Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16083, Frederick Claycomb, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
blaycomb, Frederick
S. 16083
Born in Penn.
CONTENTS
carded

3024 Indiana
Fredrick Blaycomb of Knox in the State of Indiana who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Garrett of the Regt commanded by Col Dant in the Virginia line for 6 months from 1781-
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 20- Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Dec r 32 and sent to John Evans. Versailles. Ind a
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 30- Pensionant. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 10- 40-
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book D Vol. 9 - Page 180
Dead Letter to P er Ag st 21. Sep r 1846.
Date of death not on file

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
State of Indiana } ss County of Knox. }
On this 7 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Hon. Emory Kenny, President Judge of the circuit court of said county, now in session, Frederick Blaycomb, an old citizen of said county aged about seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration: That according to family reports, he was born in the state of Pennsylvania, in the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty eight, and removed at an early age to Berkley county, Virginia; That in the year 1781, when he was about twenty three years old, he was drafted for a six months tour of duty, in the militia of said county of Berkley; and he served in a company under Capt. Garret, belonging to Col. Darts Regiment: That after some service, he marched with said company to Williamsburgh, Virginia, where then troops were stationed, and he had the satisfaction to see Genl. Washington: That after the expiration of his time of service he was honorably discharged, and the same in writing, which writing was lost or mislaid, many years ago: That he has no documentary evidence to prove his service; but Barney Miller and Martin Cashman, of Washington

county, Kentucky, whose statements will be annexed to this declaration, can testify to his service as herein stated: That he has resided in Knox county, Indiana, since the year one thousand eight hundred and five, previous to which he resided some years in Kentucky.
We hereby relinquishes all claims to a pension or annuity except under the law of 1832, and declare that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Fredk & E. Claycomb mark
Sworn to, and subscribed, in open court, the day and year aforesaid.
A. Kinney
We Samuel Adams and Fred k Watson citizens residing in Knox County, state of Indiana, do certify, that we are well acquainted with Frederick Claycomb, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration: that we believe, from appearances, and from his own conversation, to be about seventy four years of age: that we have heard him reputed to be a revolutionary soldier, and after a long acquaintance, have never heard it doubted: that he is known to be a good citizen, and we concur in a full belief of his statements.
Fredk. Watson Sam t Adams
Sworn to and subscribed, as above stated. A. Kinney

Indiana - Circuit court of Knox Co September Term.
The said court do hereby declare their opinion, after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, and hearing the applicant Blaycomb, that he the said Blaycomb, was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states: And the court further certifies to the credibility of of Samuel Adams, and Frederick Watson, as resident citizens of Knox county, whose statement is entitled to credit.
A. Kinney
State of Indiana Knox County
I Daniel W. Johnson Clerk of the Court of Knox County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Frederick Blaycomb for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court this seventh day of September A.D. 1832
D. W. Johnson Clerk

9927 Frederick Blaycomb Indiana.
from 1781, six months private $20.

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BRIEF in the case of Frederick Claycomb of Knob County in the State of Indiana. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? about 74 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Drafted In 1781 four 0 — As a  Militia  Gen. Col. Darts Reg't  Capt Garnet   
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Berkley Co. Va Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional evidence & by living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

June 27, 1936
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BA-J/FEL Am Frederick Claycomb-S.16083
A. Bohmer Rudd 1220 Bainbridge Street Manchester, Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Frederick Claycomb, as found in the report of the Secretary of War, printed in 1835.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16083, based upon the military service of Frederick Claycomb in that war.
Frederick Claycomb was born in 1758, in Pennsylvania, and at an early age moved to Berkeley County, Virginia(now West Virginia). The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in said Berkeley County, Frederick Claycomb enlisted in April or May, 1781, and served six months in Captain Jarrett's Company, Colonel Dart's Virginia Regiment.
After the Revolution, he lived for some years in the state of Kentucky and in 1805, moved to Knox County, Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 7, 1832, while residing in said Knox County, Indiana
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Frederick Claycomb(S.16083), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Frederick Claycomb, Certificate No. 3034, issued December 15, 1832, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

6 March 12, 1938
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BA-J/EEL Frederick Claycomb-S.16083
Mrs. Chester Adams 113 N. 5 th Street Vincennes, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the pension record of Frederick Claycomb, who served in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16083, based upon the military service of Frederick Claycomb in that war.
Frederick Claycomb was born in 1758, in Pennsylvania, and at an early age, moved to Berkeley County, Virginia(now West Virginia). The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in said Berkeley County, Frederick Claycomb enlisted in April or May, 1781, and served six months in Captain Jarret's Company, Colonel Dart's Virginia Regiment.
After the Revolution, the soldier lived for some years in the state of Kentucky, and in 1805, moved to Knox County, Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 7, 1832, while residing in said Knox County.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

