Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13824, for Micajah Manley, Virginia
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(3-1776)
SERVICE                                               NUMBER
Ca.            Manley, Micajah                   S. 13824

                                                              carded
CONTENTS
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Virginia  16804
Micajah Manley
of Fluvanna in the State of Va
who was a Priv. in the - commanded
by Captain    of the Regt commanded
by Col. Morgan in the Va.
line for 9 months - 

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 30 Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of Sept.: 33.
and Sent to J Winn,
Minnieville Va.

Arrears to the 4th of September 1833.       75.
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar: 34        15.
                                                                  $90-
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June7, 1832.}
Recorded by N Rice - Clerk
Book E Vol. C page 20
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State of Virginia
Fluvanna county} S.S.
   On this 17th day of August 1833 personally appeared
before me John Winn a Justice of the peace for the County of Fluvanna
Micajah Manley, a resident of the County and State aforesaid
aged not less than seventy six years, who being first duly Sworn according to law,
doth on his Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain
the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed
June 7th, 1832.  That he has served in the Revolutionary
War, under the following named officers, and as herein stated.
   To wit.  That in the early part of the year
1776 (as well as he can recollect) he enlisted in a Company of
minute men, under Captain Roger Thompson for twelve months,
(that is - to be held in readiness to take the field at a minutes 
warning).  that shortly after said enlistment, he was mustered
into service, and marched from the County of Fluvanna under
said Captain Thompson to Burwells Ferry on James River and
various other places in the lower part of the State of Virginia.
That after remaining in that section of the State a few months
they were ordered to the West against the Indians.  That on
reaching the Alleghany Mountains he the said Manley was taken
sick, and obtained leave, by furlough from his Colonel, to return home to Fluvanna, where he
remained until the said Company returned, which was late in the
fall of that year.  That on the return of said Company to
Fluvanna where they were enlisted, and after a treaty of peace had
been concluded with the Indians (as he understood) they were
permitted, to disperse and remain among their friends until
again called on to complete said term of service according to
enlistment.  That whether the said Company was formally
discharged, or not, he cannot say, but is positively certain
they were never called on to complete said term of service.
That the whole term of his service in said Captain Thompsons
Company, including the time of his sickness, as aforesaid, agreeable to the
best of his recollections, was not less than six months.  That he
has not recollection of the names of the field officers under whom he
served, until he was ordered to the West; on that expedition
he was in Col. Morgans Regiment.
   The said Manley further stated upon Oath as aforesaid
that, he served a tour of duty at Ableman Barracks as a guard
to the British prisoners stationed there.  That he also served another
tour of duty in the lower part of Virginia - during which term of
service, he recollects being in the county of Goucester.  That on one
occasion the detachment was drawn up in line, with the
expectation of being attacked by the enemy near Whistling [illegible] field.  That he was taken
sick and removed to the Hospital at West point, where he was attended by a Doctor Brown,
and finally removed home by his brother, who came for him.  That
his memory is so impaired by infirmity and old age, he cannot
speak with certainty of the terms of said service, nor of the officers under whom he served, and that
he is unable to find any living witness in support, thereof, except in that by Austin Seay
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That he never received a written discharge.  The said Manley further
states upon Oath as aforesaid that, by reason of old age bodily
infirmity, and the loss of memory, he cannot swear positively
as to the precise length of his service - but according to the
best of his recollection, he served as a private in Captain
Thompsons Company not less than six months including the time
he was sick - not less than three months at Albermarle
Barracks - and not less than three months in the lower
part of Virginia on the tour last mention, for which
he claims a pension.  That the Corps with which he served
(as far as he knows) were called into service by Competent
authority, that he was either in the field, in Garrison or
sick for the time during which the service is charged, and
that he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
    That he was born in the County of Cumberland.
That he resided in the county of Fluvanna when called into 
service, that he has resided there ever since + still resides there.  That
he has no record of his age.  That Jesse Hughes, John Bashaw
and Austin Seay are persons to whom he is known in his present
neighborhood and who can testify as to his character for veracity, and
their belief of his service as a soldier of the Revolution.
   He hereby relinquishes every claim
whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and
declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of
any state.  Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
 Micahah his X mark Manley

   And I the said John Winn Justice of the peace
as aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the said Micajah Manley in
my opinion, from bodily infirmity and old age, cannot attend the
Court of said County.
J Winn J.P.

