Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 3422, John Hudson, Va. War Of 1812

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hudson, John Ann
W 3422
B.L.H. 12240-100
War of 1812
CONTENTS

Virginia 20,477
John Hudson
of Henrico Co. in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Brissell of the regt. commanded by Colonel Smith in the Virginia line, for the term of 2 years from 17 to 17
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond, Va. at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th day of March 1839
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of Nov. 1840 and sent to Pensioner Richmond, Va.
Arrears to 4 th of Semi-annual all ce ending
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{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818. May 1, 1820. March 1, 1823. }
Recorded Book F. vol. 7. - page 99 by D. Brown, cler
File No. 41
Letter to Pension Agent 2 d Nov. 1840 " " F. A. Mayo Nov 16. 1840. Letters to same Nov 28. 1840.

John Dryden July 24 1853 Same Aug 14/53
3538
Virginia Pension Ann Hudson widow of John
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Filed 1880
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence the 4th day of March, 1848
1 st of July Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of July 1853 and sent to
Allyr Ray Esq Died Dec 18, 1853 Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 153, Vol. 3.

Frederick May Pa
Admitted 2 Years Prior $80 per annum
ap 24. 1843 8838
via July 7. 1838 Ann Hudson
L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pension War Department City of Washington
V 9-8838 Ann Hudson July 7 July 7, 1838

State of Virginia Henrico County to wit
On this 31 st day of March 1843, before me John P. Burton a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, and also a Justice of the County Court of the said County, Ann Hudson (who has, and is sometimes called Nancy) a resident of Henrico County, aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838, entitled "an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows!"
That she is the Widow of John Hudson, the identical person, who was a pensioner, first under the act of the 15 th May 1828, at eighty Dollars per annum, and afterwards under the Act of the 18. day of March 1818, at eight Dollars per Month, as will plainly and fully appear by reference to his certificates of pension, which have been returned to be filed in the proper Office in Washington. — She further declares that she was married to the said John Hudson on the second day of January in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five, that her Husband the aforesaid John Hudson died on the third day of March One thousand eight hundred and forty two, — that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz; at the time above stated.
Witness H. P. Kramer
her Ann X Hudson mark (22) Jno P. Burton
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me
I certify that Ann Hudson above named, has not intermarried, but has remained the Widow of the said John Hudson ever since his death, and that from bodily infirmity she cannot attend the Court of Henrico County aforesaid to make the foregoing Declaration, which she has made before me.
Jno P. Burton S.P.
State of Virginia, Henrico County to wit
I Loftin N. Elliott Clerk of the County Court of the said County, which Court is a Court of Record, do hereby certify that John P. Burton is a Justice of the peace, in and for the said County, and also a Justice of the County Court of the said County, and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his, are genuine to the best of my belief. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 1 st — day of April in the year 1843.
Loftin N. Elliott C.M.C.

Richmond the 1 st of April 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq re Commissioner of Pension
Respected Sir
I do hereby forward you Sir the Declaration and evidence of Marriage of old Mrs Ann Hudson, according to your kind instruction, given me in your letter of the 15 th March last, it appears she has been formerly sometimes called Nancy, and at other times Ann Nancy, and generally of late years Ann Hudson; of its being the same identical person, by all circumstances and evidences produced I hope can not be the least shadow of doubt: Your early attention in her case now fully before you Sir is respectfully requested, — The old lady desires me to give and mention her heartfelt thanks to you Sir for the trouble you have had on her account.
I remain respectfully Your humble Servant.
Frederick Mayo

Know all men by these presents that We John Hudson & John Williams are held & firmly bound unto his Excellency Patrick Henry Esq r Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of £50 payable to the said Governor & his Successors for the use of the Commonwealth to which payment well & truly to be made we bind our selves our & each & every of our heirs. Executors, Administrators & assigns jointly & severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals & dated this 2 d day of January 1785.
The Condition of the above Obligation is such that Whereas a Licence is desired for a marriage intended between John Hudson & Miss Nancy Williams; If therefore there be no Lawful cause to Obstruct the said marriage then the above Obligation to be Void Otherwise to remain in full force & Virtue.
Sealed & Delivered In presence of
John his Hudson (L.S.) John mark Williams (L.S.)
A Copy. Teste. S oftin N. Elliott C lerk
State of Virginia Henrico County to wit
I do hereby certify that Mrs Susan Block of the City of Richmond, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, and made Oath in due form of Law, to the following declaration: that she has been for a long time acquainted with Ann, or Nancy Hudson, widow of John Hudson deceased of the said County, and that she perfectly recollects, and knows of her own knowledge, that she Mrs Hudson was married to John Hudson by the Rev: Parson Buchannan in the Month of January in the City of Richmond, but, can not be so positive in what year, as the marriage took place either in January 1786. or in January 1785, though she is confident in stating, that they were lawfully married, near or about the time before mentioned.
As Witness my hand and Seal this 30 th day of March in the year 1843.
Not Public 19. (Seal)

State of Virginia Henrico County to wit
I do hereby certify that Mrs Elizabeth Pearson Widow of Abel Pearson deceased of the City of Richmond, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, and made Oath in due form of Law, to the following Statement; that she has been for more than forty five years well acquainted with Nancy or Ann Hudson, widow of John Hudson deceased (as she is sometimes called Ann, and sometimes Nancy Hudson) and that during all that time John Hudson, was, and has been considered her Husband, and she his Wife; as they always did (except when he last was in the Service of the United States) live together until he died; all of which she declares to be true and correct to the best of her knowledge and recollection.
As Witness my hand and seal this 30 th day of March in the year 1843.
John P. Burton
State of Virginia Henrico County to wit.
I, John P. Burton do hereby certify that the before named Mrs Block, Mrs Pearson are both respectable, and well known here; And I do further certify that Old Mrs Hudson widow of John Hudson deceased, is very poor and infirm. I have known her, since I was a boy, and could recollect, and she always was, and has been considered to the best of my knowledge the Wife of John Hudson senior, who formerly received a pension from the Government; Given under my hand this 30 th day of March in the year 1843.
John P. Burton

5686 Ann Hudson of John Virginia
5686

State of Virginia Henrico County to all
On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid — Mrs Susannah Block of Richmond City, who being first duly sworn saith, She was well acquainted with John Hudson and his wife Ann Hudson and knows of her own knowledge they were lawfully married the 1 st day of January 1786. by the reverend John Buchanan, given under my hand this 21 st day of October 1842.
W P Burton JP
I certify that Mrs Block is believed to be a lady of as much veracity as any in the City of Richmond, or any where else, given under my hand this 21 st day of October 1842.
W P Burton JP

Military Claim
In order to obtain the benefit of the third Section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836.
Declaration
State of Virginia Henrico County to wit.
On this 18 th day of October 1842. Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in the State and County aforesaid: Ann Hudson who being first duly sworn, upon her Oath, doth make the following declaration; In Order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 4 th July 1836. that she was 83 years old the 17 th of May last, that John Hudson her deceased Husband died, on the 4 th day of March 1842, in the 92 nd year of his age, in the said State and County, where they have resided for many years, she further declares, she was lawfully married, to her said Husband on the 1 st day of January 1786. as the enclosed certificate proves; that there is Documents filed in the War, or Pension Office, in Washington, shewing his Services and the time he served, in the War of the Revolution: he was placed on the Pension list, and received at the rate of $96. per Annum, when he died: and at his death, he left four Children - Sally, Polly, John and William, all of whom were above the age of sixteen. - She further declares that her said Husband enlisted in the last War for five years (of 1812.) under George McLoklin, and served as a Drummer in Captain Fells Company of the 28 th Infantry until he was lawfully discharged, which his Documents filed in the War Office shews. She hopes therefore the half pay allowed Widows of deceased revolutionary Soldiers will be forwarded to her.
Sworn to and acknowledged before me the date above mentioned
her Ann Hudson mark
Jno. P. Burton
Virginia Henrico County to wit
I John P. Burton a Justice of the peace of the State and County aforesaid Do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration, was sworn

to, and acknowledged before me in due form of law - I also certify that Mrs Ann Hudson is a very old, and infirm Woman, in addition of her, being very poor indeed. Given under my hand and seal this 18 th day of October 1842.
John P. Burton
Virginia, Henrico County to wit:
I Loftin N. Elett Clerk of the county Court for the said County of Henrico, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that John P. Burton, whose name is subscribed above, was at the date of the said certificate and is now an acting Justice of the peace in and for the aforesaid County of Henrico, duly commissioned and qualified according to law.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and annex the seal of the said Court this 22 nd day of October 1842.
Loftin N. Elett C.H.C.

The Papers in this case will be returned to Elyah Brown at the City of Richmond V. A.
ORIGINAL CLAIM.
District of Virginia ss.
On this Third day of May 1824, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the County of Henrico — John Hudson aged Sixty four years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820, that he, the said John Hudson enlisted for the term of three Years on the _____ day of February in the year 1777 in Portsmouth in the State of Virginia in the company commanded by captain Thomas Bresee in the regiment commanded by colonel Smith in the line of the State of Virginia on the United States continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until 1780 after the battle at Stony Point when he was discharged from the said service, in Portsmouth in the State of (c) Virginia after enlisting we marched to Valley Forge under the Command of Capt. Chiplett and was at the battle of Monmouth under the Command of Capt. John Hudson and at the battle at Stoney Point Commanded by Captain Moody  That he was in the battles of and that he has no other evidence, now in his power, of his said services, except what is hereto annexed
And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as 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 the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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. (d) That he has no real nor personal property
(Necessary Clothing and bedding excepted) that he is a farmer but unable to pursue it, his family is a wife fifty six years old and a grand child 4 years of age, and that he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his country sworn to, and declared, on the 3 rd day of May before
Joseph N. Mayo
John Hudson Mark
I Hard B Whillocke clerk of Henrico County Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing Declaration and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is _____ dollars and _____ cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 26th day of May 1824
H B Whillocke Clerk of the Court of the County of Henrico

Copy
Declaration of Schedule of John Hudson

At a Quarterly Court continued by adjournment and held for Henrico county at the Courthouse on the 6 th day of March 1839.
The declaration and Schedule of John Hudson a Revolutionary Soldier were this day presented in court, sworn to in open court by the said John Hudson and the declaration subscribed by him also in open court, and are in these words, to wit: "State of Virginia, Henrico county, to wit: On this 6 th day of March 1839, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record (so made by law of the State, for said county) John Hudson, a resident in said county, aged eighty seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820; that he the said John Hudson enlisted for the term of three years, on the            day of February in the year 1777, in Portsmouth in the State of Virginia, in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Brissell, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Smith, in the line of the State of Virginia on the United States Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in the Corps, until the year 1780, after the battle of Stony Point, when he was discharged from the service in Portsmouth in the State of Virginia. After enlisting he marched to Valley Forge under the command of Captain Triplett, and that he was at the battle of Monmouth under the command of Captain John Hudson, and at the battle of Stony Point he was commanded by Captain Moody. That he hereby relinquishes every claim, whatever to a pension except the present, that his name is not on the Roll of any State except the State of Virginia, and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application than he did, for a pension under the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, to wit: that he did not know, that he was entitled to such a pension. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that

