Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L. 2507-200, Jacob Cramer, Continental (Penn.)

SERVICE
Continental (Penn)
Cramer, Jacob
NUMBER
B.L. 2507-200
CONTENTS

[PRIVATE-No. 175.]
An act for the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cramer.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Commissioner of Pensions be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to issue to the heirs of Jacob Cramer a bounty-land warrant for two hundred acres of land, said warrant to be locatable only on public land subject to private entry, for services rendered by said Jacob Cramer as a lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Revolutionary war; the said Jacob Cramer being entitled thereto pursuant to the resolution of the Continental Congress of September sixteenth, seventeen hundred and seventy-six, and the provisions of the act of July twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-two, extended by the act of February eighth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four.
Approved, February 25, 1889.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
March 8, 1889
The above is a true copy of the original as certified by the Department of State.
Geo. A. Howard Chief Clerk.
BOARD OF REVIEW. MAR. 9 1889.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
JANUARY 28, 1889.—Ordered to be printed.
Mr. CAMERON (for Mr. DAVIS), from the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following
REPORT:
[To accompany bill H. R. 855.]
The Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 855) for the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cramer, have examined the same and report:
During the second session of the Forty-ninth Congress a bill (H. R. 3642) identical in its provisions with the bill under present consideration passed both houses of Congress and failed to become a law only by not having been signed by the President.
Your committee, in view of this fact, recommend the passage of the bill.
The report made by the House Committee on Private Land Claims on the bill in the Forty-ninth Congress is hereto appended.
HOUSE REPORT.
That Jacob Cramer was a lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Revolutionary war, and as such was entitled to a bounty land-warrant for 200 acres of land; that such warrant was not issued to him before his decease, and has not since been issued to his heirs or legal representatives; that is to say, that such claim for services has never been satisfied or discharged. As evidence of the above the committee refers to (and makes part of this report) the annexed communications from the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Commissioner of Pensions, and the secretary of internal affairs of the State of Pennsylvania.
The committee therefore recommend that the bill do pass.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL LAND OFFICE, Washington, D. C., February 19, 1878.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter in your behalf, as sub-committee of the Committee on Private Land Claims, House of Representatives, of the 24th ultimo, from E. C. Bondinot, esq., clerk of said committee, inclosing House bill No. 1523, "for the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cramer, lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Revolutionary war," and asking my views thereon.
I would state in reply that, from the examination given the case, I am fully satisfied that Jacob Cramer was a lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the war of the Revolution; that his services entitled him or his heirs, under the bounty-land laws in force prior to June 26, 1858, to a land-warrant from the United States for 200 acres of land, and that no such warrant has ever been issued.
It will be found in document No. 57, first session Twenty-eighth Congress, page 21, that, under date of January 10, 1844, the Commissioner of Pensions reports the said

Lieut. Jacob Cramer as having acquired a right to lands from the United States which had not been applied for; and you will see from the accompanying letter of said Commissioner, under date of the 13th instant, in reply to one from this office, that no warrant for such service has since been issued.
You will also perceive from the accompanying letter from the deputy secretary of internal affairs of the State of Pennsylvania, of date the 5th instant, and in answer to a communication from this office, that Jacob Cramer received a State bounty of 200 acres of land for his services as a lieutenant in the Continental Line of said State during the war of the Revolution.
Had the claim in the case been presented to the Pension Office under the act of 27th July, 1842, or the several acts reviving and continuing the same in force, the last of which, that of February 8, 1854, expired by limitation on the 26th June, 1858, a warrant for 200 acres would undoubtedly have been issued.
As all revolutionary claims, when the merits thereof are fully and carefully established, are of a very meritorious character, although they may not come within the operation of any existing law, yet if substantial and satisfactory reasons are given why the same were not presented during the existence of the statute providing for the satisfaction thereof, I know of no good reason why the same should not be reached by special legislation. But, of course, it is a question involved in the case presented; and it is the exclusive province of the honorable committee to consider and decide the same.
I ought to add, in conclusion, that, in my judgment, the reference in the matter instead of having been made to this office, should have been to that of the Commissioner of Pensions; but as my views were asked for, I have responded as above.
The various papers inclosed with the letter above referred to are herewith returned.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. A. WILLIAMSON, Commissioner.
Hon. G. BOUCK, House of Representatives, Present.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, Washington, D. C., February 13, 1878.
SIR: In reply to your communication of the 1st instant (herewith returned), I have the honor to inform you, after an examination of the files, that there is no record of the issue of a bounty-land warrant for the services of Jacob Cramer, as lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line, in the war of the Revolution.
It appears, from papers on file, that all records of warrants issued prior to the year 1800 were destroyed in the conflagration of the War Office in that year.
Very respectfully,
J. A. BENNETT, Commissioner of Pensions.
Honorable COMMISSIONER OF LANDS.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Harrisburg, February 5, 1878.
DEAR SIR: In reply to your letter of the 2d instant, I would say that Jacob Cramer, a lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Line in the Continental service, was awarded a tract of land containing 200 acres situated in district No. 6, on the west side of Allegheny River, then in the county of Westmoreland. The lot is numbered 1093. Our records do not show the length of service of said Cramer.
I am, sir, truly yours,
J. SIMPSON ABERCROMBIE, Deputy Secretary of Internal Affairs.
Hon. J. A. WILLIAMSON, Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C.

