Duncans in the Civil War - Illinois - Robert Duncan

Civil War Records, Robert Duncan (Researched and transcribed by Garland D. Vinyard, posted with his permission, his comments)
      National Archives, General Index to Pension Files 1861-1934, Series T-288, Roll 133 - Duncan, Robert, widow Duncan, Catherine. Co. F, 29th Illinois Inf.; Invalid 1880, July 6, Application #407370, Certification # 230704, IL. Widow, 1889 March 1, Application #389952, Certification #257662, Illinois.
      National Archives Pension Records - Robert Duncan
      Original Pension Application: "Declaration for Original Pension of an Invalid. STATE OF Illinois, COUNTY OF Pope, SS: On this 30 day of June, A.D. 1880, personally appeared before me a Clerk of a County Court, the same being a court of record within and for the County and State aforesaid Robert Duncan, aged 40 years, a resident of _, County of Pope, State of Illinois, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Robert Duncan who enlisted in the service of the United States at Golconda, County of Pope, State of Illinois, on the 17 day of August, in the year of 1861, as a Private in Co. F, commanded by Captain Joseph H. Hill, of the 29th Regiment of Ills Inft. Vols in the War of 1861, to serve Three Years, and was honorably discharged at Hempstead, State of Texas, on the 6th day of November of 1865; that while in the service aforesaid, and in the line of duty, received the following disability, to wit: Disease of left lung which was contacted on or about the 26th day of June 1863 while at Vicksburg, Mississippi caused by the concussion of guns and mortars while engaged in the siege at said place. Affiant states that he was treated in the regimental hospital in November 1863 at Vicksburg for said disease and also was treated at Natches in the next winter following. Affiant further states that he has not been in military or naval service prior to or subsequent to the term from which discharged to wit the 6 day of November 1865. That since leaving the said service, this applicant has resided in the Counties of Pope, Harding, Saline & Jackson in the State of Illinois, and his occupation has been teaching public schools; that prior to his entry into the service above named, he was a man of good, sound physical health, being, when enrolled, a Farmer, that now is about one-half disabled from obtaining his subsistence from manual labor of consequence of his above-named injuries received in the service of the United States; that he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States by reason of the disabilities above stated; that he hereby appoints F.M. Mayers, of Golconda Pope Co. Ill., his attorney to prosecute his claims, with full power of substitution; that his post-office is at Oak, County of Pope, State of Illinois; that his domicile or place of abode is Pope Co., Ills. Robert Duncan (Claimant's Signature). (ATTEST.) James S. Finney, H.S. Taylor. Also appeared James S. Finney, residing at Pope Co. and H.S. Taylor, residing at Pope Co, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn by me, say that they were present and saw Robert Duncan, the claimant, sign his name (or make his mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. James S. Finney, H.S. Taylor (Witnesses.) SWORN TO and subscribed before me this 30th day of June, A.D. 1880, and I certify that the contents of the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words _ erased and the words _ added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. William V. Eldredge (Signature) _ (Official Character).
      Initial Medical Examination: "[Form] (3-108.) 1. EXAMINING SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE, IN THE CASE OF AN ORIGINAL APPLICANT. No. of Application, 407370. State: Illinois County: Pope Post Office: Golconda Nov 19th, 1881. I hereby certify that I have carefully examined Robert Duncan, late a Private Co. F, 29th Reg't, Ills. Vol. in the service of the United States, who is an APPLCIANT for an invalid pension by reason of alleged disability resulting from Disease of Left Lung. In my opinion the said applicants degree is Ten dollars per mo. incapacitated for obtaining his subsistence by manual labor from the cause above stated. Judging from his present condition, and from the evidence before me it is my belief that the said disability did originate in the service aforesaid in the line of duty. The disability is Incurable. A more particular description of the applicant's condition is subjoined: Height 5-10; weight 126; complexion, shallow. Age, 42; pulse, 90 very feeble, respiration, 24. Dillups at apex both lungs, markedly so over left, Almost entire abscence of respiratory murmur in left. Spasmodic jerking in right, both in inspiration & expiration. Chest flat or sunken left, about normal right. Cough slight hacking expiration mumular and greatest in morning. No great quantity at any time has hermorhages quite seven at times. Expiration streaked frequently loosing flesh steadily ? chubbs. Eyes glophy appetch & disgestion imperfect. Diarihora frequent. Bowels always irrregular. Voice changed is hoarse all the time. Has not done any physical labor for a year or more. H.W. McCoy, Examining Surgeon. 1. SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE 1 IN CASE OF Robert Duncan, Prv. Co. F, 29 Reg't Ill. Vol. Application for Pension, No. 407370. Date of Examination Nov. 19, 1881. H.W. McCoy, Examining Surgeon. Post Office, Golconda, County, Pope. State, Illinois."
      Affidavit of Benjamin Blake: "State of Illinois, White County} SS. In the pension claim of Robert Duncan, Co. "F" 29th Ills Inf. Vet. Vol. Infy. Personally appeared before me William Pliver a notary public in and for said county and State, Benjamin F. Blake late a private of Company "G" 29th Ills Vet Vols Infty, County of White and State of Illinois who declares in relation to the aforesaid claim of Robt. Duncan, Co. F 29th Ills Vet Vols Infty that his age is 38 years, that he is the identical person who served as a private in Co. G 29th Ills Vet Vols Infty. That on or about the 26th day of June 1863 (as near as can recall) Robert Duncan claimant and Benjamin F. Blake affiant were together on the same mortar boat engaged in firing at the seige (sic) of Vicksburg, Miss and the concussion was so severe that it caused the blood to flow freely from the nose mouth and ears of the said Robert Duncan. And that he was sent by the gunman of the fleet to act as messenger and carry dispatches as it was thought he would not be able to stand the concussion of the guns and that he remained in that duty as well as myself until the surrender of the City of Vicksburg. Affiant knows the above fact by personal acquaintance by being together on the same Gunboat and by reason of belonging to the same Regiment and I further testify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Affiants Post Office is as follows - Norris City - White Co. Ills. B.F. Blake. Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 18 day of February 1882 and that the contents hereof were fully made known to affiant before assignment and I certify that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. William Oliver, Notary Public. Certificate on file in department."
      Affidavit of Dr. Bozarth: "Stone Fort Saline Co. Ills. Dear Sir: In response to inquiry of Robert Duncan's Claim (No. 407370). In regard to seeing him immediately after his return from the army, I do not know just how long it was. I don't think it was very long, perhaps a month. The first I remember of speaking with him professionally he was laboring under disease of lungs. My first treatment and medical advice that I now remember of was I think in 1870 as well as my memory serves me now. I continued my medical advice at intervals up to 1879 and May since in 1880, but no sure he was moved at of my neighborhood. I saw him the 10th of this inst. For the first in some time. I give it as my opinion that he is not able to perform manual labor at all without doing him an injury. Neither has been at any time that I have professionally noticed him. When I say this I don't mean that he could not labor at all, but think it would be likely to increase his disability to that extent as to make him entirely disabled. Hopeing (sic) this Satisfactory. I am yours respectfully. J. Bozarth, M.D. He informed me that Dr. Sherod of Summerset P.O. Saline Co. Ills. Dr. Golden of Independence Saline Co. & Dr. J. Hetucker of New Liberty, Ills treated him. Dr. Bozarth, 407.370. Robert Duncan F, 29, Ills."
