Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 3949, Edward Cook, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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book Edward Ann
N 3949
CONTENTS

12200
North Carolina
Edward Cook
Rutherford in the State of NC who was a Priv of In in the Legion commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg commanded by Col. Phillips in the NC _____ time for State Troops Pvt. of Dragoons
Inscribed on the Roll of NC at 0 at the rate of 28 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of April 1832 and sent to Mrs. F. Pritchett. Rutherford NC
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 $ 66,66 Semi-ann. allowance ending Sep 1. 33 1 41 6
$ 71,82
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. S. Bullock Clerk, Book E — Vol. 6 — Page 36

2933 North Carolina
Ann Cook widow of Edward Cook N.C. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Spn H Dragons
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 28 Dollars 33,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Jan'y 1849, and sent to
Richd Champion Shelby Cleveland N.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 204 Vol. 1,
Reported Jan'y 11/49
Date of death not on W. B.

8574 Edward Cook
Declaration
Recorded AB
Edward Cook

State of North Carolina On this 10 th day of September 1832 Rutherford county } personally appeared in Open court before the Justices of the Court now sitting Edward Cook a Resident of the United in the county of Rutherford and State of North Carolina aged 72 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the benefit of an Act of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832 sayeth that he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as here in stated First I was Drafted for three months and served under Captain Spears I do not recollect date but think it was in the latter part of the year 1830 I know I was at Salisbury when the Battle was at the Cowpens which I believe was in January 1831 we was stationed at Salisbury to guard the prisoners about the time the Battle was fought was was ordered to march on to Virginia with our prisoners when we heard of the Defeat of Sartton at the Cowpens we was halted at Bells Mills on Deep River we was stationed there a short time went on and crossed Deep River where I was Discharged I think Philips had the command of this Lower I returned home to our county N Carolina Soon after my Return I was again Drafted for a three months Lower under Captain Parish to make a Southern Lower under the command of Coln Thomas Harman & also of Humphreys we was marched on and joined the Main Army under the command of General Green near Camden S.C. we crossed the Congaree to Thompson's Fort found that Vacated we went down and crossed in forks of the Congaree & Wateree and passed on to the Battle of the Pantaw Springs where many of my fellow citizens fell by my side after the Battle we went on to the High hills of Santee we was from that place marched on to Guilford N Carolina where I was Discharged and Returned home to Orange county N.C. Shortly after my Return I was a Volunteer under Captain Williams in a Troop of Horse this service was short we only went in pursuit of some Drizzling Lories that was infesting our neigh- hood about the time that Govn Wallis was taken

Left my country in the prime of my life when I was not out on a Law Power of Duty the Forces was so Troublesome we was Compell'd to be in Reading and on our Guard by the exposure I Rec'd in the Service I am not able to labour to support my family I have a Just Claim on the Govern- ment for pay for my service I hope they will not slight an Old of 78. I here by Relinquish every Claim whatsoever to a Pension or annuity except the present and declares that my Name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state
Question 1 st by the Court When and in what year was you born
Answer I was Born in Orange County Carolina in the Year 1700
Question 2 nd Have you any Record of your Age if so where is it
Answer I have it on my possession - Where I reside
Question 3 rd When was you living when called into service where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live
Answer I was living in Orange County North Carolina when first called into service and continued there untill about the Year 1795 then moved to Rutherford county N. Carolina where I now live ever since
Question 4 th How was you called into service was you drafted did you Volunteer or was you a Substitute and if a substitute who went for
Answer I was first a Drafted militia man for 3 months my Second Tour - - - - - 3 - mo My Third Tour was a Volunteer I don't know How long say 2 - - - - - 2 - mo
Question 5 th State some of the some of the Regular Officers who was in the Troops when you served
Genl. Greene Genl. Sumpter - Col. Harnes Maj Humphries Capt. Parish
State some persons to whom you are acquainted in your neighbour- hood who can testify as to your good character for Veracity and good behaviour and your service in the Revolutionary War The Revered Joseph Wallis and William Lucas Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Edward Cook