HEIRS OF JACOB CRAMER.
FEBRUARY 17, 1886.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House and ordered to be printed.
MR. ST. MARTIN, from the Committee Private Land Claims, submitted the following
REPORT:
[To accompany bill H. R. 3642.]
The Committee on Private Land Claims, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 3642) for the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cramer, lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Revolutionary war, submit the following report:
That Jacob Cramer was a lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Revolutionary war, and as such was entitled to a bounty-land warrant for 200 acres of land; that such warrant was not issued to him before his decease, and has not since been issued to his heirs or legal representatives; that is to say, that such claim for services has never been satisfied or discharged. As evidence of the above the committee refers to (and make part of this report) the annexed communications from the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Commissioner of Pensions, and the secretary of internal affairs of the State of Pennsylvania.
The committee therefore recommend that the bill do pass.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., February 19, 1878.
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter in your behalf, as sub-committee of the Committee on Private Land Claims, House of Representatives, of the 24th ultimo, from E. C. Boudinot, esq., clerk of said committee, inclosing House bill No. 1523, "for the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cramer, lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Revolutionary war," and asking my views thereon.
I would state in reply that, from the examination given the case, I am fully satisfied that Jacob Cramer was a lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the war of the Revolution; that his services entitled him or his heirs, under the bounty-land laws in force prior to June 26, 1858, to a land-warrant from the United States for 200 acres of land, and that no such warrant has ever been issued.
It will be found in document No. 57, first session Twenty-eighth Congress, page 21, that, under date of January 10, 1844, the Commissioner of Pensions reports the said Lieut. Jacob Cramer as having acquired a right to lands from the United States which had not then been applied for; and you will see from the accompanying letter of said Commissioner, under date of the 13th instant, in reply to one from this office, that no warrant for such service has since been issued.
You will also perceive from the accompanying letter from the deputy secretary of internal affairs of the State of Pennsylvania, of date the 5th instant, and in answer to a communication from this office, that Jacob Cramer received a State bounty of 200

HEIRS OF JACOB CRAMER.
acres of land for his services as a lieutenant in the Continental Line of said State during the war of the Revolution.
Had the claim in the case been presented to the Pension Office under the act of 27th July, 1842, or the several acts reviving and continuing the same in force, the last of which, that of February 8, 1854, expired by limitation on the 26th June, 1858, a warrant for 200 acres would undoubtedly have been issued.
As all revolutionary claims, when the merits thereof are fully and carefully established, are of a very meritorious character, although they may not come within the operation of any existing law, yet if substantial and satisfactory reasons are given why the same were not presented during the existence of the statute providing for the satisfaction thereof, I know of no good reason why the same should not be reached by special legislation. But, of course, this very question is involved in the case presented; and it is the exclusive province of the honorable committee to consider and decide the same.
I ought to add, in conclusion, that, in my judgment, the reference in the matter instead of having been made to this office, should have been to that of the Commissioner of Pensions; but as my views were asked for, I have responded as above.
The various papers inclosed with the letter above referred to are herewith returned.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. A. WILLIAMSON, Commissioner.
Hon. G. BOUCK, House of Representatives, Present.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, Washington, D. C., February 13, 1878.
SIR: In reply to your communication of the 1st instant (herewith returned), I have the honor to inform you, after an examination of the files, that there is no record of the issue of a bounty-land warrant for the services of Jacob Cramer, as lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line, in the war of the Revolution.
It appears, from papers on file, that all records of warrants issued prior to the year 1800 were destroyed in the conflagration of the War Office, in that year.
Very respectfully,
J. A. BENTLEY, Commissioner of Pensions.
Honorable COMMISSIONER OF LANDS.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Harrisburg, February 5, 1878.
DEAR SIR: In reply to your letter of the 2d instant, I would say that Jacob Cramer, a lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Line in the Continental service, was awarded a tract of land containing 200 acres, situated in District No. 6, on the west side of the Alleghany River, then in the county of Westmorland. The lot is numbered 1093. Our records do not show the length of the service of said Cramer.
I am, sir, truly, yours,
J. SIMPSON AFRICA, Deputy Secretary of Internal Affairs.
Hon. J. A. WILLIAMSON, Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C.

State of Pennsylvania
City and County of Philadelphia ss.
On this 28 th day of February A.D. 1889 personally appeared before me, Ann E. Ducomb who being duly sworn did depose and say that she resides at No 911 Race Street in the City of Philadelphia. That she is a grand daughter of Jacob Cramer who was a Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental line in the Revolutionary war. That the said Jacob Cramer died intestate in the month of June A.D. 1796 leaving surviving him eight children to wit John, Jacob, Peter, George, Henry, Catharine, Frederick and Christopher Cramer. That Christopher had two children who died without issue. That Jacob had four children all of whom died without leaving issue. That John, Peter, Catharine, Frederick and Henry all died without issue. That the remaining child of Jacob Cramer to wit George Cramer died in the year 1838 leaving surviving him three children to wit Sarah E. Murphy, Julia Ann Seale and Ann C. Ducomb. That Sarah E. Murphy departed this life in the month of February A.D. 1885. That Julia Ann Seale is now living and resides at Laramie City Wyoming Territory. That

the said Julia Ann Seale and this deponent are the only surviving heirs of Jacob Cramer. That deponent is informed and believes that the President of the United States has approved an Act of Congress granting unto the heirs of said Lieutenant Jacob Cramer a warrant for certain lands and that the said Julia Ann Seale and this deponent are the only surviving heirs and are alone entitled to said warrant
To and Subscribed on this 28th day of May A.D. 1889
H. Leland Ewing Notary Public
Ann Catherine Fulcomb.

State of Pennsylvania
City and County of Philadelphia
Ernestine Peabody being duly sworn doth depose and say that she resides at No. 911 Race Street in the City of Philadelphia That she is a daughter of Ann C. Ducomb That the said Ann C. Ducomb and Julia Ann Peale are the only surviving grandchildren of Jacob Cramer who was a lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental line in the Revolutionary war. That the said Ann C. Ducomb is now in the 82nd year of her age and resides with deponent That the said Julia Ann Peale is now in the 80th year of her age and resides at Laramie City Wyoming Territory Deponent further says that she has read the annexed affidavit of Ann C. Ducomb and is familiar with the facts therein contained and that from her own knowledge as well as from information and belief she avers that the facts therein contained and set forth are just and true
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day March A.D. 1889 H. L. Grand Esquire Notary Public
Ernestine Peabody

State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss.
Affidavit (Notary).
I, WILLIAM B. MANN , Prothonotary of the Courts of Common
Plens of said County, which are Courts of Record, having a common seal, being the officer authorized by the Laws of the State of Pennsylvania, to make the following certificate, Do Certify , That H. Leland Ensign Esquire, before whom the annexed oath or affirmation was made, was at the time of so doing a NOTARY PUBLIC for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, residing in the County of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations and to take acknowledgments and proofs of Deeds or Conveyances for lands, tenements and hereditaments in the State of Pennsylvania, and to all whose acts, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere; and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said NOTARY PUBLIC and verily believe his signature thereto is genuine, and that said oath or affirmation purports to be taken in all respects as required by the Laws of the State of Pennsylvania.
In Testimony Whereof , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 16 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine.
William B. Mann Prothonotary.
that the facts therein contained and set forth are just and true
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 th day of March A.D. 1889 H. Leland Ensign Notary Public
Ernestine Peabody

