Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8913, Bartlett Harlow, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Harlow, Bartlett Lucy
W 8913
CONTENTS

Kentucky 30.378
Bartlett Harlow
of Madison Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Price of the reg t commanded by Col — in the Virginia line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of Feb 1836 and sent to Mrs Jane Harlow. N.R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1835 $133. — Semi-ant. allowance ending 24 Mar 36 15
$150 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. Allison Clerk, Book 62 Vol. 7 Page 24
See letter from 7 1836 to Hon. J. Harla J. G. L. Waugh

5446 Kentucky
Lucy Marlow widow of Bartlett Marlow
Reputed
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of June 1850 and sent to
M m L. Breck Nunn & Rife
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 236 Vol. 1
Breck

Declaration of Bartlett Harlow, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th June, 1832.
State of Kentucky } Madison County, ss. } ss.
On this 1st day of October, 1832, personally appeared before the Honorable Justices of the County Court of Madison, Bartlett Harlow, a resident of Madison county, State of Kentucky, aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1777 and he believes it was with Capt. Price, and served in the ninth Regiment of the Virginia line, under the following named officers - Gen. Stephens, Col. Brockett. He knew Col. Lewis and Col. Worthington. He left the service sometime in the year 1780. He was in the battle of Longmstown and was there taken a prisoner by the British troops and carried to Philadelphia, where he remained till he was exchanged and then served out the remainder of his time under Col. Worthington. He was in one other small skirmish near Bottoms Bridge below Richmond, Virginia. He was then commanded by Capt. Belk's. The attack or skirmish was with Forster's light horse. He resided in Albermarle county, Virginia when he entered the service, and was discharged in Guilford county, North Carolina. He marched through Maryland, Pennsylvania &c. but cannot

state the particular places. His recollection is much impaired by old age and disease, and he cannot give many particulars in consequence of it. He insisted for the present
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State
Given to, and subscribed, the day and year above said Barlett his Harlow Mark
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
Wm Lloyd James, Chairman En Burk Com John. Baughman
State of Kentucky, Madison County ss.
I David Irvine clerk of the court for Madison County do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Barlett Harlow for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 5. day of October 1852 David Irvine Clerk

State of Kentucky } Madison County } 3 rd set
On this 6 th day of May 1842 personally appeared before me John W. Parks one of the Justices of the County Court of Madison County Ky. The same being a court of record. Lucy Harlow, a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth upon oath make the following declaration in order to attain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July the 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of Bartlett Harlow who was a private in the army of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States & on the roll of the Kentucky agency. She further declared that she was married to the said Bartlett about the day of July 1781 - That the licence for the marriage was taken out at Albemarle County Va. Charlottesville but she went down to Milton a little town in the same County - They were married at the house of Mr. Gersia and by Parson White. There were many persons present but she has forgotten their names - That she has no documentary evidence of her marriage and no family record. Lucy Thacker was her name before marriage. Of this she has no record or documentary evidence and she does not know that any persons present at the ceremony of her marriage are alive - That the aforesaid Bartlett died on the 16 th day of December 1836 in Madison County Kentucky and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed - That she is 78 years old but has no record or documentary proof of the fact - Bartlett Harlow received his certificate in Mercer County Ky. Lucy Harlow known to and subscribed on the day & year above written before me one of the Justices as aforesaid - H. W. Parks S p

State of Kentucky } Madison County }
2. I John W. Park one of the Justices of the County Court of Madison County Ky. The same being a Court of record, certify that Lucy Harlow who has appeared before me this 6th day of May 1842 is so old and infirm that it would be impracticable for her to go to the county seat of the county aforesaid being distant about 13 miles and I further certify that she is a person to be believed upon oath
Wm. Brewster Esq.
State of Kentucky } Madison County } set
On this 6th day of May 1842 before me one of the Justices of the County Court of Madison County Ky, the same being a court of record personally appeared Bartlett Harlow a son of Bartlett Harlow deceased and Lucy Harlow the petitioner and being first duly sworn according to Law doth upon his oath make the following declaration statement.
That he is a child of Lucy Harlow the petitioner and Bartlett Harlow deceased and the youngest of his mother's seven children That all the rest of the children are girls three of whom are now living but in a distant part of the country. That several are dead and all older than himself. That he himself is 34 years old. That during his father's lifetime he has often heard his father speak of his marriage with his mother. That he was married before the close of the Revolutionary war - and about coming home in his regimentals and his mother's conduct at his appearance. He He further states that his father & mother moved from Mercer County to Madison County and drew his money on from his

