Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 13,624, Charles Dabney, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Dabney, Charles
R. 13624
Va. Half Pay.
N.A. Acc. No. 874 See 050044 Half Pay Charles Dabney
CONTENTS

1908 Apr. 4. His wife Leftwich (Letter in S.F. 31477)
1921, Mar. 15 His wife A.P. Hamblen - En
1922, May 11. hist to Martha B. Gustin - En
1923, Jan. 24 " " Mrs. W. N. Campbell. En
1925. June 5 " " Mrs. H. A. Siler. mm 17
1928. Aug. 3. Hist. to Chas. H. Dabney. mm 17
NO 13624
Charles Dabney Lt-Col
Verdun Revolution
Discharged _____, 18__
PENSIONER:
Cif. No. _____ N.Y. Pay Act of July 5-1832 3081
Received _____, 18__

Cha Dabney
Jan y 23. 1850

Pension Office
January 23 d 1850
I certify that I have examined the case of Charles Dabney, deceased, who was a Lieutenant Colonel Commandant in the Virginia State Troops during the revolution; that on the 10 th of April last, half-pay was allowed at the rate of $360 per annum, instead of four hundred and fifty-dollars per annum. The difference between those sums should therefore now be paid, under the act of July 5. 1832, to Charles W. Dabney, administrator of said Charles Dabney, deceased.
Commissioner of Pensions
Approved
Secretary of the Interior
Half-Pay Book act 5 July '32

COPIED BY ADY
mmmmf a August 3, 1928.
R. 13624
Charles William Dabney, 4 Warren Avenue, Bronxville, New York.
Sir:
I advise you that from the records of this bureau it appears that Lieutenant Colonel Charles Dabney of the Second Virginia State Regiment served to the close of the Revolution.
He died December 15, 1829 leaving as administrator, Charles W. Dabney (relationship not stated) who was allowed the half pay due on account of soldiers services under the Act of July 5, 1832.
There are no further data on file as to his service or family.
As a means of obtaining further information in regard to this soldier, it is suggested that you apply to the Adjutant General, War Department, this city, (Old Records Division, Virginia Half Pay Claims).
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

R. 2 nd Sept 1833.
842
487.
Auditors Office, Richmond Va. 30. August 1833.
Sir,
I have been requested to bring to your notice the claim of the Representatives of Col Charles Dabney for the balance of Half pay due to him under the act of Congress which passed the 5 July 1832. I believe that this claim was submitted to your predecessor, and that he decided against it. Taking into consideration the communication which I had the honor to receive from Mr M c Lane bearing date the 18 th Sept last, and by which he recognized all that class of claims in which commutation had been granted by the Virginia Legislature, I confess that I could not perceive or understand the reason of the distinction which excluded such claims as had been in part paid by Virginia, without a special act of assembly. The 3 rd Section of the act of congress, directed the settlement of all such claims, as had not been paid or prosecuted to judgement . Now although Col: Dabney received his commutation and interest, his claim to Half pay was no more satisfied or paid, than were the claims of those who received their commutation without interest under special acts of Assembly. Why should the payment of interest

in any respect affect his claim? If the Legislature by its special acts , had granted interest on the commutation, and the two sums together, had not exceeded the Half pay, I presume the Secretary would not have hesitated to order payment of any excess of Half pay over such commutation and interest! The distinction in the two classes of claims therefore seems to have depended upon this simple difference, that in one class the financial officers of the state settled the claims under their construction of the general law , until that construction was overruled by the courts, — and in the other, notwithstanding the judicial decision against the validity of the claims, the Legislature by special acts directed their payment.
I have felt so strongly persuaded that Mr McLane (in whose judgement I entertain such high confidence,) could not have decided against Colonel Dubney's claim upon the principle here adverted to, that I have looked for some other probable reason for his decision. Indeed I have understood (having no certain knowledge of the fact), that the claim was rejected for the reason that it had been prosecuted to judgement , inasmuch as the 3 d Section of the act of Congress made that circumstance a ground of exclusion. If this

impression existed on the part of Mr McLane, I presume it was founded upon document No 12, of the printed congressional report No 191 which was certified by me as Auditor of Virginia. The impression however, was certainly erroneous. There was no judgement in the case of Colonel Dabney, nor any in the cases comprehended between the names of Wyatt Coleman , and Churchill Gibbs . If there had been judgement the usual abbreviation of do. do. would have been made opposite to the name of Dabney, - as it was against that of Coleman. If there was any doubt however as to the matter of fact, it is presumed that the within certificate of the clerk of the Superior Court of Henrico, who has charge of the records of the old district court, would be perfectly satisfactory.
If Col o Dabney's representatives should be so fortunate as to have your concurrence in these views, I understand from them that their papers will be forwarded for your consideration. It is at their particular request that I have written this letter, which is due to them as an act of justice.
May I ask the favor to hear from you on the subject when it may suit your convenience.
With great respect your obedient Serv t .
The Hon W. J. Duane
John Keethy