Cluett
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337.132
Special act of Con- gress for the benefit of
the heirs of Lt. J. V. A. Cameron
Res. War

Deposition of witness, produced, sworn, and examined by me the 3 rd day of July A.D. 1889, at her residence No. 257 Sandusky street, city of Allegheny, between the hours of 8 o'clock A.M. and 6 o'clock P.M. in the matter of the Petition of Mrs. Mary A. Atkinson
Present W. H. McGary Esq., Attorney for Mrs. Mary J. Atkinson
Mrs. Sarah Duncan being first sworn, deposes and says that she is 82 years of age, born in Monroeville, this county, have never resided far from the city of Pittsburgh, am now residing at No. 257 Sandusky street, city of Allegheny.
Ques. Do you know Mrs. Mary Jane Atkinson
Ans. I do.
Ques. How long have you known her?
Ans. I have known her from a small child.
Ques. Where did she live when you first knew her
Ans. She lived at Monroeville. There was an uncle of mine raised her his name was Joseph Wilson.
Ques. Do you remember the time Mrs. Atkinson was married
Ans. I do remember she lived out on Iron Hill, in this county, when she was married
Ques. Do you know Mrs. Atkinson's mother's name before she was married

Ans, Yes. Miss Eliza McBurne, she lived in this county.
Ques Do you know who Mrs McBurne's father was.
Ans, I do not know. Miss Eliza McBurne married James Cramon.
Ques Who was James Cramon?
Ans He was the only son of Jacob Cramon. James Cramon left only two children. Mary Jane Atkinson & John Cramon. John Cramon has died some years ago in California. Of course I never saw Jacob Cramon, but I have often heard it spoken of as him being in the Revolutionary war.
Ques How do you know that Mrs Atkinson is the only living heir of James Cramon son of Jacob Cramon.
Ans I know it from the fact, that James Cramon, son of Jacob Cramon only had two children, one Boy and one girl, and that John Cramon died long ago in California, and never was married, and that Mrs Atkinson is the only survivor. Mrs Atkinson's age, I judge to be considerable over sixty years. Old Jacob Cramon only had one son, so far as ever I was able to learn or know of, that was James, as I have above stated. My health has been good for the last year. I was out, and walked to Church and back, the other day.
Sarah her X Duncan mark
County of Allegheny S.S.
I hereby certify that the above witness was duly qualified and examined, at the time and place above captioned, and subscribed her deposition in my presence.
William L. Sterritt Notary Public

No. 337 137.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855. Special Act Congress Received Mch 9, 1889.
Jacob Braun Heirs of.
2507
Ensigns A. & L. Leut Capt. B. Weiser Co. Col. N. Hunsberger German Regiment Revolutionary War
Nov. 2/93 W.P. [unclear] 200 Special Act of Congress Nov. 7 1893 Mr. sent C.W. Dorsey atty. letter.
Mch 15/89 Letters to heirs to which one shall warrant be sent.
Mch. 29/89 cond. to atty. Dorsey thro' ch. cl.
April 1-89 Letter to heirs & atty. within M. P. W.
Ap 9 89 Copy of letter to Mrs. M. J. Atkinson within M. P. W.
Ap. 10, 89 Copy of letter to atty. within Thos. Kenn? dist. M. P. W.
May 14. 89. Copy of letter to Mrs. Du Comb. within M. P. W.
April 4, 1893 Atty Dorsey advised that fee will be paid under provi- sions of act of July 4, 1884. S. Law.
(Dec 14/93 W.B. Matchett informed lot issue a card sent to C.W. Dorsey City. see 5.7120)
Mch 15-1901-445 J.B. Cramr - Gathers by 2nd

Country Bureau of Pensions.
Special Act of Application No. Congress for the issuance of a Pension NAME OF SOLDIER, Warren to the Co. Miss V Regt St
INFORMATION DESIRED.
Jacob Cramer Rev. War 200 acres Claim # 337 132
In the enclosed file regarding the application of Mrs Sarah Duncan who testifies to the fact that Mrs M. J.
Arlinson is the only heir at law of the said Cramer.
If you will therefore advise me if anything fur- ther is necessary in order that the Warrant be issued I am obliged.
I also en- close a power of attorney from Mrs Arlinson.
Mrs Peale and Mrs Duncan

could not send me any evidence showing their fellowship.
Alv. Dorrrey Atts

Bureau of Pensions.
In our former answer in reply, we were informed of the facts relating to the B. & P. Special Act and that you were the Attorney in the case.
Relative to the delivery of the warrant your attention is called to Page 130. Paragraph 127. Digest for instructions of the Secretary which reads as follows:-
"For the better protection of claimants for bounty bonds, you will hereafter decline to deliver warrants to attorneys, agents or others acting in their behalf, until you shall have  (4420-200,000)

48 Bureau of Pensions.
Communicated directly with the claimants, who shall be advised of the "proposed issues, and whose assent to the delivery of the warrants to such attorney, agent or other person shall be filed in each case -
Mrs. Deborah Ann Mrs. Julia Ann Peale have been
as per previous - instructions from the Combs and Mrs.
Letters have been written to Mrs. Deborah and Mrs. Julia Ann Peale, for in accordance with their instructions, to which no reply has yet been received. And of this fact and of the authority
(14620-200,000.)
5 Bureau of Pensions.
governing the action of the Bureau, you have been advised some half dozen times.
I fail to see any reason in this particular case authorizing the Bureau to depart from its usual course.
Chas. W. Morsey 1733 I St B.C.
(14620-200,000.)