      Affidavit of James B. Hardisty: "State of Illinois, Hamilton County} SS. In the pension claim of Robert Duncan late a Corporal of Co. F 29th Regiment Illinois Veteran Volunteers Infantry personally appeared before me S.B. Allen a notary public in and for the said County and State, James B. Hardesty late a Private of Co. G 29th Ills. Vet. Vols. Infty, County of Hamilton and State of Ills. who being duly sworn declares in relation to the aforesaid claim of Robert Duncan that his age is 59 years that he is the identical person who served as a private in Co. G 29th Ills. Vet. Vols. Infty. That during the seige of Vicksbburg in the State of Miss. in 1863 while on detached service with Commodore Porters fleet of Gunboats and mortars and in line of duty and (near as can recolect (sic)) on or about the 26th day of June that claimant Robt Duncan and affiant James B. Hardisty were together on the same mortar boat assisting in firing them that when the guns were discharged the concussion was so severe as to injure the said Robt Duncan to the extent as to cause the blood to flow freely from his mouth, nose and ears and that he was considered unable to bear the terrible concussion and was assigned to duty as messenger to carry dispatches by the gunner of the fleet and he remained in the duty until the surrender of the City. Affiant knows the above fact by personal acquaintance by being together on the same Gunboat and by reason of belonging to the same Regiment and I further certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Affiants Post Office is as follows. Broughton Hamilton Co. Ills. Witness A.E. Bullard, C.H. Snead. James his X mark Hardesty. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of April 1882 and that the contents hereof were fully made known to the affiant before assignment and I further certify the said James B. Hardesty is well known to me and is intitled (sic) to full credit as a witness and is a reliable man and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Witness my hand and seal, day and year above written. Certification on file. S.B. Allen, Notary Public."
      Affidavit of Dr. J.P. Murray: "Medical Evidence. State of Illinois, County of Williamson} ss. In the Invalid Pension Claim No. 407, 370 of Robert Duncan, corporal of Co. "F" 29th Regt. Ills, Infantry Vet. Vols. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said county and state, J.P. Murray M.D. whose post office address is Stonefort Illinois and being duly sworn says in relation relation (sic double word) to said claim as follows to wit-. I have been a prescriber of medicine and surgery 16 years and a regular graduate of medicine and surgery for nearly 9 years. I gave medical advice to said claimant for disease of Bronchial Tubes and lungs characterized by a chronic inflamation continuous with each other principally affecting the membranes. First date was in March 1866 and at several dates in most of the past. My father Dr. Thomas Murray now deceased treated him at several dates from February 1866 in the several years 1866- 1867- 1868- 1869 and 1870 for said diseases) which I well remember. Said disease of Bronchi and lungs and general debility disqualified said Duncan for the performance of manual labor in my opinion in March 1866 at least (7/8) Seven Eights of his time or ability and has been so ever since yearly growing worse until he is now wholely incapacitated for manual labor. All which I state from personal knowledge memoranda and memory and from seeing my father so treat him and give him medical advice. I have no interest present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim and am in no way related to said claimant. J.P. Murray, MD. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day by said affiant and I certify he wrote the same himself. Thi (sic) he is personally known to me to be a practicing physician in good professional standing. That I have no interest direct nor indirect in the prosecution of this claim and that clerks certification is on file in Invalid Pension Claim No. Witness my hand and Notarial Seal this 9th day of May A.D. 1882. George H. Pritchett, N.P."
      Affidavit of Dr. D. Bozarth: "Medical Evidence, State of Illinois, County of Saline}ss. In the Invalid Pension Claim No. 407,370 of Robert Duncan late Corp. of Co. "F" 29th Ills. Inf. Vet. Vols. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State, D. Bozarth M.D. whose Post Office Address is Stone Fort, Illinois and being by me duly sworn says in relation to said claim as follows to wit- I have been personally and intimately acquainted with said claimant since 1860. Said claimant was a man of good sound physical health and free from disease of Bronchi, Lungs or any constitutional disease at and prior to his enlistment into said service 15th of August 1861 Said. Said claimant has been laboring under and I gave him medical advice or treatment for Chronic Broncluites Disease of lungs and general debility at several dates in the several years 1870=72-73 and 1876 & 77 and said disabilities disqualified said claimant for the performance of manual labor at each date of medical advice or treatment almost wholely and in my opinion wholely. All which I state from personal knowledge memory and memoranda. I have been a practicing physician for over 17 years. I have no no (sic double word) present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim and am not related to said claimant. David Bozarth, M.D. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day by said affiant. I certify he read over and duly understood the contents of the foregoing affidavit, before swearing. That affiant is personally known to me to be a practicing physician in good professional standing. That I have no interest, present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim and that clerks certificate is on file for reference and Also in Invalid Pension Claim No. 271,846. Witness my hand and Notorial Seal this 10th day of May A.D. 1882. J.P. Murray, Notary Public."
      Cover: "Invalid Claim No. 407,370 Original. Robt Duncan Corpl Co. "F" 29th Regt. Ills Vet. Vols. Infty. Enlisted Aug. 17th 1861 Discharged Nov. 6th 1865. Comrade. Filed by Claimant"
      Affidavit of James B. Hardesty: "State of Illinois, Hamilton County}SS. In the invalid pension claim No. 407.370 of Robert Duncan late a Corpl. Co F 29th Regt Ills Vet Vols Infty. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State James B. Hardesty late a private of Co. G 29th Regt. Ills Vet. Vols. Infty whose Post office address is Broughton Ills and being by me duly sworn says in relation to said claim as follows to wit. That in addition to former affidavit dated April 15th 1882 which is now on file in the pension office that at the time the said Robt Duncan received the injury by concussion of the guns in the mortars at Vicksburg Miss June 26th 1863 (as near as can recollect) and during the siege by Commodore Porters fleet of Gunboats and Mortars that said injury resulted in a disease of his lung or lungs. That he complained of severe pain at the time and continued to complain of said injury until discharged from the service of the United States at Hempstead Texas the 6th day of Nov. 1865 and I distinctly remember that there was no commissioned officer or surgeon present with said command on said Mortar boat at the time said claimant was injured. That he went off the said boat by order of John Grant a sailor who had charge of the gun who stated it will kill you to remain here and that he went with B.F. Blake and at the same time. All which I state from personal knowledge and from being present at the time and by being with said claimant in duty at the time of said injury and sent from the same Gunboat to assist in firing Mortars. I further state that since discharge I have never been with or saw claimant until April 15th 1882 and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim and am not related to claimant. Witness H.F. Dawes, J.A. Minor. James B. his X mark Hardesty. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day by said Jas. B. Hardesty and I certify that I read over and that he duly understood the contents of the foregoing affidavit before swearing thereto. That he is personally known to me and is a reliable creditable witness and is respected for truth and veracity that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim and that Clerk's Certificate is in file reference in Invalid Claim No. _. Witness my hand and notarial seal. This 22nd day of June 1882. S.B. Allen."
