Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9166, Solomon Chalffin, Continental (Va)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Va.)
Chaffin, Solomon Chalfant or
S. 9166
CONTENTS
carded

Virginia 2765.-
Solomon Chaffin
of Monongahela in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Long of the Regt commanded by Col. Rawlings in the Virginia line for 2 years from 1776.
Continental. Dec. 17/1904 Records completed.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 - Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5. day of Dec 3 1837 and sent to Thos P. Ray Morgantown Va.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 - 120- Pension allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 40- died Feb. 26. 1837 legacy Book $160.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nathan Rice - Clerk Vol. 7 - Page 94-
Due 21 Mar 35 Pay to Thos P. Ray

State of Virginia } ss. county of Monongalia }
On this 27 th day of August, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court, before the County court of Monongalia, now sitting Solomon Chaffin aged eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
That he was enlisted as a private soldier for three years in the army of the United States, on Back creek in Berkeley county Virginia, in August 1776, by sergeant David Gray, in a recruiting party under Lieut. Nathaniel Pendleton, attached to a company commanded by Cap t Gabriel Long of Culpepper county Virginia of the eleventh (he believes) Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. Rawlings and Major Williams - that the recruits were rendezvoused at Martinsburg, and were there joined by half of Cap t Shepherd's company - we were then marched to Bargain point, where we joined the main army. from thence we marched to Fort Lee, where he was ordered to drive a waggon of deficient arms to Philadelphia, to be repaired, which order he very reluctantly obeyed, as he preferred remaining in his company but his officers were pleased that a man for this service, should be selected from their company - from Philadelphia, he drove the waggon back loaded with clothing for the first and third Virginia regiments, which was very acceptable at the time, from thence he accompanied the troops to Newtown in Bucks county Pennsylvania, and from thence to head quarters at Morristown New Jersey, where the troops wintered - that from Morristown in the spring of 1777, we took some boats on the carriages to Pompton in New Jersey, and the boats remained on the carriages until they were taken to the head of Elk - that he was at the battle of Brandywine in September 1777, and during the engagement kept his waggon near supplying the artillery with ammunition - that soon after this engagement,

he was appointed, without any solicitation on his part, waggon-master by Thompson, waggon master general — that he went into winter quarters with the army at Valley-forge, the winter of 1777, and during the winter was engaged in hauling forage for the use of the army from the head of Elk, and other places —
That he was engaged during the whole of the year 1778 in collecting and receiving forage for the army, and in the winter of that year, wintered at Pluck- emin in New Jersey —
That during the year 1779, he was principally engaged as he was the previous year, and in the latter part of 1779, altho' the term of his enlistment was out, he was ordered to take a considerable number of horses, belonging to the United States into Prince William county Virginia, to winter, and did winter a number of them at Col. Paytons — that in March or April 1780 he left the service, which he would not have then done, but he had been very much injured by the upsetting of a waggon —
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension-roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
Solomon Chaffin
And the said court, do hereby declare their opinion, that the above na- med applicant, was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I Thomas P. Ray, clerk of the said court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said court, in the matter of the ap- plication of Solomon Chaffin, for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 27 th day of August, in the year 1832, and 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
Thos. P. Ray

Dear Parme
Your Great Grand father was living in West Virginia when he died about 15 miles West of Morgan- Town the seat justice of Monongahela now Monongalia on Dunkard Creek He moved there I think from Martinsburg Berkley Co Va. I do not remember where he lived when entered the services or where lived when he married the first time Miss Eaton she died before my recollection he married your Great Grand Fathers widow James Cottons Cotton father father, Father who was killed by a tree falling whose name was Asahel, she died before (He died) your Great Grand Mother did I am now over 80 years old & had stroke of paralysis & cannot scarcely write (so no wife scrivener him).
S C your great Grandfather when lived when died during the time he drew a pension Nicholas Hagar your mothers father lived in Waynesburg green Co Pa where he died his father  was  father was born in Strasburg now France he was German I think he Nicholas was born in in Fayette Co Pa I am ashamed of this disconnected statement I not well (have been West fifty years) yours affably from my people R.H. Cotton

F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
I. 9166.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
July 29, 1892.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for a statement of the military services of Solomon Chelfant, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, I have the honor to inform you that, for purposes of identification, it will be necessary for you to supply the Bureau with the soldier's place of residence before and after service and also the Christian name of his widow if one survived him. Please return this letter.
Very respectfully,
D. R. Lincoln
Hon. W.C. Squire,
Deputy Commissioner.
United States Senate.