Affidavits

Jesse Hughes, a credible person, this day personally appeared
before me one John Winn a Justice of the peace for the County of Fluvanna, 
and made Oath, that in the year 1776. Micajah Manley who
is now present, enlisted with himself and others for twelve months in a 
Company under Captain Roger Thompson in the county of Fluvanna, that
said Company agreeable to enlistment was to be in readiness to take
the field at a minutes warning, and was therefore called Minute
Men.  That in a few days after said enlistment, the said Company 
marched from Fluvanna under said Captain Thompson to Williamsburg
Burwells ferry, and other places in the lower part of the State
and served in Col Merediths Regiment (as well as he
recollects) two months.  Thence they were ordered to the 
Western part of the State under Col. Morgan, against
the Indians.  That said Manley continued in said Company
until Col Morgans detachment reached the mountains, where
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where he was taken sick + obtained a furlough with leave to
return home.  That this affiant continued in said Captain
Thompsons Company under Col Morgan, and marched to
Holstein River, where said detachment was stationed (as well
as he recollects) about three months, when a treaty of
peace was concluded with the Indians, and said Company
returned to Fluvanna.  That on returning to Fluvanna, the
men were permitted by their officers to disperse among their friends, until
again ordered into service.  That in a few days after said
return to Fluvanna, this affiant and several of his companions
enlisted in the Continental Service, and proceeded to rendezvous
at York Town.  That he never heard of said Captain Thompson
Company being again called into service, and presumes they never
were so called.  That he himself was never regularly mustered
for pay, but after enlisting in the Continental Service as aforesaid
recovered from his officer a certificate of his service and got
pay in Williamsburg.  That he is of opinion, that said
Captain Thompsons Company was in actual service at 
least six months, and that he has no doubt, but the said
Micajah Manley is justly entitled to pay for that term
of service.  That he is the same man + still resides in
the said County of Fluvanna.
Jesse Hughes
Sworn and subscribed this 17th day of August 1833
J.Winn

Austin Seay, a credible person, this day personally appeared
before me John Winn a Justice of the peace for the said County of
Fluvanna [word crossed out], and having religious scruples against taking an
Oath, Solemnly affirmith, and saith, that in the year 1776 (as well
as he recollects) the above named Micajah Manley who hath
sworn and subscribed to the foregoing declaration enlisted in a 
Company of Minute men in the said County for twelve months
under Captain Roger Thompson and marched to Williamsburg
and Burwells ferry in the lower part of Virginia, where
they served a part of the time under Col. Meredith and a
part also under Col Dabney, amounting in all to about three
months.  They were thence ordered to the West, against the
Indians.  That he was taken sick before he left Burwells ferry
and on arriving in Fluvanna as the said Company passed through
that County he was permitted to remain.  That said Manley was
also taken sick on the line of march as this affiant was informed
and returned to this County.  That said Company, was about
on the Western expedition as well as he can recollect at
least three months.  That on their return, they were permitted
to disperse amongst their friends, with orders to hold them-
selves in readiness to take the field at a minutes notice.
That they never ere again ordered into service, but only
considered themselves discharged at the expiration of the

[On the left side margin, written perpendicular to the page.]
John Bashaw a credible person this day made oath before me that he was a member of Captain Roger Thompsons
Company in the year 1776 and served with Micajah Manley - and that his statement is entitled to credit.   J. Winn J.P.
August 24. 1833.
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twelve months for which they had enlisted.  That they enlisted
in the month of April or May of the year above stated
and returned about Christmas of that year.  Serving in
all not less than six months - he thinks he might safely
say eight months.  That he was well acquainted with
the said Micajah Manley, before and during this service +
has known him ever since, and is of opinion that he is
justly entitled to pay for the full term of service
above stated.  The said Austin Seay further affirmith, that
near the Close of the Revolutionary War, while he was in Service
in the lower part of Virginia.  He recollects perfectly well, to have
seen the said Micajah Manley and to have assisted in
removing him wilst he was very sick to the house, (the thinks)
of a man by the name of Kidd, and that Ansel Manley the brother
of the said Micajah was also present.  That this affiant during
this service was under Capt Richard Napier in Col Taylors Regiment and he thinks he
served two or three months, but cannot remember that the said
Manley was a member to that company or not.  He also
recollects that there was a place called Whitings Old field
in the County of Gloucester as mentioned in the foregoing
declaration of said Manley and he thinks there was also a
place called South West Point not far distant.  That the
said Manley is the same man + now resides in Fluvanna
Austin his X mark Seay
affirmed + Subscribed this 21st day of August 1833
J Winn S.P.