      Certificate of S.B. Allen: "STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF HAMILTON} SS. SIGNATURE S.B. Allen [L.S.] I John J. Buck, Clerk of the County Court of Couty and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, pursuant to law, that S.B. Allen is a Notary Public in and for said County, duly qualified to act as such; that his term of office commenced on the 23rd day of May A.D. 1882, and will expire on the 23rd day of May A.D. 1886 and that I verily believe his signature above written is genuine. Given under my hand and seal of the said County Court, at McLEANSBORO, on the 21st day of June AD 1882. Js. J. Buck, Clerk."
      Affidavit of Robert Duncan: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. On this day personally appeared before me, a Clerk of the County Court in and for said County and State, Robert Duncan aged 43 years, a resident of the County of Pope and State of Illinois, who I hereby Certify to be respectable and entitled to Credit, who, being by me duly sworn according to law declares as follows: That he is the identical Robert Duncan who was enrolled on 17th day of August 1861 in Co. "F" of the 29th Ill. Vol. Inft. and was honorably discharged at Hempstead, Texas on the 6th of November 1865. That his personal description is as follows: Age 43 years; height 5 feet 10 inches; complexion light; hair dark; eyes blue. That while a member of the organization aforesaid in the service of the United States, and in the line of his duty at Fort Henry Tenn, and at Fort Donaldson, Tenn, on or about the 12th -18th day of February A.D. 1862 he taken sick with Diarrhea and was treated for the same by Dr. F.F. Johnson Asst. Surgeon, 29th Ill. Vol. Inft. during the month of Feb. 1862. And was exempt from duty for 30 days and obtained a furlough for to visit his home in Illinois. And that he believes diarrhea to be the result of wading in water and sleeping upon the ground. And that he also has Rheumatism and piles which were contracted at the same time; while at Vicksburg Miss. on the 26th day of June 1863 from a jar which he received while in the line of duty on a Mortar boat from the firing of the guns on said boat which caused the blood to gush freely from his mouth, nose, and ears. And was relieved from further duty on the boat. That he was treated repeatedly by the Surgeon of said Regiment for said diseases while in the service aforesaid. That he has not been employed in the Military or naval service since November 6, 1865. That since leaving the service this applicant has resided in State of Illinois. And this his occupation has been that of a school Teacher. That prior to his enlistment into the service above named he was a man of good, sound physical health, being when enrolled a Farmer. That he is not disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by reason of re occurrent attacks of Diarrhea and Piles, Constription of the bowels, disease of the liver, palpitation of the heart, violent pains in the small of the back and hips, Disease of Lungs all at times, more violent than others. Which he believes to be the results of exposure and disease and injury contracted as aforesaid while in the line of his duty while in the service aforesaid. And he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension rolls of the United States and files this as his supplementary statement to his former Declaration already on file. He hereby appoints James S. Finley of Oak Pope Co. Ill. his true and lawful attorney to pursue this claim; by reason that his former attorney did not fairly present his claim, and failed to state his claim according to the facts in the case. That his post office address is Golconda, Pope County Illinois. Attest: Elisha Baugh, Harrington Clanahan} Robert Duncan. Also personally appeared Elisha Baugh and Harrington Clanahan residing at Golconda, Pope County Illinois, persons whom I hereby certify to be reputable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say they were present and saw Robert Duncan the claimant sign his name to the foregoing Declaration; and that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they are not interested in the prosecution of this claim direct or indirect. Elisha Baugh, Harrington Clanahan. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 22nd day of August AD 1882, and I certify that the contents of the same were made known and explained to applicant and witnesses before swearing; and that I am not interested in the prosecution of this claim direct or indirect. William V. Eldredge, Clerk By Penn V. Trovillion D.C.
      Request for hospital records: "Department of the Interior, PENSION OFFICE, Washington, D.C. Aug. 25, 1882. Sir: Please furnish this Office report of hospital treatment in the Claim No. 407,370 of Robert Duncan, late a Private Co. F, 29th Ills Vols, from the data give below. 1. Disability from disease of left lung Vicksburg, Miss. June 26, 1863. 2. Treatment, as follows: Hospital at Natchez Miss, Winter of 1863 also Regimental Hospital Nov. 1863 at Vicksburg Miss. 3. The Adjutant General's report Not in. 4. Discharged Nov. 6, 1865. Very respectfully, Wm. W. Dudler. J.A. Bunthy, Commissioner. The Surgeon General U.S.A."
      Medical Exam: "[Form] (3-108.) 1 EXAMINING SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE, IN THE CASE OF AN ORIGINAL APPLICANT. No. 409,370. 1. Name of claimant, Robert Duncan. Rank, Private. Company F. Regiment, 29. State, Illinois Vols. EXAMINING SURGEON'S ADDRESS: Post office, McLeansboro. County, Hamilton. State, Illinois. Date of examination, Nov. 16, 1882. We hereby certify That we have carefully examined this applicant, who claims that while in the service of the United States, at or near a place name Fort Donaldson Tenn., and while in line of duty, on or about the 15 day of February, 1862, he incurred Disease of the lungs, and that in consequence thereof he is disabled for earning his subsistence by manual labor. He states that he is 43 years of age, that he weighs 125 pounds, and that he is 5 feet 10 inches in height. His pulse-rate per minute is 80, his respiration 18, and his temperature 99.0 F. The examination reveals the following facts: His body is badly nourished. He is much too light for his height. His muscles are small and soft, and his is nearly entirely devoid of adipose tissue. His general appearance is that of impaired health. Respiration is scarcely audible in front, and at the upper part of the back not at all. The front part of the chest is not as resonant as it should be. And at the upper part of the back it is flat and lower part dull. There are no roles heard any where. From the condition and history of the claimant, it is our opinion the disability incurred in the service as claimed, and that it is not aggravated or protracted by vicious habits. We find the disability as above described to entitle him to the following rating, One half. Augustus Defoe, Marion C. Dale, Valentine Benson, Examining Surgeon. SURGEON'' CERTIFICATE IN CASE OF Robert Duncan, Co. f, 29th Reg't Ills. Vols. Application for Pension No. 409,370. Date of Examination: Nov. 16, 1882. V.J. Benson, Examining Surgeon. Post Office, McLeansboro, County Hamilton, State, Illinois.