agent in Harrodsburg Ky - That his father died in Madison County Ky on the 16 day of December 1836 - & that his mother has never been married since that time & his certificate as got for him in Mercer County Ky, Bartlett & Harlow
I John W. Parks one of the Justices as aforesaid certify that the above statement was subscribed and sworn to the day & year above written and that Bartlett Harlow who made the statement is a credible person upon oath - John W. Parks Jp
State of Kentucky Madison County
On this 6th day of May 1842 before John W. Parks one of the Justices of the County Court of Madison County Ky the same being a court of record personally appeared John Hanton & Michael Slouder credible witnesses upon oath and being first duly sworn doth upon their oath state
That they knew the Revolutionary pensioner Bartlett Harlow deceased and that he died on the 16th day of December 1836. They also knew his wife the petitioner Lucy Harlow and she was always regarded as his wife and lived with him as such & as a woman of good character & has never been married since the death of the pensioner Bartlett Harlow deceased. She is very old & infirm and according to her statement is 78 years old & we believe her
I John W. Parks one of the Justices as aforesaid certify that the above statement was sworn to & subscribed before me this 6 May 1842 - & that Michael Slouder & John Hanton are persons to be believed upon oath. John W. Parks Jp

State of Kentucky } Madison County } set.
I David Irvine Clerk of the Madison County Court the same being a court of record certify that Geo W. Parks whose signature is within is one of the Justices of the Madison County Court and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of my office this 2 d day of December 1892
David Irvine Clerk Madison County Court

Lucy Harlow 8564
Ky
act 7. July 38.
adm D
9 mo pri
30 $
Lucy Harlow
Pension Papers
Hon. J. T. Stuart H. O. L.

Lucy Harlow 8564
By act 7. July 38.
adm D 9 mo pri
30  8
Lucy Harlow Pension Papers
Hn. J. T. Stuart H2

State of Virginia
Albemarle County ss:
I Ina Garrett depose and say that I am the clerk of the County Court of Albemarle County State of Virginia and certify, that I have examined the records in my office and find no evidence of the marriage or license for marriage of Bartlett Harlow and Lucy Walker; and I further certify that I find no record of marriages or licenses for marriages of any description previous to the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three
In Testimony of which I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of my office this third day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty two.
Ina Garrett C. Clerk Court of Albemarle County.
I William A Bibb one of the justices of the peace in and for the County of Albemarle State of Virginia certify that the above was subscribed and sworn to this 3 d day of November 1842.
William A Bibb J.P.
State of Virginia
Albemarle County ss
I Ina Garrett Clerk of the County Court of Albemarle County State of Virginia certify, that William A Bibb is one of the justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 3 d day of November eighteen hundred and forty two.
Ina Garrett C. Clerk

State of Kentucky Mercer County 33
The farther declaration of Bartlett Harlow aged eighty odd years a Revolutionary soldier who solemnly swears upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God. That he enlisted as a regular soldier under Capt. Price then recruiting in Abner County at the town of Charlottesville in the year 1777 or 78 for three years in the 9 th Virginia Regiment under the command of Col. Matthews, he cannot recollect the place where he joined the Brigade of Genl. Stephens, but he knows they marched to the North, and the first Battle he was in was the Battle of Germantown where he was taken prisoner, and confined in Philadelphia for between eight & nine months, as soon as he was exchanged he rejoined his Regt and marched to the South where through Virginia, and served out his full term, and as well as he can remember he was discharged in North Carolina in the County of Guilford by Capt. Barracks, and returned to Virginia, he received his discharge for full three years service, - He further states that he would long since have made application for a pension, but he never could find any person that served with him, to prove his service his capture he fortunately for him he has found one, who served in the same Regt, taken prisoner at the same time, and suffered with him in the same prison he knows of no other man living by whom he can prove his service, If Genl. Matthews was living and he could see him he would prove fully his whole service. - He further states that he was discharged in 1780 or 81. he does not now recollect which, but he knows that he was in the actual service & confinement together