Bureau of Pensions.
an explanation of her statement -
In Conclusion I have to state that the act referred to grants 700 acres of land to the heirs of Jacob Greaner Lieut. Revolutionary War. May be seen as this Bureau learns who can determine who are the heirs of said Jacob Greaner, the warrant will be delivered -
Mrs Anna L. Da Comb 911 Race St Phila Pa
(14620-200,000)
Bureau of Pensions.
The warrant shall be delivered -
Upon receipt of uplus the est Warrant will be delivered.
Charles M. Dorsey 1733. 1 St. Phila
(14620-200,000)

Bureau of Pensions.
There are a number of dead letters and canceled warrants on file in the Bureau but the Warrant is not among them
WLG
Bureau of Pensions.
under The names of the Grandchildren of the soldier so far as communicated to this Bureau are Catherine Ann Du Bois now living at 911 Race St Philad, Julia Ann Diale now living at Saramacca, Weymouth Territory, and Sarah E. Murphy who died in Feb. 1888.
You are requested to give the names in full of your father and mother, and the names of the names of the children, and Grandchildren and the P.O. address of each of them

and great grand children of the soldier with the P.O. address of any who may now be alive -
Chas. W. Hovey of this city appears as the attorney for Mrs. H. V. Lamb and Mrs. Peale -
Please reply at once.
Mrs. M. J. Atkinson 13 or 131 Sandwich St. Allegheny City Pa.

Ap. 9. 89 Bureau of Pensions.
337. 135 Special Act. Heir of Jacob Cramer.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 6 th ultimo, I have to inform you that a Special Act of Congress was passed Feb 25. 1889 granting 200 acres of lands to the heir of Jacob Cramer a Seaman on the Penna Continental Line. Revolutionary War.

Bureau of Pensions.
Whether the warrant is to be delivered to Mrs Julia Ann Peale or Mrs Ann E. Ducomb. Upon receipt of this in- formation the warrant will be delivered.
10 Ann E. Ducomb 901 Race St Philad a Pa
Mrs Julia Ann Peale Sarama City Wyoming Ter
(10-220-220,000)

Bureau of Pensions.
Apr. 1-89-
337. 132.
Dear Sir,
Sir:
In the matter of the individual claim, you are advised that, on March 14/89 letter was written to Mrs. Ann E. Decomb of Phila. via Mrs. Julia Ann Reales of Laramie City, Wyoming City, requesting her to inform the Bureau to whom

Bureau of Pensions.
Whether the warrant is to be delivered to Mrs Julia Ann Peale or Mrs Ann E. Ducomb. Upon receipt of this in- formation the warrant will be delivered.
Mrs Ann E. Ducomb 901 Race St Philada a Pa Mrs Julia Ann Peale Saramia City Wyoming Ter
(14620-200,000.)

Reg # 337132 (3-469.)
Bureau of Pensions.
RETURNED JAN 15 1892
Case of Application No.
Certificate No. St Jacob
NAME OF SOLDIER,
St Jacob Cramer
Co. Revolutionary
War INFORMATION DESIRED.
His heirs were allowed a Bounty Land Warrant for 200 acres by Special Act of Congress by the 50th Congress.
JAN 12 1892
Paper
Dorsey Atty

SECOND DRAFT (3-469.)
Bureau of Pensions.
COMMISSIONER.
Special Act. Application No. 337132 Certificate No. 1444  Warrant, NAME OF SOLDIER,
Lieut. Jacob Cromer Co. Penn. Const. Line. War of the Revolution INFORMATION DESIRED.
Chief Law Division:
Please consider carefully the accompanying com- munication and make full and proper response by letter this date at very early day.
Abraham Lincoln Deputy Commi. C. McDermott, Atty.
LAW DIVISION REC'D 16 (9454-100,000.) C-067

Bureau of Pensions.
337 132
Dear Sir,
Sir:
In reply to your communication of this date relative to the claim also described, I have to advise that the Warrant cannot be delivered until the answers, communications from the Bureau relating to whom the warrant is to be delivered.
This action is taken under the direction of the Department Secretary.
E. A. Dorsey

Bureau of Pensions.
This case is held up until a visit to the Third Auditor can be made to compare this book with one supposed to be on file in his office

337 132
April 89
Heirs of Jacob Grames.
Madam
Under special act of Congress approved Feb 25/89. 200 Acres of Land was granted to the Heirs of Jacob Grames Est Steubenville River- Lintonia was. It is requested that you defer a Paper - conform the Heirs which the

Bureau of Pensions.
357132
Heirs of Jacob Branner McGowan
Buf R march 9/89

CAS
Bureau of Pensions.
file
Application No. _____
Certificate No. _____
NAME OF SOLDIER.
Jacob Cramer - heir of
Co. _____, _____ Reg't _____
INFORMATION DESIRED.
Bounty land Special act of Congress
In this case I request that the question of my right to receive the Warrant under the special power forfeiture, be referred to the Comptroller or the Law Div. This being a special act of Congress is quite different from the ordinary claims for Bounty land filed
(13525-25 M.) 6-953
On Dept. C.W. Hoveyall

Madam:-
Mar 2/88
In reply to the per- sonal inquiry of Hon. S. J. Randall, I have to advise you that it does not appear that you have any claim for bounty land on file in this Bureau. Such is the condition of the records relative to land warrants for service in the Revolu- tionary War , that it cannot be satisfactorily deter- mined whether a land warrant was issued

2)
to the soldier, without further examination of the records and correspondence with other bureaus of the executive de- partments. Your letter will be re- tained until a satis- factory can be made.
Mrs. A. B. Dubomb No. 911 Race St Phila Pa.

June 16, 88.
Bureau of Pensions.
Madam:
You are advised that the Bureau has been unable to obtain any further information about the bounty land warrant of Jacob Kramer. The records and files of bounty land warrants issued prior to 1800 were destroyed by the burning of the War Department building in that year. There is a book on file in the Bureau that contains the name of Jacob Kramer, as a settler in Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War, but it does not show whether a warrant issued to him or not.
In regard to the pension claim your attention is invited to paragraph 6 of attached letter.
The papers filed

by your own hand return
Mrs. Ann L. De Court 911 Rm 20 Phila Pa
The papers of which and known Bds 1833 X 5 8682 with Committee Report.