      Report from military hospital records: "WAR DEPARTMENT, Surgeon General's Office, Record and Pension Division, Washington, D.C. Dec. 29, 1882. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions inviting attention to report from hospital records of the regiment enclosed. Records of the regiment May 1 to Dec. 30/63 and of hospitals at Natchez, Miss. Oct 1/63 to Mch 31/64 furrnish no further evidence in the case. BY ORDER OF THE SURGEON GENERAL. B.F. Pope Asst. Surgeon, U.S.A. Per G.E. Conson."
      Affadivit of Dr. Cheaney: "State of Illinois, County of Saline} SS In the matter of Original Invalid Pension Claim No. 407-370 in which Robt. Duncan late Corp'l Co. "F" 29th Regt Ill. Infty. Vol. is Claimant. Personally appeared before me (A County Clerk) in & for the County & State above named. Dr. S.L. Cheaney, whose P.O. is Harrisburg, Ills. and who is a reputable practicing Physician in Saline County, Illinois & further who is entitled to full credit and after being duly sworn according to law makes the following statement. I was well acquainted with Robert Duncan late a Corp'l in Co. F 29th Regt Ills Vol Infty prior to his enlistment in 1861. And was his Physician for two years prior to said enlistment. I have known him as a soldier and treated him while surgeon of 29th Regt Ill Vol Infty. I do not remember the date, but I prescribed for him for a Pulmonary trouble at Vicksburg, Miss sometime in the Fall or Winter of 1863. And among other treatment ordered him coupped (?) over region of lung of which he complained at the time. Cannot state now, precisely what my diagnosis was. Know he frequently complained to me of his breast or lung hurting him. Further I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution in this claim. My P.O. address is Harrisburg Saline County Illinois. Sam L. Cheaney, M.D. Late Surg'n 29th Ills Vol. Infty. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 14th day of November A.D. 1882 and I certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of the above claim. W.E. Burnett, County Clerk for Saline Co., Illinois. Evidence of Dr. S.L. Cheaney Late Surg'n 29th Ills. Inf. Vol. in Orig. P.C. No. 407.370. Dr. Cheaney Surg. Of 29th Reg. ReNemy."
      Affadivit of Dr. Sherrod: "State of Illinois, County of Saline} SS. In the Pension Claim No. 407370 of Robert Duncan late Corp'l Co. F 29th Regment Illinois Vol. Infty. Personally came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, Robert W. Sherrod, MD a resident of said County and State who being duly sworn declairs (sic) on oath in relation to the aforesaid case as follows. That he was well acquainted with Robert Duncan in the 29th Regt. Ill. Vol. Infty. having served with him in that Regt and come home from the service to the same neighborhood and was his family Physician from the time of his discharge in 1865 to 1869 during which time he treated and prescribed for him for chronic bronchitis and pulmonary trouble, also hemorrhage of the lungs his treatment extended over a period of three years during which time he does not think said Robert Duncan was able to obtain a subsistance (sic) by manual labor and that he makes the above statement from personal knowledge and memorandum and he further declares that he had no interest in said case and is not concerned in the prosecution and that his Post office is Harrisburg Saline County Illinois. Robert W. Sherrod, M.D. State of Illinois, Saline County}Ss. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 23rd day of November A.D. 1882. I further certify that I have been well acquainted with the above named R.W. Sherrod M.D. for the last past ten years and know him to be respectable and in good standing. Certificate of my official character on file in the Pension office in the claim of J.M. Lockwood (No. 106852). W.L. Van Fienue {seal} Justice of the Peace."
      Letter to Dr. Sherrod: "Lee F. West Div. CR. Ex. No. 407.307 Department of the Interior PENSION OFFICE, Washington, D.C. Dec. 22, 1882. Sir Will you please furnish this office, with some further particulars than are to found in you affidavit files in the care of Robert Duncan, Co. F 29th Reg. Ill Inf. (No. 407.370). You say you were his physician for two years prior to his entering the military service. Did you consider him entirely free of disease of the lungs, when he joined the 29th Regt. Do you know anything of his lungs being injured by the concussion produced by the firing of guns, at Vicksburg."
      Reply of Dr. Sherrod: Harrisburg, Ill. Dec 28th 1882. Yours of Dec 15th asking for information in the case of Robert Duncan Co. F 29th Regt Ill Inf. (No. 407.370). I was not sufficently well acquainted with said soldier prior to his enlistment to state positavely (sic) that he was free from disease of the lungs. I was in Co. D 29th Reg Ill Vol. Infty. I do not remember being near to him than as proper positions in line of Battle as Cos. D & F when artillery was fired. During the period of my treatment of said Robert Duncan for lung affictions (sic) he was totally disabled from obtaining subsistence from manual labor. Very respectfully, Hon. W.W. Dudley, Washington, D.C. }Robert W. Sherrod M.D."
      Regimental Hospital Report: "Report from Hospital Records 29th Reg't Ill. Vols.
      Name, Co., Date Admitted or Date of Treatment, Diagnosis, Date Returned to Duty, Remarks.
      Duncan, F, July 20/63, Febr., Inter. Scobutees, _ _
      ", ", " 22-24 ", Febr. Interm, _ _
      ", ", " 25 ", Febrs Debility, _ _
      ", ", " 26 ", Debility, _ _
      R. Duncan, Pr., ", Jany 21 64, Influenza, Feb. 26.64, _
      Robt Duncan, ", ", Apl. 18 ", Sore Throat, Apr. 23/64, _
      Surgeon General's Office, Record and Pension Division Dec. 29, 1882. No. 147,359."
      Letter of Wm. W. Dudley, Pension Commissioner: "Department of the Interior, PENSION OFFICE, Washington, D.C. Jan. 11, 1888. Miss, June 26, 1863? During your experience as a surgeon, did you ever treat a case of Disease of Lungs (the result of concussion on the air) caused by the firing of guns? Can you not call to mind how soon after June 26, 1863, you treated Mr. Duncan, for Disease of Lungs? Any early and circumstantial account of all matters of interest, in connection with this case, would be much appreciated by Yours respectfully. Dr. Saml L. Cheaney, Harrisburg, Ill} Wm. W. Dudley, Commissioner."
      Letter of Dr. Cheaney: "Harrisburg, Ills. Jan 4th 1883. Hon. W.W. Dudley. Com. Pen. Washington, D.C. I regarded Duncan (?, word) free from any disease of lungs when he entered service. I did not treat him for any trouble of lungs until the Autumn of 1863, when he applied to me for treatment, complaining of serious trouble and pain in lungs. I cannot state the exact date, but think it must have been Oct. or Nov/63. Do not remember now, anything about concussion of his lungs. Nor, do I think I saw a case during my army experience which I regarded as concussion of lungs from the firing of guns. I do not think such was the case with Duncan. I treated Duncan before the war for Int. fever. In case of Duncans I am not very positive, but think now my diagnosis was "menanlgis of lungs". I remember ordering the cups place over the region of which he complained of great pain at times. I have heard him complain frequently since the war that his lungs weak or not sound through I have made no examination of them that I now remember. Respectfully &cm S.L. Cheaney, M.D."