fully three years. — He knows and swears positively that if he is not entitled to a pension, under the law, that there is not one Revolutionary Soldier that is, for he served as faithfully as any of them for the time stated in his declaration. He further states that he has grown old and forgetful and has forgotten many occurrences that took place while he was in the service of the Revolution. — He will remember of Clayborn Bradshaw's serving in the two years regulars in the same Regt with him and was discharged before he was, he thinks he served two years, and a few days. — and he knows he continued in the service a long time after Bradshaw was discharged. — He lost his discharge a long time since, indeed he never thought it would be of any service to him.
Signed & sealed this 21 st day of August 1835.
Bartlett his Starlow Seal marks
State of Kentucky } ss Mercer County } ss
I Elias Tompkins one of the Justices of the Peace for the State and County aforesaid. — hereby certify that the foregoing declaration of Bartlett Starlow was taken subscribed and sworn to before me at the office of George L. Waugh in the town of Harrodsburg Ky, and I do further certify that S d Bartlett Starlow is very old and nearly blind and helpless, and his mind very much impaired as it respects occurrences of the Revolution as well as other circumstances, Given under my hand and seal this 21 st of August 1835.
Elias Tompkins Seal

The farther deposition of Claibourn Bradshaw taken at the office of George L Maugh in the town of Hanadoburg on Thursday the 28 th day of August AD 1835. to be made before the Hon ble Secretary of War in behalf of Bartlett Starlow for a pension under the act of June 7 th 1832. being first duly sworn as the Law requires deposeth and saith, that that he well recollects that Bartlett was in the service of the United States in the same Regiment with himself . That said Bartlett Starlow enlisted in the year 1776. or 76 not certain but a short time after he himself enlisted under Capt Woodson. he is positively certain that Starlow served with him upwards of two years, he himself enlisted enlisted in October 1776 and Starlow about the first of 1777. or the the last of 1776, he himself was discharged after having served two years and 14 days. and he left said Bartlett Star- low in the service; and he knows he served a long time after he left the army. Indeed he knows the fact that said Starlow served fully two years, and he believes he served the full time set forth in his declaration, he knows that they were stationed near a court house in Virginia for several months before we marched to the north and fought the Battle of Germantown when they were both taken prisoners. Starlow was discharged some when in the south as well as he can now remember a short time before the surrender of Genl Wallis at Little York he is fully convinced indeed he knows it to be the fact that Starlow served longer than he did, and that he, himself served 2 years & 14 days. and said Starlow was called one of the greatest boxers and fighters in the army and further saith not Claibourn Bradshaw

State of Kentucky Mercer County } ss
I Elias Tompkins one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County of Mercer hereby certify that the foregoing Deposition of Claibourn Bradshaw was taken Subscribed and sworn to before me at the office of Geo L Maugh in the Town of Harrodsburg Kentucky, this 28 th day of August 1835 and I further certify that Claibourn Bradshaw is a highly credible Witness, as much so as any man. Given under my hand & seal the date aforesaid.
Elias Tompkins Seal
State of Kentucky • Mercer County ss
I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Elias Tompkins Esq d whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified and as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given to every of his official Acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 29 th day of August 1835 & I do further certify that Claibourn Bradshaw is a man of high Credibility.
Thos Allen

The deposition of Edwards Willis aged about thru years. Taken at the clerk's office of the Mercer County Court the 10 th day of July 1835. to be read before the Hon ble Secretary of War in behalf of Bartlett Harlow for a Pension under the act of June the 7 th 1832. This deponent being first duly sworn as the Law requires, does upon Oath state that he has been acquainted with the said Bartlett Harlow for thirty or forty years, that he deponent did not serve with him in the army of the Revolution that the service performed by himself was in this country under Col George Rogers Clark But from the time he first became acquainted with said Harlow, he has been reputed and believed to have been a soldier of the Revolution by those who knew him; from that time to the present, Deponent has frequently heard him speak of his being taken prisoner in the Battle of Germantown and his confinement and suffering in the Old Jail in Philadelphia for some eight or ten months, he has known doubt of his having served in the army of the Revolution, but as for the length of time he served he has no knowledge except from what he has heard him say, in the many and frequent conversations they have had upon the subject.

