Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 56, James Gray, Va. Sea Service

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va. State Service
Gray, James.
9P. 56
CONTENTS
Va. Half Pay
See Acc. No. 837- Virginia State Navy James Gray, Y S File Va. Half Pay

Proceedings of a board of Officers, late of the State line v. Navy that sat at Richmond in consequence of a requisition of the Supreme Executive on Thurs- day the 13 th May 1784.
Present:
Commodore Barron
Col Meriwether
Col Muter
Capt Lilly.
The board examined the list of officers of the Navy which is subjoined, & find from the best evidence they can procure, that it is agree- able to the arrangement of the officers of the Navy next proceedings the full Session of Assembly in 1781- and that the officers that are now alive, whose names are included in the said list have always behaved themselves in such a manner as to be justly entitled to all the emoluments given by law to the officers of the State Navy. The board however are informed that Lieut Gray in his lifetime & while he com- manded the Cormorant behaved much amiss in making away with stores intrusted to his care, this happened in the year 1783. The foregoing is a true and correct copy of a part of the "pro-

Proceedings of a board of Officers, late of the State line & Navy that sat at Richmond in consequence of a requisition of the Supreme Executive on Thursday the 13 th May 1784.
Present:
Commodore Barron
Col Meriwether
Col Muter
Capt Lilly.
The board examined the list of officers of the Navy which is subjoined, & find from the best evidence they can procure, that it is agreeable to the arrangement of the officers of the Navy next proceedings the full Session of Assembly in 1781- and that the officers that are now alive, whose names are included in the said list have always behaved themselves in such a manner as to be justly entitled to all the emoluments given by law to the officers of the State Navy. The board however are informed that Lieut Gray in his lifetime & while he commanded the Cormorant behaved much amiss in making away with stores intrusted to his care, this happened in the year 1783. The foregoing is a true and correct copy of a part of the "pro-

proceedings of a board of officers &c." the original of which is now on file in this office & from which the foregoing is copied.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond this 4th February 1847.
(Signed)
Jas. E. Heath 1st Auditor
Executive Department Richmond March 28th 1834 The Heirs of James Gray are allowed Land Bounty for his services as a Lieutenant in the State Navy from February 27. 1775 to the close of the war. The Register will issue a Warrant accordingly, if not heretofore drawn attest John Floyd.
Jno. B. Richardson.
On the sixteenth day of September 1834, a Warrant No 8026 for 4677 acres issued to Elizabeth Dammerick, Thomas Tappin and William Tappin heirs of James Gray.
A copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office Teste
S. H. Parker. Reg. L. Office

Thursday 11th September 1777
James Gray is recommended to his Excellency the Governor and the honorable the Council as a proper person to be appointed first Lieutenant in the Naval Department
The above is truly copied from the Naval Journal. page 284
Given under my hand at the Auditor's office Richmond this 10th day of November 1826.
A W Morton 1st Clerk acting in the absence of the Auditor
Warrant No. 8026, 4.677 acres - Scrip issued under the act of 1835 to.
Elizabeth Danncell, Thomas Tosping, William Tosping and Mary Ann Tosping the only heirs at law of James Gray and a Lieutenant from February 1776 to the close of the War, in the Virginia State Navy.
Wm Hourse Clk Genl Land Office January 27 1847

Third Auditor's Office, Feb. 1, 1850.
The foregoing are true copies of from the records in this Office.
J. S. Gallaher, Auditor.

At a Court held for Warwick County at the Court House of said County, on Thursday the 12 th day of Dec r 1833, in the 58 th year of the Commonwealth
It appeared to the Court, from satisfactory evidence this day adduced, that James Gray, an Officer in the State Navy, died intestate, leaving as his heirs at law W m Gray, his brother, who left as his heirs at law, Elizabeth Dammarel, wife of William Dammarel, Thomas Phipps, William Phipps, and Mary Ann Phipps, so that the said Elizabeth Dammarel, Thomas Phipps, William Phipps, and Mary Ann Phipps are the only heirs at law of the said James Gray.
At a Court continued by the act of Assembly, from Thursday last, and held for Warwick County, at the Court House thereof, on Saturday the 14 th day of No- vember, 1846, in the 71 st year of the Commonwealth:
It appears to the Court, by satisfac- tory evidence, that James Gray was a

