Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6903, William Cavinder, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.B.
Cavinder, William or Cavender
No. 6903.
Margaret
CONTENTS

are given, and that each one are of his said signatures are genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 17th day of August 1850 William Johnson Clk S. C.
No! No 14. 184.
Margaret Carinda ma 4 William.
Geo.
Act 7 July 1838.
Married 1783 Was died 1791
Aged 16 mos 10 days pri $54.84 per ann Ads 38 43844 418
July 7. 1838.
J. Langkin Presid

No. 14194. { Act July 7, 1838.
State of Georgia Lumpkin County } ss
Personally appeared before me William Martine one of the judges of the inferior court of Lumpkin County, Georgia, Margaret Cavinder, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of all laws of the United States, now in existence or which may hereafter be enacted in favor of the widows of the Soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
My Maiden name was Margaret Cox. To the best of my knowledge and belief I was born on the twelveth (12 th ) day of May, in the Year Seventeen hundred and fifty (1750), and am now consequently a little over one hundred (100) years of age, I was born in the State of Virginia near James River, I do not recollect the name of the County. When I was yet a child My father, whose name was George Cox, removed with his family to the upper part of North Carolina, do not recollect the name of the County. I there became acquainted with William Cavinder, several years before the commencement of the Revolutionary War.

Carolina Militia, and repaired to the Standard of Gen Gates, After that General's Defeat, at Camden My father and said Cavinder returned home, where they remained some time. I do not recollect precisely how long. They then joined a Col. Cleveland, and were at the battle of Kings Mountain; I have frequently heard said Cavinder relate the incidents of that battle, but by reason of extreme old age and consequent failure of memory, most of them have escaped my recollection; In speaking of said battle he invariably mentioned the names of the American Officers, among whom the name of Campbell is familiar to me, he also spoke of the British and Loyal officers, he particularly mentioned a British Officer by the name of Ferguson whom he said was killed; said Cavin- der was with the troops who marched with Gen Morgan into South Carolina and was in the Battle of the Cowpens where he was wounded three times one Bayonet wound, in the thigh, one bayonet wound in the leg just above the Ankle, and a shot wound in the Calf of the leg. I heard said Cavinder frequently speak of Col Washington of the Light horse, I do not know for certain, that Cavinder served in the light horse, but do know from the following circumstances, related to her by Cavinder, that he was in possession of a horse, immediately after

after the battle of the Cowpens, which circumstance is, as follows, That after said battle the Americans were pursued by a superior force of British and Tories under the British General Cornwallis, The Americans proceeded by forced marches to the Catawba River, That said Carinader being on horseback, and observing a friend of his on foot, barefooted. His feet torn, sore and bleeding, and feeling a temporary relief from the wounds in his leg, he felt a desire to permit his friend to ride, consequently dismounting, he assisted his friend on the horse, After proceeding two or three hundred yards, his wounds became so painful, he could go no farther on foot, and was reluctantly compelled to resume his horse, I have frequently heard Carinader mention this circumstance, and relate the particulars of the retreat of the American Army, its hardships, fatigues and want of provisions; and that on the evening the Americans crossed the Catawba, the British Army arrived on the opposite bank of the river where they encamped for the night, on the next morning the River had risen so high that the British could not cross, The Americans passed for the Yadkin River, which crossing which the British came in sight, they again encamped for the night, and on the next morning, the Yadkin like the Catawba was so high that the British could

not crop; The Americans pursued their route to Dan river. They were joined by Gen Green, but when or where I do not know, and whilst under his command, according to Cavinder's Statement, the Americans crossed Dan river, where they remained sometime; The frequency, with which Cavinder would talk of this retreat, has impressed many of the incidents firmly on my mind. Many of the Officers names, on both sides, were always mentioned by Cavinder in relating the circumstances, but have escaped my memory, and a large majority of the incidents, mentioned by Cavinder, are either entirely forgotten or only indistinctly remembered.
In consequence of hard marching, exposure, and unavoidable neglect, Cavinder's wounds became so much inflamed, that he was left on the other side of Dan river, where the Americans recrossed; I have heard him allude to the Battle of Guilford Old Court House, and expressed his regret that he was not in it for the reason above stated. The facts above stated are distinctly remembered though not the dates, but from the frequent allusions made by
Cavinder to the cold weather, ice, snow, and frozen ground, I take for granted that the circumstances herein before related, must have occurred in

in the Winter time. Cavinder's wounds having partially healed, he regained Gen Green's Army at Ramsay's Mills, and was in a battle near Camden, where the Americans were defeated, Cavinder remained with Green's Army and was at the Siege of Ninety Six, was also in the battle of Eutaw Springs.
I shall now state that my Father, who was with the Army, and being sick, sent for his family, who joined him in Edgefield District, South Carolina, and having sufficiently recovered, my father rejoined the Army in time to be at the battle of Eutaw Springs where he was killed, Cavinder was a witness of his death; My Mother, so soon as she learned my father's death, removed with her family to Wilkes County, State of Georgia. Sometime in the early part of the Spring of Seventeen hundred and eighty three (1783) William Cavinder herein before so often mentioned, arrived at my Mother's house in Wilkes County, Georgia, his wounds heretofore described, except the gunshot wound, were open running sores, the gunshot wound had healed up, with the lead still in it, apparent to the touch, supposed to have been a Buck shot. The Banns of Marriage having been previously published according to law, I was married by Henry Ware a justice of the peace for the County and State last above mentioned, to the said William Cavinder, on the twelfth (12 th ) day of June.

May, Seventeen hundred and eighty three (1783) at my mother's house in Wilkes County Georgia; The Month and date thereof is so particularly remembered because, it was my birth day, The Year in consequence of its being the same in which Peace was proclaimed; I was not married to said Cavinder previous to the expi- -ration of his last term of service, but was married to him previous to the year Seventeen hundred and ninety (1790) That is to say on the 12 th day of May 1783, hereinbefore more specifically written. I know of no record evidence of my marriage as aforesaid, My Brother James Cox, who now resides in Forsyth County Georgia, then a boy about ten (10) or eleven years of age, was present, and witnessed the ceremony, and is the only living witness I have any knowledge of. Sometime in the spring of the year Seventeen hundred and ninety one (1791) My husband, the said Cavinder, hearing of the death of his parents, in North Carolina, he immediately left home in Wilkes County Georgia where we had resided ever since our marriage, in order to pro- -ceed to North Carolina to receive his por- -tion of his parents property; The wounds above described had continued open and running sores, until within a few weeks of his departure, by the application of some medicine, they had been suddenly closed up, and apparently healed.