He always under stood as having lived in the 9 th Virginia Regt. as a Regular of that line in the far West, that old man Harlow is about eighty three years old at this time, and his mind is very much impaired, his constitution feeble, and he almost entirely blind, and has to be led about by his wife who is also very old, and  and she said B. Harlow is a credible person.
And farther sayeth not
E Willis
State of Kentucky Mercer County } To wit,
I James Lillard one of the Justices of the peace for the state and county aforesaid hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of Edward Willis was taken subscribed and sworn to before me at the Clerks office of the Mercer County court the and that the said Edward Willis is a highly credible person Given under my hand & seal this 10 th day of July 1835.
Jas Lillard

The Deposition of Claibourn Bradshaw a Revolutionary Soldier aged seventy seven years taken at the Clerk's office of Mercer County Ky, to be read as evidence before the Honble Secretary of War in behalf of Bart- lett Marlow for a pension under the act of June the 7 th 1832 - This Deposition being duly sworn as the Law requires states that he became acquainted with with said Bartlett Marlow during the war of the revo- lution, that they fought together in the Battle of Germantown, in the same Regiment (corps), the 9 th Virginia Reg t in the said Marlow in Capt Price's company and himself in Capt Woodson's company in the Regiment com- manded by Col Matthews and all under the command of General Stephens - he well recollects that said Marlow enlisted for three years he thinks in 1777 or 8. and served with him in said Reg t and was taken prisoner at the same time that he was, and marched to Philadelphia and confined together in the Jail for upwards of eight months; after an exchange Marlow rejoined the army and marched to the South, he having enlisted for three years and himself for two years; the said Bartlett Marlow is now before him and he knows certainly that he is the same man that was taken prisoner with him, and confined with

him as a prisoner in jail in Philadelphia both of us suffered severely as we well know living upon horse beef and peas biscuits, he will state in conclusion that he knows that said Marlow served faithfully his full term of enlistment and a hard term it was. That Marlow is about six years older than he is and his recollections has greatly failed him as respects the events the war of the revolution, but he states positively that he is the same man who was taken prisoner with him in the battle of Germanstown and confined with him, as prisoner in the jail in Philadelphia. They were raised in adjoining counties in Virginia. Marlow in flu and moved to Allegheny Virginia, himself in Goodland he knew him before he enlisted, he knows him in the army, and in confinement, and he now certainly recognizes him as being the same man, and further says that I own to an subscribed life . — The 18 th day of July 1835.
Clairborne Bradshaw

State of Kentucky Mercer County ss To all,
I Elias Tompkins a Justice of the peace for the state and county aforesaid hereby certify, that the foregoing deposition of Claiborne Bradshaw was taken subscribed and sworn to before me at the clerk's office at the residence of the said county of Mercer, this 18 th day of July A.D. 1835 — And I further certify that old Mr Claiborne Bradshaw is a highly respectable and credible witness, known under my hand & seal this date aforesaid
Elias Tompkins
State of Kentucky Mercer County ss
I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court for the county aforesaid do certify that James Lillard and Elias Tompkins whose names are subscribed to the foregoing Certificate are acting Justices of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified and as such full faith and Credit is and ought to be given to every of their Official acts as such — and I do further certify that Claiborne Brad- shaw and Edward Miller are both respectable highly Credible persons and that full faith & Credit is due to their Statements
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 23 rd day of July 1835
Thos Allen Clerk of the Court

14945.
Declaration of Bartlett Hallow for a pension Kentucky
allow for 9 months, $30
Geo L. Waugh, Sandusky Ky. Agent for Hallow