Lieutenant of the Virginia State Navy in the War of the Revolution, & that the said James Gray died in the county of Warwick and State of Virginia in the month of Decem- ber, in the year 1783.
I, William Robertson, Clerk of the County Court of Warwick County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing are true transcripts from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand & seal annex the (seal) seal of the said Court, this 14 th day of November, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six.
(Signed)
Wm. Robertson C.W.C.
Third Auditor's Office, February 1, 1850.
The above is a true copy of a paper filed in this Office. Jno. S. Gallaher Audt.

J. Joseph Phillips administrator of James Gray deceased authorize and appoint Colonel E. T. Montague of Washington City my attorney to receive from the Government of the United States the half pay or commutation due the said Gray as an officer in the Virginia State Navy in the war of the Revolution under an act of Congress of July 5 th 1832. (eighteen hundred thirty two)
As witness my hand and seal this 16 th day of March 1850. Teste J. S. Howard
Jos. Phillips Admin r of James Gray
Elizabeth City County Court
This day Joseph Phillips before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid in the state of Virginia, acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his own act and deed for the purposes therein stated
Given under my hand and seal this 16 th day of
March 1850
Robt. A. Armistead W. P. Lee " "
Virginia, Elizabeth City County to wit:
I, Samuel S. Howard Clerk of the Court for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Robert A. Armistead whose name is signed as above is a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such and that the signa- ture purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 16 th day of March in the year 1850
J. S. Howard clk

Jas Gray died at July 5. 1832
Jan. 29, 1847
Recorded vol 43 page 187

Pension Office
January 29. 1847
I certify that I have examined the claim of the heirs of the late James Gray, who was a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy, and who served to the end of the revolutionary war; and that the case is provided for by the act of July 5. 1832. It is my opinion therefore that the claim should be allowed at the rate of one hundred and eighty two dollars and fifty cents per annum, from the 22 d . of April 1783, to the when the war closed, to the first of December 1783, in which month he died; and that the amount is payable to Francis A. Dickinson, Esq. attorney of George W. Mallicote, of Warwick County, Virginia, administrator of said James Gray, deceased.
Commissioner of Pensions
Approved
Secretary of War.
Entered this on the Register, act 5 July 1832 Vice Clerk

Nº 56
ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871.
WAR OF 1812.
3139
James Gray Capt
Va Navy Revolution
Discharged _____, 18
4039
Admitted
W. Pay Act '32
Received _____, 187
Attorney.
56

Lieut James Gray U. S. Navy 1/2 pay allowed for Wound Jan. 29. 1847

Pension Office
January 29. 1847
I certify that I have examined the claim of the heirs at law of the late James Gray, who was a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy during the revolution, and it appears that he served to the end of the war. The case is therefore embraced by the provisions of the act of the 5 th July 1832. And I certify that it is my opinion that the half-pay claimed under the aforesaid act should be paid from the 22 d of April 1783, when the war closed, to the first of December 1783, in which month he died; and that the amount is payable to Francis A. Dickinson, attorney of George W. Mallicote, of Warwick County, Virginia, administrator of said James Gray, deceased.
Approved
Secretary of War
Commissioner of Pensions.
Enter this on the Reg. act July 5. '32 Va. case

James Gray Capt: Navy
act of 5 July 1832)
Claim for the difference of half pay, between a Captain & Lieut: in the Navy.

James Gray.
June 27. 1783.
J.