in a short time after his departure, I received a letter from my husband's sister, who resided in South Carolina, (I do not recollect the name of the District) stating that my hus- band the said Cavinder had died at her house, it appears from the letter which I saw and heard read, I can neither read nor write myself, that my husband was taken sick on the road, but succeeded in reaching his sister's house, where he died, the doctor who attended him, at- tributed his death to the sudden stoppage of his wounds; I do not know the precise  time of my husband's death, but do know that it took place sometime in the year, the spring part thereof, of seventeen hundred and ninetyone (1791) The letter above alluded to, my husband's discharge and other important papers which would have corroborated this Declaration, were burnt up with my house, about four (4) years after my husband's death. I remained in Wilkes County Georgia, until the year seventeen hundred and ninety nine (1799) when I removed to Franklin County Geor- gia, where I remained until the year eighteen hundred and four (1804) when I removed to that part of Georgia, now Hall County, then called the four mile purchase, where I remained about eight (8) years, when I removed to Roane County Tennessee, remained about four (4) weeks, and returned to Georgia the Cherokee Nation, that portion now known as

as Lumpkin County, where I remained twenty one (21) years. Then removed to Cap County Georgia where I remained six (6) years, then removed to Murray County Georgia, where I remained three (3) years, when I returned to Lumpkin County Georgia, where I have lived ever since and where I now live. I have never intermarried since the death of my husband the said William Cavender, but have remained and still remain a Widow; I know of no record evidence of my husband's Revolutionary services, tho' I have been informed that the Archives of North Carolina might possibly furnish such, nor do I know of any living witnesses The words "of North Carolina" on 8th page, on the thirteenth (12) line from top, interlined previous to signing the foregoing Declaration. I Sworn to and Subscribed Margaret her Cavender before me this 9th day of August 1850
My attention J.S.C.
State of Georgia, Lumpkin County
William Martin
one of the judges of the inferior Court of Lumpkin County State of Georgia, do here with certify that Margaret Cavender who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing Declaration is a resident of Lumpkin County, Georgia, and from her personal appearance and other sources of information, I am satisfied she is of the age she represents herself, and from reliable sources of information I am satisfied that she is the widow of a Revolutionary Soldier, and that the statements contained in the foregoing declaration are entitled to full faith and credit. I further certify that in consequence of extreme old age and bodily infirmity she is unable to appear in open Court. Witness my hand this 11th day of August 1850 William Martin J.S.C.

State of Georgia Lumpkin County 3 d ss.
Personally appeared before me William Martin one of the judges of the Inferior Court of Lumpkin County, Georgia. Reuben Barrett, who first being duly sworn according to Law, depones and saith that he has been personally acquainted with Margaret Cavinder, for the last thirty (30) years, and that he is satisfied she is as old as she represents herself. That she is believed and believed to be the widow of a revolutionary Soldier. That he has read the foregoing declarations, and has every reason to believe the statements contained therein are entitled to full faith and credit. That said Margaret Cavinder is a resident of Lumpkin County, Georgia,
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 9 th day of August  October 1850 J. J. C.
Lumpkin County Georgia 3 d ss.
I Wm Martin one of the judges of the Inferior Court, of said County and State do hereby certify that Reuben Barrett who has subscribed the foregoing deposition is one of the oldest Citizens of Lumpkin County State of Georgia, and a Gentleman of high probity and unquestioned integrity of character to whose testimony full faith and credit is due and should be given
Witness my hand this 9 th day of August 1850 Wm Martin J. J. C.

State of Georgia Liberty County
J. Williams Robinson Clerk of the Superior Court of Lumpkin County Georgia do hereby certify that Tom Martin who has subscri- bed the foregoing Declaration of Margaret Cavender as a witness, and who has subscribed the foregoing Deposition of Reuben Barrett as a witness and whose signatures appear to the foregoing Certificate, is one of the judges of the Superior Court of said County and State duly commissioned and fully authorized to administer oaths as so and to all of whose official acts and deeds full faith and credit is due and should be given, and that each and all of his said signatures are genuine
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at office this 17 th day of August 1850 William Johnson Oke L. E.
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Mayhew
William
Handwritten signature
Topography Notes
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to J. D. R. 27 Jan 2 Cha? C. Tuckerman 19 J. Kluck 22 Feb 1 P. C. Tucker 6 Apr Chastleton 22 Oct 51
6020
Georgia
Margaret Cavin widow of William N 6 Cavin der who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 5 3/4 Dollars 5 3/4 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Decr 1847 and sent to
T. Lumpkin Present
Recorded on Roll of Pens February 2, 1848, Page

State of Georgia Forsyth County } ss
Personally appeared, before me William W. Vaughan acting justice of the peace in and for the said County of Forsyth and State of Georgia, James Cox, Who being first duly sworn according to Law, deposes and saith, That to the best of his knowledge and belief he was born in the year seventeen hundred and seventy two (1772) and is now, consequently about seventy eight (78) years of age, That he is the Brother of Margaret Cavinder Who is the Widow of William Cavinder Decd That he was personally present, and witnessed the Marriage ceremony celebrated between the said William Cavinder and his sister Margaret, Widows as aforesaid, said Marriage took place, when Deponent was about eleven (11) years of age, at Deponents Mother's house in Wilkes County, Georgia, and was performed by a certain Henry Ware then, an acting justice of the peace in and for said County and State, Deponent saw said Cavinder pay said Ware two (2.00) dollars for performing said Marriage ceremony, To the best of Deponents knowledge and belief said Marriage took place sometime in the Spring of the year Seventeen hundred and

and eighty three (1783) Deponent recollects that the banns of Marriage had been previously published. Deponent was informed and believes, that the said William Covinder, and Deponent's Father, George Cox, joined the Army together, at the commencement of hostilities in North Carolina, in the Revolutionary War he was farther informed and believes, that his father the said George Cox, was killed in the battle of Eutaw Springs. Deponent frequently heard Covinder speak of his battles and campaigns, but does not recollect names or places, but thinks he would be justified in stating that the battle of Kings Mountain was one, in which, he heard Covinder say he participated, Deponent has frequently seen said Covinder's wounded leg and felt the shot that was in it. it disabled Covinder from walking, he limped badly at times, at other times he was better, according to Covinder's statement and the universal belief of his acquaintances, his wounds were received in battle, does not recollect what battle; Covinder always sustained the reputation of having been a soldier of the Revolutionary War, at a time when the truth was easily ascertained, and among a community, who possessed the best means of knowing such truth. Some seven (7) or eight (8) years after the said Covinder's marriage, he heard of the death of his parents in North Carolina.

and Shortly Started for that State, but as this Deponent was informed, was taken sick on the road, and Succeeded in reaching his Sister's house in South Carolina, Where he died, Deponent, can neither read or write, but saw and heard read, a letter purporting to be from Covinder's Sister giving an account of his death, and attributing said death to the wounds in Covinder's leg, his Aunt also told him that Covinder was dead. Deponent further States that to the best of his knowledge and belief, His Sister Margaret, Widow as aforesaid is one hundred (100) years old, That his parents had five (5) other Children older than him- self and younger than his said Sister Margaret Deponent's Sister, the said Margaret, Widow as aforesaid, now resides in Lumpkin County Georgia, Where she has resided for several years last past. Farther this Deponent saith not. Sworn to and Subscribed
before me this 16 th day of August 1850
James his Cox mark
W. H. Vaughan J.P.
Georgia, Forsyth County ss
I William W. Vaughan
an acting justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, do herewith certify that James Cox who has sworn to, and subscribed the fore- going

going deposition is a citizen of Forsyth County Georgia of fair and reputable standing, to whom testimony full faith and credit is due and should be given, and that I am satisfied he is of the age he represents himself to be Witness My hand this 16 th day of August 1850
W. W. Vaughan J.P.
State of Georgia Forsyth County 3 d Set
I Almon G. Hutchins
Clerk of the Superior Court of said County of Forsyth And State of Georgia do herewith certify that William W. Vaughan who has subscribed the foregoing deposition of James Cox as a witness and whose signature appears to the above certificate is an acting justice of the peace in and for said County and State, duly commissioned, and fully authorized to administer oaths as such and that each and both of his said signatures are genuine
Given under my hand and seal of office this 16 th day of August 1850
Almon G. Hutchins Clerk Sup. Court F. B. 1