7713
Solomon Chaffin
from 1776 private two years.
$80.
look on be Stat of Civil Rolls

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BRIEF in the case of Solomon Chaffin County of Monongalia in the State of Virginia (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 80  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.     August 17 th enlisted 3 7 — As a private & wagon-master Gen. Capt. Gabriel Long 11 th Va reg't (the Volunteers) Col. Rawlings Lieut. Pendleton  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Branchville  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Berkeley, County Va  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? none of, not on the rolls  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh
Examining Clerk.

February 21, 1938.
Mrs. T. T. Arden 7424 Byron Place Saint Louis, Missouri.
BA-J/MHF/ILL Solomon Chalffin or Chalfant -S. 9166
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Solomon Chalfant, a pensioner.
The data given herein are found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 9166, based upon service of Solomon Chalffin, or Chalfant in the Revolutionary War. You are furnished, herewith, the Revolutionary War record of James Cotton, pension claim-R. 1830, as it is believed it will be of interest to you.
Solomon Chalffin, or Chalfant enlisted in August 1776, "on Back-creek" in Berkeley County, Virginia, served as private in Captain Gabriel Long's Company, 11 th Virginia regiment, rendezvoused at Martinsburg, marched to Bergen Point, thence to Fort Lee, where he was selected to drive a wagon, loaded with arms for repair, to Philadelphia, and on his return carried clothing for the 1 st and 3 rd Virginia regiments, then went by way of Newtown, Pennsylvania, to Morristown, New Jersey, and wintered there; he was at the battle of Brandywine, during which engagement he kept his wagon near and supplied the Artillery with ammunition; shortly after, he was appointed wagonmaster by Wagonmaster General Thompson, wintered at Valley Forge and hauled supplies from head of Elk for the army; during 1778, he was engaged in the same service and wintered at Pluckemin, New Jersey; in 1779, he continued in the same service and the latter part of that year, though his term of service had expired, he remained to take a large number of United States horses to Prince William County, Virginia, where he wintered them, and left the service in March or April 1780, because he had been badly injured by a wagon when it overturned.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, at which time he resided in Monongalia County, Virginia. He was

aged then eighty years; the date and place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown. His name was borne on the pension roll as Solomon Chalffin. A report of the Treasury Department shows that he died February 26, 1837.
The soldier made no reference to family at the time he made application for his pension in 1832.
In 1892, one R. H. Cotton, aged more than eighty years (his residence not shown) stated that the soldier, Solomon Chalfant, moved from Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, to Dunkard Creek, fifteen miles west of Morgantown, West Virginia, where he died, that he (the soldier) married first Miss Eaton, and afterwards married Achsa Cotton, the widow of James Cotton.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

(3-469.)
Bureau of Pensions.
Application No. _____
Certificate No. _____
NAME OF SOLDIER,
Solomon Chalfant-
Virginia Troops Co. _____ Reg't _____ Revolutionary War INFORMATION DESIRED.
This man was pensioned about 1840 to 1843 Want whatever information may be on file as to this man's military record
W C Irvine U S Senate
SECOND
1840 to 1843 Revolutionary War