      Report of Adjutant General's Office: "War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, Jany 17, 1883. 407.370. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. Robert Duncan, a Private of Company "F", 29th Regiment Illinois Volunteers, was enrolled on the 14th day of August, 1861, at Golconda, for 3 years, and is reported: on Rolls from date of enrollment to Dec. 31st 1861 present, Jan & Feb. 1862 absent on furlough on subsequent Rolls to June 30th 1862 present. July & Aug. 1862 Corporal present & similarly borne for Sept & Oct. 1862. Nov & Dec. 1862 absent at Jackson, Tenn. Name not borne on Rolls from Dec. 31st 1862 to June 30th 1863. July & Aug. 1863 present & so borne to June 30th 1864. Re-enlisted as Veteran Jan. 1, 1864. July & Aug. 1864 absent on Vet. Furlough & similarly borne for Sept. & Oct 1864. Nov & Dec 1864 present & so borne to June 30th 1865. July & Aug. 1865 absent on detached service at K-2rs. Sept & Oct. 1865 absent 50 days furlough from Oct. 7th 1865. Mustered out Roll dated Nov 6/65 reported him with remark, absent on 50 days furlough per S.O. No. 7 Hd Qrs. Dept. of Texas, since Oct. Company was stationed at Benton Barracks Mo. June 30th 1863. No returns for Dec/62. Jan. Feb. Mch. Apl. May & June/63 on file. Mustered with company (Nov. 6th 1865) paid to include Nov. 28, 1865 - date to which company was paid on discharge. The records of this office furnish no evidence of disability June 1863. James R. Hardesty Teamster & Benj. F. Blake private of Comp'y "G" 29th Ills. Vols. are reported on Rolls for May and June 1863 present. Co. stationed at Benton Barracks Mo. June 30/63. William W. Hale a private of Company "E", 29th Ills. Vols. is reported on Rolls for March & April - May & June - & July & Aug/65 present. Comp'y stationed Fort Blakely, Ala. Mch 31/65 at Mobile Ala April 30/65 at Millican, Texas July 31st 1865. Name not borne on Returns for March & July 1865 as absent. Morning Reports of Co. "G" shows station that Co. June 25/63 at Benton Barracks & June 28/63 shows James B. Hardesty & Benj. F. Blake returned to the Co. for duty from Gun Boat. Morning Reports of Co. "E" shows station Mch. 1/65 Fort Gaines, Ala. - July 1 Galveston & July 12/65 Millican Texas. No additional information regarding presence absence or station at time indicated. M. Barber, Assistant Adjutant General."
      Affidavits of James Gibbs & Frederick White: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. In the matter of original Invalid pension Claim No. 407.370 in which Robert Duncan late Corpl Co. F 29th Regt. Ills Vet Vol Infty is Claimant. Personally appeared before me the same being a Justice of the Peace in and for said County & State above named. James Gibbs whose age is 66 years and Frederick White whose age is 75 years citizens of said county and State above named whose Post office address is Oak, Pope Co Ills who are reputable and entitled to full credit and being duly sworn according to law makes the following statement to wit. I am personally and intimately acquainted with Robert Duncan. Have known him continuously from 1877 to the present time. Do know that he has been laboring under disease of the lung from that time to the present. I have lived a neighbor to him a great portion of the time and am now living within four miles of him. He is now in feeble health and complaining of soreness of his lungs and pain with a severe cough attended with expectoration. I am well acquainted with his relations and know they are a stout healthy family. I have never knew any of them to die, or have any pulmonary or lung disease further I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of said claim. James Gibbs {seal} Federick White {seal}. State of Illinois, County of Pope}SS. I George Carter Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State do hereby certify that the above named affiants subscribed and sworn to the within affidavit in my presents this Feb the 2nd day AD 1883 and I further certify that I have no interest in the prosecution of said claim and all other claimations (?) was made before swearing to. Geo. J. Carter, Justice of the Peace. State of Ills., Pope County} I Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office pursuant to law that George J. Carter is a Justice of the Peace in and for Said County duly qualified to act as such that his term of office permmenced on the day _ of _ in the year _ and will expire on the _ day of _ in the year _ and that his signature above written is genuine. Clerk certificate as to my official character on file in Claim No. 356943 in case of A.E. Wasson Co. K, 1st Ill light infantry War of 61- 5 for original pension. Geo. Carter, Justice of Peace."
      Pension Entry: "INVALID PENSION. Claimant, Robert Duncan. P.O., Equality. County, Gallatin. State, Illinois. { Rank, Private Company, F Regiment, 29 Ill. Inf. Attorney, F.M. Moyers, Golconda, Ill. Fee. $10 Adjutant to pay Rate, $6 per month, commencing July 6, 1880. Disabled by Disease of Lungs. Submitted March 6, 1883, by C. Rowland, Examiner. Approved for disease of lungs (Order 82) Additional disabilities alledged ub declaration filed Aug, 26, 1882 which has not been benefited & no opportunity given dismissed & established for claim. March 7, 1883. Mos, H MacBest, (?) Reviewer. Approved for Disease of Lungs _ Le R. Johnson. March 12, 1883, _ Med. Reviewer. Enlisted Aug. 14, 1861. Mustered _, 18_. Discharged Nov 6 (paid to Nov. 28/65), 1865. Declaration filed July 6, 1880. Last material evidence filed _, 18_. . Not in military or naval service since Nov 6, 1865, when discharged. BASIS OF CLAIM. Declaration Alleges in declaration filed that he contracted disease of the lungs, at the siege of Vicksburg, Miss. on or about June 26, 1863, caused by the concussion of guns, while engaged in said siege, at said city. Order 82."
      Entry record: "S.F.C. Pension Office, This slip should be attached to brief in admitted cases that have been called up by members of present Congress. BY DIRECTION OF COMMISSIONER. A.W. FISHER, Chief Clerk. Lee F. West Division. Orig. Inv. Claim, No. 407.370, of Robert Duncan P.O. Equality, Gallatin Co. Ill. Hon. J.R. Thomas, House of Representatives called up this case March 11, 1882."