Op. 10-89 Bureau of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 9 inst relative to the above  described  of the  claim  above described  of the  claim , also described , I have to advise you that under Special of Congress Act approved Feb 2 1887, The Commissioner of Pensions is directed to authorize and allow but to issue to the heirs of Jacob Graser a bounty land warrant for two hundred acres of land of same nature  to be locatable only  on the public lands subject  to the provisions of the  act  under which

2 Bureau of Pensions.
" Wanda A. ... " in the Pa. ... " State ...
Subsequent to
on March 18, 1889
this Bureau received an affidavit from Mrs. Anna P. ... to the effect that she Anna ... Peale of the are the only surviving heirs of a deceased estate.
Subsequent to this affidavit this Bureau is in receipt from of a communication from a Mrs. M. J. Atkinson of 131 Sandusky St. Allegheny City Pa., claiming to be a grand child and heir of the deceased

N. R. 855 (3-469.)
Bureau of Pensions.
Application No.
Heirs of
NAME OF SOLDIER,
Jacob Oramer Co. _____, _____ Reg't
INFORMATION DESIRED.
Papers on file in the House of Representatives show the following heirs, viz:
Catherine Ann Le Comb Philadelphia, Pa.
Sarah Eve Murphy Philadelphia Pa and
Julia Ann Peale, North Platte, Neb.
Mar. 17/89. Staupfer

Grand daughter of Soldier Mary Jane Atkinson -
Bureau of Pensions.
Claimant. Mary Jane Atkinson is daughter of James Cramer.
James Cramer was only son of Jacob Cramer the Soldier.
The father James died leaving but 2 children. John who is dead & claimant.
This witness swears that the Soldier Jacob had but one son. to wit. James Cramer father of the applicant.

Heirs as alleged by Ann E. Bucomb of Phila Granddaughter of Soldier
Soldier died leaving eight children to wit -
 1. John Kramer - No children.  2. Jacob - " Had 4 children who died without issue -  3. Peter - " No children  4. George - " Had 3 children to wit -  Sarah E. Murphy, Julia Ann Peake, Ann C. Bucomb  5. Henry - " No children  6. Catherine - " No children  7. Frederick - " No children  8. Christopher - " Had 2 children who died without issue. 
Special Act grants 200 acres to heirs of Jacob Kramer First. Rev. War.
The claim has been approved for allowance but Warrant cannot be written and delivered until it is known who are the heirs of said Soldier. Vincent
March 11/89.
Soldier it is claimed died leaving 8 children  John Kramer.  Jacob "  Peter "  George "  Henry "  Catherine "  Frederick "  Christopher " 
as I understand the law, Allen Worsley has no title to any fee - as this is a special act case -
Vincent
May 26/93

B.L. 337 132 Ry Jacob Leramer
FILE WITH CASE.
File not case

Yaramillo Oct 14 th 1893 To Hon Wm H Cokern Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir- I wish to ask for information concerning a Revolutionary claim to the heirs of Jacob Bramer, Lehigh Co. Pa. It was pending a number of years, was at last granted Feb 1889 - 200 acres of land to my sister and self joint heirs of said Jacob Bramer. The last papers (as was supposed) was executed and forwarded. Then word came that another person wrote claiming to be an heir of J. Bramer. We were to wait until their identity was proven. in all this time we have heard no more of it. In the meantime my sister

C. A. Du bond of Phila has died. After all this time I again ask, if claim is not rightfully mine and why I do not get it?
Yours Respectfully Julia T. Peale
Saramia Wyo.
The following is heading of paper stating claim was granted dated April 1 st
1889
C. W. N. Div. H. W. V. Ex. 2.
P. L. # 337. 132
Heir of Jacob Cramer.

Mar. 2/88 To Mrs. De Comb per Rev. S. J. Randall copy inside -
June 14. 88. Copy of letter to Mrs. De Comb within S.P.H.

Bureau of Pensions.
Grants and requesting to be informed whether a bill had been passed equating benefits caused to the heirs of Jacob Grants as advertised in a Pittsburgh newspaper.
Upon receipt of this letter, the Bureau communicated wrote to your attorney C. W. Forsey advising him of the above fact, and to Mrs. Atkinson requesting an explanation as to her alleged title.
Mrs. Atkinson has made no reply and another letter will be written to her Dear Sir, requesting

Bureau of Pensions.
Sir:
It is believed that Congress intended to pass this Bill in favor of the Philadelphia claimants, but since passage of the act other claimants have appeared and now probably will.
It has therefor been determined, and I have been directed by Mr. Wilkinson, to write the warrant, as Congress has it, in name of "the heirs of Jacob Schram."
The question as to who are the heirs will have to be settled by the General Land Office, before patent can issue.
J. M. [Signature] Nov. 2/93.

Bureau of Pensions.
May 14, 89
337.132-
Heirs of Jacob Kramer
Sir Madam:
In reply to your letter of recent date, I have to advise you that since the admission of the above claim by Special Act of Congress, this Bureau received a letter from a Mrs. M. L. Atkinson 13, Danubsky St. Allegheny City Pa. requesting to be informed whether stating that she was a grand child of the Soldier Jacob

CHAS. W. DORSEY, Att'y & Counselor at Law, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Oct. 7/93.
To the Hon. Comdr. Peaslee. Sir:
In the com. of the Private Act of Congress No. 175, 50 th Cong., 2 d Sess., granting a Land War- rant for 200 acres of land to the heirs of Lt. Jacob Cramer , late a Lieut. in the Penn. Cont. Line, War of the Revolution , which special act of Con- gress I had passed after much trouble and labor. I will be obliged if you will inform me,

inasmuch as the Act directs you to issue the Warrant, how much fee I can receive in the premises for my services. The case is a peculiar one, said Gramer being entitled to the Warrant by virtue of a resolution of the Continental Congress of September 16 th 1776, and the provisions of the Act of June 27 th 1842, en- acted by the Act of Febry 8 th 1854, and I hardly think the provisions of the Revised Statute 4786, see page 106 of

Pension Office Letter, in- tended that in such cases as this the fee should be restricted to $10 or $25. The work I have done in the case is very considerable, the said fee of $10 or $25 would be but a poor recompense for the time & labor I have bestowed upon the claim. If you will advise me if I can lawfully accept a greater fee I will be obliged. If I am restricted to the fee prescribed by Section 4786 R.S., & I can see why I should be

for the reasons above stated, I will be obliged if you will inform me if said sum of £5, or £10, is to be certified by you before the claimant can pay the same.
I will also be obliged if you will in- form me when due the claimant is required to present to you in order to obtain the war- rant.
I remain.
Yours obedt servt. Chas. D. Morris. " Ady.