Richmond June 27 1783 Rec d of Paul Loyall Ten Pounds in thirty Crowns, which I promised to pay deliver to Mr James Gray on board the Ship Cormorant at Broadways. £ 10 - John G Peniston
I certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the 2 o Vol: of "Papers concerning the State Navy" now in this Office Given under my hand at the Auditors Office Richmond this 4 day of February 1850.
J. E. Heath Aud r

Rec d April 12 th 1783. of Paul Loyall Thomas Barton & Thomas Newton Commissioners of the Navy Thirty pounds on acct t of Ship Cormorant James Gray
The above is truly copied from a paper to be found in the 2 nd Vol. of papers concerning the State Navy and bound up with other detached papers.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 7 th day of November 1849.
S. E. Heath 1 st and 2 nd V th

James Gray
II

Norfolk May 26 th 1783.
Sir,
Inclosed are the acct s of all our transactions since the 30 th of November last. All the vessels that are afloat have only sufficient hands to keep them from sustaining damage from the weather &c. One that we had agreed for as a Cruiser is now ready for launching, & the Barges are not half finished, having stopp'd them on acct of your Excellency's directions for a discharge of the Men. The Cormorant is at Broadways having advertised her for sale agreeable to act of assembly & no purchasers appearing.
We are
Your Excell y : mo: obed t : hble: Servts
Paul Loyall
Tho: Brown
Thomas Newton Jr
I certify that the foregoing letter is truly copied from the 2 o Vol of "Papers concerning the State Navy" now in this Office.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 4 day of February 1850.
J. A. E. McCalli Aud

Jas. Gray
H o

Richmond January 2 nd 1782 intended for 1783 as appears from the context.
The Ship Cornwallis
D r
To 4 pair Overalls p
To 4 Sailors Jackets p
To 8 Cotton Shirts p
To 4 pair Mens Shoes p
To 4 pair yarn Stocking p
Delivered Capt Jas  Grey per Receipt
The above is truly copied from a Book containing Lt M c Asp & other papers. Vol N o 3. Executive Department.
Jas E Heath

Letters of administration
Capt. James Gray State Navy
Filed 25 Sept 1852

At a County Court held for Elizabeth City County, November 27 th 1851
On the motion of Jefferson C. Phillips who made oath according to law and together with James Phillips his security, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of ten thousand dollars, conditioned according to law, certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of James Gray deceased, who was a Captain in the State Navy of Virginia in the war of the Revolution and this administration is granted to enable the said administrator to recover the commutation pay and interest of the said James Gray deceased
A copy of Seste J. J. Howard clk
State of Virginia, Elizabeth City County, to wit:
I, Samuel S. Howard, Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid do certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of my Office.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court this 23 rd day of September 1852.
J. J. Howard clk

Dear Gray.
C.

Capt. James Gray
1781
Jan y 4. To balance from Ledger A 3 Page 241 } $3440.0.0
The above is truly copied from Ledger B N o 2 page 96. belonging to this office
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 11 th day of February 1850. J. A. E. Heath L t Aud r V a .

James Gray.
EH

Ship Cormorant
To the Comrs for the defence of Chesapeake Bay Dr
1783
  April 12  To Cash paid James Gray  30 " "    May 24  To Paul Loyall for 17 3/4 gallons Rum on 12 ult o @ 61  5 " 6. 6     To Cash paid James Gray in full p r acct.   
I certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the 2 d Vol. of "Papers concerning the State Navy".
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 4 day of February 1850
J. E. Heath
and

Memoranda in case of James Gray

Pension Office Oct 7 th
In the case of James Gray whose Administrator claims Half Pay for services as Captain in the Virginia State Navy (deducting what he has already received as Lieut) there is satisfactory evidence of his having been in a as 2 nd Lieut service from 1776 until Sept 1777 when he appears to have received the appoint- ment of 1 st Lieutenant & to have served as such until sometime in 1780, after which until the close of the war he was uniformly recognized as Captain in Com- mand of various vessels of the Gloucester & Subse- quently the Command & he appears to have continued for Com- mander of the Command - as late as June

1783. The Board of Field Officers reported him a Lieut but although the board convened in 1784 they only adopted a the report made in  of 1781 - as appears by the fol- lowing Extract "The board examined the list of Officers of the Navy which is subjoined & find from the best evidence they can procure that it is agreeable to the arrangement of the Officers of the Navy next preceding the fall Ses- sion of 1781 & that as to Gray may not have actually been promoted to a Captain this at the time of report was made, but be that as it may it not probable that he would have continued in service during the whole war in active service too actual important & responsible in Command as he was. Df

from 1780 up to 1783 in actual Command of Gloucester & Concord & in all official orders recognized a Captain
The Board could not have known much of him personally as they could not give even his first name
Gen Floyd entertained pretty much the same views herein expressed in an opinion recently given in the allowance of additional bounties land. He allowed him land for as Capt in the Navy from 16 March 1776 until the close of the war deducting what he had already received as Lieut

Colo. E. J. Montague
Present
Mar 1907

Capt. Dar. Gray.
B.