Col. Chas. D. May
x the letter also in hands of J. Haupt
alt
Col.
July 27/87
Dear
Col. J. L. Edwards,
Pensylvania Ave

Washington 30 th July, 1849.
Dear Sir,
The attorney general having decided, that the Virginia officers, who have recieved half pay, may claim commutation, with interest, in lieu of their half pay. I, as the agent for the legal representative of Col. Charles Dabney, request you to give him commutation, with interest, in lieu of his half pay.
I salute you most respectfully.
Richard Randolph.
J. L. Edwards.

Charles Dabney, dec d . April 10. 1849
cert. act 5 July 1832
Recorded Vol. 43, Page 202.

Pension Office April 10. 1849. April 10. 1849
I hereby certify that I have examined the claim of the legal Representative of Charles Dabney, under the act of Congress, of the 5th July 1832 entitled "An act to provide for liquidating and paying certain claims of the State of Virginia," and that I find the said Charles Dabney was Lieut: Col: of the Second Virginia State Regiment, and served until the end of the war, and was reported by the Board of Officers as entitled to half pay for life - That said Charles Dabney died testate on the 15th December 1829, and that Charles W. Dabney, is the Administrator. de bonis non with the will annexed of his estate - I am therefore of opinion that his claim should be allowed at the rate of Three hundred and sixty dollars per annum from the 23rd April 1833 to the  twentieth of April seventeen  hundred and eighty three to the fiftieth of December eighteen hundred and twenty nine 15th December 1829 the day of his decease, and that there should be deducted from that amount, nineteen hundred & seventy two pounds. sixteen shillings Virginia Currency, being the amount paid to him, by the State of Virginia, as commutation with interest, and that the balance should be paid to the said Administrator Charles W. Dabney.

Virginia -
I John Robinson Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Henrico County, having in my possession the records and papers of the former District Court of Common Law held in the City of Richmond, and also of the late Superior Court of Law for the said County of Henrico, do certify that I have searched the records of all the said Courts, and do not find any Judgment or order of either of the said Courts, in favor of the late Colonel Charles Dabney for pay or compensation as an Officer in the revolutionary war.
Given under my hand at Richmond aforesaid, this twenty first day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
J. Robinson

Rev. S. H.
Franklin, Ind Feb. 3rd 1921
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Hon. sir;
Will you please tell me what your records show relative to the military history of Col. Charles Dabney who commanded Virginia State troops during the Revolutionary War.
Also something of Capt. "John" or "Augustine" Tabb who served in Col. Dabney's regiment as above mentioned.
I desire this information to use in a historical which I am working upon
Yours truly
A. P. Hambleton

1791.2,
839 Hayden St.
Denver, Colo.
Mar. 2/22
The Honorable Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir; -
I would like all possible information which can be obtained about the record of my ancestor Chas. Dabney who served in the 2nd or 3rd Va. Regt. during the Revolutionary period - The Adjt. Genl. office gave me some of the desired information and suggested that the Pension Bureau could possibly give me a more complete record.

The last Chas. Dabney was Lt. Col. one of 2nd Va. but I think he first served in the 3rd Va.
Hoping to hear from you - I am
Yours most Respectfully -
Martha B. Gustin
839 Ogden St.
Danvers, Mass.

1772
1409 Newton St.
Washington D.C.
Jan. 10. 1923.
Commissioner of Pensions, City.
Dear Sir: -
I would like to be informed of the military record (Revolutionary War) of my ancestor, Charles (?) Dabney. I have been informed that he was Lt. Col. of the 2 nd Virginia Colonials, and was at Yorktown.
Respectfully yours.
Zenobia Campbell (Mrs. W. N.)

LaCrosse, Wis April 1, 1925-
Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions:
Gentlemen:—
Please send to me the Rev. War Record of Col. Chas. Dabney of Virginia if he was a pensioner also any notes pertain- ing to his family. He was born in 1744.
Also the Rev. Service of John Hall of Bedford Co. Va.
Also—The Rev. Service of Major John Overstreet Senior of Prince Edward

Co. Va. referred to in W.W. McAllister's Virginia Militia in the Rev. War, Pub. Hot Springs, Va. 1913 Page 155 Section 155.
I have the service of John Overstreet Jr. born in 1760,
I thank You,
Mrs. Harriet A. Sleeer, 322 So. 20 St., La Crosse, Wisconsin.