We Joseph Willis a Clugyman residing in the County of Lincoln and state of South Carolina and William Lucas residing in the County of Rutherford and state of North Carolina do here by Certify that we are well acquainted with Edward Cook who has submitted and sworn to the above Declaration that we believe him to be 72 years of age that he Deputed and believed in the Neighborhood where he Resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
I swear to and subscribe the aforesaid
Joseph Willis
Wm Lucas his mark
And the said court do hereby express their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the war Department that the above named Applicant was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states and the said court do further Certify that it appears to them that Joseph Willis - who has aforesaid foregoing is a Minister of the Gospel and that William Lucas who has also signed the above Declaration is a Credible person and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
I Wm. B. Burchett Clerk of the County Court of Rutherford of Rutherford County N Carolina do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings in the matter of the Application of Edward Cook for a pension In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office at Rutherford the 10th day of September A.D. 1832
W. B. Burchett Clerk

Ann Cooks Declaration
12147.
Ann Cook M rs of Edward R d Aug 25, 1845, aet 7 May 1838
M arried 1785 husband decd 7 Feby 1843

State of North Carolina } On this 18 th day of July Cleaveland County } 1845 Personally appeared before me Thomas W. M c Neely a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Ann Cook a resident of North Carolina in the County of Cleaveland aged 79 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war that she is the widow of Edward Cook who was a private in the war of the Revolution and was a Pensioner under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832, and was inscribed on the pension list of the North Car- olina agency at the rate of Twenty Eight dollars and Thirty Three cents per Annum, She further declares that she was married to the said Edward Cook sometime in the year 1785, and that her husband the aforesaid Edward Cook, died on the 7 th day of February 1843 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz, at the time above stated, and that she is still a widow, Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Ann Cook before T. W. M c Neely J.P.
State of North Carolina } Thomas W. M c Neely Magistrate before Cleaveland County } whom Ann Cook the above named claimant was sworn to the foregoing declaration to certify that said Ann Cook is not able to attend the Court from age and bodily infirmity This 18 th July 1845 T. W. M c Neely J.P. The erasures on the word aforesaid done before signing

State of North Carolina } Personally appeared before Cleveland County } me Thos M c Neely one of the Justices in and for said County James Cook and made oath in due form of law and saith that the above attached record is the family Record of Edward Cook and Ann Cook his wife; and that it is believed to be in the handwriting of John Lindsey and that it has been in the possession of Ann Cook since the death of her husband, and that it is the original and genuine family record of Edward Cook & his wife sworn to and subscribed this 26 th July 1845 James Cook before J. W. McNeely J.P.
State of North Carolina } personally came Cleveland County } John H. Swofford into open Court. and made oath in due form of law. and saith on his oath that he is well acquainted with Ann Cook the widow of Edward Cook, and that she is and was always, reputed as the wife and widow of Edward Cook ever since his earliest recollection which is twenty or twenty five years since - sworn to and subscribed in open Court before - J. H. Swofford Richard Champion Clk

Edward Cook was Born march the 22 nd 1760 Ann Cook the wife of Edward Cook was born march the 22 nd 1766 Moses Cook was Born april the 2 nd Day 1786 in the year of our Lord Hannah Cook was Born the 19 th of February 1789 Aaron Cook was Born the 15 th of april 1791 Deliah Cook was Born the 13 th of february 1793 James Cook was Born the april the 14 th Day 1795 John Cook was Born the 30 th of may 1797 Sary Cook was Born the 17 th of apil 1799 Thomas Cook was Born the 5 th of april 1800 Kizzia Cook was Born the 9 th of april 1802 Mary Cook was Born the 18 th of July 1804 Jesse Cook was Born the 29 th of march 1806 Jesse Cook was Born the 29 th of march 1809 David Cook was Born the 2 nd of november 1811
1811 1811

State of North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Cleveland County 3 August Sessions 1845
I Richard Champion Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Cleveland, certify that the foregoing declaration and affidavits were submitted to the Court and approved, and that it is the opinion of the Court that Ann Cook is the widow of Edward Cook, and I further certify that Thomas W McNeely whose name appears to the foregoing is an acting Justice of the peace for said County and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that his acts are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court of Office at Office this 15 th day of August 1845
Richd Champion Clk

857 1/2
Colonel Cook
Alumni or private bmo Inf o 20 2. Co d 8.33 1780. 28 33 Col t Phillips N.C. J. F. Burchett
Rutherfordton N. Carolina