D r Capt. James Gray
6 o
1780 Feb y 16. 307. To G d B d Treas y Rec d of him to  Recruit for the Navy £3240. 0. 0 3240. 0. 0 Oct r 11. 1889. To D o D o to defray expences of the prison Ship 200. 0. 0 £3440. 0. 0
1781 Jan y 4. By Balance carried to Ledger B. £3440. 0. 0
The above is truly copied From Ledger A. (page 241)
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 11 th day of February 1850. J. H. Heath V o and C o

Mumranda in Gray's Caer

Capt James Gray Certificate to be issued to Col E J Montague Attorney of Joseph Phillips Administrator
At rate of $257.93 per Annum Commencing 22 d April 1783 & ending 1 st Dec 1783 at his death
7 1/4 Months in 156. 77 ~ Deducting Amt already rec d as Rent 111. 50
$45. 27

Washington, Mar. 13. 50
Dear Montague,
Having recd only called by telegraphic despatch to my post of public duty in Richmond, I must confide to you care the claims to commutation, of capt. James Gray, & Lt. Thomas Humphlett.
I do hope Mr. Edwards will do me the personal kindness to act upon the case of Gray, at an early period.
I have had the misfortune to lose or mislay the Power of attorney from Mr. Phillips, the Adm l , but the account can be settled in favor and in the name of Mr. Phillips, & sent to him at Richmond, when he will execute whatever receipts may be required of him.
Very Respectfully & Truly W. Segar.

James Gray.
Calif: adu ".
K.

At a Court held for the County of Elizabeth City, July 26 th 1849.
On the motion of Joseph Phillips, who made oath according to law, and with James Phillips his security, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of seven thousand dollars, conditioned according to law, certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of James Gray dec d in due form.
A Copy of Teste J. S. Howard clk.
Virginia, Elizabeth City County to wit:
I, Samuel S. Howard, Clerk of the Court for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of my Office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this fifth day of January 1850.
J. S. Howard clk.

Col J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions Present

Washington
March 22 nd 1850
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose herewith a power of Attorney from Dr. P. Philips admor. of James Gray dec d authorizing me to prosecute his claim vs the U.S. for half pay, or commutation due to the said Gray as an officer in the Virginia State Navy in the war of the revolution, with a request that said Power of Attorney may be filed with the papers in that case.
I am very Respectfully your Obedt Servt E. J. Montague
Col. J. S. Edward Com te Pensions Present-

Capt James Gray Claims for commutation &c,

Washington
March 15. th 1850.
Dr Sir
I have the honor to submit herewith the claim of Capt James Gray of the Virginia State Navy in the war of the revolution for commutation and interest under the act of July 5. th 1832. And ask its allowance upon the accompanying papers marked from A. to I. inclusive as follows viz.
1. Doc. A. showing by various entries that said Gray was a captain of the Navy. 2 B. showing that money was furnished to Captain Gray to recruit for the Navy 3. C. showing that he was Captain January 4. th 1781. 4 D. showing his allowance of Bounty paid as Captain of the Navy. 5. E. Governor Floyd's opinion as to his title to the rank of Captain in the Navy. 6 F. showing that on the 2 nd January 1783. sundry articles were delivered to him as Captain of the ship Commonwealth 7 G. showing that on the 12 th April 1783. he received money of the Navy Comm ee on account of the ship Commonwealth

8. HH , showing that on the 26 th May 1783, he was settled with in full on account of the ship Concord 9. II Letter from the Comm d of the Navy, Paul Loyall Thos. Brown & Thomas Nicholson Jr. showing that the ship Concord was for sale on the 26 May 1783. 10. I , a receipt of John & Purvis June 27. 1783 still recognising Capt Gray as on board of ship Concord 11. IK certificate of administration on the Estate of James Gray dec d
I have the honor to be very Respectfully Yours Obedt Servt. E. J. Montague attorney for Plaintiff
Col J. L. Edwards Court of Sessions Washington D C