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Solomon Chalfin

1844 The first object of the new King was to secure the peace of the kingdom, and to restore the order of things which had been disturbed by the late troubles. For this purpose, he thought it necessary to call a general assembly of the nation, to be held at the city of ...
... in the month of ... The King, with his council, went to the city, and the assembly was held. The King made a speech to the assembly, in which he declared his intention of restoring the peace of the kingdom, and of protecting the rights of all the people. The assembly was much pleased with the King's speech, and they all promised to support him in the restoration of peace and order.
End of the Volume
The King, having thus secured the peace of the kingdom, set about the restoration of the order of things. He restored the rights of all the people, and he protected them in the enjoyment of their rights. He also restored the order of things, and he maintained it for many years. The people were much pleased with the King's restoration of peace and order, and they all loved him for it. The King, seeing that the people loved him, and that they were all happy, he thought it necessary to do something more for them. He therefore set about the improvement of the kingdom, and he did many things for the people's good. The people were much pleased with the King's improvement of the kingdom, and they all loved him for it. The King, seeing that the people loved him, and that they were all happy, he thought it necessary to do something more for them. He therefore set about the improvement of the kingdom, and he did many things for the people's good. The people were much pleased with the King's improvement of the kingdom, and they all loved him for it.

Rev. War Section.
Aug. 17, 1922.
Mrs. L. G. Fryburg, 281 Burd Ave. Millbourne Pa. Philadelphia, Penn.
Madam:
In response to your letters which were received on June 20, and July 12, 1922, you are advised that from the papers in the pension claim, Survivor File 9166, it appears that Solomon Chalffin, who was also referred to as Chalfant, enlisted in Berkeley Co. Va. in August 1777, as a private, in Capt. Gabriel Long's Company, Colonel Rawling's Regiment of the Continental Line, he was engaged in the battle of Brandywine, and soon after was appointed wagon master, by Wagon Master General Thompson, and he served until March, or April 1780.
He was allowed pension, on his application executed August 27, 1833, at which time he was 80 years old and a resident of Monongalia Co. Va. He is reported by the Treasury Department as having died Feb. 26, 1837.
It is not stated that he lived in Penn. or N. J. The names of his parents and children are not on record. He first married a Miss --- Eaton and later Achsa the widow of James Cotton.

From the papers in the pension claim, R. File 1830, it appears that Achsa Chalfant, who was born April 13, 1785, applied for pension Sept. 21, 1849, while living in Monon-gahela, Va. Ind., on account of the services of her first husband, James Cotton, who was born Dec. 25, 1749. She married him in the fall of 1780, at Princeton, N. J. and he died Feb. 30, 1808. She afterwards married, date not stated, Solomon Chalfant, and she stated that he died in Jan. 1836. Her maiden name is not stated.
Said Achsa stated that James Cotton enlisted in the fall of 1775, served as Drummer under Capt. John Skank, and was discharged June 1, 1778, on account of white swelling of the left knee.
She was advised that the Act of Congress, dated July 4, 1836, under which she applied for pension required that marriage should take place before the expiration of the soldier's service and was also advised to make another application for pension under the Act of July 7, 1838, but she died Sept. 15, 1850, without doing so, nor did her children complete the claim.
The children of James and Achsa Cotton were: Elizabeth, William, Mary, James, Richard, Robert H. Anny or Nancy, and Jane Cotton. It is not stated whether she had any children by Solomon Chalfant.

Herewith is returned your check on the Media Title and Trust Co. for one dollar, drawn to the order of the Bureau of Pensions, as no fee is charged for the above information.
Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

Post Office Department OFFICIAL BUSINESS
REGISTERED ARTICLE
No. 253732
INSURED PARCEL
PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE, $300.
No. _____
Washington - D.C.
(NAME OF SENDER)
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C. 98506
Rev. Parker
WASHINGTON,
D. C.

RETURN RECEIPT.
Received from the Postmaster the Registered or Insured Article, the original number of which appears on the face of this Card.
E. H. Lefebvre (Signature or name of addressee.)
E. H. Lefebvre (Signature of addressee's agent.)
Date of delivery, 8/18/92 , 191
Form 3611
8-6116
Solomon Schuchim