See letter in case of Richard Pierceall - S1245-

January 21, 1935.
H. L. Bruner Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana.
BA-J/REL/ILL Frederick Claycomb S. 16083
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Frederick Claycomb, a pensioner of Knox County, Indiana.
The record of Frederick Claycomb is given herein as found in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 16083, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Frederick Claycomb was born in 1758, in the state of Pennsylvania and moved, at an early age, to Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia).
While living in Berkeley County, Virginia, he enlisted in April or May 1781, and served six months in Captain Jarret's company, Colonel Dart's Virginia regiment.
After the war, the soldier lived some years in the state of Kentucky, and in 1805, moved to Knox County, Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 7, 1832, while residing in Knox County, Indiana.
There are no data relative to the soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following: Frederick

Claycomb, certificate #3024, issued December 12, 1882, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1883, Lot of June 7, 1883, Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Miss Luke away - sick - J.L.L.

July 3, 1931
Mrs. F.H.Miller 33 Union Avenue Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16083, that Frederick Claycomb was born in 1758, in the state of Pennsylvania, and at an early age moved to Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia).
While living in Berkeley County, Virginia, he enlisted in April or May, 1781, and served six months in Captain Jarret's Company, Colonel Dart's Virginia Regiment.
After the war, he lived some years in the state of Kentucky, and in 1805, located in Knox County, Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 7, 1832, while residing in Knox County, Indiana.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A.D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. War Section.
March 6, 1914.
Mrs. Miles Elliott. 325 Washington Street. Chillicothe, Mo.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the third instant, you are advised that in the bounty land claim of Catharine widow of Frederick Claycomb who served in the War of 1812, the name of his father is not stated, but you are herewith furnished the history of the only Revolutionary War soldier named Claycomb whose record is on file in this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
The bounty land claim no is Wt 36692.80-55=

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Frederick Blaycomb 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.     1781 6 mos. Garret Dark Va.            
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Berkley Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 7, 1832. His claim was at
Residence at date of application, Warrick Co. Ind.
Age at date of application, b. in Pa. 1758
Remarks:
He moved to Warrick Co. Ind. in 1800; previous to which he resided some years in Ky. There is no data as to his family on file
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

THE SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
18 Received
Adjutant General, War Dept. G.O. JUN 1 1938 Washington, D.C.  Res. Pensions.

1220 Bainbridge St.
Dear Sir :
Please send me any information of family names etc. of Frederick Claycomb in Sec. of War Report Pension 1835 at your earliest convenience.
Thank you a Böhmer Rudd,

Jan. 6 1936
Veterans Administration 1,129 Washington, D.C.
Please give me service record and any additional data for Frederick Claycomb , Private in Virginia Militia. Pensioned in 1831 at age of 76. I have no dates, nor names of wife or children.
Respectfully Mrs. Chester Adams
113 N. 5 th St.
Vincennes, Ind.

Butler University Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 8, 1935.
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
H. D. Hiller, Administrator Veterans Pensions, Revolutionary War Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: Will you please send me any information you may have concerning the ancestors and descendents of Frederick Claycombe of Knox County, Ind., who was granted a pension in 1833 at age 76. He was a veteran of the Revolution. A copy of the act under which the pension was granted might contain valuable information.
I wish especially to know the name of his wife and the names of his children. One Frederick Blaycomb was my great-grandfather, who married Mary All. A daughter, Matilda, married Henry Bruner, who was my grandfather. I shall be thankful for any information you may furnish.
Yours truly,
H. L. Bruner,

432 E. 109th St., Cleveland, Ohio.
Sept. 3, 1932.
The Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I desire the service record of Frederick Claycomb , in the Revolutionary War. He enlisted from Virginia and was pensioned from Indiana.
Copies of correspondence relating to the granting and extinction of the pension will be especially welcome.
There is a tradition in the family that my great grandmother, Elizabeth Claycomb named her eldest son, Frederick Connor, for her father who had been a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia. However, the tradi-

x tion may not be true.
If there are other claycombs from Virginia and Breckenridge Co., Ky., who are listed, may I have their names?
Very truly yours,
W. L. Cannon

33 Union Ave., Bala-Cynwyd, Pa.
Pension Office Rev. War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen; Will you please send to me a record of Frederick Claycomb , aged 76 - of Knox County, Indiana - Virginia Pension 1835.
Mc Allister's List page 267.
Thanking you for this service I am
Yours very truly,
Mrs. F. M. Miller.