Reog WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6903
Margaret Cavinder Widow William Cavinder Post Rev. War
Act: Feby. 2 nd 48
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 116
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 14 194 Margaret Cavender widow of William
Geo 3 act July 7/39
Let to Hon J. P. Berrien Sept 16/1850
1 Mrs L. Watson 10 Oct 1850 " " the J. P. Berrien Apr 22/1851 " " J. L. Watson Aug 18/51 " " W. A. Hacker Nov 26/51 " " C. S. Tucker May 7/52 " " J. L. Watson " 9/52 " " C. S. Tucker June 1/52 " Hon E. W. Chastain Feb 10/52 " " same Aug 26/52
See p. 10 of this book

Mrs. John H. Griffith 122 South Main Street Newton, Kansas
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No 14, 194
Margaret Cavinder mrs of William
Geo.
Set Mar. 9. ch. P. Burner. Sept. 26. 1850
John S. Watson 10 Oct 1850 Rev J. McP. Burner H. G. Watson, Aug 8/51 July 7 1858 Set W. A. H. ... Nov 26. 1857.
C. S. Tucker Jan 7/52 J. L. Watson " 4/52

11.423
Georgia
Margaret Clavinder
widow of William who died in the year 1791 Humphries in the State of Ga who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for 16 mo: 10 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah at the rate of 54 Dollars 54 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of December 1832 and sent to T. Humphries
Annuity to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 31

11.423
Georgia Margaret Clavinder widow of William who died in the year 1791 Sumpter in the State of Ga who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for 16 mo: 10 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah at the rate of 54 Dollars 54 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of December 1835 and sent to J. Lumpkin
Stares to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by J. R. Wightman Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 317

9.809
Georgia
Margaret Canner widow of William
who was a pirate in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 54 Dollars 54 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Dec r 1852 and sent to
J. Lumpkin Esq Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. L
Page 172

Power of Atty
Margaret Cavender
to
Chas. Lucker. —
—
M Colo
Aug 2 nd 1857.
Ex by the above agent - Aug 18/57

Pension Office,
October 10 th 1850.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 25 th ult, in relation to the case of Margaret Cavinder, widow of William Cavinder, I have to inform you that, a report was made upon her claim to Hon. J. M. P. Berrien, on the 26 th of last month, which he has no doubt forwarded to you, before this time.
Very respectfully, Your Obt. Servt. J L Edwards
John L. Watson, Esq. Barnettsville, Lumpkin Co. Georgia.

Barrettville, Lumpkin Co. Georgia Sept 25 th 1850
Sir
About six weeks since I forwarded a set of papers, in support of the claim of Margaret Cavinder, for a pension in consequence of Rev. Services of her husband. I, at the time stated the situation and necessities of the applicant and how important it was, if any could be done in her favor it should be done quickly. And I beg at least, that the reception of the papers (if they have been rec d ) may be acknowledged, and if not, so that steps might be taken to establish others, I have the Honor to be Very Respectfully &c John L. Watson
To The Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

State of Georgia } Cherokee County }
Know all men by these
presents that I Margaret Cavender, formerly of Lumpkin County, now of Cherokee County State of Georgia, hereby constitute and appoint Charles C. Fletcher Esq. of Washington City District of Columbia, my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to prosecute my claim for a pension for the Revolutionary services of my deceased husband William Cavender and hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all the papers on file at Washington City and Elsewhere, and to file additional evidence and arguments if necessary and to receive a certificate for the amount of said pension from the proper officer of Government, which certificate I wish made payable to my trusty friend and nephew in law with whom I now reside and have for many years, Timothy Pick, Ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said Attorney shall or may lawfully do in the prosecution of said claim as fully and in every respect as I myself might or could do even I personally present at the doing thereof hereby revoking and annulling every other power of attorney heretofore given by me.
Witness my hand and seal This 9th day of March A.D. 1853. Margaret Cavender (mark) Isaac Foster
Joseph Knox S.P.
Georgia } On this the ninth day of March A.D. 1853. Cherokee County } Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the county and state of Georgia Margaret Cavender and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes and consideration. Joseph Knox S.P.

State of Georgia } On this the ninth day, Cherokee County } of March A.D. 1853.
Personally appeared before me Joseph Knox a Justice of the peace in and for the State and County aforesaid. Margaret Cavender a resident of Cherokee County State aforesaid, aged about 102, or 103, years of age, who being duly sworn according to Law, saith on oath, that she employed one John L. Watson to make out a declaration for her for a pension, for the Revolutionary services of her deceased, husband, William Cavender, that said Watson, made out and filed a declaration and some evidence in support of said claim, and by the intemperate use of ardent spirits, failed to attend to said claim, and finally died, from the effects of the same. She applied to James Roberts of Hall County and employed him to make out additional evidence in support of said claim, and if successfully prosecuted he was to have one half of said pension, and he was to pay all necessary expense in the prosecution of the same, and he informed her that he had employed Charles C. Tucker Esq. of Washington City as attorney to prosecute said claim, and deposited gave power of attorney, to the said Charles C. Tucker, to prosecute said claim and receive a certificate for the same, and that she has not since knowingly given power of attorney to any other person, nor employed any other person to prosecute said claim or receive the certificate therefor.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written.
Joseph Knox J.P. Ezekiel C. Candler
Margaret X her mark Cavender

State of Georgia
Cherokee County
On this the ninth day of March A.D. 1853. Personally appeared before me Joseph Stroad a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid. Timothy Puck aged 48 years and Celina Puck his wife aged 38 years, residents of the county and state aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law, saith on oath that Margaret Cavender, who has signed and acknowledged the within power of Attorney, and affidavit, has resided with them, and in their house for the two last years, and still resides with them, and deponents do not know of the said Margaret Cavender, having given a power of Attorney to any other person only the one stated in her affidavit annexed, nor do they believe she has given any to any other person, and that her annexed affidavit is substantially true, and that the said Margaret Cavender, from extreme old age, has been confined to her room the most of her time, and deponents are on the other hand generally been in her company and never heard anything of any other person being authorized to prosecute her pension claim or receive the certificate therefor except James Roberts of Hall County Ga or Charles C. Tucker Esq of Washington City the Attorney he employed, for Mrs. Margaret Cavender, since her stay with them, and feel satisfied that no power has been given since her stay with them, to prosecute said claim, or receiving the same given to Chas C. Tucker Esq of Washington City
Timothy Puck Delia Puck
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And certify that

the said Timothy Duck and wife Celia Duck as well known to me, that they are persons of respect- ability, truth and veracity, and to whose testimony full faith and credit is due and should be given, And I further certify that I have no interest in the within named claim in any manner whatso-
ever. Ira D Foster
Joseph Knox Esq
State of Georgia } p. D. Sayer S. Keith Cherokee County } Clerk of the Superior Court in and for said County of State, do hereby Cer- tify that Joseph Knox Esq. whose official signature to the foregoing Power of Attorney and Affidavit, is and was at the date thereof an active Justice of the Peace, duly Com- missioned and sworn, and authorized by Law to administer oaths and take acknowledgements for general purposes - and that the name therein subscribed as aforesaid, purporting to be his, is his own proper name and hand writing and that the said Superior Court is a Court of record, having general jurisdiction Given under my hand and Seal of said Court at Canton the March 11th A.D. 1853
D. L. Keith Clerk

William H. H. Clerk
No 3
Additional Testimony
Claim of Margaret Cairns
Act of July 7. 1838
Declaration filed.
June 1850. —
Chas. Tucker Atty. Washington D.C.