      Medical Exam: "2 (3-110.) 2 EXAMINING SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE IN THE CASE OF AN APPLICANT FOR INCREASE OF PENSION. No. 230,704. Name of claimant, Robert Duncan. Rank, Private. Company, F. Regiment, 29. State, Ills. vols. EXAMINING SURGEON'S ADDRESS: Post office, McLeansboro. County, Hamilton. State, Illinois. Date of examination, June 21, 1883. The applicant states that he is now paid at the agency for a Three Fourths disability, on account of Diarrhoes, Rheumatism * and that he applies for increase on the ground that rating is too low *and piles. He states that he is 43 years of age, that he weighs 125 pounds, and that he is 5 feet 10 inches in height. His pulse-rate per minute is 90, his respiration 19, and his temperature 100 deg. F. The examination reveals the following conditions: No physical evidence of diarrhoea or results. His liver and sphleen are normal. His tongue us clean, a little too red, and smooth at the tip. No physical evidence of rheumatism. His muscles and joints are all symmetrical. His heart is sound. No abnormal sound can be heard over the valves. But the action of the heart is feeble. No piles internal or escternal. Rectum also anus are sound. On percussion over the lungs, the sound is flat over the entire back, except - at the lower border on either side, the sound is a little dull at the apex of both lungs in front. The balance of the lungs is fairly resonant. Respiration can be heard forced inspiration only over the back, and at the upper half on right side it cannot be heard at all. Respiration can be heard in front, but it is feeble. No rales (?) in any part of his lungs, and where respiration can be heard it is not interupted. His body is poor nourished. His muscles are soft. His general appearance is that of impaired health. The above rating is too low. Judging from the condition and history of the claimant, it is our opinion the disability was incurred in the service as claimed, and that it is not aggravated or protracted by vicious habits. We find the disability as above described to entitle him to a rating two thirds of total Third grade. Augustus DeFoe, Marion C. Dale, Valentine S. Benson, Examining Surgeon. The rating is for lungs only. 2 SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE 2 IN CASE OF Robert Duncan, Co. F, 29 Reg't Ills. Vols. Application for Increase. No. 230,704. Date of Examination: June 21, 1883. V.S. Benson, Examining Surgeon. Post Office, McLeansboro. County, Hamilton. State, Illinois."
      Increase in Pension: "Increase INVALID PENSION: Chicago. Claimant, Robert Duncan. P.O., Equality County, Gallatin. State, Illinois { Rank, Private. Company, F Regiment, 29 Ill Inf. Attorney, Client. Rate, $12 per month, commencing June 21, 1883. Disabled by Disease of Lungs. Submitted June 23, 1884, by Rowland, Examiner. Approved for disease of lungs. Claim for diarrhea, rheumatism and piles to be disproved of under order 921. July 25, 1884, A. Stricker, Reviewer. Approved for Disease of Lungs 12/18 from June 21st 1883. No disability from alleged diarrhea, rheumatism and piles in a date on files, July 29, 1884. L B Book, Med. Referee. H.H.S. Discharged Nov 6, 1865 Original application filed July 6, 1880. Supplementary application filed Aug. 26, 1882. Last paid at $6. Pensioned March 12, 1883 from July 6, 1880; at $6 per month for Disease of Lungs. Claims in Supplementary Declaration, Diarrhea, Rheumatism and Piles. Reject for Diarrhea, Rheumatism and Piles under Order 92. No Disability No Recnd. No testimony Recd."
      Reply from Robert Duncan: "Golconda, Pope County, Illinois. March 18st (sic) 1884. Hon. Commissioner Pensions. Dear Sir. I herewith return the enclosed requirements for the following reasons and should request that I be allowed to abandon any further prosecution for alledged (sic) disability. 1st I am unable to obtain Dr. F.F. Johnson, Asst. Surgeon testimony on account of a difficulty that originated between us in 1868 at Harrisburg Saline County Ills on account of politics and as I verily believe he still holds a grudge against me I can prove that he treated me at Fort Donaldson Tenn, Feb. 18 or 19th 1862 just after the battle for Diarrhea colds inflamation of bowels and bronchial affection in camp by Sergeant John L. Randolf and George B. Harner of Co. F 29th Ills. Inf. I would say that Dr. Johnson was County Supt of schools in Saline County. I was a teacher and organized a Grant Club at Independence Saline County Ills. and because I figured in Politics he tried to prevent me from teaching by witholding a Certificate and the consequences was I charged his battery at Harrisburg in the hall of the Court house and it ended in bad feeling to the present time. I further state I am not now bothered with the piles nor have I had the Rheumatism since last fall as bad as formerly owing to treatment. I am lean weak and the chief difficulty now is my lungs. I called a Physician this morning for treatment and he says both lungs have a cavity and that I am not getting what I am entitled to. I do not think Dr. Defoe and Dr. V.S. Benson did me justice. I know I have no Hospital record from the Battle of Fort Donalson. I came to Golconda Ills and was treated by Dr. Sim and afterwards by Dr. John Slucker both now dead until on or about 20th March 1862 just three days before the battle of Shiloh, Tenn. I reported to Capt. James Roper for duty. My neighbors D.W. Herod, Dr. William Pierce, William Dairman others are knowing to my inability to perform labor and I have been supported and my family by my little boy this winter where he should have been in school. There is nothing in this letter but what I will swear to as being the truth and the whole truth. I am with great respect yours, Robert Duncan, late Co. F 29th Ills. Vol. Inf & Notary Public."
      Affidavit of Robert Duncan: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS On this day personally appeared before me a County Clerk of the County and State above named the same being a Court of record within and for the county and State above named Robert Duncan aged 44 years a resident of Pope County Illinois who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is a pensioner of the United States, duly enrolled at the Chicago pension agency at the rate of six dollars per month, by reason of disability incurred in the line of duty while a member of Co. F 29th Regt. Ills. Vol. Infty. service of the United States on or about February 1862 and further at Vicksburg Miss. on or about June 26th 1863 by reason of jar and concussion of guns and mortars resulting in rupture and hemerrhage (sic) of lung that his present physical condition is such that he believes himself entitled to receive an increased pension, and that he herewith returns his present pension certificate. He further declares that he is disabled in the following manner to wit. That his lungs are sore and inflamed accompanied with severe pains and sensible to any change in atmosphere. That he is lean and thin in flesh and has some cough and expectoration. Further suffers from cold extremities and cramps in his feet and legs and shortness of breath and that he is total unable to perform manual labor and that Cyrus Duncan his son 14 years of age has contributed to his support this winter by chopping card wood and other labor and that he is his own attorney to prosecute this claim and that his Post office address is Golconda Ills. Robert Duncan. Also personally appeared Thos. H. Sheridan and John M. Borcourt persons whom I certify to be respectable citizens of Pope County Illinois and also entitled to full credit who being by me duly sworn say they were present and saw claimant sign his name to the foregoing declaration. That they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said Robert Duncan the said claimant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Witness our hand this March 22, 1884. Thos. H. Sheridan, John M. Borcourt. Subscribed and Sworn to before me Penn V. Trovillion, Clerk of the County Court of Pope County and State of Illinois, this the 22nd Day of March 1884. Penn V. Trovillion County Clk, by Edd B. Trovillion, D.C."