The United States Dr To James Gray deceased Lieut in the Virginia State Navy for his half pay from April 22. 1783 to December 1. 1783 when he died being 223 days at $182. 50 per annum. $111.50
Allowed by decision of Secretary of War dated May 29. 1847.
Act to provide for liquidating & paying certain claims of the State of Virginia approved July 5. 1832. (Dollars 111.50)
Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office February 18. 1847. Stated by J B Kirkpatrick
Treasury Department Second Comp. Auditor's Office February 18. 1847 Ex. C. J. M.

A
San Gray San Gray.
A
17

Richmond 8 th August 1780
Ship Gloucester for order Col o Muler. D r For 76 yards of Osnaburgs for the walls of eight bell tents @ 4 gallons rum @ J s James Gray Capt. (from page 37.)
Richmond 23 rd August 1780.
Ship Gloucester for order Capt t Manville D r For 110 Gallons Rum @ 1 Box of Candles 10 th 51 lbs @ Box for ditto 1. 10. 0. J s (from page 40.)
Richmond 29 th August 1780
Capt James Gray for order Col o Muler D r For 200 Yds Osnaburgs @ 10 lbs of Salt turn @ 66/3 for the purpose of walls for bell tents now making under his care. Jsup James Gray (from page 43)

Richmond 14 th October 1780 Ship Gloucester - In order Capt. Maxwell D r For sundries delivered Capt. James Gray for the use of the undersigned men viz - 35 yds check for shirts, ————— @ 40 " white Baze for 5 suits Coathers 1 lb Thread 18/- 8 doz. large white mttal buttons 14 doz. small mttal ————— @ = Buttons, ————— @ 17 1/2 yds check for linings @ £ 14. 15/ 10 pair stockings ————— @ Mens names - David Randrum - John Askins, Nathaniel Fine, Thomas Howard and Robert Thompson. (From page 80.)
Richmond 22 nd November 1780. Ship Gloucester - due per form roll & order - D r For 5 Hats (B.D) ————— @ " 5 pair shoes, ————— @ (From page 130)
The five foregoing entries are truly copied from Armistead's Journal Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond, this 16 th day of February 1846. Jas E Heath Asst aud.

Tuesday the 22 nd day of July 1780 Ordered that Messrs Eaton & Brown do furnish Capt n Gray for the use of the Gloucester, with thirty days provision for twenty one men.
(From page 1.)
Tuesday the 22 nd of August, 1780. Ordered that the Commissary of stores be deliver to Capt n Gray of the Gloucester, twenty gallons of rum one box of candles and a small blank book for keeping of the ship's accounts.
Ordered Messrs Eaton & Brown to supply Capt n Gray for the use of the Gloucester, with bacon and flour for twelve men, thirty days.
(From page 2.)
Monday September 4 th 1780. Ordered that Mr. Arneson furnish Capt n Gray of the Gloucester prison ship, with one hundred ten penny nails, and one hundred double tenn, also two ladles, two flesh forks and two dozen pair hand cuffs.
Ordered that Messrs Eaton & Brown issue to Capt n Gray, ten barrels of pork and ten ditto of flour. for the use of the Gloucester prison ship.
(From page 4.)
Friday September 15 th 1780. Instructions given to Capt n Gray to recruit men for the Navy. And adjourned to the Yard to dispatch the Boat Nicholson on particular service.
(From page 6.)

Richmond Monday the 9 th October 1780.
Ordered that a warrant issue to Capt. James Gray for two hundred pounds on account, to defray the expenses, of the Gloucester prison ship. (From page 9.)
Richmond Tuesday Nov. 28 th 1780. 6
Ordered that Capt. Gray of the Gloucester prison ship lend Capt. Reves such blocks and rigging as he may want, from those belonging to the brig Industry , for the use of the Star going to Charleston.
Ordered that the Commissary of stores deliver Capt. Gray, one box of candles and one barrel of rum, for the use of the Gloucester prison ship. (From page 23)
Richmond, Monday December 18 th 1780.
Ordered that Capt. Thomas supply Capt. Gray with seventy fathom of seine line, for the use of the Gloucester prison ship. (From page 36.)
The foregoing entries are truly copied from the Minutes of the Navy Board, and all signed by James Macwell Commissioner. And to be found in 1 st Vol. of paper concerning the state Navy.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's office Richmond, this 26 th day of January 1846.
Jas. T. H. Rath A.P.A.