State of Georgia } Before me James Roberts an Hall County } acting Justice of the Superior Court, within and for the County and State aforesaid Personally appeared James Cook, a resident of Forsyth County in the State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law, deposeth and saith that he is the identical James Cook, who made an affidavit on the 16 th day of August 1850, or about that time, in the case of the claim of his sister Margaret Cavender for a pension for the services of her husband William Cavender as a soldier of the Revolutionary war, and in add- ition to what he then stated, he further saith on oath that William Cavender, and Margaret Cook his sister was married on the 12 th of May 1783, as deponent feels confident, that was the time of their marriage and why he recollects that being the time, because it was on his sister thirty third birth day, he knows it was in the spring of the year of 1783, because he had been ploughing over an corn in the farm the second time, about the time of the marriage, and that William Cavender and Margaret Cavender, (sister of deponent) lived together as man and wife, and was always reputed as such, until about the year 1791, when William Cavender left home for the purpose of getting a legacy left him by some relative in North or South Carolina, that he soon after was reported deceased, that he died in South Carolina, deponent did not see him die, nor see him after his death, but deponent has saw respectable persons who told him they saw William Cavender die, and that the clothes, which the said W m Cavender wore off and other things which he took with him, deponent saw returned to Margaret Cavender as the property of her deceased husband, that the said William Cavender has not since been heard from and has ever

since been considered as dead, and that Margaret Lavender has remained a widow. And that William Lavender was during his life time, considered to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and deponent knows that William Lavender was gone in the army and when he Lavender returned home from the army, he had a wound which he told deponent he received while in battle with the enemy. That deponent has frequently heard old revolutionary soldiers speak of being in the war of the Revolution with William Lavender.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 th day of October A.D. 1851. James Roberts, J.S.C.
his look mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 17 th day of October A.D. 1851. - And I hereby certify that James Cox is personally known to me, and is a respectable person and a credible witness - James Roberts, J.S.C.

State of Georgia Hall County 3rd day of October A.D. 1851.
Personally appeared before me James Roberts an acting Justice of the Superior Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, Robert Preskern of the County of Forsyth and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law, deposes and saith on oath that he is the identical Robert Preskern, who made an affidavit (see or about the 27th day of February 1851, in the case of Margaret Cavender claim for a pension for the services of her husband in the war of the Revolution, and in addition to what he before stated that William Cavender was his deponent's uncle, that William Cavender and Margaret Cavender lived together, and was reputed as man and wife, and that William Cavender left home about the year 1799, was soon after reported dead, has not since been heard from, and that Margaret Cavender has since remained a widow, that he has frequently said William Cavender dropping a wound on his Cavender's leg which he told deponent he received while in battle with the enemy in the war of the Revolution and deponent understood that when said Cavender started to travel, about the time above stated that Cavender's wound inflamed and caused his death, and deponent has no doubt of this being the fact, for he has heard it from many respectable persons who stated they knew it to be so the worse time in the above was interlined before sworn to.
Robert Preskern his mark James Roberts S.L.C.

I also certify that the within named Robert Breshears is personally known to me and is a respectable person & a credible witness
James Roberts J.P.
State of Georgia §
Heald County §
I William Sitton Clerk of the Superior Court in & for
the County and State aforesaid do certify that James Roberts whose name appears to each of the foregoing affidavits is and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the Superior Court in & for said County and State, duly commi- ssioned and qualified and legally authorized to administer Oaths, and that his written signature to each of the foregoing affidavits is genuine
Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Gainesville on this 17 th day of October A.D. 1851
William Sitton, Clerk

Senate Chamber US 7 th Jan'y 88
Sir,
The report which was made by your predecessor, and which is referred to in the accompanying letter, having miscarried in its transmission to the parties interested, I have to ask you to send me a copy of it —
Respectfully Yrs W. Macpherson  Verre
The Commissioner of Pensions,

Washington 6 th Feb y '57
Dear Sir,
I duly received your letter of the 14 th ult, and would have replied to it before, but for my own indisposition and the severe illness of one of my children—
The Report of the Commissioner of Pensions was received on the eve of the adjournment of the last session of Congress, when the pressure both night and day, was such as prevented me from attending to any other than the current business of the Senate— I was imperatively called home at the moment of the adjournment, and this matter escaped me until reminded of it by your letter— I now enclose the letter of the Commissioner, and if you can comply with his requirements, will very cheerfully attend to the further prosecution of his claim—
Respectfully Yrs =M c Naughton Derrison

State of Georgia } I know all men by these Hall County presents. That I. Margaret Lawender, of the County of Forsyth, in the State aforesaid, for divers good causes, and for a valuable consideration, have constituted and appointed, and by these presents, do hereby, Irrevocably constitute and appoint Charles C. Tucker of the City of Washington District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney, for in and in my name and stead, to ask demand and receive of and from the proper officer, of the department of the Govern- ment of the United States, such amount of pay, as may be due me, an ac- count of the services of my deceased husband William Lawender, as a soldier of the Revolutionary war. And I hereby authorize my said attorney, to prosecute said claim against the Government of the United States, and to give receipts and other sufficient discharges, and to do any and every other act or acts which I might or could do were I personally present, at the doing thereof, hereby ratifying and confir- ming, all that my said attorney shall lawfully do in and about the premises by virtue hereof, hereby revoking and annulling all other power of attorney heretofore given by me.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12 th June 1851. before me and delivered in the presence of - W. S. Roberts James Roberts S.C. Margaret Lawender Mark

I James Roberts a Justice of the Superior Court do hereby certify that Margaret Lawinder who signed the within power of attorney personally before me, on the day and year within written and acknowledge the power of attorney within to be her free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
James Roberts J. G.
State of Georgia
Heall County
I William Sitton Clerk of the Superior Court in & for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James Roberts is an acting Justice of the Superior Court within and for said County and State duly commissioned and qualified and legally authorized to administer oaths. and that his signature herein before written is genuine
Given under my hand and Seal of office at Gainesville on this First day of July A.D. 1857
William Sitton C. S. G.
J. G.

