Raleigh 25th. May 1838

Honoble. Wm. Montgomery

The applicant of the within request me to enclose you her f claim, which you will have the goodness to lay before the Pension office, and an Answer is requested as early as practicable

In another envelope you will find the Secty: of States Certificates of his Services & the Land he was entitled too. He died before the Pension Law was passed—of course he never was on t the Roll. Please file all together when recd. in the office

very respectfully

your most Obedt.

Richard Smith

She request your attention on her behalf

RS.

3485
Rachel Locus
wid of Valentine
NC
Act 4 July 1836
Married 1774
died 1812
Allow 2 ys as a pri in the NC Contl. line
$80 per ann

Richard Smith Esq
Raleigh NC
Hon W. Montgomery
HR