Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,914, Richard Davenport, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va.
Davenport, Richard
S. 17,914
carded
CONTENTS

Virginia
23.003.
Richard Darnall - die- d at Charlotte - in the State of Va - who was a Ser t En d in the ----- commande by Captain ----- of the Reg t commande by Stevens - in the Ar y : time for 9 months. Certificate issued in favor of Rebecca Cunningham widow of the deceased -
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 60 - Dollars --- Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Oct 1833 and sent to widow - Robinson. Charlotte C.H. 1 st
Arrears to the 4th of ----- Semi-ant. allowance ending ----- Arrears due up to May 7, 1835 the day of his death. $150.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice. Clerk
Book E Vol. 6/p Page 9
Sent to Fin. Agent at Richmond 12 Feb 23. 1839.

Virginia - County of Charlotte to wit:
On this 11 th day of October 1832, personally appeared before me Edwin Price a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, Richard Davenport, a resident of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia, aged 82 years and nearly nine months, 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 was born in the County of Hanover on the 14 th of January 1750 according to a register in his possession - He then removed to the County of Buckingham and afterwards to the County of Charlotte, where he has resided ever since - That he thinks he was about 20 years of age when he settled in the County of Charlotte. He was drafted in the militia in the month of June 1780, and was made a Sergeant in the Company of Capt Thomas Williams and first marched to Hillsborough in North Carolina, where he remained for some time - Orders were then received that the Troops stationed at Hillsborough should be marched in the direction of Camden, and accordingly the Company of Capt Williams to which he was attached, by forced marches were enabled to reach the neighborhood of Camden just before the battle was fought. He was engaged in the battle at Camden, and was under the command of General Stevens, but received no personal injury - Several balls passed through his clothing and his knapsack was cut from his back by a ball, and finally lost - He recollects very distinctly that General Gates, Baron de Kalb, and General Stevens were commanding Officers on that occasion. He was discharged sometime in December following, and received a regular discharge - His discharge was retained by him for a number of years and shown to a number of his friends and acquaintances, but supposing it would never be of service to him, at last committed it and a number of other papers relating to the service, to the flames - As evidence of his service in

the South, he refers to the Certificate of Benjamin Marshall herewith enclosed, who was with him in the battle of Camden - On his return from the South after the defeat of General Gates, he was promoted and made ensign, and was drafted again in the Militia - He does not recollect the day or month at this time - He knows he received a Commission and retained it for many years, but thinks it was destroyed with his other papers relating to the Revolutionary War - Capt Sideon Spencer was Captain of the Company to which he was attached - He then marched directly on to Little York and was engaged in active service and witnessed the firing of the first Cannon from the American batteries - He received no wound, but had his hat knocked off by the balls several times - He was present on the occasion of the surrender of the British forces and witnessed their marching out and grounding their arms - He knew Govt Nelson, and saw the Marquis De la Fayette and Genl Washington as officers commanding on that occasion - After the surrender of Cornwallis, he marched to Williamsburg and was stationed as guard over prisoners where he remained some time - Upon leaving Williamsburg, he received a regular discharge, which discharge he retained for some years, but unfortunately was destroyed with his other papers relating to the service - As evidence of his service as Ensign in the Revolutionary War, he refers to the Certificate of Thomas North who was with him in the service and which certificate is herewith enclosed - In conclusion he thinks his whole term of service during the Revolutionary War exceeds twelve months, but the exact term of service he is not able to determine -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state -
Richd Davenport
sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid -
Edwin Price J P Lead

We George Petty a clergyman, residing in the County of Charlotte and Hillary Mosely Senr residing in the same county hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Capt Richard Davenport, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 82 years old near nine months of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion - October 11 th 1832 -
George Petty
Hillary Mosely Senr
Sworn, and subscribed the day & year aforesaid -
Edwin Price J.P. Seal
And the said Edwin Price doth hereby declare in his opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states - and I do further certify that it appears to me that George Petty who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the County of Charlotte, and that Hillary Mosely Senr who has signed the same is a resident of the same County, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit -
Edwin Price J.P. Seal
Charlotte County to wit:
I Edwin Price a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Capt Richard Davenport, the above named applicant, and that he cannot from bodily infirmity attend the Court of the County of Charlotte -
Edwin Price J.P. Seal

Virginia. Charlotte County. ss.
I, Edmund Thomas Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Edwin Price is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County, and that his name signed in four places to the annexed declaration, & certificate, is written in his usual hand writing.
And I do further certify that William Mosley Esq. is also an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County, and that his name signed to the annexed affidavits of Benjamin Thomas and Thomas Clarkson is in his usual hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 12th day of December 1832. Edmund Thomas
Charlotte City ss.
This day Benjamin Marshall came before me a Justice of the peace for the S d City, and made oath that Richard Davenport serv d with him six months in the old Revolutionary War in the time of Gates defeat as a sergeant in the army under Capt d Thomas Williams at Camden in South Carolina. North Carolina & other places given under my hand this 6 th day of Aug t 1832.
Hillary Mosley J.P.
Charlotte City ss This day came Thomas Smith
and before me a Justice of the peace and made oath that he serv d with Capt d Richard Davenport in the War being an ensign the whole time of the siege at Little York in the old Revolutionary war given under my hand this 6 th Aug t 1832.
H. Mosley J.P.

