Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30518, for Mathew Kuykendall, North Carolina
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(3 - 1776) 

SERVICE                          NUMBER

N.C.      Kuykendall, Mathew
 S.30518

or
S.C.       Kaykendall


CONTENT
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Kentucky   19241

Mathew Kaykendall
Butler Co in the State of Kent —
 he was a Private in the Co commanded Captain Hardin of the Regt commanded
Col W Dower in the S Ca “
for 4 mos for of Cavalry
10 " " “ Infantry

Prescribed in the Roll of Kent —
 the rate of 50 Dollars --- Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Aug 1843 and Richard Elliott Hartford

Arrears to the 4th of March                100.00
_________ allowance ending 4 Sept   25.00 _______.                                                  $125—


{Revolutionary Claim }
{Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, 

Book E by Vol. 1 Page 16
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Matthew Kaykendall
19271
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Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act
of Congress passed 7th 1832.

State of Kentucky Set
County of Butler,
On this 12th day of November 1833, personally
appeared in open Court, before the Court of Butler County now sitting, Matthew Kuykendall, a resident in the County of Butler and State of Kentucky, aged 74 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress June 7th 1832.
      That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers
and served as herein stated. That, some time in
the month of June 1776, he volunteered in the
expedition, ordered by the Governor of North Carolina against the Chick a Saws, from that state resided in what was called York District in South Carolina when he entered the service, and was persuaded to do so by his uncle who commanded the company in which he served in said expedition. 
That he served under Capt. Joseph Hardin (of
Cavalry) near [illegible]. There was also
another company of Cavalry on said expedition
commanded by Capt Mabon, but does not recollect any field officers taking the command of the two companies.  The expedition was commanded by Gen Rutherford, who lived near Salisbury N.C. He [illegible]  Henry Whitemore on the South Fork of Catawba River and joined the main army under Gen Rutherford at what was called the head of Catawba River and marched across French Broad River, & [illegible] into the Cherokee Country where they burnt their villages and destroyed their corn, and returned
to North Carolina, having served about four
months from the date he volunteered until his return which he terminated by oath declared in S. Carolina where he resided.  That during the
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expedition, he was in no battle, the Indians
always avoiding them, but they killed some and took some prisoners. There were no [illegible] companies in this expedition, being entirely militia men. That he afterwards moved
Burke County in North Carolina, where he
resided, when he was ordered by Col. Charles
Dowell (after was General) in February and
March 1780, to raise a company for the
protection of the County against the Tories, which he did, and commanded the company between three and fourth months, and was in active service nearly the whole of the time. That about June 1780, he volunteered under Capt Joseph McDowell of the Burke County Militia, when he resided, and served until after the battle of Kings Mountain, as a private, but does not recall the day.  That he served in said company under Col Charles McDowell (afterwards general) and joined him at the head of Cane Creek, in Burke County when he was in an engagement with a party of British and Tories under Dunlap and was defeated by them.  That after this defeat he marched up Catawba River to [illegible] where he remained a few days, until they heard of the British and
Tories under Ferguson being in pursuit, when
he [illegible] the Blue Ridge to Yellow Mountain, and thence to [illegible] River where he remained until joined by the troops of Cols Campbell, Shelby and Sevier and then marched back across Catawba River to Kings Mountain,
Where Ferguson was defeated, but was not
in the engagement in consequence of having
gotten leave of absence to see his family as he
[illegible] thru the County, and as he returned
to rejoin his company, he met Col. Charles
McDowell, who informed him that he need
not proceed as there would be no fighting
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until his return. He, Col. McDowell was
then on his way to see Gen. Rutherford, to [illegible] and appointments for one of the said Colonels to command the expedition, but in his absence they attacked and defeated Ferguson on Kings Mountain - about eight miles from which [illegible], and after the battle, he rejoined his company under Capt. Joseph McDowell. That he marched with the prisoners thro' Burke County to Wilkes County, where some of the Tories were hanged, and others paroled. When the troops were disbanded, he having served about four months, but will not be certain as to the precise time. That previous to the
last mentioned expedition, he volunteered
under Capt. Joseph McDowell, on an expedition of between three and four weeks, against the Tories, and met them at Ramsour's Mill on the South Fork of the Catawba River in N.C. under John Moore, a distinguished [illegible], and defeated them. That in the early part of December 1780 he volunteered for five weeks to join Genl Morgan - he does not recollect the day, but recalled distinctly that his five weeks [illegible] after the battle at the Cowpens. That he served as a private under Capt. Murray and Major Joseph M Dowell, who had been promoted. That he joined Genl Morgan at Pacolet River in South Carolina, and retreated to the Cowpens, where he arrived on the 16th of January 1781. And on the [illegible] day, about sun rise the engagement commenced, which resulted in the defeat of the enemy - and in which battle he was wounded in the right arm which has [illegible] disabled him from using it to advantage. After the battle, he was discharged, and
returned to Burke County, N.C. where he resided.  That he was born in Mecklenburg County N. Carolina, the [illegible] day of October, 1758 - He is not certain
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that he has any record of his age, he having
taken from the record made by his father, but
does not know where it is. That he [illegible] 
years after he was wounded on the battle of the Cowpens - in Burke County N.C. when he moved to Washington County, in said State, and lived three or four years, when he moved to Harrison County, Tennessee and lived there eight or ten years - when he moved to Logan County, that part of which is now Butler County Ky where he now resides. That on his return from the first expedition against the Cherokee Towns,  he received a written discharge, which is last in does not recollect by whom signed and does not recollect whether he received any other. That he received no commission, but was called upon by Col. Charles McDowell of Burke Co. N.C. and directed to raise his company for the protection of the County, as before stated - for
which service, he received his [illegible] certificate as well as for the men who served under him.
That he is acquainted with Rev Joseph Taylor,
Thomas Lawrence in his present neighborhood
who can testify as to his character for veracity,
and their belief of his services as a soldier
of the Revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim
whatever 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 to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Mathew Kuykendall [signature]