That I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provision 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 the Revolutionary war, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property securities, contracts or debts due me, nor have I any income other than that is contained in the schedule herewith annexed and by me subscribed (with the exception of eighty dollars per annum which was granted to me by the Government of the United States under the act of the 15 th of May 1828) but have no other income or property whatever. That since the 18 th of March 1818, no change has been made in my property as it respects its value, except that occasioned by use and natural decay. Given and declared on the 6 th day of March 1839 before the court of the county of Seneca aforesaid.
John his Studson mark
Schedule of the property of John Studson of Seneca county, a soldier in the late Revolutionary war, named in his declaration to which this schedule is annexed, which declaration is made by him in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820, has the following property. Two tables, one old Desk with drawers, five chairs, a few articles of kitchen furniture, two cows, two two hogs, one axe, and some old garden and farming tools. He is by occupation a Farmer, but he is unable by old age and bodily and infirmity to support himself. His family consists of of his wife Nancy, aged seventy four years, also very infirm, one widow d daughter Catharine Marcell, fifty two years of age, extremely weak and sickly, and one of his grand-daughters Mildrytan Jordan a orphan aged about sixteen years, the before mentioned constitutes his present family, of which

which, three (including himself) are unable to do labour, and are in such indigent circumstances as to require the assistance of the country, or private or public charity. He hopes and trusts therefore in his present poor and feeble situation to obtain soon, the aid and interposition of the Government, as his time according to the course of nature, to remain here, must be short , and could for that reason not be able, with any degree of certainty, to make another application. -
State of Virginia:
Henrico county, to wit:
J. Dofm N. Elliott, clerk
of the County Court of the county of Henrico, do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the court, that the said John Hudson did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common Enemy, for the term of three years, under one engagement on the Continental Establishment. - I do also certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records 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 exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is seventy five dollars.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and annexed the seal of the said court on this 6 th day of March. 1839.
Jofm N. Elliott

March 20, 1936
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RA-J/EEI John Hudson-W.3422
Mrs. B.C. Ellis 1221 Grand Avenue Dayton, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Hudson and his father, Captain John Hudson, who served in the Virginia Troops.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war.
The record of John Hudson is furnished below, the data for which were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3422, based upon his military service in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of John Hudson are not shown.
John Hudson enlisted at Portsmouth, Virginia, sometime in 1777, under Captain Thomas Brasse in the Virginia Troops, marched to Valley Forge in Captain Triplett's Virginia Company, served as drummer in that company and in Captain John Hudson's (no relationship shown) and Moody's Companies, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and at the storming of Stony Point, and served until the close of the war, at which time he was in Captain Farlton Payne's Virginia Company.
John Hudson served, also, in the War of 1812, enlisting in the fall of that year at Richmond, Virginia; in the spring of 1813, he marched to Canada, and served until sometime in 1814, as a drummer in Captains Clement White's and Jett's Companies, 20 th Regiment, United States Infantry. He was discharged because of illness which, he stated, was the result of the severity of the climate in that section of the country where his service was rendered.

John Hudson was allowed pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary War on his application executed May 3, 1824, while residing in Henrico County, Virginia.
He died in said Henrico County, March 3 or March 4, 1842. He was then in the ninety-second year of his age.
The soldier married January 2, 1785 or January 1, 1786 (both dates are shown), Miss Ann or Nancy Williams, who was born May 17, 1789. The marriage bond was dated January 2, 1785 and was signed by John Hudson and John Williams; no relationship of John Williams to Ann or Nancy Williams was shown.
Soldier's widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed October 28, 1842. The application was made in Henrico County, Virginia.
Ann Hudson died December 18, 1851.
In 1824, the soldier referred to a grandchild, aged four years but gave no name. In 1839, he stated that his widowed daughter, Catharine Marrell was then aged fifty-two years and that said daughter and a granddaughter, Mildrytan Jordem, an orphan, aged about sixteen years, resided with him. The names of the parents of the granddaughter are not stated. When the soldier died he left four children, namely Sally, Polly, John and William, all of whom were then over sixteen years of age.
Very truly yours
G.H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Hudson, John GRADE Private LINE Virginia
WARRANT NUMBER 12240 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 29, 1792 To Francis Graves, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

Aug 25
J. L. Edward Egan War Department, Pension Office City of Washington
96-
Adm. N. A. May 1828 Sept 26 1828

Richmond the 22 nd August 1836.
J. L. Edward Esqr
Respected Sir
I answered to your favour of the 12 th day of July last, concerning old Mr John Hudson, which you did state, that you was your self unable to say, why he did not apply for a pension under the Act of March the 48, in the year 1818. This Sir it appears the poor old Man did do, in the most proper and legal manner the Law pointed out, and for which purpose I have taken the liberty to forward you Sir the within papers certified by our Courts for examination, the first declaration was made in our County Court the 28 th day of May 1824. The other was made in our Chancery Court the 7 th day of March 1827 and which was also forwarded on to the War department in company with a letter of the Clerk of that Court Mr Hennig deceased, which letter with all the rest of those Court Documents you will please to examine, both these declarations seems to have been made under the Law of 1818. it appears strange therefore how and in what manner this poor old Man has come under the Law of 1828, except both of these Documents inclosed was, or has been previously rejected and if that should have been the case, allow me to ask, why others with the same or similar evidence had been allowed to come under the Law 1818. and receive $96 per Annum, different Gentleman here, also Mr Richardson the Clerk of our Council for this Commonwealth, seems to take an active part in this poor old Mans case, and advised me to inclose all the papers to you Sir, I therefore most respectfully request you Sir to have reference to all and every part of these Documents, and I should suppose under these circumstances, that the most favourable construction would be placed upon this most singular case, by the War department, and if it is just and right according to the Laws on this subject, that he should have his pay from the time he first made his declaration (which would be a difference of about three or four years) at the rate of $96 - or $80 per Annum his favour I have been informed by some Gentlemen who have been in the habit of obtaining pensions for areas of pensions for others in a similar manner, seems quite confident as to the equity and Spirit of the Law, as it respects the first declaration made, even if the same had been rejected still they have obtained the areas from the time the first declaration was made at that period; and if it should not be in our power to correct this error, please

to lay this letter with the inclosed Documents before such as may have it in their power to act, as I assure you Sir, that there is no man in humble life more intitled and possessed more true patriotism, every one here who knows him will state the same and of course he fully deserves it, being extremely good. You will please to inform me if anything can be done to correct this mistake or mismanagement by those who acted for him, altho' he may have failed, being placed on the Pension list, under the first declaration, but he may still be intitled, and should more evidence be wanting it no doubt can even yet be obtained. I hope sincerely you will pardon me for the considerable trouble I make you on account of this enipeted old man, there is now a confederating of our old revolutionary characters, it would be a very hard case if he could not obtain his just due, have the goodness to inform me as soon as possible convenient. I feel very thankful to you Sir for the attention you Sir have already given this subject, I hope from all my heart you will ascertain what has been the cause so that by your Official knowledge and kindness the same may be corrected before this very old man will go to his grave without assistance from the Government, which he so fully deserves. —
With due Respect
Your humble Servant Frederick H. Mayo
P.S. please to return these papers provided nothing can be done
The Form of last discharges respecting the last War, concerning old Mr Hudson, has been completed according to Law, and will be inclosed to the Secretary of War this day, should be thankful if a particular show is necessary as it respects the injury received in the line of his Duty in the last War, which now disables so much: altho' the facts by evidence have been stated in the papers, which I hope will be laid before the Secretary at War by Mr Gordon Ego, respecting the bounty land, sufficient evidence I have no doubt can be produced, should more be wanting on that account also — (pardon my long letter)

Virginia.
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond on the Seventh day of March 1877.
In the case of John Hudson Esquire.
This day John Hudson a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, personally appeared in Court (it being a Court of Records of the State of Virginia) and delivered a declaration under Oath, setting forth the Company, Regiment and line to which he belonged and the manner of his leaving the service to Wit, By a discharge from his Commanding Officer pursuant to the Act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war"; Also a schedule subscribed by him containing his whole estate and income (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted); and took and subscribed in open Court, the oath required by the Act of Congress of the 1 st of May 1820; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Judge of the said Court, that the said John Hudson served in the Revolutionary war, against the common enemy; and that the value of his property as proved by the oaths of two of the appraisers made in open Court and contained in the said Schedule, is only twenty dollars and fifty Cents, the Court doth order that its clerk do certify and transmit the testimony in this cause, and the proceedings had thereon, together with the opinion of the Court to the Secretary of the department of War, pursuant to the Act of Congress above recited, in order that the said John Hudson may receive from his Country, such pension as his age, infirmities and reduced circumstances in life may entitle him to.

John Hudson, of the County of Henrico, in the State of Virginia, this day personally appeared before the Judge of the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, and solemnly declared on oath that in the year 1777 he enlisted a soldier under Captain Thomas Briscoe, in the Second Virginia Regiment in the revolutionary war, that when the company was full, he marched under J. Hudson, then a lieutenant, in the same company, but afterwards promoted to the rank of a Captain, and, joined the main Army Commanded by General Washington at Valley Forge, and was there attached to General Muhlenburgs brigade. He further saith, that he was at the battle of Monmouth, and the storming of Stony Point, and served out his time faithfully, as the Copies of Certificates from his Commanding Officers, herewith exhibited, and on which he drew his land bounty, will manifestly prove.
That in the fall of the year 1812, after the commencement of the late war between the United States and Great Britain, he enlisted under Captain Clement White, in the 20 th Regiment of Infantry, and marched under him to the lines of Canada, in the spring of 1813; — That being advanced in years, he performed the duties of a drummer, a species of musician very difficult to be obtained, at that stage of the war; and which consideration, he believes, induced Captain White to enlist him, altho, he was beyond the age at which he was Compellable to perform military duty. —
From the severity of the climate, he became unfit for duty, and was discharged, at Plattsburg, on lake Champlain, but a few months before his term of service would have expired; — as the Certificate of Captain Clement White will sufficiently attest. His discharge was signed by General Izard; but was afterwards destroyed by heavy rain, which inundated his knapsack, Thos. John Hudson further declared on oath that, from age and infirmity, and by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he stands

stands in need of assistance from his country for support.
Sworn to in open court the 7 th day of March 1877.
Wm W. Henning C.H.R.D.
March the 1 st 1877.
This is a list of property that John Hudson betends to own in this whole world Appraised by Edward Innuffy and Richson Innuffy and Richard Williams
  The first is Old Book case . . . . . 2. 00   Old chest of drawers . . . . . 1. 50   Two oak tables . . . . . 1. 50   One Iron pot and Oven . . . . . 7. 00   One Mare . . . . . 5. 00   One Sow and pigs . . . . . 3. 50   Six Shoes . . . . . 6. 00   total. his John Hudson marke $21. 50 
Thomas Underwood
Richard Williams
Edward his Innuffy
Richson his Innuffy
Sworn to by Edward Innuffy and Richson Innuffy in open court the 7 th of March 1877.
Wm W. Henning C.H.R.D.
I John Hudson do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner whatever, disposed of any property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress

Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 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
Teste Thomas Underwood as to John Hudson.
his John Hudson mark
Sworn to in open Court the 7 th day of March 1827. Wm W. Hening C.S.C. R.D.
This is to certify that John Hudson enlisted in my company of the 2 nd Virginia State Regiment in February 1777 for the term of three years, which he served duly,
Thomas Bresee Capt n
November 10 th 1783
The above Soldier served the time for which he was enlisted A Copy J. Pendleton Jr.
J. Hudson Capt n
2 nd Virginia Regiment
I certify the above to be a true Copy of the Voucher on which land bounty was granted to John Hudson, filed in the Executive department of Virginia. Given Under my hand 2 nd March 1826.
W. Pleasants A.C.C.
A Warrant issued 7 th August 1783 to John Hudson for 200 acres of land.
I do

State of Virginia
On this 4 th - day of Septem: 1848, before me Geo. A. Mayo - a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Henrico in the said State, personally appeared Ann Hudson, a resident of the said County of Henrico aged eighty nine 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 provision 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 John Hudson, who was a private, and that under the Act of Congress of the 17 th June 1844, she received a pension at the rate of eighty dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Ann her  Hudson mark.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
In presence of
J. H. C. Mayo
Before me
Geo. A. Mayo - J. Peace
I Certify that Ann Hudson, the Declarant above named, is personally known to me
Geo. A. Mayo - J. Peace
State of Virginia, Henrico County, to wit
I Loftin N. Ellett, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Geo. A. Mayo is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified; - that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the said Court, this 9 th - day of Septem: one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
Loftin N. Ellett. C.H.C.