      House of Representatives Inquiry: "(3-530.) Pension Office, This slip should be attached to brief in admitted cases that have been called up by members of present Congress. BY DIRECTION OF COMMISSIONER. A.W. FISHER, Chief Clerk. ABK. Sec. To West Division. Inc. Claim. No. 230.704 of Robert Duncan P.O. Equality, Gallatin Co., Ill. Hon. John R. Thomas called up this case June 16 1884 and should be informed of its adjudication. R W Law, Examiner."
      Letter Robert Duncan to Pension Commissioner: "Lusk, Pope County, Illinois. Sept. 25th A.D. 1884. Hon. Com. Pensions, Washington, D.C. Sir In the matter of declaration for invalid increase No. 230,704 of Robt. Duncan late private Co. F 29th Regt Ills Vol Infty. filed on or about the 29th day of March 1884. In which declaration I appear myself as attorney in the prosecution, I hereby elect to waive any further prosecution of same, from this inequalities in the material allegations contained in said declaration and for non compliance with Sec 3478 Revised statutes U.S. Respectfully, Robert Duncan, Notary Public."
      Affidavit of Robert Duncan: "(B) Declaration for an increase if invalid pension. State of Illinois, County of Pope} SS. On this 4th day of October 1884 personally appeared before me Clerk of the Circuit Court the same being a Court of record within and for the County and State aforesaid. Robert Duncan and 45 years a resident of Lusk, County of Pope and State of Illinois, who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is a pensioner of the United States duly enrolled at the Chicago pension agency at the rate of six dollars per month by reason of disability incurred in the military service of the United States while a member of Co. F 29th Regt Ills. Vols Infty. that his present physical condition is such that he believes himself entitled to receive an increased pension and that he herewith returns his present pension certificate. He further declares that he is disabled in the following manner to wit. Disease of Lungs disables him equivolent to the loss of one arm above the elbow or one leg above the knee. That he ask pension as the law in such cases makes and provides. That he appoints George J. Carter his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim that his residence is Lusk, County of Pope, State of Illinois, that his P.O. address is Lusk, Ills. J.R. Duncan, Joseph L. Santy} Robert Duncan {seal} Also personally appeared J.R. Duncan residing at Lusk Ills and Joseph L. Santy residing, at Lusk Ills persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say that they was present and saw Robert Duncan the claimant sign his name to the foregoing declaration that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. } J.R. Duncan {seal}, Joseph L. Santy {seal}. Sworn and subscribed before me this day of Oct A.D. 1884 and I duly certify that the contents of the true declaration &c were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Harrington Clanahan, Clerk of the Circuit Court. Claim for Increase. Robert Duncan applt. Co. "F" 29 Regt Ills infty - Vols. Client P.O. Lusk, Illinois. Filed by Geo. J. Carter, Atty. (Pope County Ills./Lusk)."
      Medical Exam for Increase of Pension: "No. 2 (3-110.) No. 2 INCREASE OF PENSION. (FOR A BOARD.) Claim No. 230.704. Name of claimant, Robert Duncan. Rank, Private. Company, F. Regiment, 29th Ill. Infy. Vol. Post-office address, Lusk, Ill. ADDRESS OF BOARD: Post office, Metropolis. County Massac. State, Ill. Date of examination, Nov. 19, 1884. WE HEREBY CERTIFY that in compliance with the requirements of the law* we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is now pensioned at a 2/3rd 3 Grade disability on account of Disease of lungs and that he claims an increased rating for the reason that present rating is unjustly low and that he is now disable to entire degree for earning his subsistence by manual labor. His pulse-rate per minute is 74; his respiration 19; his temperature 98; his height is 5 feet and 10 inches; he weighs 120 pounds, and he states that he is 45 years of age. Touching his disability and his reasons for asking an increase of pension, he makes the following statement: Continual acking pain throughout left chest. Troublesome cough with tough lumpy shuter, often containing blood. Frequent attacks hemerhages (sic) of lungs. All of which is easily incurred to prostration by bodily fatigue and weather changes. Has been unable to perform any manual labor on account of lung disease for past 3 years. Upon examining this applicant we find the following objective conditions which, in our judgement, do not entitle him to an increased rating: Badly emaciated, muscles soft and flabby, Slight loose cough, Sputa yellow & numulin (?). Voice harse and hollow. Prolonged expiration. In left cuper mammary, avil mammary (?, unreadable medical information). Heart normal. . Percussion normal. From the existing condition and the history of this claimant, as stated by himself, it is, in our judgement, probable that the disability was incurred in the service as he claims, and that it has not been prolonged or aggravated by vicious habits. He is, in our opinion, entitled to 12/18 3 Grade rating for the disability caused by lung dinan above, for that caused by_, and _ caused by _. The sum of which aggregates 12/18 of 3 Grade. J.W. Young, Pres. J. (?), Sec'y, J.T. Willis, Treas.}BOARD."
      Pension Increase: "230,704 Chicago (3-145.) Increase INVALID PENSION. Claimant, Robert Duncan. P.O., Lusk. County, Pope. State, Ill.{ Rank, Pri. Company, F. Regiment, 29 Ill Vol. Attorney, Geo. J. Carter, Lusk, Ill - Fee $10 acct. pay. Rate $16 per month, commencing November 19, 1884. Disabled by Disease of lungs. Submitted Jan. 15, 1885 by (?) Examiner. Approved for Disease of Lungs Approved Disease of lungs 16/18 from Nov 19, 84 (?, two signatures written on top of each other) Jany 24, 1885, Porter Reviewer. Jan'y 20, 1885, Med Review. Discharged Nov. 6, 1865. Original application filed July 6, 1880. Increased application filed Oct. 8, 1884. Certificate surrendered No. Last paid at $12, to_ Pensioned Mch 12, 1883; from July 6, 1880; at $6 per month for Dis. of Lungs . Claims Same none."
      Affidavit of John P. Johnson: "State of Illinois, Pope County,} SS. IN THE MATTER OF Robert Duncan claim for increase pension. Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, John P. Johnson aged 29 years, a citizen of Pope, County, State of Illinois well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows: That he has been personally acquainted with Robert Duncan for two years past and knows that during said period of time he has been unable to perform any manual labor, and knows that he does no professional or skilled labor, and that a greater portion of his time he is confined to his bed and room on account of disease of Lungs of which the affiant says he has frequently seen him suffer with severe hemorage and required the attention of a constant nurse and that his means of knowing the condition of the applicant was by being a near neighbor and by working for said applicant and rendering aid to him at several different times when he was unable to help himself. He further declares that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned in its prosecution. Dosia Floyd, Verba Floyd} John his X mark Johnson. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant; and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, and acquainted him with its contents before he executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me; that he is a creditable person and so reputed in the community in which he resides. Witness my hand and official seal this 20th day of August 1887. J.B. Floyd, Notary Public. Affidavit for Increase of Pension No. 230.904 Robert Duncan late Pri. Co F 29th Ills Vols Infty. Filed by Claimant."