Kentucky- 9
Repts June 5 Lt Genl D Break N. 1. 8/50
Lucy Harlow widow of Bartlett Harlow who was a private in the Army of the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of April 1843 and sent to Hon: John White, Richmond, Kentucky —
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 1 — Page 169 —

Suspended letter 1 Aug 5 '35 to G. L. Waugh, do: 9 Sept 7 1835

Reported,
6931
Kentucky
Suey Harlow, widow of
Bartlett Harlow who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 16 Decr. 1834 of Madison in the State of Kentucky, who was a Priv. in the Company commanded by Captain Price of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 9 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 50 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 1th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31. day of Octr. 1842, and sent to Hon J. J. Stuart P. H. Reps
Arrears to the 14th of March 1841 Semi-annual allowance ending
150
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Theo. L. Woody Clerk. Book: 4 Page: 5 Date: 29 Nov 1910

Revolution.
Virginia Line WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8913
Lucy Harlow Wid. of Bartlett Harlow Rev. War
Act: July, 2d 48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 306
[Arrangement of 1870.]

to Lucy Harlow by Bartlit
NY Oct 12 July 41
Lucy Harlow -
idm, $30 00 Pm March 48
Mrs Harlow I know - she lives in same country where I reside - it is all right -
H. Brooks H. Page
H. & B. Buck House of Pity

State of Kentucky Madison County Set On this 14 th day of May 1850 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. the Ap- plicant Lucy Harlow a resident of Madison County Kentucky aged eighty seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war That she is the widow of Bortell Harlow who was a regular private soldier in the Army of the United States & who drew a Pension from the Government of the United States. That she drew a pension at the rate of thirty Dollars per year under the act of Congress of the 17 th June 1844. She further declares she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me her P. P. Ballard J.P. Lucy H. Harlow Bartlett Harlowe witness
I certify the blot when the applicant's name (Lucy Harlow) is written was made before her signing — P. P. Ballard J.P.

State of Kentucky } Madison County } ss
J. J. M. Shackelford
Clerk of the County and state aforesaid Said certify that P. P. Bullard is a ma- -gistrate as above duly Commissioned and sworn - That his commission is dated on the 9 th day of January 1842 and continues during life or good behavior and that the foregoing signature is genuine
In under my hand and the seal of said County this 21 st day of May 1858
James M. Shackelford Clerk

May 9 April 1843 David Irvine, Clerk Madison County Kentucky
1428
Lucy Harlow Ky.
at 3 March 43. 30 $
Gen. J. N. White Richmond Ky.

State of Kentucky } Madison County } ss.
On this 7th day of April 1843 before Thomas H. Irvine one of the Justices of the County Court of Madison County personally appeared Lucy Harlow a resident of said County aged 78 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd day of March 1843. granting pen- -sions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Bartlett Harlow who was a private in the army of the Revolution. That the said Bartlett Harlow drew a pension of thirty dollars per year for his revolutionary services and that she has an original certificate in her possession granting her a pension for five years signed by John C. Spencer Secretary of War & dated 31 st December 1842.
She further declares that she is still a widow. & has not married since the death of Bartlett Harlow Lucy his Harlow widow
The above declaration was subscribed and sworn to by Lucy Harlow the day & date above written & I certify that "personally appeared" was inserted previous to signing & that the said Lucy

Haron is a person credible upon oath Thos H Irvine
one of the Justices as aforesaid
State of Kentucky } ss. County of Madison }
I David Irvine Clerk of the County Court of Madison County Certify that Thos. H Irvine is one of the of the Justices of the County Court aforesaid & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name & affixed the seal of my office this 8 th day of April 1843
David Irvine, Clerk Madison County Court Ky

H. Rep Jan. 19/50.
Sir,
Lucy Harkness was the widow of Barnet Harkness, I think that was his name, a Revolutionary Pen- sioner, on Soldier's — After his death she was placed upon the Pension roll — I was informed that for some reason, not known, her pension was not paid — It may be that Barnet Harkness was never placed upon the roll — at all events Lucy was the widow of the Revolu- tionary Services of her husband — My object is to learn whether she is still upon the roll & if not, why she has been stricken from it — very respectfully R. M. Brant Committee of Pensions