BRIEF in the case of Edward Cook County of Rutherford in the State of No. Carolina (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     drafted latter part of 1780 — 3 — private Gen. Capt. Speers Col. Philips (he thinks)   drafted soon after his return home — 3 — —   volunteered shortly after his return home say 2 — dragoon Col. Thos. Farmer Capt. Parish Capt. Williams  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Catow Springs  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Burge Co. No. Carolina  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. S. Wilcox Examining Clerk. 11. Feb 1833

June 3, 1932
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War Department Office of Quartermaster General Memorial Branch Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Edward Cook, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Pension claim, N. 3949 , based upon the military service of Edward Cook in the Revolutionary War.
Edward Cook was born March 22, 1760, in Orange County, North Carolina; names of his parents not given.
While living in said Orange County, North Carolina, he entered the service in the latter part of the year 1780 and served three months as private in Captain Spears' company, Colonel Phillips' North Carolina regiment. Soon after this tour he again entered the service and served three months as a private in Captain Parish's company, Colonel Thomas Farmer's North Carolina regiment, and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. Shortly after this tour, he volunteered and served about two months as a dragoon in Captain Williams' troop of horse; dates of enlistment not shown.
After the Revolutionary War he continued to reside in Orange County, North Carolina, until 1795, when he moved to Rutherford County, in that state.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, while a resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina.
He died February 7, 1843.
Edward Cook married sometime in 1785, Ann, whose maiden name is not shown and who was born March 23, 1766.

Soldier's widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed July 18, 1945, at which time she resided in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Edward Cook's family record shows the following:
Moses Cook born April 2, 1786 Hannah " " February 19, 1789 Aaron " " April 1, 1791 Deliah " " February 13, 1793 James " " April 14, 1795 John " " May 30, 1797 Sary " " April 17, 1800 Thomas " " April 5, 1802 Kissie " " April 9, 1804 Mary " " July 18, 1806 Jesse " " March 29, 1809 David " " November 2, 1811
In 1945, one James Cook was living in Cleveland County, North Carolina; relationship to soldier not stated.
The application for headstone for Edward Cook and letter relative to same are returned herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

7298. North Carolina.
Ann Cook, widow of Edward Cook, who was a private Dragoon, in the N. Carolina line.
77-664-43 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 28 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of Sept r : 1845 and sent to James Roberts, Swangstown, N. C.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
17 June, 1844.
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 153.
No 873
Page 24

Shelby Co Oct 8
paid 20
4298 H M
Honble J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Mail } Washington City D.C. } J. L.

Shelby Oct 8 th 1848
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed you have Amy Cook's declaration for a pension, which you will please give your earliest attention, and forward to me at Shelby C. H. Cleveland Co North Carolina and oblige your Obedient Servant
Richard Champion
N.B. I sent a claim some time ago of Mrs Nancy Dobbins widow James Dobbins and I don't remember whether I paid the Postage or not if I did not if you will inform me of the fact I will send the Postage to you free of Postage on your part
R.C.

No 12197 Amu book Mmo of Edward NC act 7 July 1838 Rejected, must. due 1843
Adm. acts 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844
6 Mts pen. $20 00 2 " " 8 33  $28.33
James Roberts Swangston NC

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Edward Bonko which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? two periods yes, one period no 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? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? No
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
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 authenticates 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 ends 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

May 11, 1932
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EDWARD COOK
W. 3949
Mr. P. Cleveland Gardner Royster Building Shelby, North Carolina
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Edward Cook, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3949, based upon the military service of Edward Cook in the Revolutionary War.
Edward Cook was born March 22, 1760, in Orange County, North Carolina; names of his parents not given.
While living in said Orange County, North Carolina, he entered the service in the latter part of the year 1780 and served three months as private in Captain Spears' company, Colonel Phillips' North Carolina regiment. Soon after this tour he again entered the service and served three months as a private in Captain Parish's company, Colonel Thomas Farmer's North Carolina regiment, and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. Shortly after this tour he volunteered and served about two months as a dragoon in Captain Williams' troop of horse; dates of enlistment not shown.
After the Revolutionary War he continued to reside in Orange County, North Carolina, until 1795, when he moved to Rutherford County, in that state.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, while a resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina.
He died February 7, 1843.