Rev. War Section, Record division.
aw
March 16, 1938.
Hon. Joseph W. Forney, House of Representatives.
In re: Solomon Chalfin- War of the Revolution. Survivor File 9166.
You are advised that from the papers in the above noted pension claim, it appears that Solomon Chalfin, who was also referred to as Chalfant, enlisted in Berkeley County, Virginia, in August 1777, as a private, in Captain Gabriel Long's Company, Colonel Rawling's Regiment of the Continental Line, he was engaged in the battle of Brandywine, and soon after was appointed wagon master, by Wagon Master General Thompson, and he served until March, or April 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, at which time he was 80 years of age and a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia, and he died February 28, 1837. (on Agency Book)
Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.
John Henson said about 1832 in a letter of August 27 in a direct question was asked. Aw
1922 Mar. 6. Data as to family in letter addressed to Dear Father & signed F. H. Cotton, not used in this letter as it is not known who those people were & it was written in or after 1892 not contemporaneous
aw

See receipt for payment in James Cotton (P 1830)
Copies made of
2 pages of decla of Aug. 27, 1832
+
letter addressed to Dear Parmee
Signed R. H. Cotton

(IT 42)
Date Mar 25, 1922
Name Solomon Shaffni No. 89166 War Res.
Photographic copies wanted of 2 pieces, consisting of 3 pages.
Remarks: _____
A. Wilson Ext. _____ Chief Record Div.
Serial 6293 No. _____
Law Clerk.

1777 281 BURD AVENUE MILLBOURNE PHILADELPHIA, PENNA.
Commissioner of Pen. Wash.D.C.
Dear Sir.
Will you kindly give me any Information possible of Solomon Chafin, or Chalfont, who enlisted in Berkley Co.Va. in 1777. applied for pension in Aug. 1838.
Does any of his papers give names of his parents, Wife, or Children. or give any date of his coming to Virginia, from Chester Co.Pa. or New Jersey. any data whatever will be thankfully recd. will remit to you for any charges if any on receipt of same, thanking you in advance for any favors you may extend I am most
Chafin Solomon 1777 Va
Sincerely, (Mrs)L.G.Fryburg.
Also is there any Rec. of A Drummer, in Capt. John Schenck's CO, Third Reg. Hunterdon Co.N.J. b.1749.d.1806. it is claimed Solomon Chalfont. (or Chafin) married the Wid. of this James Cotton, and as James Cotton left four children his wid. may have made application for Pen. and some help may be got from his papers in making the connection and getting name of Wife and children,

L. G. Inyburg 281 BURD AVENUE MILLBOURNE PHILADELPHIA, PENNA.
Cheque for $1.00 ✓ W
Dear Sir
Will you kindly send me a Certified Copy of the names of Solomon Chalfin (or Chalfont) as in Survivors Certificate No 9166. Please send me as full particulars as possible - if possible any names of members of his family - if any are mentioned - also if you have any idea as to date of his coming to Virginia - from Chester Co Pa - either himself or his parents - Enclosed find Check for one dollar - for Certificates - Thanking you in advance for any help you may give me I am Most Sincerely.
L. Gertrude Inyburg.
1883

M233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
JUL 21 1922
19 —
Chief of Law Division Sir:
I have this day received from L. Gertrude Engberg check draft No. 578 for $1 00 / 100
requesting post-office addresses as per letter herewith.
Check returned Div. notf. Aug. 17, 1922 Finance Div. notf.
Very respectfully, O. J. RANDALL Chief of Division.
O. J. Randall
Cheque for 1.50

SIXTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
JOSEPH W. FORDNEY, MICH., CHAIRMAN.
  WILLIAM R. GREEN, IOWA.  CLAUDE KITCHIN, N. C.    NICHOLAS LONGWORTH, OHIO.  JOHN N. GARNER, TEX.    WILLIS C. HAWLEY, OREO.  JAMES W. COLLIER, MISS.    ALLEN T. TREADWAY, MASS.  WILLIAM A. OLDFIELD, ARK.    IRA C. COOLEY, ILL.  CHARLES R. CRISP, GA.    LUTHER W. MOTT, N. Y.  JOHN F. CAREW, N. Y.    GEORGE M. YOUNG, N. DAK.  WHITMELL P. MARTIN, LA.    JAMES A. FREAR, WIS.  PETER F. TAQUE, MASS.    JOHN Q. TILSON, CONN.     ISAAC BAUGHMAN, N. J.     LINDLEY H. HADLEY, WASH.     CHARLES B. TIMBERLAKE, COLO.     GEORGE M. BOWERS, W. VA.     HENRY W. WATSON, PA.     ALANSON B. HOUGHTON, N. Y.  CLAYTON F. MOORE, CLERK.    THOMAS A. CHANDLER, OKLA.  A. V. MEEKER, ASST. CLERK.  
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
14 March 1922
Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Gardner:
Solomon Chalfin
Solomon Chalfin, a Virginia soldier in Captain Gabriel Long's Company, Col. Rawling's Regiment of Virginia, applied for pension in 1832, and my information is that he subsequently drew pension. I do not know whether he served in the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812.
I shall deeply appreciate any information you may be able to give me about this man from your records.
Thanking you, in advance for your assistance, I beg to remain,
Sincerely yours,