May 3 43.
W.
Ann. Hudson
L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions War Department City of Washington

State of Virginia, Henrico County to wit
At a Court held for the said County, at the Courthouse thereof on the first day of May 1843. personally appeared Ann Hudson of the said County of Henrico aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838. entitled "an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows." That she is the Widow of John Hudson, the identical person, who was a pensioner first under the Act of the 15. day of May 1828. at eighty Dollars per Annum, and afterwards under the Act of the 18. day of March 1818. at eight Dollars per Month, as will plainly and fully be seen by reference to his certificates, which have been returned to J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions, to be filed in the proper Office in Washington. She further declares that she was married to the said John Hudson on the second day of January in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five, that her Husband the aforesaid John Hudson, died on the third day of March One thousand eight hundred and forty two, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated.
Ann her + Hudson mark
I Loften N. Ellett, Clerk of the Court of Henrico County, which is a Court of Record, do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration was made, sworn to, and subscribed by Ann Hudson before the said Court on the day and year above stated.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 1 st of May in the year 1843.
Loften N. Ellett. C.H.C.

Richmond the 1. May 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Respected Sir
Your favour of the 27. last has duly come to hand, and finding therein, that a new Declaration on the part of Ann Hudson would be necessary, I therefore without delay, though the same time with much difficulty had the feeble old Woman brought to our County Court, in order to accomplish that Object, so that all might if possible be done according to the regulation of your Department.
The first Declaration and papers forwarded had been previously inspected by Mr Robison your Agent here, and also was by him and my humble self supposed to be correct agreeable to printed direction received, I am therefore regret, indeed that I have given you Sir extra trouble, and I hope you will excuse the blunder or mistake made, and have the goodness to give her case your early attention. — As it appears by your letter that nothing else now is required.
I therefore respectfully request that you Sir will as soon as possible convenient reply to the within inclosed Declaration, so that we may be informed if all is right and correct, as the old Lady is truly not only in a very feeble state, but also very poor and much in necessity in her old age, which is well known here.
Your compliance will great Oblige
Your humble Servant
Frederick W. Mayo

Revolutionary claim
FREE
Richard Rush Esq.
Secretary, U States Treasury
Washington City

John Hudsons Explanatory Declaration I John Hudson of the County of Henrico in the State of Virginia do declare, that when my Declaration which was forwarded to the Treasury Department was made out, I was not apprised of the necessity or even the propriety of entering so fully into detail as it appears I should have done, By way of explanation therefore; I do hereby declare that I was enlisted by Thomas Bracey, (who acted I believe as a recruiting officer only,) as a private soldier of the Infantry, and was turned over to Capt John Hudson under whose command I marched to Valley Forge, from Hampton in Virginia, after which I was made a Drummer in which character I continued, and do not know why I was not so designated by the muster rolls, am however informed it is not customary in making the returns to particularise by name who are drummers &c, Captain Hudson died and I was transferred to new officers two or three times, but belonged when I left the service at the close of the War to Captain Farlton Payne's Company. I further declare that at the time I made my former declaration, I did not know of any other private soldier or musician belonging to the service, of the name of John Hudson but myself; am since informed that a man of my name, who belonged to the Virginia State line is registered in the Books of this place (Richmond) as having been enlisted in that service, perhaps for eighteen months or three years, who may be dead; for all I know, I was not acquainted with him. I also declare that I am the man who served in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution, and that I do not know why I was not registered as a Drummer, My discharge is believed to have been filed. Witness my hand this 22 nd day of September 1878.
John Hudson mark

Virginia Henrico County To Wit:
Before me Benjamin Sheppard a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and State of Virginia, personally appeared John Hudson of the said County, and made oath that the foregoing amended Declaration by way of explaining the former one made by him, is true to the best of his recollection and belief. Witness my hand this 22 nd Septem r 1878.
Ben Sheppard
I Loftin M c Ellott Clerk of the Court of the County of Henrico in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Benjamin Sheppard before whom the foregoing statement or Declaration was made, was at the time a Magistrate, and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 22 nd day of September 1878.
Loftin M c Ellott C.N.B.

Sir
Virginia Richmond 22 nd Sep 1878
I send you herewith John Hudson's explanatory declaration which I hope will be deemed satisfactory. Hudson is a very poor old man, whose statement I believe from the best information I am able to collect, he thinks is correct: that he performed the services I have no doubt: I beg leave to mention that I am informed, his bed, and the only cow, which perhaps he has in the world are now in the hands of the officer and to be sold at our October Court, which is the 6 th of the next month; If he is to be allowed anything for his services under the late Act of Congress, it will be particularly useful to him if forwarded by the 1 st of the next month.
It appears that Bracey was a recruiting officer, who perhaps did not go out of the limits of Va., it also appears that there were three of new Hudsons, Capt. M c Hudson under whose the command the applicant marched, died in a very short time after joining the Cont l Army, It also appears that there was a private soldier in the Va. State line of the name of John Hudson, who enlisted in that service for a short time, and that the applicant is the man who performed the services in the Continental Army.
I am Very Respectfully
Your Most Ob t Servant
Thomas Underwood
Att o for John Hudson

State of Virginia } County of Henrico }
On this 4 th day of Nov. 1850 personally appeared before me Henry Cox a justice of the peace in & for the county & State aforesaid Ann Hudson a resident of said County and a pensioner under the act of Congress 17 th July 1844. at the rate of $80 per an- num as the widow of John Hudson & hereby claims the benefit of the joint resolution of 1 st July 1848 granting to her the same rate of pension her husband received under the act of 18 th March 1818
Sworn to and subscribed to before me Henry Cox J.P.
State of Virginia.
County of Henrico to wit:
I Justin N. Ellett clerk of the Court of the county aforesaid, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Henry Cox, whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, was at the date of the same and is now an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said county, duly commis- sioned and qualified as such according to the laws of the said State, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and annex the seal of the said Court this 5 th day of November 1850.
Justin N. Ellett. C.H.B.

Henrico County to wit This day John Hudson personally appeared before me a Magistrate for the County aforesaid & Made Oath that he had Resided in the County aforesaid for the last Forty Years
Given under my hand this day of June 1824 Ben Shipyard
State of Virginia
Henrico County to wit
This day Alexander Childres personally appeared before me a Magistrate for the County aforesaid and Made Oath that he belonged to the First Regt of Artillery from the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment during the Revolution any War that he was well acquainted with John Hudson who belonged to Capt. Thomas Braxton Company at that time the Deponent further Makes Oath that he first saw the said John Hudson in Portsmouth Virginia in February 1777 that they then marched in the same Army together to the Valley Forge and that they were Both at the Battles of Monmouth and Stony Point in July 1779 and that the said John Hudson was allway considered by his officers to be a faithfull Soldier & is at this time a Respectable and Honest Man the declaration & schedule made by John Hudson in the County Court of Henrico on the 3 d day of May 1824 & hereto annexed is substantially correct & true as they came within his own knowledge
His Alexander Childres
Henrico County level
Mark
Sworn and subscribed this 26 day of June 1824 before me a Justice of the Peace & I certify that the above named Alexander Childres is a credible witness -
Given under my hand
Ben Shipyard

County of Henrico to wit
This day William Block personally appeared before me a Magistrate for the County aforesaid & made Oath that he lived in Portsmouth in the State of Virginia in 1777 and was present at the time that John Hudson Enlisted under Capt. Thomas Breffee for three years to serve as a soldier in the Revolutionary War on the U.S. Continental Establishment and that he knows the said John Hudson served out the three years of his Enlistment & that the deponent was present when the said Hudson received an honorable Discharge from said services
Given Under my hand this 1 st day of July 1824
(Ben. Sheppard)
Virginia Henrico County to wit
I Izard B Whittlecke Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Benjamin Sheppard who has subscribed the above certificates was on the date of each of them and is now an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Henrico and due faith

faith and credit and ought to be given to all his acts as such In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County this 1 st day of July 1824 (and in the 48 th year of the Commonwealth
J. B. Whitecoke C. D. R.

Post Office Dept.
John Hudson Private U.S. Army
Pension
act 18 March 1818
pension $8 per month to commence March 6. 1839.
Va Rev. Roll
Send cut: to the Pensioner
Richmond Va
Drop his name from the roll act 15 May 1828 & notify the Agent accordingly

Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 2 p. 11
Revolutionary Claims.
N o 100
Under the Act, entitled, "An Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution;" approved 15 May, 1828.
I Certify that John Hudson — of ————— in the County of Henrico in the State of Virginia — entitled to receive pay under the above mentioned Act, as a surviving private of infantry in the Virginia — Line of the Army of the Revolution, at the rate of Six — dollars and sixty six 2/3 cents a month, payable during his life on the third day of March, and third day of September, in each year.
It is provided by law that the said pay, shall not in any way be transferable, or liable to attachment, levy, or seizure, by any legal process whatever.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the Treasury of the United States, this third ————— day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, and of Independence, the fifty fourth.
L. D. Hughes Secretary of the Treasury Eng d by Thomp. Nick d
Richmond no
Pay Certificate of
Rev. John Hudson March

John Hudsons Declaration
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act, entitled "an Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15 th of May 1828, I, John Hudson of Henrico in the County of Henrico, in the State of Virginia, do declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution under Capt Tho s Brann of the Right for and during the War and continued in its service until its termination; at which period I was a Drummer in Captain John Hudsons company in the second regiment of the Virginia line on Continental establishment. And I also declare that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of Eighty dollars; to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778. And I further declare that I never have been on the pension list. Witness my hand this 7 th day of June in the year 1828. his
John X Hudson Mark
Before me William Dandridge a Justice of the peace duly empowered to administer oaths in the County of Henrico and State of Virginia, personally appeared this day Pleasant Jordan and Peter Francis of the said County, who did severally make oath that the said John Hudson by whom the foregoing
* and was transferred to Capt. John Hudsons Company which belonged to the 2 nd Virg. Regiment, my discharge states the 1 st Regt which is an error.