Edward Cook married sometime in 1785, Ann, whose maiden name is not shown and who was born March 22, 1766.
Soldier's widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed July 18, 1845, at which time she resided in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Edward Cook's family record shows the following:
Moses Cook born April 2, 1786 Hannah " " February 19, 1789 Aaron " " April 1, 1791 Deliah " " February 13, 1793 James " " April 14, 1795 John " " May 30, 1797 Sary " " April 17, 1800 Thomas " " April 5, 1802 Kizzia " " April 9, 1804 Mary " " July 18, 1806 Jesse " " March 29, 1809 David " " November 2, 1811
In 1845, one James Cook was living in Cleveland County, North Carolina; relationship to soldier not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
MAY 27 1932 1931
Soldier was Edward Cook; requested by P. Cleveland Gardner. She's M.C. who had already checked the record & guided our history. This letter to War Dept - in reply for the headstone
Memorandum for
The Surgeon General, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Commandant, United States Coast Guard, Treasury Department, The Commissioner of Pensions , Interior Building, General Accounting Office, F Street, between 4th & 5th, N. W.
1. The attached application has been submitted to this office for Government headstone to be erected at the grave of the decedent named thereon. In order that the proper inscription may be placed on the stone it would be appreciated if your office would verify the name and service on the application, checking and making such corrections in red ink as may be necessary to show the correct spelling of the name and complete designation of the organizations.
2. In addition, please advise State from which decedent came.

P. CLEVELAND GARDNER ATTORNEY AT LAW ROYSTER BUILDING SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA
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RW
April 5th, 1932-
RE: Edward Cook, Pvt., Rev. War Soldier.
The Veterans' Administration, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Please give me company and regiment in which Edward Cook served during Rev. War. Relatives of this soldier says that Edward Cook died in what is now known as Cleveland County, North Carolina, about the year of 1840 to 1850. Cleveland County was created from Lincoln and Rutherford Counties in 1841. He probably drew a pension.
Edward Cook, family tradition says formerly lived in Orange County of Chatham County, North Carolina, during the early part of the Rev. War.
The N.C. State Records, Vol. 22 at Page 60, list Edward Cook as Pensioner, having served in infantry and cavalry.
Also, the same State Records, Vol. 26 at Page 1295, list Edward Cook as resident of Chatham County, N.C., in first Federal Census of 1790.
This data is desired in order to procure a headstone from the government, and any additional data which you may give me concerning his parent or children and data of birth and death, etc., will be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you, I am
Very truly yours,
P. Cleveland Gardner P. Cleveland Gardner-

1932-May 11-First, to Mr. P. Cleveland Gardner - 707 LB 1932, June 3, First, to Mem. Branch Off. of Div. Sec. M. Dept. - 707 LB
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3949
Inn Cook Wid.
Edward Cook Pat. Rest. Was
Act: Feby. 2 nd /18
Index:—Vol. A , Page 142
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of North Carolina Cleveland County 3 ds
On this 28 day of September in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Forty-eight personally appeared before the subscriber John H Swofford an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cleveland, Ann Cook, a resident of said County aged eighty two (82) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her Oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 nd February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Edward Cook dec d who was a private and dragoon in the North Carolina Regiment and drew from the United States Pension office under the Act of the 17 th June 1844 Twenty eight Dollars & thirty three Cents ($28.33) per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Ann her Cook mark J. H. Swofford
State of North Carolina Cleveland County 3 ds
I John H Swofford an acting Magistrate for said County, Certify that the declarant Ann Cook was duly qualified according to law to the above declaration and further certify that she is personally known to me and that she is the widow of Edward Cook dec d late a pensioner of the United States.
Certified under my hand & seal this 28 day of September 1848
J. H. Swofford

State of North Carolina } Cleaveland County } ss
I Philip S Whisnant Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Cleaveland, Certify that John H Swafford whose name appears to the foregoing certificate and affidavit is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine, and that his acts are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office at office, this 6 th day of October 1848
P. S. Whisnant Clerk of Cleaveland County