Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22,292, Frederick Hesser, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Hesser, Frederick
S. 22,292
CONTENTS

11579.  Pennsylvania  Frederick Heper
of Schuylkill in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Drummer in the Company commanded by Captain Reahoffer of the P. & O. commanded by Col Mear in the Penna. Militia line for eight months service
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of Thirty Dollars 13 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of May 1833 and sent to Clarence Strasburg Pa
  Arrears to the 14th of Mar 1833  $60:20     Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep. 33  15  6     $75:32   
{ Revolutionary Col { Act June 7, 1812
Recorded by E. B. Whiting Book 6 Vol. 5 Page
March 9 1884 Henry Heper - Stating Military Personnel history Prior

Frederick Heiser
Application for a Pension
17540 ✓
$30.13

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 7 th June AD 1832
State of Pennsylvania County of Schuylkill ss.
On this First — day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Schuylkill of the State of Pennsylvania (the same being a Court of Record) now sitting Frederick Heiser a resident of the Borough of Pottsville in the County of Schuylkill in the State of Pennsylvania aged Sixty nine years and upwards. Who being first duly sworn according to law on his solemn oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 7 th of June 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and Served as herein Stated. That he entered the service in the month of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Six at the Trap in the County of Philadelphia (now Montgomery) under the Command of Captain Andrew Redheffer Lieutenants Schlaughter and Dull. Ensign Peacock Major in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Moore Lieutenant Colonel George Smith Major Solomon Bush. Adjutant Maybray Willoy. That he enlisted into the Service in said Company as a Drummer and marched from the Trap to Amboy in the State of New Jersey from thence he marched with the Regiment about eighteen miles to Staten Island.

Where there was a slight skirmish with the British. He returned with the Regiment to Amboy. From thence he marched with his company to Elizabeth Town thence to Newark. After some time he marched to Fort Lee, where he remained until Fort Lee was evacuated by the American troops. That he was not engaged in any battle during this time. The term for which he enlisted was three months but in consequence of his becoming sick he was permitted to return home two or three weeks before the expiration of that term. That he never received a written discharge.
That he again entered the service as a drummer in the Spring following as a substitute. That he marched from the Gap to Bristol from thence after some time he marched with his regiment to Corrells ferry, then crossed the Delaware into New Jersey, thence to Prince Town, New Brunswick, crossed the bridge over the Raritan River part Amboy to Woodbridge thence to Quibbletown. That the Regiment then lay within about two miles of the place where the battle was fought between the American Army under the Command of General Sterling and the British and they could distinctly hear the firing. From thence he marched with his Regiment to join the American Army then encamped on Middlebrook Mountain where he remained until his Regiment was discharged. That his term of service at this time was two months.
That he again entered into the service as a substitute in the capacity of a drummer in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Moore. That he marched to Philadelphia and from thence to Fort

Shiffin and thence to Wilmington thence to Newport from thence to Brandywine Creek. that he was present at and engaged in the Battle of Brandywine from thence he accompanied the army, in their retreat to Chester. from thence he marched to Philadelphia. from there he was dispatched together with a Company of Fifty men to Hog Island for the purpose of opening the banks & cutting ditches through to let the water overflow the Island that he joined the Militia under Gen- eral Potter. again at Warwick Furnace in Chester County. that he remembers that Major Solomon Bush received a wound in the thigh in a skirmish with the Hessians at the White Horse. From Warwick Furnace he marched with the Brigade to Stetson's. from thence to German- -Town. The the Brigade in which he was was not engaged in the Battle of Germantown but he well remembers hearing the firing. That after the battle he marched to the Trap where he received his discharge the two months service having expired.
That he again entered the service in about a month afterwards in the Militia as a Substitute and Served for two months. the Regiment lay at White Marsh. During this time nothing particular occurred he was frequently sent with scouting parties. He received no written discharge at any time but was verbally dismissed. That he afterwards enlisted for three months. as a team driver and served for that length of time in that Capacity.
That he has no documentary evidence of his service and knows of no person who can now prove the fact of his service. That he was born in Providence Township