Declaration was subscribed, is generally reported, and believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand this 7 th Day, of June in the year 1828.
W. Dandridge
Know all men by these presents that I John Hudson of the County of Henrico in the State of Virginia do hereby constitute & appoint Thomas Underwood my true and lawful Attorney, with a power of substitution for me and in my names to receive from the United States, the amount of pay now due me under the act entitled an "Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution, approved the 15 th of May 1828, as a Drummer in the second Regiment of the Continental line of the Army, of the Revolution. Witness my hands and seal this 7 th day of June in the year 1828.
his John + Hudson mark
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Before me William Dandridge a Justice of the peace in the County of Henrico and State of Virginia personally appeared this day John Hudson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of Attorney, and acknowledged the same

same to be his act and deed, and also declared that the same was not given by reason of any transfer or any attachment, levy or seizure, by any legal process whatever, of the pay therein authorized to be received, but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to his personal benefit. Witness my hand this 7 th day of June in the year 1878. W. Dandridge
Before me W. Dandridge a Justice of the Peace for the County of Henrico in the State of Virginia, personally appeared Thomas Underwood the Attorney named in the foregoing Power of Attorney, and made oath that the same was not given by reason of any transfer, or of any attachment, levy or seizure by any legal process whatever, of the pay therein authorized to be received, but the said pay is intended to enure wholly to the personal benefit of the person by whom the said power was executed. Witness my hand this 7 th day of June in the year 1878.
W. Dandridge
I, Loftus N. Elliott clerk of the Court of the County of Henrico in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that William Dandridge before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time, a Justice of the Peace, and duly

duly empowered to administer oaths, and I further certify that the foregoing power of attorney was by John H. Harkness to William H. Harkness on this day acknowledged by him and Harkness to be his free act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court this Seventh day of June in the year 1828.
Levi N. ELLIOTT B.H.C.

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
No. of Original payrolls 666 TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
31 July 1828.
John Hudson of Henrico in the County of Henrico in the State of Virginia has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Drummer in captain Hudson's company, in the 2 nd regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, Nothing.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
7 July 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to _____ in the _____
It further appears that _____ is now on the pension list of the _____ agency, and has been so since the _____ at the rate of _____ dollars per month.
John Hudson a Drummer is not found among those of the Virginia line, settled with for their gratuity. But in "Posey's Detachment" belonging to the Virginia Troops, John Hudson a private is found to have received the gratuity of Eighty Dollars. There does not appear to have been an officer of the name of Hudson who served to the end of the War.
Wm Hagner Secy
(correct)

Dear Sir
Mr Poinsett encloses Mr Meigs's letter to the President returned.
J. H. C.

Ann Hudson of Johns Virginia
Rejected
See let. 26 th Oct, 1842 to F. A. Mayo,
married after return of her husband in 1840 war, and husband died in 1842,
let to F. A. Mayo. Mar 15 1843 c
Act 44 July 1836

Ms 8838
Ann Hudson
was
Suspended
Let to Frederick Mayo. Apr 27. '43
Act 1 th July '38

Rep'd 3 June
7312
Virginia
Ann Hudson
widow of John Hudson
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 - and who died on the 3 d March 1842 at Henrico Co. in the State of Virginia - who was a private in the company - commanded by Captain Bickel of the Reg't: commanded by Col Smith - in the Virginia - line for 2 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond - at the rate of 80 - Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 d - day of June 1843 and sent to Frank: A Mayo - Richmond, Va -
Total amount, $400 - 00 -
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. Stewart - Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 181 -

Let to A. Ray Feb 6, 1831
Repeated Jany 31/49
3558.
Virginia Richmond Ann Hudson widow of John Hudson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Va Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Jany 1849 and sent to Mrs Robinson Richmond Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 2, 1848, Page 153 Vol. 3.

Virginia Richmond
Ann Hudson
widow of John Hudson who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21. day of Dec. 1843 and sent to F. Wicker Richmond, Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 1, Page 149.
Rep.
Libt H. A. Mayo Aug 28 1844

Dayton, Ohio January 31-1936.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Please send me copies of Revolutionary War pensions received by John Hudson Jr. and his father, Capt. John Hudson .
The younger man enlisted at Port- mouth, Va., and served under his father Capt. John Hudson.
Thanking you for the information, I am Very Truly -
(Mrs. R.C.) Lucy Thornton Ellis #1221 Grand Ave., Dayton, Ohio.

Mrs H.C. HARGIS & YARBROUGH LAWYERS PAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMA 315-E. 8th St.
H.C. HARGIS E.O. YARBROUGH
address
Pension Department:- "John Hudson Sen, 89 years old (June 1-1840)" Henrico Co. Virginia The above line was taken from a book in the Library at Tulsa, Oklahoma, entitled "Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or military services, with their names, ages and places of residence as returned by the marshals of the several Judicial Districts. Under act for taking the Sixth Census. Published by authority of an act of congress under the direction of the Secretary of State". The date of the census was June 1-1840. Now this John Hudson Sen. 89 yrs old in

1840 - would be born in 1751 & is my ancestor, H. Henrico Co. Va, I know he was a Rev. Soldier & since he drew a Pension will you copy what you have in your office relating to his service & family or rather let me know what will be the charge for copying this for me Please, This means so much to me and I shall eagerly await your reply. Or could you trust me to send it to you upon receipt of the record.
¶ You have been patient & kind to me in the many enquiries I have made. This is to complete a Supplement here for the in Daughters of the American Revolution.
Very Sincerely
Mrs. H. C. Hargis.

1840 - moved to Farm in 1851 - is my ancestor. His name was Co. Va. I know he was a Rev. Soldier - since he drew a Pension. Well you can't get what you know of rather let me know what you for the charge for copying this for me please. This means a great deal to me and I shall eagerly await your reply. Or could you limit me to send it to you upon receipt of the record. I am patient - but this is one of the many expenses I have made. This is to confide a Supposition here for the in future of the American Revolution. Very sincerely M. G. Hays.

Richmond, Virginia, 3320 North Avenue, October 27th, 1932.
Pension Bureau, Dep't of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Re: John Hudson, Henrico County, Va. Revolutionary Soldier.
Gentlemen:
Kindly favor me with details of the pension record of John Hudson , of Henrico County, Virginia, - listed in the Sec'y. of War, 1835 Pension Roll, #2 - Page 212.
Thanking you for the kindness, I am
Very truly yours,
E. W. Sydnor E.W. Sydnor.

Pension Bureau, Dep't. of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Kindly favor me with the pension record of Ann Hudson, wife of John Hudson, of Henrico County, Virginia, a Revolutionary War Soldier.
Very truly yours,
F. W. Sydnor F. W. Sydnor.

REGENT MRS. J. W. KIRKPATRICK 316 WEST PINE STREET ELDORADO
RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. J. B. LAWRENCE COUNCIL GROVE
REGISTRAR MRS. F. L. GILSON 801 WEST TWELFTH STREET EMPORIA
TREASURER MISS MARION SEELYE BOX 337 ABILENE
AUDITOR MRS. F. L. DURLAND JUNCTION CITY
CHAPLAIN MISS KATE B. MILES 308 S. 5TH STREET SALINA
KANSAS
VICE REGENT MRS. E. P. PENDLETON PENDLETON PLACE PRINCETON
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MISS EDITH CHESNEY 729 WEST ASH STREET ELDORADO
LIBRARIAN MRS. P. A. KLAYDER 617 INDIANA STREET NEODASHA
HISTORIAN MISS NETTIE COX WELLINGTON
HONORARY STATE REGENTS MRS. W. E. STANLEY WICHITA
MRS. GEORGE T. GUERNSEY INDEPENDENCE
MISS CATHERINE CAMPBELL OTTAWA
MRS. ROBERT BRUCE CAMPBELL WICHITA
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
617 Indiana Neodesha Kan Jan 6 1931
Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
Will you please tell me about the record of John Maddox (Shenandoah County Va). who received a pension for Revolutionary service. also of John Hudson (Henrico County Va) of Revolutionary War.
Rept. Mrs. Paul A. Klayder.

Mrs Jessie M. Martin
July 16

Per See v 2
South Solon, Ohio,
Jan. 30, 1916-
I am inclosing data sent me by the State Librarian. Please send me information such that I may have childrens names also names of wives and any other family data you are in the habit of sending.
Thanking you for the trouble the request incurs, I am,
Respectfully,
Anna Hudson Maxey, South Solon, Ohio.

John Hudson private, Va. State line, served 3 yrs. Dec. 18, 1783, granted land bounty warrant of 100 acres in that part of Virginia, which became the state of Kentucky. From "Catalogue of Military Land warrants," by Kentucky S.A.R. 1913, p 224 none on file
John Hudson private from Henrico Co. Va. + was pensioned. From VA 3422 Revolutionary soldiers of Virginia p 229
John Hudson private 2nd regt Va. line, placed on pension roll Sep 25, 1828, pension commenced Mar 3, 1826. { From U.S. Pension Roll 1835 vol 2, p. 212, Virginia, Henrico Co. over the same

South Solon, Ohio Jany. 30, 1916. Anna Hudson Maxey.

10804
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
3422
Anna Hudson
Widow
John Hudson
Bi. Rev. was
Act:
Feb. 2, 1848
Index:—Vol.
A.
Page
355.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1916 Feb. 7. Hist. to Anna H. Masey
1932 Feb 4 - Hist. to Mrs P.A Klayder - Ech
1932 - Nov. 7 - Hist. to F.W. Sydnor - JLQ for EEL
1932 Nov 18 - Hist. to Mrs H.C. Hargis Ech
1936 Mar 24 - Hist. to Mrs Ellis Ech

Ann Hudson
Payment to be made at Richmond by
Arthur Robison Esq Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 153 Vol. 3.
Geo. H. Smith Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Ann Hudson widow of John Hudson who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 31st day of January one thousand eight hundred and Forty nine .
Geo. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. B. Bunt Commissioner of Pensions.

