Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 323-300, for John Milton, Georgia
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(3-1776)  Service   Number

Ga. Milton, John   B.L.Wt. 323-300.
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No 323
John Milton to
[illegible] Milledge
relative to his military
Bounty land

It does not appear that
any warrant has been issued
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warrant issued
No 323
[two words illegible]
Jno Milledge

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Honorable
John Milledge,
Member of the Senate of the United States, Washington

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Free
Leadged [?] by
Gov. Milledge
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Padanaram 29. December, 1806
Dear Sir,
It has not till within five or six months past came to my knowledge that the United States has appropriated Townships or allotments of land in the Western Territory for the service or use of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army.  Capt. Marbury informed me about the time above [Illegible], that Capt [Illegible] through the application of Gen. Meriwether, when Member of Congress had received his grant.
It is well know to you that I was in the service of the United States from the commencement of the War in the Southern States until the close thereof. I entered the first Georgian Battalion as Ensign early in Feb. '76, and rose by different grades to Captain in '77, and therefore agreeably to resolutions of Congress, I am entitled to [illegible] rank of Major.
By reference to
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the office of the Secretary of war, [illegible] also to the Books of John Pierce, Esq. The agent for finally settliing military claims, for the satisfaction, if necessary, may be obtained.
     I have now to solicit your friendly aid in applying as the proper office for such grant as I may be allowed, and upon obtaining, enclose it to me,; If there is any choice, as to quality, situation, or [illegible],class left to your direction, and any disbursements that you may make in this completion of the business, shall be thankfully reimbursed. I feel afraid of your excuse for the trouble I am about to give you, and am, very respectfully, Dear Sir, Your [obedient?] John Milton [signature underlined].