in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania on the 6 th day of July 1763. That he has resided in Schuylkill County about thirty eight years, during a part of which time it was a part of Berks County. That he has no certificate of his age but believes his birth is recorded in the Township in which he was born.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State. He does not however by this understand that he relinquishes his claim to a pension which he receives annually from the State of Pennsylvania under an act of Assembly of that State.
Sworn and Subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid Fredk Heffer Jac. Hammer Prothys.
We Frederick Charles Troll — a Clergyman residing in the County of Schuylkill and John Kepner of the same County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Frederick Heffer who has Subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age. That he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and Subscribed in open Court the 1 st day of November A D 1832
Jac. Hammer Prothys.
John Kepner

1 X And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and Served as he States
And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Fred l Charles Kroll —
who has signed the foregoing certificate is a Clergyman Certificate reading in the County of Schuylkill and that John Repner —
who has also signed the same is a resident of the County of Schuylkill and is a credible person and that their Statement is entitled to credit
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Pennsylvania Schuylkill County Ss.
I Jacob Hammer Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do hereby certify that the foregoing (contained on three half sheets of paper) contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Frederick Sheffer for a Pension, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Pottsville the Sixth day of November AD 1832
Jac. Hammer

State of Pennsylvania } County of Schuylkill } ss.
On this twenty third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Schuylkill in the State of Pennsylvania [the same being a Court of Record] now sitting Frederick Heffer a resident of the Borough of Burgs- -burg in the County of Schuylkill and State of Penn- -sylvania aged sixty nine years eight months and fifteen days Who being first duly sworn according to Law. on his solemn oath makes the following declaration [Supplementary to his declaration made before the same Court on the first day of November last past] in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the seventh day of June A D 1832.
That the period of his first entering into the service of the United States as stated in his declaration made on the first day of November last. was some time in the month of September in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy six the precise day he cannot recollect but thinks it was not later in that month than the fifteenth. that he served at that time in the capacity of a Drum Major for the full term of two months and one week
That the second period of his entering the service of the United States as mentioned in his said declaration was some time in the Month of May in the year following the precise day he cannot remember but feels very confident that it was not later than the sixteenth day of that month and that at this time he served in the capacity of a Drum Major for the full term of two months

That the period of his entering the service of the United States the third time as mentioned in his said declaration was in the month of August in the same year last mentioned. He is certain it was before the fifteenth day of that month but cannot state the precise day. That at this time he served in the capacity of a Common drummer for the full term of two months.
That the period of his entering the service of the United States for the fourth time as mentioned in his said declaration was about the seventh day of November in the same year last mentioned.
That at this time he served in the capacity of a Common drummer for the full term of two months years.
Sworn and Subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid
Fred l Hesser
Jac. Hammer (Pro. Hys.)
Pennsylvania Schuylkill County Ss.
I Jacob Hammer Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing (contained on seven pages & on three sheets of paper connected and affixed together under the seal of said court) contains the Original proceedings of said court and also that the supplementary proceedings are the Original had in the same court in the matter of the application of Frederick Hesser for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court at Pottsville the twenty third day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Jac. Hammer

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March 18, 1924
William H. Hesser 68 William St., New York City.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 22292 it appears that Frederick Hesser was born July 6, 1763 in Providence Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of said county he enlisted in September 1776 and served at various times, eight months and seven days  and seven days as drummer under Captain Andrew Redheffer and Colonel John Moore in the Pennsylvania Troops, and afterwards three months as team-driver. He was in a skirmish on Staten Island, was at the Evacuation of Fort Lee and at the battle of Brandywine.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 1, 1832 while living in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Soldier's son Johannes was a resident of McKean- burg, Pennsylvania in 1851. There is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Revolutions
22292 INVALID.
File No. 22,292
Frederick Koehler
Drummer New York
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 178
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jany, 11 99. S. H. Garrett. City.
July-18-1900 Miss Margaret S. Prady Ft Madison Iowa
Mch. 13-1901
Mr. McCarroll City 1912 Sept. 3. Hon. C. A. Korbly C 1918 July 16. Do Mrs. C. W. McLaughan C 1922-Sept. 7- Heick to Mr. Er- neest H. Hecker. MMF 1924 Jan. 22. Mrs. Frederick Euders given data & one dollar returned to her. AW. 1924-Mch-18-Heick to Mr. H. Hecker. 1924-Mch. 28- Mr. H. Hecker advised only soldier by that name & that Johannes Hecker was son of soldier - MMF (also date of death). 1924-Sept. 18. Frank Schwartz inf. as to cost of Photostat copies etc. 1924-Oct. 3-Photos mailed to Frank H. Schwartz. MMF