Hon J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Be pleased To Acknowledge Alexr. Ray Esqr. of The City of Washington as my agent to prosecute for me any additional Pension that may be due to me or to my deceased husband John Hudson as a United States Pensioner.
Witness Ann Jeffries
Very Respectfully Your obt. Servt Ann Hudson mark

Washington Nov 7. 1850
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions Sir
You will herewith receive an application of Mrs Ann Hudson of Virginia widow of John, claiming under the Joint resolution 1 July 1845. the same rate of pen- -sion he husband received
I remain very respectfully Your Most obed t Alex. Ray

John Hudson's
Documents
for a pension. —

I do hereby certify that John Hudson the holder of this certificate - enlisted with me in the fall of 1812 at the City of Richmond, State of Virginia in the service of the United States in the 20th Regiment of Infantry as a Soldier and Marched from thence with me to the Northern frontier in the spring of 1813, & continued to discharge the duties of a good Soldier until some time in the year 1814 - on the lines of Canada, at which period from the severity of the climate he became very infirm so much so, that he obtained a discharge from the Army on account of his ill health which was produced from the severity of the service in that Country & agreeable to the best of my recollection at the time of his discharge which took place at Halsburg, he only lacked a few months of finishing the term for which he enlisted - Given Under my hand at the City of Richmond this 17th day of Febry 1827.  Clement White late Capt. 20th Regt. U. S. Infantry
Henrico County to Wit
This day Alexander Childres, aged seventyfive years, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, and made oath that he hath been well acquainted with John Hudson ever since an early period of the revolutionary war. That while this affiant, was a soldier in Harrison's Artillery, the said John Hudson having been transferred  to the Continental establishment  he there  to his knowledge , enlisted in Captain Brepsie's company of infantry; - That the said John Hudson having been transferred to the Continental establishment marched with this affiant and joined the main army at Valley

Valley Forge. — He knows that the said John Hudson was with him, at the battle of Monmouth. That this affiant was at the storming of Stoney point, and believes that the said John Hudson was there also, because he saw him with the army the next day; but the operations having been carried on in the night, he cannot possibly say with certainty whom he saw in the action. — His duty was to march straight forward and fight.
This affiant further saith, that he hath lived a near neighbour to John Hudson, in the County of Henrico, and State of Virginia, for the last twenty five years, and knows him him to be at this time, in very indigent circumstances. This affiant himself draws a pension from the United States, and, if he may be permitted to express an opinion, he would say that no old soldier in the revolutionary war, was ever better entitled to relief from his country than John Hudson. — Besides his long and faithful services in the revolutionary war, this affiant knows that the said John Hudson served in the late war, between the United States and Great Britain in the capacity of a Drummer; and he hath never heard any fault found with the said John Hudson, in either war, but always understood that he was faithful to his duty. Given Under my hand, at the City of Richmond in the County of Henrico this 26 th day of March 1827.
Ben: Sheppard
Given Under my hand and seal of office at Richmond, this 27 th day of March 1827. and in the 51 st year of the Commonwealth.
Wm: Herring C.S.G.C.B.D.

Richmond March 27 th 1827.
Sir
I am requested by a poor old revolutionary Soldier, who served not only in the war of the revolution, but in the later war, until, by age and infirmity, he became unfit for duty, to transmit to you, the enclosed documents, in order that he may obtain some assistance from his country.
The papers, according to my view of the several acts of Congress, on the subject, are so regular, that I hope there will be no difficulty in having him placed on the list of pensioners  pensioners .
The Chancellor took such a warm interest in his favour, that he gave his case a preference over all others before the Court.
The fact that he served with the Continental army at Valley Forge, at the battle of Monmouth, & at the Storming of Stony Point, conclusively prove, that he had been transferred, to the Continental establishment, as the Governor & Council were authorised to do, at that period, in order to make up the States quota, under the requisitions of the old Congress.
No officer or Soldier of a mere State Regiment was compellable to march out of the State. — The 1 st and 2 nd Virginia Regiments were transferred to the Continental establishment. —
Dalbey's Legion was afterwards raised for mere State purposes, and never pretended to be on the Continental establishment.
Harrison's artillery were raised precisely on the same principles and performed the same services, as the 1 st & 2 nd Regiments of the infantry. — It is well known that some of the few Survivors of Harrison's artillery, have obtained pensions from the United States, and the infantry of the 1 st and 2 nd Regiments, being placed in the same circumstances, may reasonably expect the same relief from their country.
I am Respectfully
Yrs
W m W m Hening

W. H. St. L. S. 2
S. H. S. 1
Dec 21
Cols. with
St. Louis
Bill $4.50
1881 Jan 1 St. Louis
St. Louis
Woman's wear
Woman's wear

These are to certify that the bearer hereof John Hudson, a Soldier in the first Virginia Regiment, having faithfully served the United States from the 17 th August 1779 for eighteen months, and re-enlisted in 1780 - and being enlisted for the War, is hereby discharged from the American Army.
Given at the War Office the 6 th day of August, 1783.
B. Lincoln
By Order of the Secretary at War.
Jo s Carleton, Sec'y.
Registered in the Books of the Regiment
Sam d Tinsley, Major.
A true Copy.
I certify the above to be a true copy of the Voucher filed in the Executive Department of Virginia on which land bounty was allowed to John Hudson. Given under my hand this 12 th June 1828.
H. Hearn, A.C.C.

State of Virginia Henrico County To Wit:
Before me Benjamin Shepherd a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Major William Price, who was a Lieutenant in the Continental line of the Revolutionary Army, and made Oath, that he is well acquainted with John Hudson of Henrico County who was a Drummer in the 2 nd Virginia Regiment on Continental Establishment, and belonged to General Muhlenburgs Brigade; that he saw the said Hudson in the year 1777 at Valley Forge, that he marched from thence with the Troops, and was in the engagement at Monmouth, Where Lt. Price got wounded, and does not remember seeing Hudson for some time after, but will remember, always to have heard, and verily believes that Mr. Hudson continued in the U.S. service until after the capture of Lord Cornwallis at Little York in Virginia Given Under my hand this 12 th day of June in the year One thousand Eight hundred and twenty Eight,
Ben. Shepherd

I Aspin N Elliott Clerk of the County Court of Henrico County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Benjamin Sheppard before whom the within certificate was sworn, was at the time a Justice of the peace, (and) duly empowered to admin-
= ist v. the
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand (and) affixed the seal of the said Court, this 12 th day of June 1828.
Aspin N Elliott C.H.
Major Wm Price Certificate

Sir,
Richmond 6. Sep 1828.
I shall be glad to be informed what has become of the claim of Mr John Hudson of Henrico County, whose papers were forwarded to your Department in June last, There is evidently apparent neglect in this way of shewing which, I now enclose you your note of the 21 st June last acknowledging the receipt of his papers, and saying they should be examined with all convenient despatch and the result communicated to me, since which nothing has been heard from you, I am satisfied Mr Hudsons Claim is a Just one and am in hopes his two years pay, as well as the Semi-annual payment now due him will be immediately forwarded to this place, Mr H. is uneasy at not hearing from you

your Department, least there may have been some mismanagement or mismanagement of the money.
I am Very Respectfully Your Most Obedient Thomas Underwood ATP for In d Huds

Sir.
Richmond 26. July 1828.
I received your communication of the 24 th ult. in answer to mine of the 13 th acknowledging the rec d . of John Hudsons papers, claiming pay for services performed by him as a soldier in the Revolution, your letter states the claim would be examined with all convenient despatch and the result made known to me, Mr. Hudson who is a necessitated old soldier is constantly writing, and sending messages to me upon the subject, if the press of business in your department should be a little over, will be thankful to you for information upon this business and if there be any deficiency in his proof will see if it can be remedied
Very Respectfully
Your Mo st Servant
Thomas Underwood

Sir
Richmond 13 th June 1828
Therewith enclose the papers relative to the claim of John Hudson a Drummer in the Army of the Revolution. This man is very poor & has as far as I am informed, served in two Wars for the support of his Country's rights very faithfully, has become infirm & unable to labor. If his papers justify the payment of his claim for the two years under the late act of Congress upon the subject: and for pay as a soldier through I shall be obliged to you to forward the amount due him to me in this place for his benefit agreeably to the Power of Attorney made me by him & this note will be a discharge by me as his att o for receiving the same, if there is any deficiency in the evidence pray inform me of it.
Respectfully
Thomas Underwood Attorney for John Hudson
P.S. please send such documents as you consider proper to allow him to get his pay hereafter, if he is entitled under the Act of Congress.
TU

Richmond the 13, November 1836.
Geo: W m Cump Esq r Commissioner of Pension City of Washington
Respected Sir
Your favour of the 13 th ulto: was received, but my extreme sickness was the cause of this long delay. I now take the liberty to answer the questions you Sir require respecting the poor Old Man Mr John Hudson . First you wish to know if he is the same Man, whose Claim has been admitted under the Act of 15 th May 1828. Answer He certainly is , which can fully be established if required, secondly you Sir wish to know, how the papers of the original application of John Hudson this worthy and good Old Man came in my possession — Answer, those papers and Documents inclosed to the War department last — John Hudson himself gave and delivered the same to me , or rather requested me (looking over his papers) to take them in Order to see if any thing could be done for him in his deplorable present situation (I have a little Farm a short distance from his house) at that time I requested the Old Man to come to Richmond, and I would take those papers and ask some advice concerning it; he came and I took him to our Capital, Mr W m Reicherson of the Council read those papers, our present acting Governor being present part of that time, it was then in the Council Chamber room, that it was first stated with some degree of certainty that the Old Man (who being present) was entitled to those arriages, and that he did certainly make the original application, under the Law of 18 th March 1818, which should give $96. per Annum in place of $80, and he ought to receive those arriages from the date of his first application made in our County Court: altho: he failed at time of being placed on the pension list, such was stated was the case by reference to the U. States Law on this x and similar subject; if that should be a fact old Mr Hudson would be entitled to $16. addition yearly, since the drawing of his pension, and the arriages of his pension yearly from 1824. up to the time he first commenced drawing

under the Law of 1828.
That is if he has the right to claim the provision of the Act of 18 th March 1818. I requested the old man to tell me since the receipt of your letter, how those papers came in his possession, he recollected that in the first application of 1824. he was assisted by a Gentleman by the name of Capt. E. Brown of our City Guards, whose name I think is at the head of that Document, I have seen that Gentleman also since, he recollects all perfectly, and stated to me that he had not a doubt in this world, that x the old Mr John Hudson was at that time intitled, and it was then and is now a matter of astonishment to him, why he Hudson was not then put on the pension list, when he attended for him, as every thing concerning the papers and evidence was in regular and legal order, as he had made application x as he Hudson belongt also to the continental troops for others under similar circumstances and evidences, and had obtained the pensions for various persons, x in that way but had failed in that case, for which he even now feels sorrow, knowing that none has been more deserving than John Hudson, as it respects John Hudson being the same man, there can be no doubt, Capt Brown knew John Hudson also, when in service in the last War (being out with him himself) to be a faithful good Soldier, and that really the national honour of his Country required that this poor old man should have his just right in the year of 1824. consequently letters from that Gentleman concerning the same old man's case will be found in your department from E. Brown — As it respects Mr Hennings letter and Documents from our Chancery Court, the old man can not be certain, who let him have those papers back, though he recollects of being in Court, when the same were obtained, though he says either W m W m  x who give also an explanation in his letter to the Secy at War under the Law of 1818. Hennings give them to him, or he got them himself out of the Office, when he went on foot to the City of Washington for the purpose of obtaining his just due, or some one acting for him give them to him, he therefore can not tell with certainty how those last papers of Hennings got in his possession have no doubt that he got them in a proper manner, as he is a very good honourable and venerable old man, which is well known here, also that he John Hudson is the same, could be discovered even by the comparison of all the