Lawrenceville Gwinnette Co. Georgia May 10 th 1851
Sir
I herewith inclose the Affidavit of Robert Breesher, relative to the claim of Margaret Covinder reported upon by your predecessor which I presume will be satisfactory, why this matter has not attended to soon will be explained by the letter of Senator Berrien herewith enclosed, Breesher's Affidavit has been held back in the hope that some more testimony might be obtained with regard to the marriage in which hope however I have been disappointed, I will take the liberty of remarking that the Affidavit of James Cox is perfectly explicit on that subject, and with further his credibility sustained by one of the first Citizens of Forsyth County, and I will further state, that in my own experience as an Agent, I have known Breesher's alluded on testimony far less conclusive than in the present case. The peculiar delay which has attended this case, I would respectfully suggest, entitles it to the earliest attention.
Respectfully John L. Wilson of Lawrenceville Gwinnette County Georgia
Hon J. H. Heath Com. Pen. Washington D.C.

Garrettsville Linnkin County Ohio Oct 2nd 1857
Sir
As it has been a long time I have had any news from the Depart- ment upon Case of Margaret Carmichael widow of William Carmichael post @ Painesville I therefore wish you to inform me what has been done with it. A report was made upon the Case last on the 26 th of Sept 1852 which required some more proof relative to his death (that is the said Mr Carmichael) which proof was obtained and forwarded to your department. Let me know what has been done with the Case as soon as possible — With great respect I remain your most Obedient Servt
John D. Watson
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Washington D.C. Sept 23. 1851. — Before Hon Jas E Meath Commissioner of Pensions. Sir,
On or about the 10 th of August, ult. I presented in your office a Power of Atty. from Mrs Margaret Cavinder, to examine the papers in support of her claim for a Pension under the Act of July 7. 1830. said Power of Atty. giving me full authority to attend to the claim and receive the Certificate when issued.
I am informed by Mrs Cavinder, that others are now collecting evidence in support of her claim and she is fearful that the Certificate may be sent to one of those by whom such evidence may be forwarded. I would therefore request that the Power of Atty. presented by me, be filed with the other papers in support of the claim, and if the claim is allowed the Certificate be sent to me, for Mrs Cavinder.
Very respectfully Your obt Servt.
Chas C. Tucker. —

Washington D.C. Sept 15 th 1887
Sir,
Allow me to invite the early attention of your office to the claim of Margaret Covinder, widow of Mr Covinder a Revolutionary soldier, presented to your office some twelve months ago by John L. Watson of Lumpkin County Georgia. Mr Watson informs me that the additional evidence required by your office has been filed, and has authorized me, respectfully to press the old lady's claim.
Please inform me of the progress of the claim,
I am very respectfully
Wm A. Hacker
Commr of Pensions Present,

Barrettville Lumpkin Co. Georgia August 18. 1851
Sir.
About 12 months since, I forwarded Certain Papers in support of the Claim of Margaret Caninder for a pension, in consequence of the Revolutionary Services of her husband, a report was made thereon to thereon to Senator Berrien in consequence of forgetfulness on that Gentleman's part said report was never furnished me until last Spring, as soon as possible after I obtained it , I forwarded from Lawrenceville Ammunition testimony, which I was satisfied according to the practice of the Dpt. would cover what was required, I have received no answer, acknowledging the receipt of sd testimony nor anything from the Dpt. on the subject, the reasons for prompt action are most urgent and fully discussed by me in former communications to you Permit Sir, without being considered

obtain, to request the earliest attention to this case which cir- cumstances will admit of I am Sir Respectfully John L. Watson
To The Hon. Jas. E. Heath Corr. of Penns. Washington City D.C.

Pension Office January 7 1852.
Sir:
The additional evidence in the case of Margaret Cavinder is not satisfactory. If there be no record in the County Court Clerk's Office, of Wilkes County, Georgia, relating to the marriage, which must be shown by the Clerk's Certificate, that point will be admitted. But there is no evidence fixing the length of Cavinder's service. It is appeared that a Certificate in favor of William Cox, the claimant's father, who she alleges, served with her husband, exists in the archives of North Carolina for a similar amount with that in the name of Wm Cavinder, this might tend to establish the identity.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Wilson
for Commissioner of Pension
H. S. Tucker Esq Present.

Washington D.C. Oct 27. 1857. Hon James E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I herewith enclose additional testimony in support of the claim of Mrs Margaret Cavinder for a Pension under the Act of July 7. 1838. as called for by letter to Hon John M. Berrien dated Sept 26. 1850. being the best and only evidence that can at this late day be obtained.
I would most respectfully request an early adjustment of this claim. Mrs Cavinder is now in the one hundred and second year of her age, and supported exclusively by the charity of strangers. She has survived almost all her relatives, and having made application for a Pension, she is by the laws of Georgia debarred from receiving any public relief from her County.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient Servt
Chas. L. Tucker. —

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Pension Office, June, 11, 1852.
Sir:
The additional evidence in the case of Margaret Cavinder is still not sufficient to establish her claim. The marriage will be admitted, but the identity of the W m Cavinder mentioned in the declaration and the William Cavinder mentioned in the Comptroller's Certificate is not established by any kind of testimony.
Very Respectfully, Your O bt Servt, J. P. C. Hipton For Commr.
Charles G. Tucker, Present.

Washington D.C. Feb. 20. 1852. - Hon James E. Heath. } Court of Pensions } Sir.
I send herewith a Certificate from the Clerk of the Court of Ordinary of Wilkes County Ga. for the pension claim of Margaret Cavinder under the Act of July 7. 1838. as requested by your letter of 7 th of January 1852.
Accompanying the first papers of this claim was a certificate from the Comptroller of North Carolina certifying that a certificate was issued in favor of William Cavinder for $43. 18. 10 d for Military services. This at the rate paid for services in the State Militia was for a service of nearly two years and nine months. which can probably be corroborated by rolls in your office.
The claimant has now presented all the evidence that can be obtained. The testimony stated as necessary in your letter to Hon John M. Benson dated Sept 24. 1851 has been filed. also that required in your letter of the 7 th of Jan. last. with the exception of a copy of the Certificate in favor of William Cox. for which diligent enquiry has been made but it cannot be obtained.
With respect.
Your obt Servt. Chas. L. Tucker.

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
George Cox
Old Series No 6 page 3 £2 S10 for services as private in Capt. Thomas Wade's Company in February 1776— Book No 180 page 20 S12 specie " " 142 appr. 8 £20 S14 specie.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 5 th day of September A.D. 1852—
Wm J. Clarke Compt.

State of Georgia } ss.
Hall County } On this the fifteenth day of September A.D. 1852. Personally appeared, before me, a justice of the Superior Court within and for the county and state aforesaid, Mrs. Margaret Cavender aged 102. or 103. years a resident of Lumpkin County in the state aforesaid, who being duly sworn accor- ding to law, saith on oath that she is the identical Margaret Cavender who filed a declaration for a Pension for the Revolutionary services of her deceased husband, William Cavender, with the government of the United States, dated on or about the 17 th day of August 1850. That her father's name, was George Cox. That she told S. L. Watson who drafted her decla- ration, that his name was George Cox, and understood him to so read it, but that she is somewhat thick of hearing and might not have understood him correctly. That she told the said S. L. Watson that her father George Cox, served in the Revolutionary war as well as her husband William Cavender, but did not tell him that he served the same length of time, that her husband William Cavender served, nor did she understand him so to read it.
Margaret her Cavender mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written. And I hereby Certify that the said Margaret Cavender is to me well known, that she is a woman of respectability, truth and veracity, and that her testimony is entitled to full faith and credit. James Roberts, J. G.