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Frederick Hesser born Providence Township,
Place of residence before service: Pennsylvania (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Orwigburg, Schuylkill Co.,
Place of residence after service: Pa. (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
1854
Date of death (as near as possible):
Christian name of widow:
It is said that he recd a pension
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Remarks: This information is sought for a relative who desired to join the Daughters of the Revolution. Said relative being a descendant of Frederick Hesser, whose record we seek. Alleged he first enlisted as drummer.
Your name and address:
S. H. Garrett
411 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Rev. War Record Section Washington D. C.

Will you send me a record of the application for pension of Frederick Hesser, which was allowed under Act of June 7, 1832
The above is necessary in S.A.R. papers where the record is founded on Pension application.
Mrs C. H. McLaughlin Martinsburg, W. Va.

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
M 6
Ex. AWJ.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 1342
Date Sept. 27-1924
Subject Frederick Hesser S. 22292-Rev. War
1 copies of 2 pieces consisting of 8 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev. War 1812 Division.
Remarks: _____
Approved:
M. H. Finch Acting Chief Div.
Chief Clerk.

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
Sept. 23, 1924.
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Frank H. Schwartz M.O. No. 735 304 for $ 1.45 , requesting copy post-office address as per letter herewith.
Oct. 3-1924 Copies mailed Finance Div. M.F.J.
OK ctf
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div. W.C.L.

Post Office Department OFFICIAL BUSINESS REGISTERED ARTICLE 4-30P No. 263478 1924 INSURED PARCEL  AMBLER, PA. JAN 24 1924  PENALTIES FOR PRIVATE USE IN THE PAYMENT OF POSTAGE: $300. RETURN TO OFFICE OF DELIVERING OFFICE  No. _____ Return to Commissioner of Pensions (NAME OF SENDER)  Street and Number, } or Post Office Box, } Rev. A 1502 W. 22nd Section.  WASHINGTON, D. C.  AND DATE _____ BY _____  0-3-0116

RETURN RECEIPT.
Received from the Postmaster the Registered or Insured Article, the original number of which appears on the face of this Card.
Mrs. Frederick Enders
(Signature or name of addressee.)
----- (Signature of addressee's agent.)
Date of delivery, 1-28 , 192 4
Form 3811
08-6116

Fort. Madison, Iowa
July 11/1900
A. Clay Evans, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- Please see if in the war or pension department, there is any record of Revolutionary service of Frederick Hesser.
He was born in Penna. Sira after the war in Orwigburg, Schuylkill Co, but I do not know where he was born.
He was said to have been a drummer boy in the Revolutionary War, and to have been in

the battles of Monmouth 2 and Germantown.
Will you also please see if there is any record of Peter Froly (now Frailey ) who was born in Germantown Pa in 173-9.
If you find records of either or both I will be greatly obliged if you will send complete list or lists to me especially their dates of birth & death & ser- vice - if any.
Respectfully Margaret S. Frailey 6-03 - 4 th St., Ft. Madison, Iowa.