applications, including the principal evidences of May 13. 1828. must no doubt be also be in your possession in the department — You Sir state in your last when these inquiries shall be answered, and the object of my letter explicitly stated, a full reply will be given: I have therefore taken the liberty of explaining so fully, altho' if you will please to have reference to my last letter, I did think that I had then already stated sufficiently on the subject. You Sir know best if any thing can be done in favour of this poor worthy old man, particularly when so few are alive, at all events I shall with the assistance of others not give up his cause — John Robison our Member in Congress promised to attend to his affairs in person, provided he should not succeed, and I would here remark it is not a matter of interest on my part, no I assure you Sir, humanity and justice is the cause of my troubling myself in this case — but one thing is certain if nothing is done soon for this poor old man, it will be too late, and he will die in his disrepute and crippled situation, without obtaining that portion of good he might yet experience from his Government and Country, which he defended on the Battle ground from his youth to his old age Should you Sir wish to receive a letter from Capt. Richardson Clerk of our Executive department of Virginia on this subject, I can get the favour of him to do so. as Mr James L. Edwards settled a similar case for him within a few years for another old man, in which a similar mistake was committed and the Pensioner received his full arrears through Capt. Richardson. I respectfully therefore request you Sir to have the goodness to give this case your early attention Should also be thankful to know if a particular form is necessary, as it respects the injury received in the line of his Duty in the last War, which now disables him, altho' the fact has been by evidence been established in the papers, concerning brandy land, which I hope will be laid before the Secretary at War by W m Gordon Esq r  but no doubt more evidence may be required I hope and pray you Sir will do all in your power as soon as possible With due Respect
Yours turn over Frederick T. Mayo and take the trouble to read all of the letter (turn over)

James L. Edwards Esqr In his last letter to me of the 12 th of July, to which I just this moment have reference — States most positively these words — I am unable to see, or say why he John Hudson did not apply for a pension under the Act of March 18 — 1818. in place of May 15. — 1828 — Now Sir you will plainly observe by the examination of the papers and Documents forwarded, which I pray you to read, respecting John Hudson, that he poor fellow did make that application, not only once, but twice in legal form, both being in your department for your inspection for that purpose, in consequence of the remark of J. L. E.
War Department Geo. W m Carmump Esqr Acting Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington Mr. C. Nov 18
Mr Edwards also states, in his letter. Respecting his John Hudsons Services in the late War, he is not intitled to any pension, unless he received an injury while in the line of his Duty, which now disables him, nor is this being the case without doubt, as that fact can be established by various respectable persons, who was with him at that time in Service, and knows now also his crippled situation, produced as above stated on the lines of Canada, the fact is no Man ever suffered and done more for his Country in a humble Station of life, than old poor John Hudson — I hope therefore, (with many who knows him) that he may obtain his just due.

Copy of a letter from J. L. Edwards Esq.
dated Nov. 19. 1836
City of Washington
Pension Office
The original in the possession of
Frederick A. May
Richmond Va

Copy of the letter of J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pension City of Washington to Frederick A. Mayo, Richmond Va.
War Department Pension Office Nov. 19. 1836.
Sir
Your letter of the 15 th inst has been received. I have myself made a very particular examination of the whole of the papers in the case of John Hudson, and I find that when his claim under the act of March 18. 1818 was first presented at this Office, he alleged to have served in Col: George Gibson's re gt giment of State Troops. As that Law did not provide for State Troops, the claim was rejected. When he applied to the Treasury Department for the benefits of the acts of May 15, 1828. he stated that he belonged to the 2 nd Virginia regiment, and received the gratuity of $80. per annum. On examining the lists of Continental soldiers who received that bounty, the name of John Hudson was found on them, and the claim was admitted. He now claims the difference, between $80. per annum from March 1826. and $96. per annum from the time when he first applied under the act of March 18. 1818. But the claim cannot be allowed, because, although the objection as to his service has been removed by a subsequent decision of this Department in relation to Gibson's regiment, yet he has failed to comply with the regulation under the Act of May 1. 1820, in not accounting for the disposition of his property since March 18. 1818. — If he should now exhibit such proof as the regulations direct, his claim under the Act of March 18. 1818. will be again examined. Enclosed is a printed Sheet for his guidance. — I would particularly refer you to note marked (g) in this Sheet. — To prevent unnecessary trouble and expense it is proper for me to apprize the applicant through you, that he cannot draw an Invalid Pension and a Pension under the Act of March 18. 1818. at the same time. He should therefore abandon one of these two claims. — I however inclose you regulations for the government of persons, who wish to apply for Invalid Pensions.
I am respectfully Your Ob dt Serv t J. L. Edwards

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions War Department P. Office City of Washington

Richmond the 29 th January 1839.
James L. Edwards Esqr, Commissioner of Pension City of Washington
Respected Sir
I hereby inclose you by  the  through the Hon: J. Robertson account of old
Mr John Hudson, the depositions of William Green and Patrick Jordan, two of his most respectable neighbours, concerning the exhibits, or disposition of his little property since March 18. 1818, which appeared by your direction the regulation of your Department required, and which is in reality considerable less more than it was in the years 1818, and 1820. — Should a new Declaration again by him be required under the Act of March 18. 1818. you Sir will please to inform me, and it shall be done; but in as much your Department is in possession of his former authenticated Declarations and applications made in our Courts under the Act of March 18. 1818, one of which was made by him in the year 1824. in the County Court of Henrico, and the second in the year 1827. in the Chancery Court of this County, and both said Declarations I did forward on to your Department in the year 1836. and will be found on your files since the 15 th Sept: 1836. as it appears by the letter from your Department signed by George W m Cump Esqr. I did hope therefore by and with the advice of some Gentleman here, that another similar application might be unnecessary, as no doubt reference will be had to the before mentioned: but Sir, you will only please to direct and require it, and it shall + printed and can be done without much delay in the manner he did before, and under the present regulations which you had the goodness to forward, but by your letter, you directed me only to the clause respecting the disposition of his property since 1818. & 1820. The old Man is now very infirm, and in a poor condition, unable also to attend any Court, One of our County Magistrates seen him the other day, and is very willing to certify to the fact. He claims and prays for the difference between $80. per annum which he now receives under the act of the 15 th May 1828, and $96. per annum, which he hopes he may be entitled to receive, or to any arrearages of Pension from the time he first made his application and Declaration as before stated under the Act of March 18. 1818
Yours over

in which he failed of being placed on the Pension list at that time, or to which he may have a right to claim in consequence of those former declarations and applications for the Services rendered the Government in his present distressed situation of himself and family — all therefore what may be required by the regulations of the Department and yourself of him, shall certainly be done if possible without delay, so that his just claim may at least be fully established to the satisfaction of yourself and the Department, so that he may obtain all to which it may be ascertained that he is entitled — Mr. Robison your Pension Agent here, stated to me yesterday, that he sincerely believed, that he John Hudson was more deserving to obtain his full due from all circumstances connected than any one, who draws a Pension at his Office, and named different persons for a comparison who draw a Pension to the full extent from the Government, and he hopes with me that he may now at last obtain all to which he may be entitled — He is at present in a very feeble State of health, and therefore should take it as a particular favor if you would have the goodness to give this subject your early attention of examination, in as much this good Old Man and Soldier during the Revolutionary War served faithfully, and also in his old age x served as a drummer in the last War with Great Britain to its close x as you will see by the deposition furnished I hope under all circumstances therefore sincerely that compassion and justice combined will soon relief him, and his helpless family from his present difficulty, want, and sufferings, so that he can live the short balance of his life with some degree of comfort for the Services he has rendered to his Country and Government. I have taken the liberty to inclose you Sir also, a copy of your letter written to me in the year 1836. in order to refresh your memory, in consequence of the quantity of business you Sir no doubt have on hand, I did for that reason suppose it necessary particularly as I was so long from this Country, and the subject may not now be within your recollection so fully, as it was at the date of your letter. Please to inform me, when the papers are received at your Department, and if every thing has been properly done, and your compliance will greatly oblige
Your humble Servant
Frederick A. Mayo

P.S. — A new Declaration had been wrote and prepared, according to the printed form you had the goodness to furnish, but the Old Man Hudson, was unable in his present feeble condition to attend at our last Court of this County, or even that would have been completed, as some of the Court have knowledge of his deplorable case, and wish him to obtain to what he may be entitled from the Government for his services rendered.
Excuse my long letter in behalf of this faithfull old soldier and distressed family; it is I assure you Sir with feelings of compassion and justice I trouble you Sir so much, not account of my own interest, which is well known here, and therefore I hope you will ponder me; when I again request most respectfully your speedy attention, in the examination of his matters before your Department.

Cam
Mar 27
J. W. Hudson warm 28 for benefit at 1878
J. W.
L.
Edwards
Esq.
Rev W. H. Rome
War Department
Pension Office
City of Washington

Richmond the 23 rd March 1839.
J. L. Edwards Esq n Respected Sir
I hereby at last inclose you Sir, the M rs John Hudson's Declaration, Schedule and certified copy of our Court, according to your printed Direction, which you had the goodness to forward, and hope you will please to give this Subject your early attention, in the examination of this poor old Mans case, before your Department; he is now very infirm, and frail in Memory — He claims the difference between $80, per Annum, which he now obtains from the Government under the Act of the 15 th May 1828, and $96. per Annum (which he expects to get) from the time he first applied under the Act of March 18. — 1818. (all of which former Declarations and applications are in the possession of the Department since September 1836.) including the the same time arrears in his favour, to which he may be intitled, or any other small allowance which may release his poor situation of himself and his old wife, during the balance of his short time, he has to remain in this world. I again take the liberty to state to you Sir, that it is no matter of self interest on my part, that I trouble you Sir so much on this Subject: feelings of Humanity for the old couple, and Justice from his Government and Country, he so faithfully served requires it. I shall take it as a particular favour to inform me, when the inclosed Declaration has been received at your Department, and if all according to the rules and Laws of your Department has been complied with. Your compliance will greatly Oblige
Yours respectfully Frederick A. G. Mayo

Spring 1840
NOV 16 1840 J. L. EDWARDS PENSION OFFICE
War Department J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pension City of Washington

Spring Hill near the City of Richmond the 13 th Nov: 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq n
According to the direction of the Hon o : J. M.
Poinsett I did forward on the certificate of old Mr John Hudson under the act of 1828., the 22 nd day of October last, directed the same to the Secretary of War, I have as yet not received for the old Man the certificate under the act of 1818., neither have I heard, or received a line, of the same has been received — These old people are in a suffering state, and can not obtain provisions, without the certificate as formerly it was left in a Grocery keepers hands, who generally supply them — I pray you Sir to have the matter attended to — You stated in your last, that his pension would commence on the 6 th day of March 1839. as the evidence at that time was completed. — It would be of great help to those poor old people (provided it would be agreeable to the rules and regulations of the department) if they could get the $16. difference on return of the other certificate granted from last year, up to the drawing time in this year: in order to get their old little house, put in some what more comfortable state for the approaching winter the old Man has become extremely feeble, so that he can go just little about — Have no doubt you Sir, if you could see him, would feel for this old veteran in his present poor situation in his last declining days — I remain with due Respect
P.S. I hope Sir, you will pardon me, for having been so trouble some in this case
Your humble Servant Frederick W. Maye

