On May 30, 1914 the Commissioner wrote to John A. Murray of Glasgow asking him to investigate the property and/or income of Clayton because it was not "plain nor satisfactory." He noted that it was unusual that houses and lots in Glasgow are not worth over $200 each. (Refer back to a previous post where Clayton said he owned 8 homes but they were not worth more than the amount allowed to receive a pension). On July 27, 1921 the Commissioner wrote to Clayton. He stated that Clayton's voucher for the August payment has just been received and noted the post office address shown was in Shawnee, OK. The Commissioner reminded Clayton that according to the pension law of KY, if one is absent for a period of three months, one would be dropped from the rolls. However, it is provided that the pensioner remains away and his name is taken off the rolls, should he return to Kentucky and file an affidavit with the Department setting forth that he had returned to make this his permanent home, his name can be restored to the roll. The letter was addressed to A. S. Clayton, 212 N. Mkt St. On Nov 17, 1921 is found a letter from J. E. Clayton, Harlin-Clayton Co, Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Furnishings, Carpets, Trunks, Etc. Glasgow, KY. It was addressed to the Hon. W. J. Stone, Frankfort, KY and stated: My dear Sir: - I enclose herewith my father's pending voucher which he wants to use(?). He is visiting his daughter & son in Oklahoma City and with deepest regret I have to tell you is very ___. I have heard him speak of you on many occasions and I hope I may have the pleasure of meeting you personally some day for all Confederate soldiers are certainly near? to me. With very best wishes. The final correspondence in the file is dated Nov 18, 1921 from the Commissioner to J. E. Clayton (the son). He acknowledges receipt of the above letter. He stated that on the 27th of July 1921 that he had notified Clayton that the law provides .... (the three month rule) and regrets to say that his father's name has been removed from the roll. A check for the amount due in November would be mailed to Clayton. These pension files are a wealth of information and it appears that one didn't dare move out of state for 3 or more months or they would be removed. Harsh regulations. I also note that the son was trying to "butter up" the Commissioner, likely in the hopes that his father would continue to receive his pension. Sandi Colonel Sandi Gorin President, South Central KY Historical & Genealogical Society Sandi's website: http://www.gensoup.org/gorin/index.html Sandi's puzzlers: http://www.gensoup.org/gorinpuzzles/index.php --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com