State of Georgia ss. Hall County ss.
I William Sitton Clerk of the Superior Court, in and for said County, and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James Roberts, whose name appears to the within affidavit, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Inferior Court, in and for said County and State, duly Commissioned and qualified and authorized to administer Oaths, for general purposes, and that all his official acts, is entitled to full faith and credit, and that his written signature to the within is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Gainesville in Hall County, this 16 th day of September A.D. 1852.
W. Miam Sitton, Clerk.

Washington D.C. Sept 28. 1852 -
Hon James E. Heath. Commissioner of Pensions. }
Sir.
Enclosed please find additional evidence for the Revolutionary Pension Claim of Mrs Margaret Cavinder. -
The marriage of the Soldier and the applicant having been admitted. I send herewith a Certificate showing  from the payments for Military services. to to George Cox. the Claimant's father. as required by letter from your office dated Jan 7. 1852. -
It will be seen that the payments to Cox were not of a similar amount as those to Cavinder. I therefore enclose an affidavit from Mrs Cavinder explaining her declaration and stating that she did not state. or intend to state, in her former declarations that her father was in service the same period as her husband. and it will be seen in her first declaration made in August 1850. it is expressly stated that her father George Cox was killed at Eutaw. This will account for the difference in the payments to the two Soldiers. -
As it is believed that all the evidence that can be procured has been forwarded. and the requirements of your office fully complied with. it is earnestly requested that an early action may be had upon the claim. -
(over.)

Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt.
Chas. B. Tucker. —

Washington Nov 4th 52
Sir, Mrs Margaret Cairnder widow of William of Gaarsted her claim under act of 7th July 38, and has been refused on the ground that the payment made to said William Cairnder (see certificate of the Comptroller of N.C. of 24.3.19.10 was not the man whom she alleges was her husband. Upon this point alone I as her attorney beg leave to make an issue; and now have the honor to appeal from the decision of the Pension Office to you. I deem the case perfectly established, and trust that you will form act upon her case, as she cannot live much longer, being now upwards of 100 years old.
I have the honor to be Sir, very respectfully
Hon A. N. W. Thorne Secy of the P. Dept.
J. D. Cumfkin

Margt barometer Ga. S-58
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J. Lumpkin

State of Georgia Lumpkin County } Know all men by these presents that I Margaret Cavinder widow of Cavinder who was a Revolutionary soldier do hereby con- =stitute & appoint Thomas Lumpkin of Washington City my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to examine into my declaration and other proof on file in the Pension Office and report to me why I am not allowed a Pension as a widow of a Revolutionary soldier under Act of Congress 7 th July 1838
Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do by virtue of these presents. Given under my hand and seal this the 20 th day of Oct 1852 Margaret her Cavinder mark
Asst. Pension Barst
Given under my hand and seal of Office this the 20 th Oct 1852 W. M. Varnum At Public

Department of the Interior Washington December 23 o 1852.
Sir,
I have examined the case of Margaret Lawrence - the widow of William an applicant for a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838, and am of opinion that the claim should be allowed as the evidence in the case sufficiently establishes the identity of the claimants husband with the William Lawrence whose name appears on the Comptroller's books of North Carolina as having received pay for his Military services. The papers in the case and herewith returned
I am very respectfully Your obedient servant Alex R. H. Stuart Secretary
James E. Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Sirs Faster's Mills Cherokee Co Ga 15 July 1853
Your letter of 27 th ultimo is at hand informing me that on the 29 th December last a Pension was allowed Margaret Cairnders Widow of William Cairnders at the rate of $54.54 per Annum from the fourth of March 1836 except two years - also the whole amount due to the 4 Sept last is $790.83 with said Letter I received instructions for her benefit in drawing the Pension but by referring to a Certificate of the Hon. Alex H. N. Stuart Secy of the Interior and examined and countersigned by the Commissioners of Pensions bearing date 29 th Dec. 1852 and before forwarded to Mrs. Cairnders I discover a variance which I am unable to explain unless there should be a mistake in the Certificate - said Certificate discloses that Mrs. Cairnders Pension commences on the 4 th of March 1848 instead of 1838 If a mistake, please correct. If not are explain, as it appears that a difficulty might arise in getting her full pay on the back of this Letter, I will give a copy of the Certificate. Yrs truly Timothy Duck

"copy" Department of the Interior Widows Pension
I certify that in conformity with the act of Feby. 2 nd 1848, Margaret Gairdner Widow of William Gairdner, who was a private in the Revolutionary war is inscribed on the Pension list at the rate of fifty four dollars and fifty four cents per annum commencing on the 4 th March 1848 and continuing for life unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage
Given at the Department of the Interior This twenty day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty two Alex. H. H. Stuart Secretary of the Interior
Examined & Countersigned
J. H. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
"Post Marked"
Payment to be made at Savannah by Col. J. Morell Esqr. Agent for paying Pensions in the agency of Georgia "payable on the 4 th Sept and 4 th March
Recorded in the Pension Office in the roll of Pensioners under act July 2 nd 1848, Page 209. Vol. 3 S. R. Westerman Clerk

Millville. Geo. 18 Jany. 1853
Rev A A Stuart Esq.
Will you will inform me what amount is now due and payable at Savannah Ga. to Margaret Cavinder widow of William Cavinder who was a private in the Revolutionary war - under the act of 17 July 2 nd 1845. and passed and examined on the 29 th Dec. 1852.
The old Lady now resides with me and has been for years quite poor, penny-less and old and infirm. I am inclined to think that one Reuben Barrett of Lumpkin County did an yesterday extort from the old Lady while alone at my house some authority for him to draw the money due her now from Genl. Ornel of Savannah Ga. Rev. paying aft- for Ga. which is contrary to her wish as well as my own. We have this day suit by express a revocation of all authority so to do. To the said Ornel which we trust will reach him in time. I hope I will be informed what course

We shall pursue, and that you will in consistent order your agent, Mr Morel not to pay ch to Barretto Nor no one else for powers heretofore granted and send to her such authority as will enable her to draw Barretto left with him yesterday your certificate specifying that her name is in credit on the pension list at the rate of $54.54 per Annuity commencing on the 4 March 1848 - dated 29 th Dec r 1852 -
Please let me hear from you at your earliest possible convenience and much oblige
Yours truly Timothy D. H referred of sd Margaret Cavendish
Dear Mrs H.H. Stuart Washington City D.C.
P.S. Direct to Millville, Char- -stle Co. Ga.

56. Washington D.C., July 21. 1853.
Chas. A. Tucker
Rl. to claim of Margaret Cavender - Certificate sent to Thos Lumpkin - Requests that it may be cancelled and another issued and for to him —
appeal taken by Lumpkin 19 Nov. 52. of G. T. report 19 Nov. Report in order 9 Nov. case decided Dec 28. 1852. G. T. report
Reply ref. for the special attending the G. T. report Oct. 3rd. 3 Feb. 24/53. 3
G. T. report
Chas. A. Tucker
Rec. Dec. 28. 1852.