1 2 cl-stamped envelope enclosed ED UNIVERSITY CLUB ALBANY, NEW YORK
Aug. 12, 1922
Honorable Comm. of Pensions Washington, D.C. My dear Sir:—
Will you please favor me with any information available of Frederick Hesser of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, who served in the Revolutionary War and was placed on the Pension Rolls May 13, 1833.
Will you also favor me with the names and addresses of any persons applying for this information.
Will you please send the information in the enclosed stamped

envelope to Crestline Ohio.
I will greatly appreciate this information and thank you most sincerely
Very truly yours
Ernest G. Hesser

WILLIAM H. HESSER 68 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK
March 26, 1924
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Mr. Washington Gardner, Comm., Washington, D. C.
Re: Revolution and 1812 War Section
Dear Sir:
Your letter of March 18th received, initialed MMHF, in relation to Frederick Hesser pension claim S22292.
1: The information you have given is greatly appreciated and I thank you for it. 2: The last paragraph refers to a son, Johannes. Does the mention of this son occur in such a definite way as to preclude doubt of its correctness? In other words, is the language such as to be construed as possibly intended for grandson? 3: I have found an unsigned, undated memorandum in family papers, stating the drummer, Frederick Hesser, was allowed a pension in 1832, Department file letters O W & G.Div. (R) N P W Exr. I would ask whether the immediately preceding reference relates to the same papers as covered by your designation S22292. If not, will you kindly give me any additional information that may be found in the O W & G.Div. of the death 4: Do the records show the date (month and day) of this soldier, Frederick Hesser?
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PHONE 5087 JOHN
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WILLIAM H. HESSER 68 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK
As an important matter is in abeyance pending the receipt of your reply, I would be greatly obliged if you would hurry your answer a little if same can be done without inconvenience.
Thanking you again, I remain,
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "WHH" followed by a stylized surname, likely "Hesser". The signature is written in dark ink.
WHH:TCB

PHONE 5087 JOHN
WILLIAM H. HESSER 68 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK
February 13, 1924
Adjutant General's Office United States Government Pension Record Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me copy of the pension papers of Frederick Hesser who served in the American Army in the Revolutionary War.
I am informed he enlisted about 1776 when a boy of only thirteen or fifteen years of age, from the Trappe, Montgomery County, Pa., and several times renewed his enlistment, serving until peace was declared.
I am further advised that at  up to the time of his death in 1851 at Schuylkill Haven, Pa., he was on the United States pension roll.
Thanking you in advance for your compliance at your early convenience, I remain
Yours very truly
W. H. Hesser
WHH:RF

FRANK H. SCHWARTZ PATENT ATTORNEY 405 — OURAY BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C.
September 9, 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Kindly tell me what it will cost to secure a copy of the complete record of Frederick Hesser born July 6, 1763, in Providence Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, claim S, 22292.
Kindly give the cost separately of the different items such as declaration, family data, etc., so I can order any portion of the record desired.
Respectfully,
FHS:E
Frank H. Schwartz

FRANK H. SCHWARTZ PATENT ATTORNEY OURAY BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C.
September 22, 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Referring to your letter of September 18th.
OK - For the enclosed money order for $1.45 kindly supply me as soon as possible certified good clear photostat copies of the original papers in the Revolutionary War Record of Frederick Hesser S. 22,292, including the statement of his son Johannes Hesser.
Very respectfully,
FHS:E
Frank H. Schwartz

✓ 1000 S. Broad St. 712
W need 115 Hendricks St $1.00 Ambler Penna
Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Will you kindly inform me if you have any data which would help determine the ages of the following Rev. soldiers
Frederick Hesser
• John Hesser
who enlisted Aug 5-1777- 6 th Bat Phila Co Militia 4 th Co Capt Jacob Peterman
We are trying to settle the

question as to their relationship, some contending they were father and son, while others are positive they were brothers. I know John was born Aug 10-1761
Our Penna Cr here at 1300 Locust St mention no ages Anything you can send me in reference to them will be greatly appreciated.
Very Truly May E. Enders (Mrs Frederick Enders)
Jan 15-1924

P.S. If your department is not the proper one to supply the infor- -mation, will you kindly pass this on to the right one? Thank you.
Mrs F. Enders

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
January 22, 1924.
Mrs. Frederick Enders, 115 Hendricks St., Ambler, Pa.
Madam:
I have to advise you that a careful search of the records fails to show a claim for Revolutionary War pension or bounty land on file on account of the services of any soldier named John or Johannes Hesser.
The only Revolutionary War soldier named Frederick Hesser, S.22292 whose record is found in this Bureau was born in Providence Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, July 6, 1763, served eight months and seven days as a drummer in the Pennsylvania Troops and three months as a team driver.
His son, Johannes, was a resident of McKeanburg, Pennsylvania, in 1851, his age is not stated.
Herewith is returned your one dollar bill, as no fee is charged for this information.
Respectfully,
Washington E. Gracener
Commissioner.

