Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9,177, Robert Christian, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Christian Robert
NUMBER
S. 9177
CONTENTS
carded

Virginia 12.549.
Robert Christian
Kanawha in the State of Virginia who was a Spn. in the company commanded by Captain Long of the Regt. commanded by Col. Willis in the Virginia line for 7 months
Cont
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 23. Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of May '33 and sent A.W. Quarrier Kanawha C.H. Va (clk) -
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 46.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " 11.66 1/2 $58.32 1/2
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 4
Order to pay 5 letter to A. Smith 6 Febry 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th Sept 1837 to the 4 th March 1838. Age notified 25 th Jan y 1839
Paid as above from 4 th Sept 1838 to 4 th March 1839. Age notified 24 th Jan y 1840
Paid as above from 4 th March to 4 th Sep 1839. Age notified 28 th Oct 1840
Letter to Hon G. M. Lincoln & 3 Auds 6. Jan y 1842
Paid as above from 4 th Sep 1840 to 4 th March 1841. Age notified 23 rd Feb 1842
Rev.

virginia Kanawha County to wit- 3
On this 18 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the County court for Kanawha County now sitting Robert Christian resident of Kanawha County and state of virginia aged sixty eight 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832-
That he was born in the County of Augusta State of Virginia about seven miles from the Town of Staunton where he continued to reside up to the time of his entering the Army. When 17 years of age and in the month of April March 1781 he was placed on the muster roll of his county and in the month of April following he was drafted to serve in the Virginia militia and entered the service under the immediate command and in the company of Capt Francis Long in the regiment of Col. Dur-gard. In this regiment Robert W. Gray was at the time the Major. This affiant and his company received orders to move to a place 12 miles East of Staunton and the site of the present town of Waynesborough, where and at Rockfish Gap his regiment was stationed for the purpose of resisting an anticipated incursion of Col. Tarleton to Staunton in pursuit of the Legislature which had been first driven from Richmond and then from Charlottesville. From this position he was ordered to a place called Deep Run Church, in his march to which, his regiment was attached to General William Campbells Brigade of Virginia militia, to which Brigade his regiment continued attached while stationed at Deep Run Church. While he was stationed at this place, Lord Cornwallis was in the occupation of Richmond - -

On the evacuation of Richmond by Lord Cornwallis, Gen: Campbell marched and took possession of the city from whence he proceeded in pursuit of Cornwallis in the route to Williamsburg. At a short distance below Richmond this affiant's Brigade met with and was placed under the command of Gen: La Fayette. On his route to Williamsburg at New Kent and other places, several sharp skirmishes occurred in which this affiant participated. While stationed at "Mud Run" a short distance from Williamsburg which was then in the occupation of the British, Gen: Campbell's brigade had a severe skirmish with a party of British at a place called Hot Water Mills. The forces to which this affiant was attached continued to hang upon the rear of the British until their embarkation at Jamestown, at which place and during the embarkation of the British troops, a severe engagement took place between the forces which lasted for the space of two hours or more.
A short time previous to this the Col Hargrave who commanded this Affiant's regiment resigned his command and was succeeded by Majr Welsey who was succeeded by Col John Willis. From James Town Col Willis was ordered to the south side of James River on which side he was directed to proceed down toward York Town. At York Town  Gen: La Fayette  Gen: La Fayette succeeded as Col. At York Town this affiant was again attached to La Fayette's Command and to the forces assembled to besiege that place.
This affiant continued before York Town during the siege & up to the surrender of the British and was actively engaged with others in the arduous duties of that affair.
A short time after the surrender of York Town this affiant received his discharge having served a period

signed by Gen Campbell of seven months. His discharge was in writing but it has been mislaid or otherwise has passed out of the hands of this affiant so that he now is unable to produce it. After a lapse of 40 years and more which has swept off most of his early acquaintances as well as his comrades in the war of the revolution, this affiant finds himself unable to produce any witnesses who can testify in detail to the facts which he has stated above, but only except an elder sister whose knowledge is confined to his entering the service and to the period of his return. Her affidavit to these facts is hereto subjoined.
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 of America
Robert Christian
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the 10 th September 1832
Teste A. W. Quarrier C lk
We Nathaniel W. Calhoun, a Clergyman residing in the Town of Charleston Kanawha County W Va and George W. Summers residing in the same Town & County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Christian who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be sixty eight years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the 10 th September 1832
Teste A. W. Quarrier C lk
N. W. Calhoun Geo W. Summers

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigating of the matter, and 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 Nathaniel W. Calhoun who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the Town of Charleston & County of Kanawha and that George Wharmers who has also signed the same is a resident of the same Town & County is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
In Testimony whereof the Justices forming said Court have hereunto set their hands and sealed the day and year first aforesaid
David Ruffner (Seal) Thos Matthews (Seal) James Gipson (Seal) J. M. Chapman (Seal) J. M. Farland (Seal) John Stark (Seal) Daniel Ruffner (Seal) Lewis Ruffner (Seal)
Virginia Kanawha County to wit:
Personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Sarah Wilson of Kanawha County & State of Va who being first duly sworn deposeth & saith that she is the full sister of Robert Christian who makes the annexed declaration but nineteen years old - that she distinctly recollects her brother Robert's having home from during a tour in the army of the revolution, but does not remember with certainty the time or duration of his service.
The affiant is very aged & infirm & has now an indistinct recollection of events that a few years since were fresh & familiar to her -
Given under my hand & seal this 10th Sept 1832. Thos Matthews (Seal)
Virginia Kanawha County to wit
I Alexander W. Dunaway Clerk of the County Court of said County of Kanawha do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office.

