Spun new certifi =cate 2 nd L t & 100 th of Cavalry 600 th
Redent what has been paid her under act 7. July 38
M rs Green Richmond Va

State of Virginia } County of Botetourt. } s. s.
Be it known that before me John M. Robinson a Justice of the Peace for the County of Botetourt, and state aforesaid, personally appeared Mrs. Agatha Bowyer, of said County, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of Henry Bowyer, the identical person who was a pensioner and who is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, under the act of Congress of the 15 th May, 1828, for a pension of $400. per annum, as a Lieutenant of Cavalry in the Virginia Continental line in the Revolution. That the deceased pensioner resided in Botetourt County, in the State of Virginia, for the space of about Sixty Three years before his death, and that previous thereto he resided in the County of Augusta and State of Virginia. That the said Henry Bowyer died in Botetourt County 13 th June, 1832, leaving the affiant as his widow. That she subsequently applied for and received the balance of pension supposed to be due him at the time of his death, as will no doubt appear by reference to the vouchers on file in the pension office. The said A. Bowyer, further states, that she has been informed her deceased husband aforesaid, was an Adjutant of Cavalry in the Revolution at the same time he served as Lieutenant, and that in the allowance of $400, the pension which he received as Lieutenant, no estimate was taken into consideration of his services as Adjutant, which should have been done, if the fact of his serving in both capacities at the same time, had been shown to the Department. She refers to the public records for the proof of these statements, and particularly to those of the State of Virginia, a copy of which will accompany this application, now made, for the balance of pension, so due and unpaid to the said Henry Bowyer, from the 3 rd March, 1826, to the day of his death viz: to the 13 th day of June, 1832.
Agatha Bowyer
Sworn and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace, for the County aforesaid, this 22 nd day of June 1842.
J. M. Robinson J. P.
State of Virginia } Botetourt County } s. s.
J. Ferdinand Mott Clerk of the County Court of

Botetourt, and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John M. Robinson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine,
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my Office this 22 d day of June 1843, in the 67 th year of the commonwealth.
Ferdinand Wath Clerk of Botetourt County

The declaration of Mrs. Bowyer is to be sent to J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, who will issue to her a Pension Certificate for the one years pension that will be due her under the act of the 3 rd March last.
D 138
Agatha Bowyer
$600 per ann
Pension
Blue Ridge
va.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions for one year to Certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Virginia { Botetourt County { S.S. }
On this 15 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned, a magistrate of the said County of Botetourt in the State of Va. Agatha Bowyer, a resident of the said State & County of Botetourt, aged sixty nine 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 March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Henry Bowyer who was a lieutenant of Cavalry in the Army & that she received the annual sum of four hundred dollars under the Act of July 7 th 1838.
She further declares, that she is still

a widow
Agatha Bowyer
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me a Magistrate as aforesaid & I do certify that the said Agatha Bowyer is personally known to me
J. M. Robinson J.P.
Know all men by these presents, that I Agatha Bowyer widow of Henry Bowyer deceased, in the County of Rockland and State of Virginia a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute & appoint James W. Ingram of the City of Richmond and State of Virginia, my true & lawful attorney for me in my name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Richmond, State of Virginia, my pension from the 4 th of March 1843 to the 4 th day of February 1843 Witness my hand & seal this 25 th day of April 1843
Sealed & delivered in presence of Edw. Johnston J. L. Bowyer
Agatha Bowyer seal

State of Virginia Botetourt County ss.
Be it known that before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, personally appeared Agatha Bowyer, above named, & acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act & deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this 15 th day of April 1843
J. M. Robinson J. P.
State of Virginia } ss. Botetourt County }
I Ferdinand Wottz Clerk of the Court of Botetourt County Certify that John M. Robinson is a Magistrate as above & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name this 18 th day of April 1843
F. Wottz
Clerk of the Court of Botetourt County

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th: of June, 1832, Henry Bowyer, dec d — who was a Lieutenant and an Adjutant in the Revolutionary War, was entitled to a pension of $600 per annum commencing on the 4th March 1831 and ending on 13th June 1832, the day of his death; the amount due will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to Mrs Agatha Bowyer, the widow of said Henry Bowyer. —
Given at the War Office of the United States, this — 20 — day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty-three. —
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.