Mr. [unclear] will acknowledge the same
South Office con
The Hon. J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War.
City of Washington
Ms. B. 1. 1 Oct 28 No. 1 1 Oct 28

Mr. [unclear] [unclear] Washington D.C.
South Office con
The Hon. J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War.
City of Washington
Ms. B. 1. 1 v. 11, p. 28 Oct 28 1840.
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Spring Hill near the City of Richmond the 22 nd Oct: 1846
The Hono: J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War.
Sir
According to request in a letter directed to my humble self, and also agreeable to the letter from your Hono: to the Hono: W m H. Roane, directing that the certificate of John Hudson under the act of 1828. should be forwarded on to the Department, I have therefore inclosed the same to your Honour; and feel thankfull for the satisfactory explanation, as to the difference claimed and expected for the old Man, in consequence of a certain law in this case against arrears under those circumstances: although your Honour seems to speak favourable as to the justice of the claim, which possible may hereafter be accomplished by your Honour's assistance for the old Man's petition to Congress, should he live until that time.
For my part I not only feel thankfull now; but shall always feel gratefull for the kind feelings your Hono:, was pleased to express in my behalf in the letter to the Hono: W m H. Roane, who forwarded the letter received to my house.
M c Edwards states in his last letter, that the pension under the act of 1818. will commence on the 6 th of March 1839. as the evidence at that time was completed. — It would be a great help for those poor old people (provided it would be agreeable to the rules and regulations of the Department) if they could get the $16. difference on return of the certificate for $96. per Annum, from last year up to September drawing time in this year, in order that they may be able to get their

old little House put in some what more comfortable state for the approaching winter, and to obtain some warm necessary cloathing for that Purpose — Wherefore I feel confident from the feelings and interest your Hono: has manifested for this poor venerable old Man, and Soldier, that all will be done, that can be done, by your Hono: direction for his benefit and support, during his short time upon this earth.
I remain with high and due Respect
Your humble Servant.
Frederick H. Mayo
I John Hudson of the County of Henrico, and State of Virginia do hereby declare, and acknowledge, that I am satisfied and thankfull, to the Secretary of War, and War department generally, for the increased pension of $96. granted; and therefore surrender my certificate under the Law of 1828, agreeable to direction, by which I only got $80., under the hope and expectation to obtain the difference of my former pension from last year given under my hand and seal this 25 th day of Oct: 1840
In the presence of Frederick H. Mayo
John Hudson Seal his X Mark

After all the great doings, and unreasonable, shamefull management, and exertion of the Wig party here. — Virginia will remain faithfull by all I can learn from different parts.

Conrad May 6
J. H. Hudson
Oct 1878
L. Edwards Esq. War Department: Pension Office City of Washington

Richmond the 6 th May 1839.
J. L. Edwards Esq r Respected Sir
I inclosed in a letter franked (on the outside) by the Hon ble W m H. Roane John Hudson Declaration and Schedule, copied and certified by our Courts according to your printed directions, on the 23 rd day of March last and did request you to have the goodness to let me know the result, as soon as possible; but have as yet not heard, if even the papers have been received at your Department — I am called on most every two or three days, to give some account of it, or what can be the cause of the delay, — These old people are really in a suffering state. Please to inform me by next Mail, if any thing, is, or can be done so I may be able to tell them, which would give all parties satisfaction — Your compliance will greatly oblige
Yours respectfully
Frederick Mayo

And Colo Va 2230
J. L. Edwards, esquire,
Commissioner of Pensions,
FREE
Washington.

Bank of Virginia,
Septem. 11. 1848.
Sir,
I send you herein the Declaration of Mrs Ann Hudson, a pensioner under the Act of the 7. June 1844, made to obtain the benefits of the provision of the Act of the 2 d February 1848, - be pleased to enclose me a - Pension Certificate for her.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
Ant y Robinson
J. S. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

State of Virginia
City of Richmond, to wit:
On the 15 th day of September 1843 before me Francis Wicker a Justice of the Peace in and for the said City, personally appeared Ann Hud- son, a resident of the County of Henrico, aged as she says 83 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 provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of John Hudson, who was a private in the Revo- lutionary War, and that in conformity with the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, she was pensioned and received five years pension at the rate of eighty dol- lars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness William Hudson
Ann her  Hudson mark.
Sworn to and subscribed on the 15 th day of September 1843, before me
Wicker J.P.
I certify that Ann Hudson, above named, widow of John Hudson deceased, is personally known to me.
Certified this 15 th day of September 1843.
Wicker J.P.

State of Virginia,
City of Richmond, to wit;
I, Charles Howard Clerk of the Court of Hustings of the said City do hereby Certify that F. Wicker is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said City, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine, as I verily believe.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 15 th day of September in the year 1843.
Chs. Howard

4525 Sep 22 1843.
Ann Hudson Oct 1843
Va
$80 per a
J. Wickes Richmond
Edwards Va.
Washington
(Large stylized signature or mark)

Richmond Sept 20th 1843
Sir, Enclosed you have the declaration of Mrs Ann Hudson for the purpose of enabling her to be Obtain her pension under the act of the last Session of the Congress of the United States will you have the kind to send directed to me the Certificate authorizing her to receive the same
I am Very Respectfully Ym obed Servt
WICKLE

Chicoutimi 5th * 23 Apr 28 1843 Apr 28 1843
Ann Hudson N.B.
Yrs
L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pension War Department City of Washington

Richmond the 25 April 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq
Respected Sir
I should thank you Sir to inform me if you have received the papers of the Mrs Ann Hudson; it being now more than three weeks since forwarded them, including her Declaration executed agreeable to the direction of your letter of the 15 th March last, I felt some apprehension that possibly those certified papers has not come to hand. I therefore take the liberty respectfully to request information: though knowing that the great quantity of business in your Department makes it almost impossible for you Sir to answer sooner: I should not have troubled you Sir now again, but the old poor feeble Woman came time since to my house in a Cart, in order to ascertain if her case has been acted upon. I hope and trust under these circumstances you Sir will pardon my letter at this time, so we can only ascertain if the papers as above stated have been received: as on the other hand I am confident that you Sir will give the subject your early attention, as soon as the pressure of business will allow you Sir to do so in order to dispose of her case, and your compliance
Will greatly oblige Yours respectfully
Frederick J. Mayo
2 nd April 1843

Feb 22 743
va.
Ann
Friend
Edwards Esq.
War Department. Pension Office
City of Washington.

Richmond the 21. February 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq r
Respected Sir
Since writing you Sir, I take the liberty to state, that I have understood from as good authority as we have in this City, that under some Law lately passed, or under some decision recently made old Mrs Ann Hudson the widow of John Hudson deceased, who was first a pensioner under the act of May 1828. and afterwards under the Law of March 1818. is now intitled to a pension for five years.
Be pleased to inform me, if this is the case, and if she is intitled to it, be so kind to give me information how to obtain it — She was married as will be discovered by the papers in your Department. in the year 1786.
Pray to let me hear from you Sir as soon as possible as the old poor and feeble woman requires not only attention, but in reality assistance — I hope you will excuse me for being so troublesome, but really Humanity and Justice seems to require it, pleas to give her case your early attention
I remain with due Respect & Your humble Servant.
Frederick Mayo

Mar 16 1843
No. 1
J. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pension City of Washington.

Richmond the 14 March 1843.
Respected Sir
Having wrote time to you Sir, concerning the five or six years Pension of old Mrs Ann Hudson within the space of One Month, to which she appears to be intitled, but to neither of my letters written on the Subject I have as yet rec d a reply, which seems extremely strange, particularly when I always before with promptness obtained a reply. I therefore take the liberty once more to inquire of you Sir, if she Ann Hudson widow of John Hudson deceased, is in reality intitled and should such be the case, have the goodness to give me the necessary instruction - I did according to advice give a full statement of her case in my last letter; to which you Sir will please to have reference. I hope under these circumstances you will be so kind, as to inform me, as soon as possible convenient.
I remain with due Respect
Your humble Servant.
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pension
Frederick P. Maye
P.S. The poor and feeble old Woman has come from the Country to town different times since, in order to ascertain the result. and she respectfully requests your early attention, in her present critical and low situation; One or two Gentlemen of this City acquainted with matters of this kind, have stated to her to make the application, and for my part I shall be thankful to get a reply - in order to satisfy her one way, or the other. (in haste)

Nov 28 1846
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Give order to Mr. [unclear]
L. E. Jr L. Edwards Esq. War Department Pension Office City of Washington

Spring Hill near the City of Richmond the 27 Nov: 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir
Will you have the goodness to give the instruction, which you stated you had given in your last to me to the Pension Agent of Richmond to pay the arrear up to the 4 th day of Sept: last to John Hudson. — That poor old feeble couple came in the other day through the worst of weather in order to draw their small sum allowed, a Magistrate was obtained, all was ready according to Law, but behold not a Dollar they could get. — Mr Robertson the Agent having received some time ago a + general circular inquiry letter from you on this Subject, and therefore could not make any distinction, although he felt very sorrow for the old Man, who had almost to crawl to get along, and requested me to write you Sir without delay again, as he was perfectly satisfied that such was the intention, by your letter which I produced, and stated that he had no doubt, that you had given direction to that effect, but it must have been neglected some way, that he did not get such instruction, he expects therefore a special Order, or he could not let them have any thing until the 4 th of March, though he expected quite such instruction by next Mail from the face of my letter — The old Man and his old wife had earned not so much as to pay for the cart hire, which brought them to town, you Sir may know by this, that they are poor in reality, and in consequence of the old Man, weak condition it was with great difficulty, that he was got home again — The certificate has been recited — I pray you Sir answer as soon as possible, they are in great need, and that little will help them much — I remain with highest and Respect Your humble servant
Your last letter directed to me was dated the 16 th in which you stated that such instruction had been given to the Agent here
Frederick A. Maye

Oct 24. 1842 No 5688
Rev. Ann Gordon July 4. Revolutionary Claim
2 The Commissioner of Pension Washington City

Virginia. Richmond the 13 th October 1842.
Sir
I herewith enclose to you the declaration of Mrs Ann Hudson which is believed to be in form, asking half pay as the Widow of John Hudson deceased a Soldier of the Revolution; Agreeable to the Act of Congress passed the 4 th July 1836. — She also still asks the additional pay of $16. per year from the 4 th March 1826. until her said Husband commenced drawing $96. per Annum, which is believed to have been in the year 1840. which the Pension roll will more fully shew.
John Hudson was inscribed on the Pension list at $80. per Annum thru the Act of Congress of the 13 th May 1828. under which he then claimed his  deceased revolutionary Soldier, $96. his Widow is supposed to be entitled to the annual difference of $16. a year, while her Husband received $80 only — You are therefore respectfully requested to examine the case, and settle the amount of difference, and forward it, with the half pay due her — Though if the examination should take much time — You will please, first to forward the half pay to her with as little delay as possible, she being in her old and feeble state, much in want and necessity in her present condition. John Hudsons Warrant was numbered 100.
With due Respect Your Servant
Frederick A. Mayo
Pleas to direct to Ann Hudson Henrico County Va to the care of Frederick A. Mayo City of Richmond