Feb 8
My.
7
Alonzo J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Heanesburg Ky
January the 29 th 1836.
Dear Sir
I herewith forward the additional affidavits of Blackburn Bradshaw and Edward Howchins in support of the claim of old Bartlett Starlow for a pension, which you will please file with his declaration as now on file in your office. I hope the evidence of his services will be sufficient, and that the claim will be allowed. I am fully convinced that he served as Bradshaw states, I can learn no additional facts from old Starlow, his mind is too much crippled to rely upon anything he will say, except his being in battle and taken prisoner as before stated.
Please acknowledge the receipt of this
Respectfully your m st ob t .
Hon: J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City.
Geo. L. Waugh

Washington, January 28th 1836.
Sir,
Permit me to call your attention once more, to the application of Bartlett Sharlow for a Pension. The view taken by Mr Waugh in the letter to You herewith enclosed merits consideration. I am well acquainted with the witnesses referred to by Mr Waugh viz Bradshaw & Houchens, and can say without any hesitation, their statements are entitled to full credence.
I am very Respectfully, Yours etc H.
To J. L. Edwards Esq
James N. Nathan

Sept 7 M c Alpin Superior B attle Wash ng ton
Dear
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Hanadburg Ky.
August 30 th 1835
Sir
I have forwarded by this days mail a further declaration of Old Bartlett Starlow, also the further deposition of Old Claibourn Bradshaw in support of Starlow's claim. I can say certainly that there is not even a doubt existing among the people here of Old Starlow's right to a pension he is old and childish, and indeed never had much sense, but the fact of his having served upwards of two years in the War of the Revolution, is believed by every body that knows him, and the deposition of Bradshaw, who is as credible a witness as any man, proves it, I hope the claim will not be longer suspended, for if he does receive it shortly, he will not live to enjoy it he is nearly worn out and almost blind
Very respectfully
Your Mst. Obe
and humble st.
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Geo. L. Traugh
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington City.

Hon. J. L. Edwards.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.

Hanoverburg Ky
January 10 th 1836.
Dear S r L t Edwards.
Dear Sir
It is my duty to address you again upon the subject of the claim of old Bartlett Harlow for a pension - I will proceed to answer the objection set forth in your letter to me of the 9 th of Sept last - 1 st That the rule requiring two witnesses in case the applicant's name is not found on the rolls in your possession must be complied with. In reply to this objection, I must say, that the rule has been complied with as far as it is in his the 3 d Harlow known to us so. If I mistake not, Bradshaw a suffering Prisoner, with him, speaks certainly of her service for upwards of two years, Houshens knew of his enlistment & service, but not serving in the same line, could not state as to the length of time both of whom are Revolutionary Pensioners, and are highly credible persons. Houshens receives a pension, as a Wounded Soldier from V a , as well as one from the Genl l Government. - I have conversed freely with Bradshaw & Houshens since I rec d your letter, they have not the least doubt of his his services, but seem to think, that his enlistment must have been for two, instead of three, years as stated in his deposition - I have also seen and conversed with old Harlow; I can get no additional facts from him; he is too far excused to attempt a recital of his services, he is perfectly childish & and when spoken to upon the subject will say that

That he was in the Battle of Germantown was undu- sent Washington and taken prisoner and confound- in Philadelphia — My Opinion as to the situation of his mind be necessary I will give it upon Oaths and all who know him will concur with me — It is that for the last 5 or 7 years he has not been in a situation to make out a correct statement of his services, he is very old and infirm, and perhaps will not survive the present year. And he has an old wife pretty much in his condition,
There are also further reasons given in your letter to me why his pension should not be allowed viz: why he did not apply for a pension under the act of March 18. 1818. and also of his having served under Col: Crockett. In reply to the two last, I can only say, that I am informed tho he could not take the acts required by the Law of 1818. and as to his serving under Col: Crockett, I am fully satisfied that he did not know himself at the time he made his declarations, who he served under. for when Bradshaw asked him the question how many were taken with him in the Battle, he said all the Regt. were either killed or taken prisoners, he then asked if he knew Genl Mathews he said yes he was his commander.
I will not trouble you further upon the subject of this claim. I believe he served in the revolution fully two years, it is for you to make the allowance
Respectfully your Obt. St.
Geo. Strough