If the fee can be in 10. or $25. is it necessary to file Contested?
C.W. Dorney.
Attys.
Please state if the Re- vised Statute 11786 did not only contemplate cases of Warrants for 160 acres or intended to be issued, or less, issued, under general laws. The Cramer case, as you will see, is not of. that class.
C.W. Dorney.

Baccus Land, Special Act, Case of Lt Jacob Gramer. Rev- olutionary War  200 acres 
Special Act 175- 50th Cong. 1st sess. Answer to
CHAS. W. DORSEY, Atty & Counselor at Law, WASHINGTON, D. C.
To Genl

Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Phil a April 15 th /89
James Tanner
Dear Sir
I have just received a letter from my Attorney at Wash- ington Chas W Dorsey of N o 1733 I Street stating that you had received a letter from Mrs M. J. Atkinson of N o 131 Sandusky St Alleghany City Pa claiming to be a Grandchild and Heir of Lt Lieut Jacob Coamer of the Revolutionary War as my sister and I Mrs Julia Ann Peale

are the only living Heirs of the said Kately my Father being the youngest of 8 children my Sister was 79 years old April 4 th 1889 my age being 81 years last Dec 9 th
1888 will you please let me know by return mail if such is the case
Yours with Respect Mrs Ann Cath Du Comb N o 911 Race St Phil a

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Mrs. Julia Ann Peale , one of the two heirs at law of Jacob Cramer , deceased, _____ of Laramie _____ in the State of Wyoming , have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint Charles H. Dorey _____ of Washington, D. C. my true and lawful Attorney (irrevocable, for me, and in my name, place and stead, hereby annulling and revoking all former Powers of Attorney, or authorizations whatever in the premises, to prosecute my claim as heir after paid for the issue of a Bounty Land Warrant for 200 acres, on account of the services of the said Jacob Cramer in the Revolutionary War, said claim being now before Congress as the subject of House Bill No. 855, 50 th Congress, 1 st Session. If said Bill becomes a law, or any other bill granting the said Bounty Land to the heirs of said Cramer becomes a law, I hereby authorize my said Attorney to receive said Warrant for me as valid for the same in my name.
and to, from time to time, furnish any further evidence necessary or that may be demanded, giving and granting to my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do, if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution and revocation, and to receipt and sign all vouchers, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. And I hereby request that any certificates or drafts in payment thereof be sent to me in care of my said Attorney.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal, this Sixteenth day of October , eighteen hundred and eighty- Eight
In presence of—
John G. Foster
Mrs. Julia Ann Peale  SEAL
Mrs. Olivia Peale
Signature of Claimant MUST be } attested by Two Witnesses. }

For State of New York } S.S. County of Albany
Be it Known, That on this sixteenth day of October in the year eighteen hundred and eighty- six seven before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace in and for said County and State, personally appeared Julia Ann Pralle to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing Letter of Attorney, and the same having been first fully read over to her and the contents thereof duly explained, acknowledged the same to be her act and deed, and that I have no interest present or prospective in the claim.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written.
John G. Lester Justice of the Peace.
If not acknowledged before the Clerk of a Court of Record of the proper County, under his seal of office, then Clerk must certify to the official character and signature of the officer before whom this is executed.
POWER OF ATTORNEY.
No. _____
Claim of _____
for _____
FILED BY
CHAS. W. DORSEY,
COUNSELOR AT LAW,
WASHINGTON, D. C.

TERRITORY OF WYOMING, } ss. County of Albany.
I, George W. Fox, County Clerk in and for said County, in the Territory aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Gunster Esq., whose name is subscribed to the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned, sworn and acting as such.
I further certify that I am acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to such proof or acknowledgment is genuine; and further, that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the Territory of Wyoming.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at my office
in Laramie, this 16 th day of October , A. D. 188 8 Geo W. Fox County Clerk.
POWER OF ATTORNEY.
No. _____
Claim of _____
for _____
FILED BY
CHAS. W. DORSEY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, WASHINGTON, D. C.

Letter to Mrs M. J. Atkinson another alligator here.

Bount Sand
March 6 th 79 Dear Sir,
About Feb. 1 st I noticed my Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette an item saying special Pension had been granted her to Draper. Lieut. in Continental Revolutionary War. and who died in service. please write and give me all particulars as I am his grand daughter.
and wife Mrs M. J. Atkinson 137 Sandusky St. Allegheny City Pa.
337.132

contesting claimant, Reuben Mary J. Atkinson husband

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Claim No. 337. 132
Claim of
Heirs of Lt
Jacob Cramer Rev. War for
Bonny Land allowed by Special Act of Congress. FILED BY
Rev. Morris Wiley Worth DC.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Mary Atkinson
_____ of Allykang _____ in the State of Penn. _____, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint Chas W. Rorer , Wash. D.C. _____, my true and lawful Attorney irrevocable, for me, and in my name and stead, hereby annulling and revoking all former Powers of Attorney or authorizations whatever in the premises, to proven _____
as the only heir of St. Jacob  Bramer , late of the Reverend  Library  Cour. the last Warrent and the said Bramer to be issued pursuant to the act of Congress of date Feby 25-1889-
and to, from time to time, furnish any further evidence necessary or that may be demanded, giving and granting to my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do, if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution and revocation, and to receipt and sign all vouchers, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal, this _____ day of June _____, eighteen hundred and eighty- _____
Mary J. Atkinson  SEAL.
In presence of- Mrs. Blackley Florence E. Rudie
Signature of Claimant MUST be attested by Two Witnesses.