      Affidavit of George Shoop: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. On this day personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State, George E. Shoop, aged 42 years. Whose P.O. address is Golconda Pope County Illinois. Who I hereby certify to be a respectable and entitled to credit and being duly sworn upon his oath declares as follows: That he has been personally acquainted with Robert Duncan for some two or more years and during his acquaintance with him says that during said time said Robert Duncan has been in very bad health, not able to perform any manuel (sic) labor and that said Robert Duncan has no profession or skill that enables him to derive any income except that what he may derive from being a Notary Public and that at time he is confined to his bed and room on account of disease of lungs and that his means of knowing these facts are by living in the immediate vicinity of the said Robert Duncan, and frequently seeing him and knowing his condition and sufferings and that he has no interest in this claim and is not concerned in the prosecution of this claim direct or indirect. George E. Shoop. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of August A.D. 1887 and I certify that the contents of the same were fully known to affiant before he executed the same; and that I have no interest in this claim; and am not concerned in the prosecution direct or indirect. J.B. Floyd, Notary Public. Affidavit of George E. Shoop. For Increased of Pension No. 230.704 in claim of Robert Duncan. Late Pri. Co. F 29th Ill Infty Vols. Filed by claimant."
      Pension Increase Request: "Declaration for Increase of Invalid Pension. STATE OF Illinois, County of Pope} SS. On this _ day of August, A.D. 1887, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, with in and for the County and State aforesaid Robert Duncan, aged 48 years, a resident of the County of Pope and state of Illinois, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a pensioner of the United States, duly enrolled at the Chicago Pension Agency, at the rate of 16 dollars per month, by reason of disability incurred in the Military service of the United States, while Private Co. "F" 29th Inft. Illinois Vol. for "Disease of Lungs." That his present physical condition is such that he believes himself entitled to receive an increased pension; that his present pension certificate is No. 230,704. He further declares that he is disabled in the following manner to-wit: That by the rapid increase of the above disabilities he is rendered totally unable to do any manual labor. And is a great portion of his time confined to his bed and requires the assistance of medical aid and the attention of a nurse, and great care while his is suffering with severe hemorrhages. And that he thinks his present rating is unreasonably low for the degree of his disabilities and that he does no professional or skilled labor, save what he does as being a Notary Public. That he appoints himself, of Golconda, Illinois his true and lawful attorney to prosecute this claim; that his residence is in the County and State aforesaid; and that his Post Office address in Golconda, Pope Co., Ill. Claimant's Signature, Robert Duncan. Attest: Phil A. Craig, Sim V. Clanahan. Also personally appeared Phil A. Craig, residing at Golconda, Illinois and Sim. V. Clanahan, residing at Golconda, Illinois, persons whom I certify to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Robert Duncan, the claimant, sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person she represents herself to be: and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Signature of witnesses {Phil A. Craig, Sim V. Clanahan. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of August A.D. 1887: and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration Etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including all words erased and all words added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Signature, J.B. Floyd, Official Character, Notary Public.
      Affidavit of Dr. John Young: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. On this day personally appeared before me a Notary Public, within and for said County and State. Dr. John B. Young aged 41 years, whose P.O. address is Golconda, Pope County Illinois. Who I hereby certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and in good standing in his profession and being duly sworn, upon his oath declares the following: I John B. Young a practicing Physician in the County of Pope and State of Illinois do hereby certify that Robert Duncan is suffering from lungs trouble and is subject to hemmorage of the same and he is at this time in a very bad condition physically and is unable to do manual labor. John B. Young, MD. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of August AD 1887. And I certify that the contents of the same were fully known to affiant before he executed the same, and that the same is in his own handwriting, and that I have no interest in this claim and am not concerned in the prosecution of the same direct or indirect. J.B. Floyd, Notary Public."
      Medical Exam: "(3-111.).Increase. Pension Claim No.230,704. R. Duncan, Rank, Priv. Company F, 29 Reg't Ills. Claimants post office address, Golconda, Ills. Post office address of the Board, Elizabethtown State _. Date of examination Dec. 7th, 1887. We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law* we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: Cause of disability Dis. of lungs and hemorhages and that he receives a pension of Sixteen dollars per month. Pulse rate per minute, 82; respiration, 20; temperature, 98.8; height, 5 feet 9.2 inches; weight, 134 pounds; age, 48 years. He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for Increase Claims that he is rated too low. Have Hemorrhage of lungs as often as twice per week. Sometimes is not (?, overwritten word) but others is very differse. Sometimes loose as much as 1 pt. Of blood and become exhausted and nervous. Has pain in breast all time and am not able to perform manual labor. Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: Upper portions of chest flattened. Percussion rather dull over upper portion of lungs and loud ringing cleu over lower portion of each lung. Moist rales heard in upper portion of each lung. All these signs are most marked on left side. Entire abence of Respiratory sounds lower portion of left lung. Prominence bic in praccordial regions. Weak voice, hoarseness, face flushed, emanciated, slight cough, abnormal respiration. Nervous, exhausted and nutritive. Poor heart. Stomach, spleen, liver normal. From the existing condition and history of this claimant, as stated by himself, it is, in our judgement, _ probable that the disability was incurred in the service as he claims, and that it has not been prolonged or aggravated by vicious habits. He is, in our opinion, entitled to a 16/18 rating for the disability caused by Dia. Of Lungs & hemorrhage for that caused by _, and, caused by _ S.E. Greene, Pres. Absent, Sec'y. W.L. Paris, Tres."
      Pension Increase: "230,704, Chicago. (3-145.) Increase INVALID PENSION. Claimant, Robert Duncan. P.O., Golconda. County, Pope. State, Ill. Rank, Priv. Company K. Regiment, 29 Ill Vol Inf. Rate, $18 per month, commencing December 7, 1887. Disabled by Disease of Lungs. RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY: Client. APPROVALS: Submitted for Feb 16, 1888, Conman, Examiner. Approved for disease of lungs. Claim for resulting hemorrhages referred to Med. Ref. March 16, 1888, R Clneden, Legal Reviewer. Approved for Disease of Lungs, no spec. int. results admitted 18/18 from Dec 7, 1887 Wm S. Good for O.S.J.L. March 17, 1888, John Cambell. Discharged Nov. 6, 1865. Last paid to _, at $16. Pensioned from July 6, 1880, at $6, for dis. of lungs. Original declaration filed July 6, 1880; alleged same Incetr. $12 from June 21/83 to $16 from Nov 19/84. PRESENT CLAIM. Declaration filed Aug 29, 1887 as above resulting hemorrhages Files testimony No. Mc."
 

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