Washington D.C. Feb 21. 1853.
Hon Alex. H. H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior Sir.
I have received from the Commissioner of Pensions a letter of which the following is a copy.
"The claim of Margaret Cavinder of Georgia was admitted by the Secretary of the Interior and certificate sent to Thos Lumpkin Esq on the 29 th of Dec 1852."
The claim here referred to has been exclusively in my charge for nearly two years and all the evidence upon which the claim was established was filed by me. A Power of Attorney from Mrs Cavinder authorizing me to attend to the claim was filed July 13. 1851. — and it will be seen by the enclosed letters from the Pension Office that I have been the acknowledged Agent for the Claimant.
The Power of Atty. given to me is not now among the papers of the claim, nor is there any paper or evidence showing by what authority Mr Lumpkin procured the Certificate, but as all the evidence filed during the last two years was filed by me, and by a regulation of the Pension Office, the Certificate is delivered to the person by whom the last evidence is

filed, the Certificate, upon the claim being established should have been sent only to me. -
The Certificate appears to have been sent to Mr Lumphin in accordance with instructions from you, Office and I would respectfully ask if he has filed in your Office any paper showing the authority from the claimant by which the Certificate was obtained from by him. -
There is now in the Pension Office a letter from the Guardian of Mrs Cavinder dated in Jan'y last requesting that no payment may be made on her Certificate and showing that the Certificate was obtained without her knowledge or consent. -
I would therefore respectfully request that the Certificate issued may be cancelled, and another be issued and forwarded to me.
Very respectfully Your obt Servt.
Chas. B. Tucker. -

Hoston Mills Ga. 10 th March 1853 Dear L. Heath
Campeachy of Pensions Your favour of the 32 nd ultimo is at hand in answer to mine of former date respecting the Pension of Mrs. Margaret Cavender, my Aunt who resided with me. I now write you again giving all the facts of the case and requesting your advice in relation thereto and you giving the case, if not yet disposed of, such directions as will enable me without delay to enjoy the benefits of the same as my old Aunt is very old feeble and puny also my wife and myself in very poor health and very poor and hard run to live. I hope you will not consider these lines obtrusive or offensive as I feel that we are in a straight and must not know how to proceed. There has been already a great deal of confusion of late in reference to this case and it is our intention to act strictly honorable in the affair and allow the proper amount his fee, if the Pension who he was upon this we wish directions - It seems that some years ago Mrs. Cavender employed Mr. L. Watson to prosecute the case, afterward he acted badly and the case did not

prognup. She then employed Sam Roberts of Hall Co. Ga. The case has been so rocking until a few months ago. Mr Ruben Barret of Barretts, Lumpkin Co. came to my house, myself and accidentally being absent and procured her affidavit etc. as we supposed to draw the money and left with her one certificate as before written to you whereupon believing that something was wrong, the old lady & myself drew up our affidavits setting forth some facts and sent it to Col. J. Morel of Savannah, requesting him not to pay over the money due her until otherwise ordered, which I supposed was received in due time and as I heard sent to Washington - Mr Barret failed to draw the money in about two weeks thereafter Mr Barret called doors again and said that he wanted nothing but what was right, that he, his son and John L. Watson had been concerned in prosecuting said claim, that he had paid Watson for his services long before his death, that he Barret had employed a Mr Lumpkin of Washington to prosecute said claim and was to give him the 1/4 of the claim.

That he had made thousands of Miles and had paid out large sums of money in getting the case up and that he was entitled by agreement to 1/4 for Lumpkin and 1/2 the resi- due for his own services and that the money could not be drawn unless he said so. There- on finally we agreed to let up the papers to send to Murch of Savannah he agreeing to allow us $325.00 out of the $790. - we done so but on the papers, but there being a little error in it the money was not paid over. So Mr Barrett again cashed down an or about the $50 just to have the error corrected which was done and as we sup- pose the papers sent on a few days ago - On yesterday Sam Roberts came down and said that you had ordered Mr Powell not to pay out the money & that you had called out the certificates, and that he, Mr Barrett had prosecuted the claim through a Mr Tucker of Nashville City, had pro- duced all the testimony and that you was entitled to the case having on the last two years his correspondence with Roberts

I was persuaded that he had been using the old lady before these witnesses. I indicated that the old lady should give her agent Mr. Jackson a power of attorney and file her affidavits together with the affidavits of myself and my wife setting forth the facts as before stated in the letter that Roberts had been employed and that no power of attorney had been given to Barrett or any one else since his stay my house, being widow for the last two years, which last papers I suppose will be sent without delay to your Department for investigation, you will perceive that apparently we have been doing and sundering on the affair for the last month or two, but I hope you will see her with Mr. Roberts and say that if your Department should say that he is not entitled to the Caddo Parish, he does not want it - as before stated we wish the rightful agent to receive it, let it be either Robert or Barrett and do hope you will designate by order - order to the progress of the case, to where the Court is duly in the mean time if possible, to arrange it, that you can have the next it or let a portion, we suggested to Mr. Roberts that the Certificate

be sent to Genl Ira R Foster Post Master at this place in a way, that the money could be drawn and he retain in his hands the one half of the amount until it could be definitely ascertained and determined to whom the same was due, and for him to pay it over accordingly. He stated that this had to be determined by your department before any thing else could or would be done, so you see that we are in a state of suspense knowing not what to do - we have the last certificate now of the old Lady, but the two former, we suppose Mr Barrie sent on to Lawrenceville, we would receive it as a great favour to be early advised by you, from the consideration above stated, we hope you will forgive us for this very lengthy letter, seeing how the case stands and we ignorant how to proceed
An early answer is most respectfully Craned Yours Respectfully Edw. [illegible] [illegible] Getty Duck Turn over

Washington D.C. March 10. 1853.
Hon. James E. Heath. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I send herewith a Power of Atty. from Mrs. Margaret Cavinder widow of William Cavinder and affidavits from her. Celia Duck and Timothy Duck. in reference to her Pension claim under the Act of 1838. —
Mrs. Cavinder's claim was admitted in Dec last and the Certificate sent to Thos. Lumpkin Esq. of this City. but the Pension has not been paid. and the claim has been again brought to your attention in consequence of my appeal to the Secretary of the Interior dated Feb 21. 1853. —
Very Respectfully Your obt Servt
Chas. B. Tucker. —

Washington D.C. May 7. 1853.
Hon Loren P. Waldo.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I have filed in your office several Affidavits in reference to the illegal detention of Pension Certificates issued to Margaret Cavinder widow of William Cavinder under the Act of 7 July 1838. 3 March 1843 and 17 of June 1844. and was informed by letter dated April 6. 1853. that on receipt of an Affidavit from Mrs Cavinder that said Certificates were improperly withheld the Agent would be directed to pay the amount due to her without the production of the Certificates. -
I have since ascertained that the pension has been paid on the Certificates, and a suit at law being about to be instituted against the agent for the recovery of a portion of the money withheld from the pensioner. I would respectfully request a letter from your office giving the following information viz.-
1. If a Power of Attorney from Mrs Cavinder authorizing me to attend to her claim and receive her Certificate was not filed by me in your office on or about the 13 th day of July 1851. If said Power of Attorney is now in your office to state its date and before whom it was acknowledged. A letter in reference to this Power of Atty. received from your office was enclosed in my letter to the Secretary of the Interior

dated February 21. 1853.
2. If a power of Attorney or any evidence in support of this claim has been filed by Thos. Lumpkin Esq of this city, or any other person but myself since July 13. 1851.
3. Whether any instructions for the payment of the pension on the Certificates have been sent from your office since Dec 29. 1852. the day said certificates were issued. —
An early reply to the above is respectfully requested, and I would also request that the Secretary's Certificate to the official character and signature of the Commissioner may be affixed to the letter.
Very respectfully
Your obt Servt.
Chas. C. Tucker. —

ms. / Millville Ga. Jany 18. 1853,
Timothy Duck
Asks what amount is now due and payable as for cash to the Margaret Nixon of Wm Cavinder a private in the Revolution - under act July 2 d . 1848.
Margaret Cavender Ga 48 Cole
Recd of the Comt. of Pensions Dept Ints Jany 24/53.
M. Cleary Recd Jany 22. 1853.