Tuesday the 15 th day of February 1780. Ordered that a warrant issue to Capt. James Gray Commander of the prison ship, for three thousand two hundred and forty pounds on account - for the purpose of recruiting twelve men for the Naval Department.
Ordered that the Board be adjourned till tomorrow morning, ten o'clock.
Signed
James Innes George Ryne,
The above is truly copied from the minutes of the Board of War. To be found in the 1 st Vol. of papers concerning the Army of the Revolution - page 25.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond, this 20 th day of January 1846.
Ja s E. Wath, A.P.A.
Executive Department Richmond Va March 1. 1850.
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of papers filed in this department.
Wm H Richardson Secy Compt.

James Gray Copies of papers in former settle- ment

(copy)
At a court held for Warwick County at the court house thereof on Saturday the 14th day of Novem- ber, 1846, in the 71st year of the com- monwealth.
On the motion of Joseph Phillips, Or- dered that the estate of James Gray, deceased, formerly a Lieutenant in the State Navy of Virginia during the war of the Revolution, be committed to the hands of George W. Mallicote, gentleman and Sheriff of this County, for Administration.
State of Virginia, Warwick Co. town I William Robertson, Clerk of the County Court of Warwick County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and annex the seal of the said Court, this 31 st day of Dec r . in the year 1846. W m Robertson. (Signed)

Third Auditor's Office Feb. 1, 1850.
The foregoing is a true copy, of from the records in this Office.
J. S. Callahan Auditor
Warrant No. 8026, 4677 acres - Scrip issued under the act of 1835, to "Elizabeth Dammerell, Thomas Popping, William Popping and Mary Ann Popping, the only heirs at law of James Gray, dec'd, a Lieutenant from Feb. 1776 to the close of the war in the Virginia State Navy.
Wm Norris; Clerk Gen. Land Office Jan. 27, 1847
A true copy from the records.
J. S. Callahan, Auditor.

James Gray Bermuda Land add allowance
Page II

Executive Department
Richmond, March 4 th 1850
The heirs of James Gray are allowed Land Bounty for his services as a Captain in the State Navy from the 15 th March 1776, to the close of the war. the bounty heretofore allowed for the services of the said Gray as a Lieutenant to be deducted therefrom.
The Register will issue a Warrant accordingly, if not heretofore drawn
John B. Floyd
Copy of a paper on file in the Virginia Navy Office
Asst
S. H. Parker Reg. S. Office

James Gray See Floyd's de cisions.
JS
ES

James Gray entered the service as Lieutenant in the Navy, the 16 th day of March 1776 - That he served until the close of the war is agreed on all hands - in what capacity he served is a question.
Up to the 15 th day of Feby 1780 he is spoken of always as Lieutenant - After that time until the close of the war he is always designated as Captain; and he is nearly all the time in actual command of a Ship. Very many officers were raised to the command of Captain after his appointment as Lieut - & many of these disbanded before the close of the war. It is hardly to be believed that this man, an older officer than these, should have remained stationary at his first appointment, throughout the whole war to its close; whilst so large a number of officers should have been promoted over him; and disbanded too during the same period. But the Board of officers after the war denominate him Lieutenant, and this is thought conclusive of his rank. I do not so consider it - We have no proof of the evidence before them, and we know that they made many and very glaring mistakes. For these, and many other reasons which will readily occur to any one from a close examination of all the papers connected with this case, I allow the claim for additional land bounty as Capt in the Navy from the 16 of March 1776 until the close of the war, deducting the amount already rec d as Lieut.
J. B. Floyd 4 th March 1850.
Executive Department March 4. 1850.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an order made by the Governor of Virginia
Wm. H. Richardson Secy Com d