No. of Representatives May 5 th 1836.
Sir,
I received a letter from Geo: L. Waugh Esq. of City a few weeks since, informing me that he had forwarded to You an application for an increase of the Pension of Bartlett Harlan; and requested me to say give an opinion as to the credibility of the witnesses

Bradshaw & Houchens - My impression is that I have already done so in a letter I addressed to you On the subject during the Past Session. If in that I am mistaken, I now say that Messrs Bradshaw & Houchens are well known to me, and I have no hesitation in declaring, that they are Men of fair Character, and their statements On

both entitled to full faith and credit —
I am &c &c J. Harlan
J. L. Edwards Esq. Coner &c

The additional affidavits of Charles Broadshaw a Revolutionary Prisoner aged Seventy Seven years the 4 th of Nov. last, States that he enlisted for two years under Capt Woodson in the 9 th Virginia Regiment Commanded by Col. Matthews in the year 1776. and was taken prisoner in 1777 in the Battles of Germantown and was confined in the Jail in Philadelphia for eight months and four tuesday or ten days at which Battle Harlow who enlisted in the adjoining County of Fauquier enlisted in the County of Goochland, he knows Harlow before he enlisted and knows that he did enlist about the same time he did, but whether he enlisted for two or three years, in thinking over the matter he cannot be positively certain; he said Harlow was taken prisoner with him in the said Battles of Germantown and confined in the same Jail with him and both released at the same time. he is certain that he served upwards of two years - he also states that Harlow's reason has greatly failed him.

as he can perceive in conversation with him but he knows him certainly to be the same Bartlett Harlow that served with him, and suffered with him in rigorous imprison- ment for eight months & 14 days. and if any of the old soldiers are unlisted he is one of them and further say the note. Sworn and subscribed C Bradshaw This 20 th of January 1836
before me
Geo L Waugh SPme
Also the Affidavit of Edward Houching a Revolutionary pensioner aged 76. years State, that he knew Bartlett Harlow of Fluvanna County Virginia, know that he enlisted and marched to the north but whether for two or three years he cannot say he knows him to be the same person, his own services during a part of the time of Harlow? were in the south under Genl Green and was wounded in Battles of Gates, Defeat
Sworn to and subscribed This 20 th of January 1836.
before me
Edward Houching Geo L Waugh SPme

State of Kentucky Owen County ss. I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Geo. W. Waugh whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Commissioned and qualified and as such full faith and Credit is and ought to be given to every of his Official acts as such and further Certify that the within named Claborn Bradshaw and Edw. Hutchinson and both highly Credible Persons and that their Statements are entitled to full Credit.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 29 th January 1836 Thos Allen

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Donl J. L. Edwards.
Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Aug 186
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Knoxburg Ky
July 24 th 1835
Dr Sir
I have the honor forwarded the Claims of Old Bartlett Burlow for a pension under the acts since the 7 th 1832 before made application in Octo 1832, but had no witness to prove his service, fortunately for the old man he has found one who was taken prisoner with him in the Battle of Cameronstown - and confined with him upwards of eight months in the Jail at Philadelphia, Old Blackburn Bradsh- -and as the witness, he served in the Virginia Regt (with) 9 th Va Regt commanded by Col. Matthew, Bradshaw's Deposition proves enlistment, service, and identity old man Bradshaw as a highly credible person as any man in our state.

from under our from the Certificate of my wife's and Clerk -
I wish you would make such allowance for Old Wm. Fields the interest of his claims considered he may be in- titled to receive. Please attend to the claims of Warlow as soon as convenient he is very old and very poor and unable to work
Your friend & H. M. St.
Rev. J. B. Edwards Con. of Pension
Miss S. Strough