We Walker Timberlake a Clergyman residing in the County of Fluvanna and
Benjamin Seay residing in the same County, do hereby certify that we are
well acquainted with Micajah Manley who has subscribed and Sworn to the
the above declaration, that we believe him to be Seventy six years of age,
that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood wherein he resides
to have been a Soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn + subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
W Timberlake
Benjamin Seay

   And the said John Winn justice of the peace as aforesaid
do hereby declare his opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and
after [illegible] the interrogatories, prescribed by the War department, that
the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier
and served as he states (except as to the two last terms of service mentioned.
In relation to them, I am at a loss how far to credit, his statement
as to the terms of service, his memory being much impaired by old age
and infirmity, and no corresponding evidence of his service at
Albermarle Barracks being produced.)     And the said John Winn
Justice of the peace as aforesaid further certifies, that it appears to him 
that the said Walker Timberlake who has signed the preceding certificate
is a clergyman resident in the said County of Fluvanna and that the
said Benjamin Seay who has also signed the same is also a resident
of the same County and is a credible person and that their statement
is entitled to credit.  Given under my hand the day and year
aforesaid.
J Winn J.P.
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I Abraham Shephard jr Clerk of the County Court of
the foregoing or annexed declaration of Micajah Manley was taken and
Fluvanna do hereby certify that Joh Winn before whom
or annexed 
the above affidavit of Jesse Hughes Jr, John Bashaw, Austin
Seay and of W. Timberlake and Benjamin Seay were
made is a Justice of the peace in and for the said County
duly nominated commissioned and qualified as such and
that his signature to each of the said Certificates is 
genuine
In Testimony whereof  I have hereunto
set my hand and seal of office this
30th day of August in the year 1833.
Abra. Shepherd jr  Clerk.
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20750
Micajah Manley
Va.

Returned {illegible]
Admit as a private
9 mo  $30=


J. Winn
Winnsville
Fluvanna
Va.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
         Pension Office,
            14th May 1833
Sir:
   The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has
been examined, and the papers are herewith returned.  The following is a statement of
your case in a tabular form.  On comparing these papers with the following rules, and
the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed,
before a pension can be allowed.  The notes and the regulations will shew what is
necessary to be done.  These points to which your attention is more particularly directed,
you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }).  You will, when
you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and
you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your
claim.

A Statement shewing the service of Micajah Manley, Fluvanna Co. Va

Period  Duration of the
             Claimant's service.     Rank of   Names and Rank    Names and Rank     Battles in which    Country through        Place of abode         Evidence by
service  Yrs.   Mos.  Days.           the       of the Company      of the General       the applicant was    which he marched.  when he entered      which the decla-
rendered,                             claimant.   officers under        and Field officers.          engaged.                                          the service, and age     ration is sup-
                                                              whom he served.                                                                                                     at the present
   --                                                                                                                                                                                                 period.
                      3                        pvt.      Capt Thompson          Col Morgan                                                   Va.                        70 or 80                 Trad'y +
                  not stated               "          --                                 --                                                                                          Fluvanna Va.                witness not
--             "   0    "                      "          --                                 --                                                                   "                         [illegible]                 certified to


I am, respectfully,
   Your obedient servant,
     J. L. EDWARDS,
        Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia" and "volunteers," all
persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged
in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of ss
County of
On this ____ day of ____
personally appeared (a) before _______
A.B. a resident (b) of _________ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the
following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provion (provision) made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)_____, with _____ and served in the _____
(e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers: 
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the
town or county and State in which he resided when he enered (entered) the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
And then will follow the certificate of the Court.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of
the application of ______ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____
& c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the
_____ and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with ____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ 
years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B. _____ who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C.D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____  do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____
& c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light
upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if on be at-tempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia. 
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called in service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom. 
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. {To a Soldier. {Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it giv-en and what has become of it?
{To an Officer {Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinin of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represent, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates. 
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject. 
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration be-fore required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein rquested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court. 
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can pro-cure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter. 

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[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity ; in which case the declarant will fol:low the rule laid down for his guidance. 
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. }.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit  in the following words:
" Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, and he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: -For [line] year [line] months, and [lin]. For [line] months and [line] days, I served as a [line]; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision of the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank be held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months, is too indefinite and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the name of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is the particular place or places where the service was performed ; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent au-thrority ; that he was either in the field or in the garrison ; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit. 
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case. }.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and ignore it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished for any other seal, or if he has no pub-lic seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers. 

Mode of authenticating papers.

In every instance where thhe cetification of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper whic con-tains the affadavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of the office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Proof of Service.

[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the wit-}.nesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[hand pointing to the right] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops,  The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. }.

[signature ineligble]
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13824.
INVALID.
Rev War

File No 13.824
Micajah Manley
Priv Rev War

Act: June 7th 1832.
Index:-Vol. 1. Page 239
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES                                                                        DIVISION OF VETERAN'S AMINISTRATION ARCHIVES
Form VAN-51                      BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
12-5-41

NAME Manley, William        GRADE Private          LINE Maryland

WARRANT
NUMBER  11505       ACREAGE     100         ISSUED September 24, 1792
                                                                     to - not shown - 
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates.  Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November *9, 1800.  Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in the National Archives.