Must be in the Mail
p. 21 Barrettsville Ga
Sept 25/81
John L Watson, Jr. Rel to the claim of Mrs. Margaret Covender for Pension.
Oct 5/80
To Hon. J. H. Wilson Secretary of the Interior Washington City D.C.
Barrettsville Ga Sept. 25. 1850
Letter to J. L. Watson Oct 2 1850.
Ref to Com of Pension Dep Interior Oct 2 1850 (turn over)

Barrettville Lumpkin Co. Georgia Sept. 25 1850
Sir
About two Months since, I forwarded to the Commissioner of Pensions, a set of papers in support of the Claim of W m Margaret Covindoe for a pension. I urged the poverty and necessities of the applicants as a reason for speedy investigation, and I have not so much as been informed whether the papers have been rec d , or not. When such claims are fair and honest, unnecessary delay is always unjust, and frequently (as in the present instance) cruel. And , her application for a pension has depriving the claimant of any participation in the County funds for the support of the poor. As the Pension Bureau is in your Dept. I beg leave to request, that you will direct that I may be informed at least whether the above papers have been rec d , or not. I have the honor to be &c. H on . Sec. of the Interior John L. Watson.

Georgia } Forrest County }
Before me
an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid person-ally appeared Robert Brecher who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that to the best of his knowledge and belief I was born some time in the year (1776) seven-teen hundred and seventy six. Consequently I am now about seventy five (75) years of age. And that I am a nephew of William Cavinder, and I have seen the wound in his leg he received while he was engage in the revolutionary war, and that I was well acquainted with him before his death which occurred in the State of South Carolina some time in seventeen hundred and ninety one (1791), and that he always bore the reputa-tion of a Revolutionary Soldier from North Carolina, and from the best information I can get he was married Margaret Cox now the widow of William Cavinder and that she is the same Margaret Cavinder who now applies for a pension, who now resides in Lumpkin County Georgia
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this (25 th ) twenty seventh day of February (1850) One thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Robert Brecher Mark
Philip L
I know Philip — an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Forrest and State of Georgia do hereby certify that I believe the said Robert Brecher is right in all

declarations is of the age above stated and that full faith and Credit should be given
Wm Phillips — J.P.
Georgia Forsyth County
Almon G. Hutchins Clerk
Clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County State of Georgia do here by Certify that William Phillips is an acting Justice of the peace in the County and State afore said, duly author- ised to administer oaths and that his signatures are genuine. Given under my hand and seal this 27th day of February AD 18, 37
Almon G. Hutchins Clerk S.C.

State of Georgia } I Gavin G Norman Wilkes County } Ordinance in for said County do hereby certify that there is no record of marriages in my office for the year 1983-
Given under my hand & seal of office this 12 th day of February 1852
Gavin G Norman On
Sir there being no Law prior to 1800 requiring the Record of Marriages, the Record in my office is very imperfect. There are a few names on record to show licenses were granted but no evidence they were executed & amongst the few I cannot find the names to whom you refer
Yours Truly G. G. Norman

no 6,
Sworn Certificate of Gen. Ira R Foster
500 RS

Georgia Forsyth County } Be it known, that I have Mr James Cox of said County for the last fifteen years during which time he has been a citizen of the Town in which I reside except a term of six or eight months he served as a private soldier during the years 1837 & 1838 in the service of the United States against the Seminoles Indians, in the Second Regiment of Georgia Mounted Volunteers comm- -anded by myself - during all of which time his character for truth & veracity was unexceptionable and at this time it affords me pleasure to bear similar testimony thereto
In testimony whereof I doth hereunto set my hand &c. I know to, and subscribed before me this 16th day of August 1850 W. A. R. Foster Brig. Genl. of 2nd Brig. 7th Div. G.M. W. H. Vaughan J.P.
State of Georgia Forsyth County 3rd
William W. Vaughan and Justice of the Peace in and for the said County

of Forsyth and State of Georgia, do hereby certify That Genl Ira R. Foster who has hereunto, and subscribed, to the foregoing certificate, is a citizen of Forsyth County Georgia, an Attorney and Councillor of Law by profession, is at present a Brigadier General of the Georgia Militia was formerly the Colonel of the Second Regiment of Geo. M ts Vol s in the service of the United States, in the campaign in Florida, during the years, 1837 & 1838, and is in every other respect a Gentleman of high standing, acknowledged probity and unquestioned integrity of character, to whose testimony full faith and credit is due and should be given Witness my hand this 16 th day of August 1850
H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. S. D.
Georgia Forsyth County 3 rd set
James B. Hester
Clerk of the Superior Courts of said County of Forsyth and State of Georgia, do here with certify that William W Vaughan who has subscribed the foregoing certificate of Genl Ira R. Foster as a witness and whose signature appears to the above certificate is an acting justice of the peace in and for

said County and State, duly Commissioned and fully authorised to administer oaths as such, and that each and both of his said signatures are genuine
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed my Seal of Office this 16 th day of August 1850
James Roberts C.H. S.C.

Certificate of Tom F Collins
No 2:

Raleigh N.C. Compt Office Aug 5 1850
I William H Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the Name of William Cavender appears of record in this office as having had a Special Certificate issued in his favor for Forty Three Pounds Eighteen Shillings and Six Pence (£43.18.10.) for Military Service as will appear in Book G. No. 7 page 39. given under my hand and seal this the day above written.
Wm H Collins Compt

Barrettsville Lumpkin Co Georgia Aug. 17. 1850
Sir
Inclosed I transmit certain papers in support of the Claim of Margaret Cavinder, for a pension. To wit, No. 1. Containing, the Declaration of Margaret Cavinder and the Deposition of Reuben Barrett, No. 2, containing the Certificate of Wm. H. Collins Compt. of N.C. and the affidavits of James Cox and Ira R. Foster all duly authenticated. In order to claim the earliest possible attention to the application, I will state that the Claimant very destitute, has outlived her children, the few grandchildren she has, remote and unable to afford her assistance, and if it should appear that she is entitled to the benefit of the Pension laws, it is important that she should receive it quickly.
I have honor to be Sir Very Respectfully W. W. W. H. Hon. Jas. L. Edwards John L. Watson Comm. of Pensions Clats, Atty.

Washington 18 th Sept '50
Sir,
Will you do me the favor to exa- -mine the accompanying letter, and to give me the information it seeks, returning the letter?
I am Respectfully Yrs = Mr. Maupinson Ferriss
J L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions