Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9555, James Hart, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Nb
Hart, James
S 9555
born in Pa.
Carded
CONTENTS

Augt 31. 090 North Carolina James Hart of Orange in the State of N. C. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by C o . Moore in the N. C. a line for 7 mos & 12 days
Reduced from $30.
Inscribed on the Roll of N o Carolina at the rate of 24 Dollars 67 Cents per annum. to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of March 1837 and Soul James F. Craig Kan River N. Co.
Arrears to the 24th of March 1837 $148.02 Semi-ant. allowances ending 4 Sept. 12.33 $160.35
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Not June 7, 1832. 5 Recorded by M. H. Addison Clerk, Book, K. Vol. 1 1/2 Page 59

N.B. James Strayhorn, Harb. John & Mrs. Strayhorn are ad- vantageously known to Hon. Willie Mangum. Hon. D. L. Barringer & Hon. J. S. Smith of Hillsborough.
W. H. Mangum Hillsborough, N.C.
7928

State of North Carolina } Orange County }
On this the 30th day of August 1832 Personally appeared before the County Court for Orange County James Hart a resident of said County State 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 7th 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1775 with Captain John Walker, regiment not remembered, under the following officers, Colonel, Moore & Frank Hart, Captain John Walker, Lieutenant, Absalom Tatum, Tatum ensign, Samuel Henson Sergeant. The said applicant enlisted for six months in the Town of Hillsborough Orange County, on the 9th of September and on the 29th of same month the troops left Orange for the Town of Wilmington in said State, passing down the north side of the Cape Fear River, through the counties of Wake Johnston & Sampson. After reaching Wilmington they were joined by the companies of Captain, Alfred Moore, Henry Dixon, Roane and another from Halifax, name not recollected. After remaining some time in Wilmington they were ordered to proceed up the river on the other side towards Fayetteville against the Tories who were embodied under the command, of he thinks of Colonel, W m Daniel & M c Cloud. When within 7 or 8 miles of Fayetteville learning that the Tories were advancing upon Wilmington on the north side of the River, the troops took boats & went down the river and landed, this applicant thinks about

10 miles above Wilmington, and again commenced their march up the river with the view of cutting off the Tories, if they should es- cape Governor Caswell who was also in pursuit of them. And on the morning after they had landed they heard the firing in the engagement between Governor Caswell & the Tories, in which the latter were defeated and Mr. Cloud killed; this engagement took place at Moore's Creek. They did not reach the battle ground until the fight was over and the same day perhaps, set out for Wilmington where this applicant remained until his term expired and he was discharged receiving a certificate from Captain Walker which he has since lost, nor has he any other documentary evidence of his service.
This applicant was seventy five years of age in May last was born in Chester County Pennsylvania, his father removed with him to Orange County North Carolina when he was about eight years of age, where this applicant has ever since resided.
This applicant again volunteered in Captain William Wil- iam's company, in the town of Hillsborough in 1776, for the term of three months to serve against the Southern Indians. The other offi- cers remembered were Col. Ramsay & Col. Mc Moore; shortly after entering the service they proceeded to Salisbury, and thence to a place called Greenlee appointed as the place of rendezvous for the troops; fording the Yadkin in August about 6 miles this side of Salisbury, and the Catawba at Sherrill's ford. But the rest of the Army having marched before they arrived at Greenlee; the party from Orange again returned to Hillsborough, having been out about six weeks. If this applicant received a certificate he has forgotten it. He now has none, nor any other documentary proof of his service. Signed to and subscribed the day and year

aforsaid.
James Hart
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State
Subscribed and sworn to as above - J. D. Taylor Clerk
James Hart
William Strayhorn & John Strayhorn make oath that they are both citizens of Orange County and have been intimately acquainted with James Hart the applicant as above for a pension for upwards of sixty years, and they both remember distinctly that said Hart enlisted under Captain Walker in Hillsborough in 1775 and was out on an expedition to Wilmington for six months - that said Hart again volunteered in the voluntary service in 1776 in the Town of Hillsborough for three months, in the company of Captain William Williams and was out against the southern Indians for about six weeks. The said William Strayhorn served with him in this last tour.
John Strayhorn
Sworn to in open court
John Strayhorn mark
J. D. Taylor Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the abovenamed applicant was a voluntary soldier & served as he states.
I John Taylor Clerk of the County Court of Orange do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of James Hart for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 30th day of August 1832.
J. D. Taylor Clerk

N.B. James Strayhorn, Hart, John & Mrs. Strayhorn are ad- vantageously known to Hon. Willie Mangum. Hon. D. L. Barringer & Hon. J. S. Smith of Hillsborough.
W. H. Mangum Hillsboro, N.C.
7928
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original letter.]

James Hays SL
Adm'd as private for 9 mos. from 1775 — $30- Col Mone SL
X

BRIEF in the case of  James Heart  County of Orange  in the State of  North Carolina  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75 years  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.     In 1775 9 th Sept 34 days 6 Private Gen. Col d Moore   1776 1.12 " Col d Williams Col d Ramey   30 7.12   24 days   24 days   24 days  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Orange Co d North Carolina  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? General 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Catts Examining Clerk.

January 16, 1932.
Dr. J. E. Hart #5, North Green Street Wadesboro, North Carolina.
BA-J/ILL
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to two soldiers of the Revolutionary War named James Hart.
The data furnished herein relative to James Hart are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 9555, based upon his service in that war, and is the record of the only James Hart of North Carolina found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
James Hart was born in May, 1757 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and when about eight years of age, moved with his father to Orange County, North Carolina; the name of his father is not given.
While a resident of Orange County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as private in the North Carolina troops as follows: from September 9, 1775, six months in Captain John Walker's Company, Colonel James Moore's Regiment; in 1776, six weeks in Captain William Williams' Company under Colonels Ramsay and William Moore; in the summer, 1780, two weeks in Captain Ab. Allen's Company, and was then detached and served two months and two weeks as a blacksmith for the Army at Hillsborough, North Carolina; from August, 1781, one month in Captain Ab. Allen's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, while a resident of Orange County, North Carolina.
There are no data relative to his family in the papers in this claim.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Mr. Hart-S McCumings } N.C.
Palapla. Dilly. Shaw G. Shaw.

Be so good as to let me hear also, if there has been any Decision in James Hart's case. viz as to the 3 months in 1780. he served as Blacksmith - 2 weeks of the 3 months he served as private, and the balance of the Tour he was put to the blacksmith trade for the Army - Will he not be entitled to pay as Artificer for said period? Mr. Hart, wishes to know, and if necessary, will make affidavit of said service.

Payments to be made at Fayetteville by Pres t W. Pr. Banks Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of North Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 6 Page 12 by E. Bullock Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, James Hart of the State of North Carolina who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Ninth day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
Lewis
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

July 27, 1934
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Am James Hart-S.9555 BA-8/AWF
The Quartermaster General Memorial Branch War Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to James Hartt, a soldier of the War of the Revolution, who served in the Orange County, North Carolina militia. The original application for headstone for James Hartt was enclosed with your request, which is herewith returned; there was no correspondence attached.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 9555, based upon the Revolutionary War service of James Hart, as his signature is found in the claim.
James Hart was born in May, 1757 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and when about eight years of age, moved with his father to Orange County, North Carolina; the names of his parents are not given.
He enlisted, while a resident of Orange County, North Carolina, and served as a private in the North Carolina troops, as follows: from September 9, 1775, six months in Captain John Walker's company, Colonel James Moore's regiment, was in an expedition in and around Wilmington in pursuit of Tories; in 1776, six weeks in Captain William Williams' company under Colonels Ramsay and William Moore; in the summer of 1780, two weeks in Captain Ab. Allen's company, was then detached and served two months and two weeks as a

blacksmith for the Army at Hillsboro, North Carolina, under Andrew Ross, Superintendent of Blacksmiths; later in 1781, one month in Captain Ab. Allen's company.
The soldier, James Hart, was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, then a resident of Orange County, North Carolina.
There is no reference in this claim to the wife or children of James Hart.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. War Section.
ans April 5, 1921.
Honorable Kenneth McKellar, United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of the second instant, and the enclosed letter of Mr. Hart Reaves of Hartsville Tennessee, I have the honor to advise you that the records of this Bureau fail to afford information in regard to any soldier of the Revolution named James Hart who resided in Tennessee and you are herewith furnished the history of the only James Hart of North Carolina found on said records.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Survivor File No. 9555, it appears that James Hart was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in May 1757, and while living in Orange County, North Carolina, enlisted as a private in the North Carolina Troops and served as follows:
From September 9, 1775, for six months, in Captain John Walker's Company, Colonel James Moore's Regiment.
For six weeks in 1776, in Captain Williams Williams' Company, under Colonels Ramsay and William Moore.
In the summer of 1780, for two weeks, in Captain Ab. Allen's Company, and then was detached and served as a blacksmith

for the army at Hillsborough, North Carolina, for two months and two weeks.
In August 1781, he served for one month, in Captain Ab. Allen's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, at which time he was living in Orange County, North Carolina. There is no data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "Washington Gardner".
Commissioner.

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
JUL 19 1934 1933
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.
1 cc S...

Request for Rev. War record of James H. North Orange Co. N. C. mil. Capt. Williams - died near Chapel Hill N. C. Rec. Ins. - applied - loan for headstone returned - no corresp. enclosed - acct
July 27 - 34

DR. J. E. HART No. 5 N. GREEN STREET
Phone 182
WADESBORO, N. C.
January 2, 1932
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Rev. Sec., Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
only I would like to secure information in regard to two men by the name of James Hart who drew pensions following the Revolutionary War, as per Colonial Records of North Carolina.
One of these men evidently lived in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, but I am not sure in which county the other resided.
The Colonial Records do not give details as to the pensions received but merely states the fact,
"James Hart, Private Pensioner"
"James Hart, Private Pensioner,"
-State Records of N. C. Vol. 22 Pages 68-69.
Any information you can send me as to these two men will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
J. E. Hart
JEH:G

CHARLES E. TOWNSEND, MICH., CHAIRMAN. THOMAS STERLING, S. DAK. J. C. W. BECKHAM, KY. JOSEPH I. FRANCE, MD. KENNETH MCKELLAR, TENN. MILES POINDEXTER, WASH. CHAS. B. HENDERSON, NEV. GEO. H. MOSES, N. H. EDW. J. GAY, LA. MEDILL M'CORMICK, ILL. DAVID I. WALSH, MASS. WALTER E. EDGE, N. J. NATHANIEL B. DIAL, S. C. DAVIS ELKINS, W. VA. J. THOMAS HEFLIN, ALA. LAWRENCE C. PHIPPS, COLO.
FREDERICK J. BEAMAN, CLERK, E. H. McDERMOT, ASST. CLERK.
United States Senate,
COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS.
April 2, 1921.
Hon. F. D. Byington, Pension Commissioner, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Byington:
Enclosed I hand you a letter from Mr. Hart Reaves, who wishes to secure information concerning the military record of this great grandfather, James Hart, who served in the Revolutionary Army. The Adjutant General has been unable to furnish it and I am wondering if you can't do so.
Will you kindly advise me?
Very sincerely yours,
Thomas M c Millen

1921 Apr. 5. List. to Hon. Kenneth McKellar. aw.
1932- Jan. 16- List. to Dr. J. E. Hart
1934- July 27- list add. to memorial Branch mem.
Rev. Hart
9555
INVALID.
File No. 95-3-3-
James Hart Grand River War
Act: June 7th 1937
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 162
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Yorner Heart

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Heart Orange Co. N. Carolina 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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? 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? yes 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? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes 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? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
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.

State of North Carolina } Orange County } ss.
William Strayhorn, Sickell and John Strayhorn make oath that they have lived in the immediate neighbourhood of Farm, that they can't say for a pension, for upwards of sixty years, that they both remember distinctly that he enlisted in Captain Walker's Company in the revolutionary war and marched to Wilmington in this State, and was absent for six months. They also certify that he also volunteered in Captain William Company in Hillsborough and was out against the Indians about six weeks, the precise time not recollected - that he the said Hark entered the service as aforesaid, the first time in 1775 and the second time in 1776. The said William Strayhorn was himself out in company with him under Captain Williams.
Sworn in open court 20th August 1832
[Signature]
John Strayhorn Wm C Strayhorn Mark

Hillsboro Ab 15th July 1836
Pension Office. Sir,
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington D. C.
mail
66724 19th Feb 1837

Hillsboro' July 11 th 1836.
Sir,
I am requested by Mr. James Hart, Esq., of Orange County, to address you on the subject of his Pension, as a Soldier of the Revolutionary War. — Mr. Hart has understood that his name had been struck from the list of Pensioners — and is desirous to know, if such is the fact, why it was done. —
You will pardon me for saying to you, that no man in this or any other country, more deservedly maintains the character of an honest & pure man, than Mr. Hart; that he is not only honest, but above the suspicion of being otherwise: have I should infer, that none — not even the most heated political partisan, could have impugned his claim on the ground of his not having sworn truly . You will please not to understand me as intimating, that it is believed for

a moment, that you are capable of acting from unworthy motives, either in or out of your office. Far otherwise: for altho' I have not the pleasure of knowing you personally, yet I know you well by reputation - and you will pardon me for saying, that you are advantageously known as a gentleman & an officer. But it is lamentably the fact, that public confidence is much shaken, in the integrity & honor of political partisans, who seem to be moving heaven & earth to accomplish their objects, far and near : hence it may be, that known political partisans may be improperly suspected of stopping out of their way, to throw doubt & difficulty even upon a claim to a Pension, when the vote of a neighbourhood might perhaps be affected thereby. — Whether the difficulty in Mr. Hart's case has or has not

been affected by intermeddling, I am authorized to say, that there is no doubt of Mr. Hart's being able to show himself entitled to a Pension. - Mr. Hart's Original Papers will not draw by me - but by Geo. W. Norwood Esq. of Hillsboro' who is well known as an honorable man. But at the time the Declaration in question was drawn, the thing was new particularly so to Mr. Norwood, who, I have, deemed it sufficient to insert a claim for six months service alone - altho' Mr. Hart had it in his power to claim for a longer service. -
Will you Sir, inform me whether Mr. Hart is struck from the list of Pensioners - and if so, whether it is, for a defect in the proofs of service stated in his Declaration - or on account of the Declaration not containing a statement of a sufficient term of service, to entitle him to his Pension. This information is asked of you for the sole purpose of enabling Mr. Hart to secure his Pension. - With sentiments of respect I remain Your Servt. J. H. Mangum

Jamies L. Edwards Esqr. Commr. of pensions Washington City.

Han River, N. Carolina
22 d April, 1839.
Sir:
I herewith forward you the additional testimony in support of some the claim of James Hart of this County, whose Pendency has been suspended. Your communication on this subject of the 11 th In t was duly rec d .
In his Supplemental proof Mr. Hart, explains the 3 months Service in 1780, for which he thinks he should receive pay. Mr. Hart also served 1 month in 1780 - for which he claims Compensation.
At your request, I enclose Mr. H s pension Certificate.
I remain Sir, Yours,
Most obedient,
James A. Craig
Jas L. Edwards Esq. Rev. Office, Washington City.

Hillsboro. Me. Aug 22 1836
Sir
Mr James Heart, and John Munnis has prepared these Answers, to your Inquiries in Relation to these persons. Which will here be suspended, and they are herewith transmitted you will please examine, the Cases and Report, then to Doctor James Morais, Southworth with
great respect,
Yours.
L. L. Edwards, Esq. } Couns. of plaintiffs }
W. Montgomery
James Heart and John Munnis, are both Men who occupy a standing in Society, Equal, to any Man in it, for truth, veracity, and any good qualities.
W. Montgomery
I concur with the above statement of John Munnis's character - Aug 23 1836.
J. Smith

I have known James Hart, within a named, man & boy, for thirty years & I say unhesitatingly, that I have never known a man in this county, who, for probity, integrity, & truth, was his superior in any occupation.
Walter S. Morgan August 23 rd 1836.
I have known James Hart for thirty years and I concur in the above statement of Judge Morgan in every particular Augt 23 1836
J. H. Smith

(7) State of North Carolina Orange County } ss.
On this the 11 th day of August 1836, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of said John Strayhorn, a resident citizen of said County, now in the 84 th year of his age, who being first duly qualified ac- cording to law, maketh oath that he recollects of a six months Conti- nental tour, in the early part of the Revolutionary War, and from the best of his recollection it commenced in September 1775, and ter- minated in March following - Remembers distinctly of James Hart of this neighbourhood enlisting for that period and serving as this affiant has always understood all of said six months - in Capt. John Walker's Company, which were marched to Guard Wilmington or some point below that Town - As well as this affiant can remember James Hart enlisted between the 1 st and middle of Sep- tember 1775, and did not get discharged from the service till the Spring following say in the month of March 1776. When his period of enlistment expired, and he came home.
And this affiant in conclusion says that he lives near neighbours to said James Hart, that he is a man of truth & veracity, and has the reputation of having served in the war of the Revolution as he sets forth -
Sworn and subscribed to the 11 th day of August, 1836, before me, } J. P. }
John Strayhorn
Stephens
J. P. }
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that, John Strayhorn who has this day appeared before me and subscribed & sworn to the above Cer- tificate, is a man of truth and veracity.
August 11 th 1836.
Stephens J. P.

State of North Carolina,
I John Taylor. Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Orange County. hereby certify that Stephen Moore is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature from printing to be his is genuine
In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name this the 12 August A.D. 1836.
J. Taylor Clk
"B"

12.177-
North Carolina
James Hoart
of Orange in the State of N.C. who was a Pri in the Com commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg commanded by Col. Mone in the N.C. time for State Troops 9 mo 7 mo 12 days. Redu to $24.46
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 day of April 1833 and sent P. H. Ho- Manzarn Hullett 4044 N.C. Arrears to the 4th of March: $60.00 Pension, allowance ending Sept. 33. 15.00 $75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. D. Buel Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 42
Let Hon Mr Montgomery May 11. 1836 Sunday Wagon pay suspended
Letter to Ld. H. Craig July 9 1836 to P. H. Manzarn July 20 1836
See letter 29 August 1836 Hon. W. Montgomery and Dr James A. Craig. do 24 Sep 36
Let Hon Mr Montgomery 27 - L. Williams " Apr. 11 37 " H. Craig.

Supplemental or Explanatory Statement to the Declaration of James Hart of Orange County, N.C. for a pension.
State of North Carolina Orange County } ss
On this the 23 d day of September 1836, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Orange aforesaid James Hart, a resident Citizen of the aforesaid County now in the 81 st year of his age who being first duly qualified doth upon his oath make the following additional and explanatory Statement to his Declaration for a pension (N.W.)
That in the month of September 1775, he enlisted in the United States Service for the period of Six months, the Company to which he was attached was under the Command of Capt. John Walker A.B. Samuel Luit. John Minnis, Ingeant - James Moore Colonel of our Regiment - some Marched to Wilmington remained some time there and were marched below that Town and stationed there some time. the precise length of time not recollected - Went to Brimfield & Fort Johnson. Recollect distinctly of the attack made by Genl Cornwall on the tory forces at Moore's bridge - we were on our march at that time to aid in making an attack on the said tory forces - we were some miles distant - heard the guns at the battle - went to the Battle ground - presently went back to Wilmington. and returned to the Town of Wilmington and remained there in duty some weeks and till our period of Six months enlistment expired and we returned home, having first rec d Regular discharge from Capt. Walker (rekened) - As to his payment, this affiant states that he rec d full pay for his Six months Service, and cannot account for the entry upon the pay roll that "James Hart was paid for thirty-four days," except that he was paid at different times and this entry has reference to one of said payments; this seems to this affiant the most probable way to account for said entry - As to the time of his entering the Service, he is under the impression it was in about 7 th or 9 th September 1775, and the time he was discharged he thinks was, about the 7 th or 9 th March following, to wit 1776. and that during all his Six months Service this declarant acted as a private in said John Walker's Company

was paid as a private and for Six months - and this affea. jur states upon his said oath John Minnis of the aforesaid County, now an applicant for a pension - that said John Minnis acted in the Capac- ity of Sergeant all of said Six months. & is reputed a good Whig. -
In support of this Declarant Statement (in addition to that already forwarded) he here with submits the affidavit Declaration of John Gray- x horse which is marked "B"
Sworn and subscribed this the 23 d day of August 1836. before me
E. W. Johnston Peace
And I the said Justice do hereby Certify that James Hart who has this day appeared before me and subscribed and sworn to the above Explana- tory or Supplemental Statement to his Declaration, is a man of truth & veracity
E. W. Johnston Peace
State of North Carolina
I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of pleas and quar- ter Sessions for Orange County, hereby Certify that Charles M. Johnson is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing sig- nature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affix- ed my seal of office and subscribed my name this the 23 d August. 1836.
J. Taylor Clerk

Supplemental & Explanatory proof to the original, Declaration of James Hart, for a Pension.
State of North Carolina } Orange County } S.S.
On the the 19 th day of April, 1837, person- ally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, James Hart, a resident citizen of the aforesaid County, now in the 81 st year of his age, who being first duly qualified according to law, maketh an oath the following additional statement to his original Declaration. To wit:
1. That in the year of 1780, he volunteered in the Militia in the United States' Service, for a three months tour of duty - Ab: Allen was Cap. of the Company to which he was attached - and after doing Service in this Company about two weeks , there was a necessity for Blacksmiths in the Service - when this Declar- ant and some others of the troops, that understood the Blacksmiths trade, had their Service changed to that business  business for the public (Gates' Army) which service  service  they  was in the Town of Hillsboro - and during the balance of this tour, to wit, two months and two weeks , this Declarant served in the capacity of Blacksmith for the United States Service, and laboured faithfully all of the said 2 months & 2 weeks as blacksmith for said Gates' Army, S.C. It being a change of Service from that of a private in the Mil- itia, to that of Blacksmith or Artificer for the the public Service, In this tour was rendered in Hillsboro, some time in the Summer of the year aforesaid, to wit 1780. and was regularly discharged at the expiration of said 3 months Service by Andrew Ross, who was Superintendent of the Blacksmiths. 2. In the next Summer, 1781, this Declarant was drafted in the United States Service in the Militia, for a three months  tour , commencing on or about the middle of August 1781. and after serving one month under Cap. Allen - I got a furlough and returned home - These two tours, are in addition to the original Declaration I made.
These two additional tours, this Declarant proves by the affidavit of John Mayhoo, which is hereunto annexed. person and subscribed, on the day and date first above written before me, J. Mayhoo J.P. } James Hart

And I the said Justice do hereby certify that James Hart who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration is a man of truth and veracity.
J. Wrayhorn J. Peace
State of North Carolina Orange County
On this the 19 th day of April, 1837, personally appeared before the Undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, John Wrayhorn, a resident citizen of the aforesaid County, who being first duly qualified made oath that that he is now in the 83 rd year of age. and That during the war of the Revolution he served as a private in the Militia (but not six months in all). That in the year of 1780, he remembers the fact that James Hart (who was then Volunteered  drafted and now is, a near neighbor to this affiant), Volunteered  drafted for a three months tour in the Militia in 1780. Ab: Allen was Capt. and that after serving in the Militia a short period had had his service commuted the rate of a Blacksmith, and in that capacity served the Army column of Genl. Lord, as this affiant always understood and believes. And this affiant further states upon his said oath, that in the summer and fall of 1781, he was drafted for a three months tour in the Militia in the United States Service, Ab: Allen was Capt. and was in the Battle at Kirk's Lane in Sep. 1781. In this tour this affiant remembers that James Hart aforesaid served one month as private in said Allen's Company - That both of these tours were legally organized corps and called into service by competent authority.
The said affiant further states that said James Hart did service previous to the tours above stated - that said Hart is was a good Whig, and a man of truth and veracity. sworn and subscribed, the day and date first above written before me
J. Wrayhorn J. P
John Wrayhorn
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that John Wrayhorn, the above affiant, is a man of truth and veracity.
J. Wrayhorn J. P

State of North Carolina,
I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for Orange County, hereby Certify that Samuel Strayhorn is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and sub- scribed my name this the 20 th day of April, 1837.
J. Taylor Clerk
James Hart who makes the foregoing declaration is and has been my neighbor for thirty years - he is a very old man and has sustained as far a character as any man living - I would say from my knowledge of him that he would not swear to a falsehood for all the money in the Treasury. Apr 20 th 1837
James D Smith
Dr. Smith, who gave the above Certificate, informs me that he had the pleasure of being personally acquainted with you in 1819 & 20 when you were both members of Congress -
J.A.C.

see letter to Hon. P. Whittlesey Oct. 28. 1832
Duplicate Certificate of Pension issued 20 July 1832 and sent to Wm H. Ward & Co. Rochester New York
Notifications sent to A. Brown & Co. 1832.
4,491
Massachusetts New York Sol Heart
capt Sumner
Private 4
Connecticut Line
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
1775. 1 year
subscribed on the Roll of
Massachusetts
at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to comm
the 27 th of April 1813
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th of Nov r 1818 and sent to John Flower
Judge Berkshire Co.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 = 4 8 / 30 = 34 13
Semi-ann. all ee ending 4 th Nov 1819 = 48 11
$82 13
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Stockbridge Berkshire Co.

I Roger Hooker of Farmington in Connecticut aged fifty seven years, do depose and say —
That I served as a lieutenant in Capt. Ebenezer Sumner's company in the 22 d . Connecticut regiment of the continental army — commanded by Col. Samuel Wyllys — from January 1 st 1776 to the last of December 1776.
That in the month of December 1775 I enlisted Job Hart then of Middletown, now Berlin in Connecticut — as a private soldier to serve in said company and regiment to sometime during said year 1776 and that he said Hart did serve faithfully in said company and regiment from said January to the last of said December in the year 1776. That I have not seen the said Hart during the last twenty years: and that I am not either directly or indirectly interested in any of his concerns.
Roger Hooker
Hartford County ss: Farmington Sep r 10 th A D 1818 Personally appeared Roger Hooker and made oath, that the foregoing certificate by him subscribed contains the truth: before me Horace Cowles Justice of Peace
I William Tryon of Farmington Ct. aged sixty five years do depose and say that I served as drummer in the 22 d . regiment of the continental army commanded by Col. Samuel Wyllys & in the company commanded by Capt. Ebenezer Sumner — from the first day of January 1776 to the third day of September in said year, when I was taken prisoner by the enemy: That Job Hart did serve as a private in said company and regiment from said first of January 1776 to the the said 3 day of September: That on seeing him this day I perfectly recollect him as being the same person: and that I am not directly or indirectly interested in his concerns.
W m Tryon
Hartford County ss: Farmington Sep r 10. A D 1818.
Personally appeared William Tryon and made oath that the foregoing certificate by him subscribed contains the truth: before me, Horace Cowles Justice of Peace

I certify that Roger Hooker & William Faxon, who have signed the within certificate, are respectable inhabitants of the Town of Farmington, and have maintained a character for truth & veracity, equal to that of men in general.
Horace Bowles Justice of Peace.
Stafford Sept 10 th 1818 This certifies, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of Horace Bowles, & that the above is his signature.
Timothy Pitkin
State of Connecticut, Hartford County ss Hartford June 10. 1818
I certify that Horace Bowles Esq is a Justice of Peace in & for said county as appears by a commission remaining in my office as clerk of the county court or court of common Pleas of said county & the Hon ble
Timothy Pitkin a Member of Congress in my presence has made & signed the above certificate relating to the genuine signature of said Justice Bowles.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court
Thomas Chester Clerk

Job Heart
Affidavit -
Admitted
Willy's Can. Post
I John Stocker within reason do hereby affirm that the application with the additional evidence of Roger Hostler & Mrs. Frye. Records arranged Nov 4. 1919 J. Stocker

District of Massachusetts.
BERKSHIRE COUNTY, ss.
ON this 27 th day of April in the year of our Lord 1818 before the subscriber John Hooker one of the judges of the circuit court in the personally appeared Job Heart aged 59 years, resident in the Town of Stockbridge in the County of Berkshire aforesaid, in the said District—who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" That he the said Job Heart enlisted in Berlin in December 1775 in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain Ebenezer Sumner Col: Sam l Miller's Reg t . of the Connecticut Line for one year
That he continued to serve in the said corps, in the service of the United States, until the 1 st January 1777
when he was discharged from service in Potts Hill on the Hudson in the State of New York on terms of service having expired. The Corps were discharged without any special discharge
That he was in the battle of so called; —and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support;
And that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
John Hooker
Job Heart
I John Hooker aged do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Job Heart as an aged and disabled veteran did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
John Hooker
I JOSEPH WOODBRIDGE, Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Berkshire do certify and attest, that the abovenamed John Hooker is Chief Justice of the Circuit Court in the Western District and that the foregoing is his signature.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, the day and year first above written.
J. Woodbridge Clerk

Job Hart
4491
There are for herewith to be
mailed & returned with this Schedule.
W

State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss 3
Schedule
On the tenth day of August In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court being the Court of Common Pleas a Court of record in and for the County of Luzerne Job Hart aged sixty one years residing in the township of Providence in said County who being first duly sworn according to law oath on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows that he served in the Company commanded by Captain Ebenezer Sumner in the Regiment under Col. Samuel Willys in the line of the State of Connecticut. In which the declarant more particularly set forth in an original application made the twenty seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen that he was inscribed on the pension list Roll of the Massachusetts agency by certificate bearing date the seven tenth day of November AD 1818 being No. 4,491 - And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March AD 1818 And that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby to defraud or to diminish it or to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled an Act "to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in Revolutionary War passed on the 18th day of March AD 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
Job Hart
Sworn and Subscribed in Open Court 10 Aug 1820 A. B. Beccamont. Prothon.
Two horses valued at eighty dollars $80.00 one waggan valued at thirty dollars 30.00 Harness valued at eight dollars 8.00 - one saddle valued at five dollars 5.00 one Bridle valued at thirty seven cents - 37 - one portmanteau valued at thirty seven cents - 37 - one trap kettle valued at three dollars 3.00 one iron pot valued at twenty five cents 25 - and one iron shovel valued at 32 - one drawing knife valued at thirty seven cents 37 - one hand saw valued at 50 - one iron square valued at 25 - 1/2 of iron and chain 3.80 looking glass one dollar thirty five cents 1.25 - 1/2 silver 37 - 1 pewter basin one dollar 1.00 - 1 pewter plate one dollar 1.00 - 3 tin milk pails thirty seven cents 37 - one note due the first of Sept 1820 of 11.18. Total $151.83
That he is owing to different persons the following sums viz to the estate of John Hopkins late of the Township of Starkbridge and State of Massachusetts on Note the sum of one hundred and thirty five dollars and forty cents $133.40 one Note to Eliza Peck of 13.40 Book debt due to Eliza Brown & Co. 5.00 total $151.80
Your declarant would further state that his occupation is a farmer that from his age and infirmity is unable to pursue it to procure his living that he is single having no person to reside with him in family
Job Hart

State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County, ss.
Andrew Beaumont Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property described in the aforesaid Schedule is One hundred and fifty one Dollars and Eighty three Cents In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this twenty fifth day of August A.D. 1820.
A. Beaumont Pro

Job Heart
March 1819-

John Brice Frederick Schenk Adam Brice John Brice John Brice do do
John Brice B Roger
75 20 15
75. 32 12 15
John Brice

44196 Rey INVALID.
File No. 44196
Job Heart Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 221
[Arrangement of 1870.]

From Job. Heart, request to be transferred from Massachusetts to New York. Transferred Dec 24. Jan'y 1820.
on Pen roll

From Hon: Geo: Dennis- son, House of Reps. U.S. 20 th January, 1820. Answered, 20 th Jan y 1820

Hon. Geo. Denison reapp d for transfer 15 Jan y 1820. Endorsed
Make a transfer immediately: & never lay aside cases of this kind.
J. L. E. —
Among whom I have known not my hand and of Office at Mr. Dan the 11th day of Feb y Jan y 1820
with the best of all the Office at B... B...
J. H. B... B...

Luzerne County ss
Heath personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Job Hart who after being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he draws a Pension from the United States under the Act of 18 th of March 1818 at the rate of Eight dollars per Month. That he is on the Roll of the Massachusetts agency and that he wishes his name transferred from that to the Roll of the New York Agency so that he can draw his Pension in the City of New York and that he has drawn pay to the 4 th of Sept 1819
Subscribed by Job Hart Jan 1 st 1819 Before me Isaac Hart Jr
Job Hart
State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss
I Andrew Beaumont Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that Isaac Hart Esq. whom name is subscribed to the above affidavit is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Luzerne aforesaid duly Commissioned that the above is his own proper signature and that full faith and credit are due to his Official acts & Deeds
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office at Wilkes Barre this 11 th day of Jan y Anno Domini 1820
C A Beaumont Pro

Sir I enclose for the [redacted] of having the en- dorsement of transfer made, the Pension Certy- ficate of Job Hart which I would thank you to have returned as soon as done
Very respectfully
J. O. Denison
Jan. 20. 1819
J. O. Denison M.P. for the City of Glasgow

State of New York
Ontario County
ss. On this second day of February 1825. before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the said County of Ontario personally appeared Job Hart who on his oath declared that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Capt. John Sumner in the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Willis in the service of the United States
That his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Massachusetts Agency from that transferred to the New York agency after to the Pennsylvania Agency from whence he has removed that he now resides in the State of New York (County of Ontario) where he intends to remain and wishes his Pension to be then payable in future
Job Hart
Sworn and subscribed the 2 nd day of February 1825 before me
Eliphalet Taylor J. P.
Ontario County ss I certify that Eliphalet Taylor whose signature appears to the above certificate is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly appointed and sworn. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this second day of February 1825.
Walter Lister Dep. Atty

State of New York
APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Monroe
ss.
On this fourth day of July 1832, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Monroe personally appeared Job Hunt who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Ebenezer Sumner in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllys in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Massachusetts that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the fourth day of September 1831 at or near the office of Wm S. Bishop Esq. of Rochester Monroe County, State of New York he lost the same, in the manner following to wit: This deponent in company with Col H. Wood went to the office of said Bishop with said certificate. the same was laid upon the table, and afterwards could not be found.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Alexander J. Alexander J. P.
Job Hunt
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one"
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an agent or Attorney for a pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
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 be sent with the papers.
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 which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.
No attention will be given to applications from persons who act as agents, unless they are known at the War Department, or are vouched for as respectable persons by some one who is known to the Department.

State of New York } Monroe County } ff.
Levi A. Ward being duly sworn doth depose and say, that he is personally acquainted with Robt Heart, and that he is the person described in and who executed the annexed "application for a new Certificate".
Sworn and subscribed to, before me a Justice of the Peace in said County, this fourth day of July 1832 - and I certify that I am acquainted with the deponent and that he is a man of veracity.
Levi A. Ward
Alexander S. Alexander
J.P.
State of New York
Monroe County ss.
that Alexander S. Alexander Esquire before whom the above affidavit, and the affidavit on the other half of this sheet purport to have been sworn was at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Monroe, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to said affidavits to be his proper hand writing and signa- ture - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this fifth day of July 1832
Leonard Adams clerk

July 13 18 th
Person Office

Rochester (N. Y.) July 6. 1832
Sir,
We enclose an application from Mr. Heart for a new certificate.
Hon. F. Whittier of the House of Reps made a communication on the subject, to your office, for us: should there have been nothing in his letter to you which would be a sufficient voucher for us, we would refer to him, if in your city — if not, to Joseph Hand Esq. of the Post Office Department.
With much Respect
Your most Obt
Hon. Lewis Cass Secy War Washington
M. H. Ward & Co

Transfer for
Job Warb's application for transfer from New York to Penn- sylvania 7 Nov. 1820 Transferred 5 Jan y 1821. —

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Pennsylvania County of Luzerne ss.
On this Seventh day of November 1820, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Luzerne personally appeared Job Hart who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Ebenezer Sumner in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllys in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Massachusetts  lately transferred to the state of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory) of Pennsylvania  County of Luzerne where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future.
Job Hart
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Isaac Hart Justice peace
NOTE. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.

State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss. 3
We Andrew Beaumont Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Luzerne aforesaid do certify and make known that Isaac Hart is and was at the time of taking and signing the within affidavit a Justice of the Peace in and for Luzerne County  the County of Luzerne that his signature is his proper hand writing and that full faith and Credit are due to his acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal of Office at Wilkes barre in the County of Luzerne aforesaid this Eighth day of December A.D. 1820.
Andrew Beaumont Pro Prothonotary

Rec d Feb. 11. 1825-
Col. Heart pc
Mar 17
J. S. Edwards War Department Pension Office Washington City

Conan 2 nd Feb. 1825
Dear Sir,
Inclosen the affidavit of Robt Hart who wishes to be transferred to the New York agency please enclose the notice of transfer to
Most Respectfully W. H. Slevin
John T. Tatham
J. S. Edwards Esq.