State of Pennsylvania } County of Allegheny } ss.
Be it Known, That on this 11 day of June in the year eighteen hundred and 88 , before me, the undersigned, a clerk of Quarter Sessions Court in and for said County and State, personally appeared Mary J. Anderson to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing Letter of Attorney, and the same having been first fully read over to her and the contents thereof duly explained, acknowledged the same to be her act and deed, and that I have no interest present or prospective in the claim.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written.
St. M. Gummegh Clerk of Court
If not acknowledged before the Clerk of a Court of Record of the proper County, under his seal of office, then Clerk must certify to the official character and signature of the officer before whom this is executed.

BOUNTY LAND.
HEIR'S BRIEF.
Case No. 337137. Special Act Congress. Warrant No.
and heirs of
Jacob Brauer
Rank: Ensign and 2nd Lieut. Captain B. Weiser, Col. St. Houssegger German Regiment: War: Revolutionary
Post Office: See attached list for names and P.O. addresses of heirs. Attorney: Warrant No.
State of, Fee, Contract acres, Act of, issued to
Application filed, 18
Alleged service.
Record evidence of service.
The records show that Jacob Brauer was appointed Ensign in Capt. B. Weiser's Co., Col. St. Houssegger's German Regiment, Oct 12/76. Promoted to 2nd Lieut. Aug - 1777.
Parol evidence of service.
Proof of identity.
Proof of loyalty.
Claimant directs warrant to be sent to
Admitted at Two hundred acres, (200) under Special Act of Congress approved Feb 25. 1889.
March 9, 1889
K. M. Vincent Examiner.
Approved March 11, 1889. [Signatures: R. A. L. M., Snyder]
Reviewer.
(OVER.)

SUMMARY OF PROOF.
Marriage, {
Proof as to capacity to marry. {
Death of soldier and his widow, {
Legitimacy and births, {
Only heirs. {
INCIDENTAL MATTER.
BOUNTY LAND. HEIR'S BRIEF.
Claim No.
Warrant No.
Act of
Claimant,
Soldier,
Action,
Examiner,

Feby 22. 1888.
Will Mr Murphy kindly inform me if this matter is pending in the Pension office if so what is its status.
Sam J Ransall C

Phil Feb 20 th 1888 Hon Samuel V. Randal Esq Dear Sir;
My Grandfather Lt Jacob Cramer of the revolutionary war had a claim against the government for 8,000 dollars services rendered we proved our identity and everything was clear Mr Samuel V Niles Attorney at Law took the claim in hand it is now well on to 30 years

a few years ago we got word from Washington He had received his pay so there is nothing left but the Land warrant Chas Dorsey Attorney at Law is Samuel V Niles successor I have had the approbation of all the Committee at different times Mr Dorsey has wished me to write you and I feel con- fident with your valuable influence it can be settled Please let me know by return mail

and you will much oblige yours with respect Miss A. C. DuComb N o 911 Race St Phil
me s

Warrant Div. W Ex't.
Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS
B.L. No. 337.132 Hon Jacob Cramer, Special Act
Washington, D.C. March 15, 1889
Return this letter with your reply.
Madam:
The above claim in favor of the heirs of Jacob Cramer soldier of the Revolutionary war, has been allowed for 200 acres under Special Act of Congress.
In order that the warrant may be delivered, you are requested, conjointly with the other two known heirs Catharine Ann Dubomb and Julia Ann Peale, to elect which one of the three shall receive the warrant and inform this Bureau, when the warrant will be forwarded to the one so elected.
The authority to deliver the warrant should be signed by each heir.
Very respectfully John C. Platt Commissioner
Sarah E. Murphy Philada Pa

Warrant Div.
for Ex't.
B.L. No. 337.137
Heirs Jacob Cramer
Special Act
Return this letter with your reply.
Washington, D.C. March 15, 1889
Madam:
The above claim in favor of the heirs of Jacob Cramer, soldier of the Revolutionary war, has been allowed for 200 acres under Special act of Congress.
In order that the warrant may be delivered, you are requested, conjointly with the other two known heirs Sarah E. Murphy of Philadelphia and Julia Ann Peale of North Platte Neb, to elect which one of the three shall receive the warrant and inform this Bureau, when the warrant will be delivered to the one so elected.
The authority to deliver the warrant should be signed by each heir.
Catharine Ann De Lomb Philada. Pa.
Very respectfully John C. Black Commissioner.

Samuel W. Niles,
ATTORNEY,
No. 1733 I St., bet. 17th and 18th.
Washington, D. C., May 8 th 1878.
P. M. G. Kuumb. Esq. No. 22, N 9 th St. Philadelphia, Penn. Dear Sir:
I'm response to your Postal Card I enclose herewith a copy of the bill and report in the case of Lieut. Jacob Crassner, before Congress. The case is the 36 th one on the calendar, and I have a hope that it will pass within two weeks.
Very Respectfully. Samuel W. Niles.

old
war
May
dis
Bonnie
Land

7.
OLD WAR AND NAVY DIVISION.
BOUNTY LAND
Department of the Interior,
PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, D. C.,
Nov. 3 d , 1893.
Sir:
Herewith I transmit Land Warrant No. _____
for 200 acres, issued under the act of the 3 d of March, 1889 Special act of Congress approved Feb. 25 th 1889, to Heirs of Jacob Kramer, Lieut. Penn. Linn. Revolutionary war.
Please sign the receipt hereto attached and return this letter without delay.
Very respectfully,
Henry E. Bell. Act g Commissioner.
Chas W. Morris Atty at Law. Washington D.C.
Wash D.C.
Nov 8 th , 1893-
Received the above-described warrants.
Chas W. Morris

CHARLES W. DORSEY, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, No. 1733 I STREET.
In re.
WASHINGTON, D. C. April 9 th 1889
US.
Hon James Tanne. Commrs Pensions. Sir:
In the case of the Special Act of Congress authorizing you to issue a Bounty Land Warrant of 200 acres to the heirs of Jacob Cramer, I have to call your attention to the power of Attorney now in your files (O. W. and Mary Wirt) authorizing me and expressly to receive the Warrant for and in behalf of the heirs. From the fact it has not been the practice of your Office for the last few years to deliver the said Warrant in Bounty Land cases to Attorneys, when the claim was allowed by the Comm'n, I am led to believe the disposition of the parties in charge of this case, is to follow that rule, notwithstanding the fact this is a Special Act of Congress which is to be distinguished from a case allowed by your Dept. As their Attorney before Congress the

which of course desire me to receive from you, for that, the Warrant, as this course will avoid, inconvenience & trouble.
I desire your personal ruling upon the point whether I shall receive for my client, and at their request, the Warrant.
If you think the rule of your Office not to deliver Warrants to the Attorney of record is a good one, then I submit it ought not to be followed in this case for the reason this is not a claim originating in your Dept but one allowed by special act of Congress.
Financially it is immaterial to me whether the Warrant is delivered to me or to my client, but it is a matter of impor- tance that I as their Attorney should in view of my location here, save them incon- venience, by carrying out the powers that are del- egated to me.
Awaiting your personal consid- eration and reply
[Handwritten signature: H. C. Foster]
337-132
File with C.E.O.

