In the Case of Catharine
Jones widow of James Jones, if the service of Jones as Sergeant in 1775 added to his service as Lieutenant after [or in] 1779 amounting to more than 2 months refer in enclosed certificate from the Comptroller of the State of New York do not make out 6 months, I am not disposed to prosecute this claim any farther. In your letter of July 1838 you say that "there is not evidence in the Department that James Jones was an officer in the Drafts" of 5 mos. morein 1776 of 4 mos morein 1777 & 3 mons more in 1778. I am aware that no direct proof has been furnished to establish any portion of this service, nor do we claim for such service - only for service previous prior to 1779 in the year 1775 of 9 months. We do not claim that Jones was a commissioned officer previous to 1779.
Of the 9 months service of Jones in 1775 you have documentary evidence in your office, & the same is confirmed bythe affidavit of [Births] - This service was rendered under Col. McDougale & Capt. Lyon.
In my last communication not then sufficiently understanding this claim, I
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