1914 Feb. 27. Mrs. M. Elliott 323 Wash. St. Chillicothe O. 8-871
RECORD DIVISION Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by the bounty land search was Claim No. added Mar 8- B. C. 36692-80-55 Certificate No.
Claimant Frederick Blaycomb he served in Berkeley Co Va Mil Soldier
Service War of 1812
Additional Service & lived in Mo no relationship shown to Res. pensioner.
No claim, State records, 191
No claim, combination records, 191
REMARKS:
no 1812 Sur. or wid. no O. W. Sur. or wid. as above W. D. H. 2/25/14
N. N. Hall Chief Division.

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J. A. G. M. VAN DER KRAAI
East London, No. 10.
J. B. G. GUNAWARDENA

MILES ELLIOTT
Official Stenographer 36th Judicial Circuit CHILLICOTHE, MO.
March 3, 1914.
Replying to your kind favor of the 27th ult., in which you advise that the pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Frederick Claycomb in the War of 1812:
I shall appreciate it very much if you will grant me your further indulgence in this matter.
A son of Frederick Claycomb informs me that he always understood from his father that he was in the War of 1812 and is very confident his mother received some money on account of a bounty due his father Frederick, after the latter's death.
As I am very unfamiliar with questions of this nature, it occurs to me that in my letter of the 17th ult. I should probably have said bounty records instead of pension records.
What I am particularly desirous of learning is the name of the father of Frederick Claycomb. This is by reason of the fact that I have good reason to believe Frederick Claycomb's father was in the Revolutionary War, but I am unable to learn his first name from any surviving member of the family.
If any of your records show anything whatever concerning Frederick Claycomb I shall be grateful if you will let me know what it is.
Begging your pardon if I have been impertinent and thanking you in advance, I am,
Very respectfully,
Mrs. Miles Elliott.
325 Washington St.,
Chillicothe, Mo.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

3.442 Champion black
room 2
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5. 13-15
Return this
G. C. Woodruff Litchfield Conn

5442
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Champion Clark — which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? — no —
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

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

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
20  †QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

9927
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Frederick Claycomb which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes & has a device,

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

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

16,083 INVALID.
File No. 16,083
Frederick Claycomb
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7" 32
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914. Mar 6. Heir to Mrs M. Elliott Au
1931- July 3 - Dist. to Mrs F. M. Miller. EEB
1932- Sept 15 - Dist to Mr J. Connor - see corre- spondence in case of
Richard Pircall. S12/55-
1935- Jun. 21 - Dist. to E. T. Bruner. EEB
1936- Mar 10 - Dist to Mrs Charles Adams. EEB
1936 June 20 - Dist to A. Schmer Rued. EEB

State of Kentucky      § Breckenridge County. § 2 o .
This day personally appeared before me N. Daniel a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid. Martin Cashman. and Barney Miller Swt. who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on their oaths state that in the months of April or May 1781. They and each of them do know that Frederick Claycomb was drafted in Berkeley County Virginia and marched in a company commanded by Capt. Sarret which was attached to Colonel Darts. Regiment to Williamsburgh in the month of August or September following. and said Miller being in said company knows that said Claycomb served his term of duty for six months faithfully. aiding the american cause under the officers above named.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23 rd day of August, 1832; and I further certify, that said Martin Cashman and Barney Miller Swt. are personally known to me and are worthy of credit. date above written
his Martin T Cashman Mark
Barney Miller
Nirion Daniel Justice of the peace for Breckenridge County, Kentucky.

State of Kentucky to wit I Jo Allen clerk of Breckinridge County Court in the State aforesaid. do certify that Oliver Daniel Enquire before whom the within affidavit was made and whose signature is to the same was at the date thereof and still is a Justice of the peace. in and for the County aforesaid. and full faith and credit is due to all his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court the 23 rd day of August 1832 Jo Allen

Pension Agency
Madison Sept. 12 1841
J L Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Being somewhat in doubt as to the propriety of paying the enclosed Voucher, I enclose it for your inspection and instructions
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
J F D Lanius by Isaac B. Lea, Pen. Agt.

Vincennes June 7: 1832
Hon. Lewis Cass, Secy of War. Sir,
The application for pension of Cornt. Mary, Sarah Young, Fred. Clayton, Dant. Langton & Peter McAnally, sent herewith, have been examined by our circuit court now in session, and this day authenticated as valid. The applicants are known to me, as old citizens - Please order the decision of your department, on these several cases, to be made known to me & oblige Yrs. & Hon. &c. M. Lewis