J. L. Edwards Esq. War department Pension Office City of Washington
W.
Feb 17. 1843
Am. Engr.
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 1 p. 10

J. L. Edwards Esq. War department Pension Office City of Washington
Va.
Feb 17. 1843
Dear Friend
Miss. P. ... Miss. ...

Spring Hill near Richmond the 15 February 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Respected Sir
I take the liberty to call on you Sir for a more full explanation of your last letter dated the 26 th October 1842. wrote to me on Account of Old Mrs. Ann Hudson, widow of John Hudson deceased, claiming a pension for which her Documents had been forwarded to your department. Your letter for answer to her application directed as before mentioned, stated all the different Laws and Acts of Congress on this Subject, and finally as neither of those Laws embraced her case, you mention that she can not be intitled under none of those Acts before named. — But at the close of your letter (now before me) in answer to a different application, being made on Account of arrearages, which in your former letter appeared you had entirely refused, you state in the following words and figures: The arrearages of pension being the difference between $80. and $96. per Annum can therefore be allowed. Now possible the word not may have been forgot, and if so, it would read, can therefore not be allowed . different Gentlemen have lookt at that sentence, some supposed that you Sir without doubt stated and meant, that she was intitled to the arrearages you name, others think it may possible be a mistake by leaving out the word not , — therefore have the good ness to let me know, the positive result of your intention. — Having understood lately that some Law has been passed in favour of the widows still living of the old revolutionary Soldiers, that this seems to me has been the case, appears from a circumstance of a Mr. Barrett of the City of Richmond taken the trouble of riding out yesterday to that poor old Woman's humble Dwelling, for the purpose to mention to her, that he could get her pension, as he was in the habit of doing so for others, provided she would give him half of it, she the same time let him read your letter last received on the Subject, in which the chance of obtaining a pension as before observed is altogether under all the Laws and Acts then in existence cut off, and she is left without the least prospect whatever. still he Mr. Barrett stated at the time, and also to me afterwards, that he could get it, as he knew how to manage it without fail. Under those circumstances and for the sake of not making a poor old Woman to give away her half support to a Man of speculation, please to inform me as soon as possible of the prospect and substance of any such Law in favour of those widows, which may have since taken place, as certainly you Sir know by this time all about it, and no doubt you will in Justice to her feeble disbreight situation not delay her case. I have no interest in this matter in that way , Old Mrs. Ann Hudson is related to my wife, and I feel particularly concerned on that Account, as indeed the old Woman looks to our house for meet everything in her weak and poor state, and my family consequently do every thing they can for her, and therefore should be sorry to know, if some of those speculating characters, would get half of her portion, on Account of her Husband, John Hudson deceased. I remain with due Respect
P.S. please to let me hear from you Sir in a few days, if possible
Frederick W. Mayo

November 18, 1932
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BA-J/REL John Hudson-W.3422
Mrs. H.C.Hargis 315 E. 8th Street Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Hudson, a Revolutionary War pensioner, of Henrico County Virginia.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3422, based upon the military service of John Hudson in that war.
John Hudson enlisted at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1777, under Captain Thomas Brassie in the Virginia Troops, marched to Valley Forge in Captain Triplett's Virginia Company, served as drummer in that company and in Captains John Hudson's (no relationship to soldier shown) and Moody's Companies, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and at the storming of Stony Point, and served until the close of the war, at which time he was in Captain Tarlton Payne's Virginia Company.
He also served in the War of 1812, enlisting in the fall of that year at Richmond, Virginia; in the spring of 1813, he marched to Canada, and served until sometime in 1814, as a drummer in Captains Clement White's and Jett's Companies, 20th United States Infantry. He was discharged because of illness which, he stated, was the result of the severity of the climate in that section of the country where his service was rendered.
He was allowed pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary War on his application executed May 3, 1824, while residing in Henrico County, Virginia.
He died March 3 or March 4, 1842, in Henrico County, Virginia.

He was then in the ninety-second year of his age. The date and place of his birth are not shown.
The soldier married January 2, 1785 or January 1, 1786 (both dates appear in the claim), Miss Ann or Nancy Williams, who was born May 17, 1759. The marriage bond was dated January 2, 1785 and was signed by John Hudson and John Williams, no relationship of John Williams to said Ann or Nancy Williams shown.
Soldier's widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1842. The application was made in Henrico County, Virginia.
She died December 18, 1851.
In 1824, the soldier referred to a grandchild aged four years but gave no name. In 1839, he stated that his widowed daughter, Catharine Marrell, was then aged fifty-two years and that said daughter and a granddaughter, Mildrytan Jorden, an orphan, aged about sixteen years, resided with him. The names of the granddaughter's parents are not given. When the soldier died, he left four children, namely Sally, Polly, John and William, all of whom were at that time over sixteen years of age. There are no further data as to family.
No charge is made for this service.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

November 7, 1932.
F. W. Sydnor 3320 North Avenue Richmond Virginia.
BA-J/REL/ILL John Hudson W. 3422
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the records of John Hudson and his wife, Anne Hudson, both pensioners of Henrico County, Virginia.
The record given below is obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3422, based upon the service of John Hudson, the pensioner cited by you, whose widow, Anne was allowed pension after his death.
John Hudson enlisted at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1777, under Captain Thomas Brasic in the Virginia troops, marched to Valley Forge in Captain Triplett's Virginia Company, served as drummer in that company and in Captains John Hudson's (no relationship to soldier shown) and Moody's Companies, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and at the storming of Stony Point, and served until the close of the war, at which time he was in Captain Tarlton Payne's Virginia Company.
He also served in the War of 1812, enlisting in the fall of that year at Richmond, Virginia; in the spring of 1813, he marched to Canada, and served until sometime in 1814, as a drummer in Captains Clement White's and Jett's Companies, 20th United States Infantry. He was discharged because of illness which, he stated, was the result of the severity of the climate in that section of the country where his service was rendered.
He was allowed pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary War on his application executed May 3, 1824, while residing in Henrico County, Virginia.
He died March 3 or March 4, 1842, in Henrico County, Virginia,

then in the ninety-second year of his age. The date and place of his birth are not shown.
The soldier married January 2, 1785 or January 1, 1786 (both dates appear in the claim), Miss Ann or Nancy Williams, who was born May 17, 1759. The marriage bond was dated January 2, 1785 and was signed by John Hudson and John Williams, no relationship of John Williams to said Ann or Nancy Williams shown.
Soldier's widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1842. The application was made in Henrico County, Virginia.
She died December 18, 1851.
In 1824, the soldier referred to a grandchild, aged four years but gave no name. In 1839, he stated that his widowed daughter, Catharine Marrell, was then aged fifty-two years, and that said daughter and a granddaughter, Mildrytan Jordan, an orphan, aged about sixteen years, resided with him. The names of the granddaughter's parents are not given. When the soldier died, he left four children, namely Sally, Polly, John and William, all of whom were at that time over sixteen years of age. There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

February 4, 1932
BA-J/EEL
Mrs. Paul A. Klayder 617 Indiana Neodesha, Kansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Hudson, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.3422, based upon the military service of John Hudson in that war.
John Hudson enlisted at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1777, under Captain Thomas Brasse in the Virginia Troops, marched to Valley Forge in Captain Triplett's Virginia Company, served as drummer in that company and in Captains John Hudson's (no relationship to soldier shown) and Moody's Companies, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and at the storming of Stony Point, and served until the close of the war at which time he was in Captain Tarlton Payne's Virginia Company.
no Cdk He also served in the War of 1812, enlisting in the fall of that year at Richmond, Virginia; in the spring of 1813, he marched to Canada, and served until sometime in 1814, as a drummer in Captains Clement White's and Jett's Companies, 30th United States Infantry. He was discharged because of illness which he stated was the result of the severity of the climate in that section of the country where his service was rendered.
He was allowed pension, on account of his services in the Revolutionary War, on his application executed May 3, 1824, while residing in Henrico County, Virginia.
He died March 3 or March 4, 1842, in Henrico County, Virginia, then in the ninety-second year of his age. The date and place of his birth are not shown.
As he was al- lowed, under Act 1818 I used this date See Agency transl

The soldier married January 2, 1785 or January 1, 1786 (both dates appear in the claim), Miss Ann or Nancy Williams, who was born May 17, 1759. The marriage bond was dated January 2, 1785 and was signed by John Hudson and John Williams, no relationship of John Williams to said Ann or Nancy Williams shown.
Soldier's widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1842. The application was made in Henrico County, Virginia.
AB ————— She died December 18, 1851.
In 1824, the soldier referred to a grandchild, aged four years but gave no name. In 1829, he stated that his widowed daughter, Catharine Murrell, was then aged fifty-two years, and that said daughter and a granddaughter, Mildrytan Jordan, an orphan, aged about sixteen years, resided with him. The names of the granddaughter's parents are not given. When soldier died, he left four children, namely Sally, Polly, John and William, all of whom were at that time over sixteen years of age. There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

War Section.
February 7, 1916.
Anna H. Maxey, South Solon, Chic.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 30 th ultimo, you are advised that the the papers in claim W. File No. 3422, Rev. War, show that John Hudson was allowed pension on his application executed May 3, 1824, while a resident of Henrico County, Virginia, and sixty-four years of age.
He stated that he enlisted at Portsmouth, Virginia, in February 1777, under Captain Thomas Bressie and Colonel Smith in the 2d Virginia regiment and continued in the service three years as a Drummer under Captains John Hudson, Triplett, Moody and Tarlton Payne; and was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point.
He further stated that although he was beyond the age for enlistment in the War of 1812, Drummers were so scarce that he entered the service in the Fall of 1812, as a Drummer under Captain Clement White in the 20th U. S. Infantry; marched to the Canadian frontier where, owing to the severity of the climate he became unfit for duty, and was discharged in 1814 a few months before his time expired, at Plattsburgh, New York.

He married January 2, 1785, Miss Ann (Nancy) Williams. In 1839 he referred to his daughter Catharine Marrell, aged fifty-two years and a grand daughter Mildrytan Jordan sixteen years, an orphan.
John Hudson died March 4, 1842 "in the ninety-second year of his age" leaving four children, Sally, Polly, John and William; and his widow Ann Hudson was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1842 at which time she was a resident of Henrico County, Virginia and stated that she was "83 years of age May 17 last."
From the records of this Bureau it appears that Warrant No. 12240 for 100 acres of bounty land, on account of the services of John Hudson as a Private of the Virginia troops, issued May 29, 1792 to Fras. Graves, Assignee.
There is no further information in this Bureau, as there are no papers on file, the same having been destroyed in the burning of the War Office in 1800.
For the location of said land you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C. citing the following data:
Warrant No. 12,240, John Hudson, Private, Virginia, 100 acres, issued May 29, 1792, to Fras. Graves, Assignee.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.