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Jan. 17, 1924
Chief Revolutionary Section Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. Frederick Enders
cash No. ....
for $ 1.00 , requesting
copy post-office address as per letter herewith.
1924 Jan 22 one declared returned to Insurance Div. Act. Jan 22 24
RECEIVED W.A.R. SECTION
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
H.C.L.
To be returned

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Sept. 7 , 1922
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Frederick Heese a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 1776 2 mos. 1 wk. Drum Major Andrew Redhelfer John Moore Penn.   May 1777 2 mos. " No officers named   Aug. 1777 2 mos. Drummer " John Moore   Nov. 7. 1777 2 mos. " No officers stated   Afterwards 3 mos. Team-driver —  
Battles engaged in, Skirmish on Staten Island, Evacuation of Fort Lee and Paupack Residence of soldier at enlistment, Philadelphia Co. (later Montgomery) Pa. Date of application for pension, Nov. 1. 1832. His Cl. was ab! Residence at date of application, Greensburg, Schuylkill Co. Pa. Age at date of application, Born July 6, 1763 in Providence Twp. Philadelphia Co., Penn.
Remarks: Soldier's son Johannes was living in McKeesburg, Pa. in 1851. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

September 3, 1912.
Hon. Charles A. Korbly, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Korbly:
In response to your communication dated the twenty-eighth and received the thirty-first ultimo, requesting information for Mr. W. R. Zulich of Indianapolis, Indiana, I have the honor to advise you that the papers in claim Sur. File No. 22,292, Rev. War. show that Frederick Hesser was allowed pension on his application executed November 1, 1832, at which time he resided in the Borough of Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
He stated that he was born July 6, 1763, in Providence Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, that he enlisted at the "Trap" in said County, and served as follows.
Enlisted in September, 1776, Drum Major under Captain Andrew Redheffer, in Colonel John Moore's regiment, had a slight skirmish at Staten Island, was in the evacuation of Fort Lee, and served two months and one week.
Enlisted in May following, and served as Drum Major of his regiment for two months.
Enlisted in August, same year, as Drummer, in Colonel John Moore's regiment, was in the battle of Brandywine; served two months.

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Enlisted November 7, same year, as a Drummer, the regiment lay at White Marsh, and engaged principally on scouting parties; two months.
Afterwards enlisted as a team-driver and served in that capacity three months.
Soldier's son Johannes Hesser was of McKeanburg, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1851.
There is no other family data on file.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Klavenport. Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
awt September 18, 1924.
Frank H. Schwartz, 405 Ouray Bldg., Washington, D. C.
Sir;
I have to advise you, that if you wish photostat copies of the original papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22292 of Frederick Hesser, the same will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is eight.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau, by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section mm179 aw
March 28, 1924
William H. Hesser 68 William St., New York City
Sir:
I have to advise you that Frederick Hesser, S. 22292, Pennsylvania Troops , whose history was furnished you on the 18th instant, is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid and possibly the date of death, you should apply to the Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 EE St., N. W. Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: " Frederick Hesser, Certificate 11519, issued May 13, 1833, rate $ 30.13 per annum, commenced on March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency".
Johannes Hesser of McKeanburg, Pennsylvania stated on January 30, 1851 that Frederick Hesser was his father.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

McKeanburg, Pa Jan 30, 1851
Hon J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
You will please permit J. J. Bowen Esq to examine the papers upon which a pension was granted to Frederick Hesser, my father. J. Hanner Hesser