4 Warren Avenue Bronxville, New York
July 28, 1928
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Will you kindly send me a transcript of any record you may have of
Colonel Charles Dabney
who served in the Revolutionary War? We have in the family many of his war papers - muster rolls, etc., as Captain and Colonel; his certificate of membership in the Society of Cincinnati, signed by General Washington, and his grants of land from the State of Virginia, with many letters addressed to him while in the war. He entered the service early and was at the surrender of Cornwallis, as shown by papers in his files, including an original copy (MS.) of
"The Articles of Capitulation"
These papers we are preparing and preserving and will deposit in the Virginia State Historical Society.
I desire to get copies of all records about Colonel Dabney to add to the above papers.
Yours respectfully,
Charles Dabney

4 Warren Avenue Bronxville, New York
August 11, 1928
Mr. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Please accept my thanks for your letter of August third, giving the information from the records of your Bureau in regard to Lieutenant Colonel Charles Dabney. I am very glad indeed to have this information.
I thank you also for the suggestion about applying to the Adjutant General, War Department, for additional information about Lieutenant Colonel Dabney.
Respectfully yours,
Charles H. Dabney

Record Division.
April 4, 1908.
Miss Nina Leftwich, Tuscumbia, Ala.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 24" and received the 27" ult., you are advised that in the claim for half pay under the Act of July 5, 1832, Rej. File 13624, it appears that Charles Dabney was Lieut. Colonel of the Second Virginia regiment and served until the end of the War. He died Dec. 15, 1820.
There is no further data on file in regard to said soldier.
In regard to John Boone, Charles Gill, and Littleberry Leftwich, the Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
papers put in claim since this was written

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
March 15, 1921.
A. P. Hamblen, Franklin, Indiana.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated February 3, 1921, you are advised that from the records of this Bureau it appears that Lieutenant Colonel Charles Dabney of the Second Virginia State Regiment, served to the close of the Revolution and died December 15, 1829 leaving as administrator Charles W. Dabney, (relationship not stated) who was allowed the half pay due on account of soldiers services under the Act of July 5, 1832.
There is no further data on file as to his service or family.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to John or Augustine Tabbs.
Very respectfully,
Chief Clerk.

N 7297
File 1050044-
no War Dept
Charles Dabney deceased - Lt. Col. 2 nd VA Regt - for his half pay from Apr 23 - 1783 to Dec 15 - 1829, when he died 46 yrs - 236 days at 360 per at 360 per annum 16,792.76 - by the State of VA - as Commutation with Interest $1972.16.0 VA Currency - Etc act of July 5 - 1832 -
Lt. Col. 2 nd VA State Regt. served until the end of the war - and was reported by the Board of Officers as entitled to half pay for life - that said Charles Dabney died testate on 15 of Dec. 1829. and that Charles W. Dabney, is the Administrator de bonis
Richmond Enquirer - Dec 29 - 1829 - Departed this life at his seat in Hanover Co. Dec 15 - 1829 - in the 86 th yr of his age - Col. Charles Dabney.
This is unofficially taken from the papers on file in the H ts Pay Office in War Dept.

I, Charles Dabney of Hanover Co. VA - make this my last Will and Testament. I give to my nephew Charles Dabney.
I give to each of the single daughters of my brother George 10 share in the VA, and Farmers Bank of Richmond.
I give to Louisa Fontaine dau of Elizabeth Pallad 10 share etc.
I give to the dau of my brother Robert 10 S etc.
I " " Each of the daughters of my brother Samuel 10 shares etc.
I give to each of the daughters of William Dabney of Richmond 10 S etc.
I give to Catharine Morris 10 S -
" " " Ann M c Dowell dau of Alexander Stuart 10 S - VA & Farmers B of Richmond.
I give to Chiswell Dabney - 20 S - Farmers Bank of Richmond.
I give to John D. Andrews -
my negro man York - 5 S -
I appoint my nephews Charles Dabney and Chiswell Dabney, Executors -
April 18 - 1827 -

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June 5, 1925
Mrs. Harriet A. Slear 322 South 20th St., LaCrosse, Wisc.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it appears that Lieutenant Colonel Charles Dabney of the Second Virginia State Regiment served to the close of the Revolution.
He died December 15, 1829 leaving as administrator, Charles W. Dabney (relationship not stated) who was allowed the half pay due on account of soldiers services under the Act of July 5, 1832.
There is no further data on file as to his service or family.
X Add:
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF. Commissioner.