CHARLES W. DORSEY, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, No. 1733 I STREET.
In re.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Mar 18 th
1889.
vs.
Hon.
Comm'r Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 15 th inst., herewith, in the case of the Special Act for the relief of the heirs of St. Jacob Bremer, I file herewith affidavits showing that Ann Catherine Duceck and Julia Ann Peale are the only living heirs. I also file powers of Attorney in my favor from said heirs authorizing me to receive the Warrant, which I presume will be drawn in favor of Mrs Duceck and Mrs Peale.
Instead of issuing one Warrant for 200 acres can you not issue two Warrants, one for 160 acres and one for 40 acres, or two Warrants for 100 acres each?
Please issue the Warrants at an early day and send to me.
Yours respectfully Chas W Dorsey

Camden N. J. May 23. 1857. To the Commissioner of Pensions.
Respected Sir
Will you have the kindness to do me the favor by making search on your Books relative to a Claim of a Revolutionary Pension coming to the Heirs or Grandchildren of Lieut. Jacob Kramer deceased formerly connected with the German Regt of the Pennsylvania Line, under the Command of Col. B. Weisiger, who entered the service in the year 1776, and continued in service till the end of the War. If you will make application to your register you will find there is no doubt a Land Warrant for 200 Acres of Land allowed to the said Lieut. Jacob Kramer, by an Act of Congress Sept 16 th 1776, and also a Pension for the same, as the Grandchildren is very desirous of having the said Claim settled, if you will by return of Mail inform me what is due to the said Officer, I will send on to you all the necessary Papers respecting the identity of the Heirs at Law in fee to said deceased Officer, and also showing the degrees of relationship they bear, an early Answer from you will be highly appreciated by me and,
(Turn over)
I Remain Respectfully Yours, Philip N. Ducomb

By Reference to the Roll of Honor you will find Jacob Cramer (Ensign) in B. Wersins Company Oct 12 th 1776. Promoted to 2 nd Lieut, August 1776.
Cole Lieut Commanding January 1778. Haussge Deserted & Lt Col Wallner Succeeded to Com d
Genl Archibald reports that Jacob Cramer is appointed Lieut Ensign July 12 1776 - 2 nd Lt May 15 1777 - 1 st Lt Jan'y 8 1778 & Retired Jan'y 4 1781 Lt Wallner Succeeded to Command after June 1778
Jacob Cramer
1756-1781

Philadelphia July 14 th 1838.
To the Commissioner of Pensions.
Respected Sir
Will you confer a favor upon me by referring to your Books of the Pension Office respecting a Pension and Half Pay and also a Land Warrant due to Lieut Jacob Cramer of the Penn a Continental Line, — by reference to the Books you have in your possession that Lieut Jacob Cramer was an Ensign Lieut & Lieut Commandant in the German Penn a Regiment commanded by Col Wittney served to the close of the War and also Lieut to Dec r 31 st 1780 in Major Saint Burchards Co t whereof Philip Shrauder was Captain — and Lieut from Nov 1779. and also Ensign in Weisers Co t Oct 12 th 1776. and promoted to 2 nd Lieutenancy August 1777 — Will you my dear Sir have your Books examined and please to inform what amount is due to the Heirs of Lieut Jacob Cramer by return of Mail and I shall consider a high favor in your so doing
I remain Respectfully Yours
Philip M c G. Kneeb
Please to address Philip M c G. Kneeb N o 830 Catharine St. below 9 th South side

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, P. N. G. Ducomb
_____ of _____ in the State of _____, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint Chas W Dorsey of Washington D.C. my true and lawful Attorney irrevocable, for me, and in my name, place and stead, hereby annulling and revoking all former Powers of Attorney or authorizations whatever in the premises, to prosecute my claim as one of the heirs of Lieutenant Jacob Cramer, now before Congress for the issue of a bounty land warrant of 200 acres on acct. of the services of the said Ca- mer in the Revolutionary War, & if the Bill now in Congress on acct. of the same becomes a law, I hereby authorize my said attorney to apply for and receive the same
and to, from time to time, furnish any further evidence necessary or that may be demanded, giving and granting to my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do, if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution and revocation, and to receipt and sign all vouchers, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or h substitute may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal, this Twelfth day of February , eighteen hundred and eighty- Eight
In presence of—
Ann Catherine Ducomb
SEAL
Mrs E Peabody Frank W Schuyler
Signature of Claimant MUST be attested by Two Witnesses.

State of Pa County of Philadelphia } ss.
Be it Known, That on this 15 th day of February in the year eighteen hundred and eighty- Eight , before me, the undersigned, a deputy  Prothonotary in and for said County and State, personally appeared Ann Catherine  DeLorenzo to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing Letter of Attorney, and the same having been first fully read over to her and the contents thereof duly explained, acknowledged the same to be her act and deed, and that I have no interest present or prospective in the claim.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written.
Eugene L. Morris Deputy Prothonotary
If not acknowledged before the Clerk of a Court of Record of the proper County, under his seal of office, then Clerk must certify to the official character and signature of the officer before whom this is executed.
POWER OF ATTORNEY.
No. _____
Claim of St. Jacob's Church
for
FILED BY
CHAS. W. DORSEY, Atty & Clerk of Court, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Printed and sold by W. H. Moore, Box 696, Washington, D. C.
RECEIVED JAN 11 1881