of the peace for the County aforesaid Sarah Wilson of Kanawha County & State of Va who being first duly sworn deposeth & saith that she is the full sister of Robert Christian who makes the annexed declaration last mentioned years old - that she distinctly recollects her brother Roberts having home and serving a term in the army of the revolution, but does not remember with certainty the time or duration of his service.
The affiant is very aged & infirm & has now an instinct recollection of events that a few years since were fresh & familiar to her - Given under my hand & seal this 10 th Sept 1832.
Thos Matthews (seal)
Virginia f. Kanawha County to wit.
I Alexander W. Quarrier Clerk of the County Court of said County of Kanawha Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Christian for a pension and further, that Thomas Matthews Esq. who hath subscribed the foregoing affidavit made by Sarah Wilson, is a Justice of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the signature aforesaid is his genuine signature.
In testimony of all of which I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of office this 10 th day of September 1832 and in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth
A. W. Quarrier Clerk

Plant Christian Peninsula, Nukunono County Ecuador

Robert Christian. Pensioner. account of $23 3/4. paid.  I the undersigned Robert Christian having been called on by W. B. Singleton - agent of the Pension office - for the detailing my services as a soldier in the war of the Revolution, give the following account - I shall be 71 yrs. old the 28 th of February next - am a native of Augusta county, & been there during the war of the Revolution - In the spring of 1781, I was drafted for a three months tour, marched from Augusta county, in a company in which Francis Long was Captain - Joseph Long Lieut. & John Bell Ensign. When we were a left we marched at Farm Hill, in which Col. August, Lieut. Col. McCleary, & Major Armstrong were the officers - We marched to Ashland, thence to the Burnt Church, near Williamsburg, and thence to James Town, at the latter place we crossed the James River & marched through Richmond we crossed the River about 7th March. Went on and found the main army at the last moment places - I was attached to Genl. Campbell's Brigade of Light Men. From this near Charlotte where I continued at York Town until formally surrendered - after my surrender of Yorktown I was paroled, which was soon exchanged. Rose Frederick I took my brother John's place, who had been drafted for 3 months also, after serving out his term, at the Battle of Guilford Lafayette. I remained in the army until after Genl. Cornwallis surrendered. I was in service in all about 10 months & served with my sister Sarah Wilson - I gave the same testimony before the Declaration - to whom I gave the same statement in substance from your the account of all services. I have no evidence my name. I am 8. 1835
Robert Christian Atty. W. Singleton Jan 11. 1835

Robert Christian
Honawha 6 o
N o 11
Adm l as a puzzle for 7 months 23 33

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
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, shewing the Service of Robert Christian
   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.     March 1781 (Aide) 7 Paid Capt Capt Margard Col Willis Invasion of L a Connelis 80 years Amputa U a Testimony of Clayman  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

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 _____ etc.
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 the 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.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. D. I. 9177. aw
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 23, 1896.
Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that a very careful search has been made and from the data given the name of Joseph Adcock has not been found upon the Revolutionary war pension records on file in this Bureau.
Robert Christian made an application for pension on September 10, 1832, at which time he was 68 years of age and residing in Kanawha County, Virginia, and his pension was allowed for seven months' actual service as a private in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Long and Col. Willis. He enlisted at Augusta, Virginia.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mr. Edmund Adcock,
2902 Prairie Ave.,
Chicago, Ills.
No letter with this June 22-193K JG

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA
MAR. 12 1898
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Robert Christian
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Knawaha Co Va. (probably)
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Knawaha Co. Virginia
Date of death (as near as possible):
1830 to 1840
Christian name of widow:
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Yes in about 1832 or 3
Remarks:
in Virginia Militia Revolutionary war
Your name and address:
Edmund Adcock
2902 Prairie Ave
Chicago Ill

Rev. War
9177 INVALID.
Mch. 23, 98 Edmund Adcock, Chicago, Ill.
File No. 9177
Robert Christian
Pr. Rev. War
Act: June 7" 1832
Index:—Vol. 102 , Page 65
[Arrangement of 1870.]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Jan'y 8 th 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Robert Christian — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 4 th March 1841 —
Respectfully, yours,
Albion Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 11 th , 1840.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Robert Christian, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Twenty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1838, to the 4 th March, 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 24 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Robert Christian, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, to the 4 th Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Merriwether Lewis Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office, January 14 th 1838
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Robert Christian, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Virginia Agency, at the rate of Twenty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1837, to the 4 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
W. L. G. 6. P. 28 Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Mr Ewing
Feb 5
Mr J. H. Edwards. Campfires of Union Washington D. C.
1

Richmond Feby 1 st 1838.
Sir.
enclosed you will receive the pension certificate of Robert Johnson of Manawhob County who has constituted and appointed me his lawful attorney on presenting his certificate to the Agent here I find he cannot pay it because there are two years due you'll please order Mr. Robinson to pay it
Yobage yours &c Daniel Smith