No 19046
Rich d Davenport Charlotte 6 o Virg a
Alum d 20 Pork 6 o 30 Sug r 3 o 39 60
certificate in favor of her under Rebecca for the amt due up to May 7. 1833 - $130.50
Winston Robinson 6/16

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Aug 21. 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Peter Davenport to Charlotte 6 th Vreg a
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1780 6 Serg t Capt Sh o Williams Gen Stuart Camden Hillsborough Age 82 Charlotte Revolutionary   1781 3 Ensign Capt G. L. ... Baron De ... York N.C. Camden Sullivan Rutledge 6 th Va Brig d Marshall after 6 Months in North and South Carolina Thence as to the time at York when Davenport was a sergeant  
Mr. Davenport is referred to the 3 d page. }
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
See note marked (e)

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Virginia Charlotte County to wit I Reuben Harris of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I reside in the neighbourhood of the late Richard Davenport who has made an application for a pension and was with him at the time of his death. he departed this life on the 7 th day of May last leaving a last will & testament which will has since been recorded in the County Court of Charlotte & also his Widow Rebecca Davenport who is still living and several children some of whom are living in Virginia and others I believe are living in Kentucky. Mr. Putnam North & Martin H. Davenport were left executors to the said will have qualified as such according to law. given under my hand this 11 th day of September 1833 Reuben Harris

January 25, 1939
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Mrs. A. E. Amerman 4212 Caroline Houston, Texas
RICHARD DAVENPORT S. 17914 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, in which you requested the record of Richard Davenport of Charlottesville, Virginia, who served as ensign in the Revolutionary War.
You are furnished herein the record of the only Richard Davenport found in the Revolutionary War records of this office who served from Virginia. The data therein were obtained from pension claim, S. 17914, based upon his service in that war.
Richard Davenport was born January 14, 1750, in Hanover County, Virginia, moved from there to Buckingham County, and when about twenty years of age, moved to Charlotte County, that state.
While a resident of Charlotte County, Virginia, Richard Davenport enlisted in June, 1780, was made sergeant in Captain Thomas Williams' Virginia company, was in the battle of Camden in which General Gates was defeated and was discharged in December, following. On his return from the South he was commissioned ensign and entered the service in Captain Gideon Spencer's Virginia company, was in the siege of Yorktown and present at the surrender of Cornwallis, then marched to Williamsburg where he was stationed some time as guard over prisoners. He left the service after having served more than twelve months.
Richard Davenport, while residing in Charlotte County, Virginia, applied for pension October 11, 1832. His claim was allowed. He died May 7, 1833.
Richard Davenport was survived by his widow, Rebecca, about whom no details were given, also several children, some of whom lived in Virginia and others in Kentucky, their names not designated. Martin W. Davenport was one of Richard Davenport's executors, his relationship not stated.

In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, and name and address of the person paid in the case of Richard Davenport, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Richard Davenport Certificate #23003 Issued October 23, 1833 Rate $60 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1939 Jan 25 Host Mrs. A. E. Elmerman MRB
P
17914
INVALID.
File No. 17914
Richard Davenport
Ensign Nov 1881
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 429
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Virginia
Charlotte County To wit
This affiant my Thomas North, first being, duly sworn, deposeth and saith that he in the grade of a sergeant and private at the siege of York-Town (Va), served a tour of three months, in the War of the Revolution, for which service, he has received a Pension, — He further saith that Richard Davenport now deceased, and late of the State and County aforesaid, served at York-Town at the same siege, a three month's tour, in the War of the Revolution — and was during that tour an Ensign and commissioned officer of the Virginia Militia and part of which time was the Ensign under whom the said affiant served at York-Town and further this affiant saith not.
Charlotte County, S.C.
Tho North
The foregoing affidavit of Thomas North was subscribed & sworn to before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid & State of Virginia, given under my hand this 4 th day of October 1833
Cornelius Barnes J.P.

Charlotte County do wit:
I Martin Hancock of the County of Charlotte & state of Virginia, being a Justice of the Peace in said County, do hereby certify that I have known Thomas North of Charlotte, (who has given the within Certificate) for many years, and know  consider him to be a man of honesty, truth, and credibility; and do verily believe him to be of such an age, and was in such a situation as to have personal knowledge of the services of the said Richard Davenport in the Revolutionary war - Given under my hand and seal this 7 th day of October 1833 -
Martin Hancock  Seal
Virginia, Charlotte County do wit:
I Hamilton Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Cornelius Barnes and Martin Hancock, (the latter name erased & rewritten) are acting Justices of the Peace in and for the said County, and that their signatures annexed are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 15 th day of October 1833
Hamilton Robinson

Charlotte County to wit, This day Reuben Harris personally appeared before me against the person in the County aforesaid & subscribed the foregoing Certificate in my presence made Oath that the same contained the truth to the best of his knowledge & belief, and I do further certify that he is a credible person this statement is entitled to full credit given under my hand and seal this 11 th day of September 1833
Wm Saltonstall (seal)
Virginia. At a Court held for the County of Charlotte the 6 th day of August 1833. The last will and Testament of Richard Davenport died was produced in Court, and the same was proved by the oaths of three of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Martin H. Davenport and Patman both two of the Executors therein named who made oath thereto according to law, Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form, they giving security. Wherefor they with James P. Marshall, William Morley and Jennings M. D. Goff, William Smith, James O'Callaghan and Francis Brooks their securities entered into and acknowledged bond according to law in the penalty of twenty five thousand dollars.

Virginia, Charlotte County S.S. I William Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing order of the said Court was truly copied from the records of my Office
And I do further certify that William Brown is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County, and that his signature annexed is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 8th day of October 1833.
William Robinson Clerk
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4212 Caroline, Houston, Tex.
Dec. 10, 1938.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Will you please give me the record of Richard Davenport of Charlottesville, Virginia? He was an ensign in the Revolutionary War, and is my ancestor.
Thanking you for your kindness.
I am,
Sincerely,
Mrs. A. E. Amerman.