Original letter concerning the pension of Civil War Veteran David Frew.
Letter was sent to the Mother of David Frew (Mrs Eliza Ann McNeely), denying the pension request.
The agent explains that David left a widow who is now receiving said pension.
Apparently Mr. Frew married Laura Jane Sackett around 1855.
The obit of Mrs. Frew reveals the marriage occurred on Dec 28, 1854.
Letter is in VG condition - bottom left was removed for whatever reason
Washington Nov 24 1880
Madam:  You a(re) hereby informed that your claim No. 242.398
as Mother of David C. Frew Co G 6th Mich H.A. was rejected June 24, 1879
on the ground that the soldier left a widow surviving him.
A thorough and exhaustive investigation by a special agent of the office shows conclusively
that the soldier was married to Laura J. Sackett in Sullivan Co NY
about Dec 1855 with whom he lived in New York and Michigan and who is receiving a pension
as his widow.   Very respectfully P.G. Clarke (acting commissioner).