THOMAS RAY DILLE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW COMMISSIONER IN CHANCERY COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS NOTARY PUBLIC ROOMS 827-9 VALLEY BANK BLDG. NO. 235 HIGH STREET MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
March 22, 1922
Record 1/30
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would like to have a statement from your office showing the record of Solomon Chalfin who was placed on the pension rolls, according to my information, on December 5th, 1832, and his pension was said to have commenced March 4th, 1831. Thanking you in advance for this, I remain
Very truly yours,
Thomas Ray Dille
TRD-Z

Rev. War
9166 INVALID.
File No. 9166
Solomon Chaffin Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th '31
Index: Vol. 1st , Page 65
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1893 - Feb. 1.
Hist. to C. P. Colton, Jersey City, N.J. F.S.
1823 Mar 16. Hist. to Hon. Jos. M. Fordney. aw.
1922 Mar. 30 Photo copies mailed to Mrs. Robert D. Fatham 1130-6 Ave. Laurel, Miss. (see receipt for pay- ment in James Cotton N.J. R. 1830) aw.
1912 Apr. 22. Hist. to W. R. Dille
1922 Aug. 17. Hist. to L. G. Fry- burg & her check for $1 returned. aw.
1934 - Feb. 28 - Hist. to T. J. Arden - M.H.F. See letter in James Cotton - No. R 1830 - J.H.

Mo Evans Va.
Cly Papers.
1. Sat. ad - Feb 11 15

Washington 10 th Feb 1841
Col. J. L. Edwards
Comm ee of Pensions
Will you please to enclose to Edgar & Wilson esq s at Morgantown W o a copy of the declaration of John Evans of Monongalia to be used as evidence in the case of the United States against Haught. depending in the U. S. District court held at Clarksburg
Respt ly Yours
Thos. E. Gray
Send it to Mr Ray at Morgantown, W a
Wirt

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Solomon Chaffin 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

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? No
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? No
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? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1 2 7
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.

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Charles T. Lincoln Deputy Commissioner of Pensions Department of the Interior Washington, D. C.
Sir:
It is impossible to give the place of residence of Solomon Chaffant before he served in the Revolutionary War, but after that time he lived on Dunkard Creek, fifteen miles west of Morgantown, the seat of Justice of Monongalia Co. West Virginia. He moved there from Martinsburg, Berkeley Co. Virginia. His wife died some years before he did.
W. C. Squire per H. U. S. Senate.

Deputy Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
Herewith I hand you additional information respecting Solomon Chalfant as requested in your letter. As I am leaving the city will you please send the desired reply to Capt n G P Cotton
1 st Artillery U S A
47 Montgomery Street
Jersey City N.J.
And oblige
Yours respectfully Watson Sprague

Morgantown Pa 30 Augt
Pa 24
Revolutionary Pension off.
Mr War Department
1 1/4 free
Washington city

Morgantown 27 th Aug 1832-
Hon ble Lewis Cass Sec. of War.
I enclose you at the request of Mr. Chalfin his declaration -
The statement of his services will enable the Department, the name to find without much difficulty - any soldier that served under Genl. Pendleton, would not fail to have been returned.
Mr. Chalfin hopes to receive some information upon the subject as soon as it is convenient, addressed to him at this place
Very resp ly I am yours H. P. P. Ray