We Joseph Taylor a Clergyman, residing
in the County of Butler and State of Kentucky
and Thomas Lawrence residing in (the same)
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
Matthew Kuykendall, who has
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subscribed and sworn to the above declaration
; that we believe him to be seventy four
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
Ⓧ
Joseph Taylor
Thos Lawrence

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 Joseph Taylor who has signed
the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman
residing in the County of Butler and State of
Kentucky and that Thomas Lawrence
who has also signed the same, is a resident
in the same county and State, and is a credible
person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
James Tyler Residing [illegible]

I Robert Morrison Clerk of the Court
of Butler County in the State of Kentucky,
hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Matthew Kuykendall for a pension.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 12th day of November 1832.
Robert Morrison Clerk
of Butler County Court
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19271
Mathew Kaykendall
Kentucky

from 1776 private
of cavalry 14 months,
Pr Cav 4 months - 16.66
Pr Inf 10 months - 33.33
                -----------------
                              50.00

no allowance can be made
for service as a captain

Rich Elliott
Hartford
Kentucky
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Brief in the case of Mathew Kuykendall
County of Butler in the State of Kentucky
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 74
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[table with columns]
[first entry]
Period:   Vol In 1776
Duration of Service:  about 4 months
Rank:  Private of Cavalry
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served: Capt Hardin & Genl Rutherford in an expedition against the Indians

[second entry]
Period: 1780
Duration of Service: between 3 + 4
Rank: Captain
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served:
Col Ch McDowell

[third entry]
Period: Vol " [1780]
Duration of Service: about 4
Rank: Private
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served: Capt Jos. McDowell, [illegible], Col Campbell, Shelby & Sevier.

[fourth entry]
Period: Vol
Duration of Service: between 21 + 28 [days]
Rank: " [Private]
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served: Capt Jos. McDowell, 

[fifth entry]
Period: Vol
Duration of Service: 1 [illegible]
Rank: " [Private]
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served: Capt Murray, Genl Morgan
[end of table]


5. In what battles was he engaged? Ramsours Mill, Cowpens

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? York Dist S.C.

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct

Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
Charles Forrest [signature]
Examining Clerk.
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                                       March 31, 1937
                                       Mathew Kuykendall
                                       S. 30518
                                       BA-J/AWF

Mrs. Dale Wilson
524 Orange Street
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Dear Madam:

     The data which follow were obtained from
papers on file in pension claim, S. 30518, based
upon the service of Mathew Kuykendall in the War of the Revolution.

     Mathew Kuykendall was born October 24, 1758 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given. While a resident of York District, South Carolina, Mathew Kuykendall volunteered sometime in
June, 1776 and served four months as private in Captain Joseph Hardin's company of cavalry, in the Cherokee Expedition; this expedition was ordered by the Governor of North Carolina and the Captain Joseph Hardin was the uncle of the soldier, Mathew Kuykendall.
     The soldier moved to Burke County, North Carolina, and in 1780 served about four months as captain under Colonel Charles McDowell in pursuit of Tories. He volunteered, again, in 1780 and served as private in Captain Joseph McDowell's company, Colonel Charles
McDowell's North Carolina regiment; he was in the battles of Ramsour's Mill, and Cane Creek, and at the time of the battle of King's Mountain, was on furlough to see "his family", length of this service about four months. He enlisted sometime in December, 1780 and served as private in Captain Murray's company, under Major Joseph

[handwritten below typed letter] Her letter sent to Vet Adm. [illegible] the World War inquiry
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McDowell, was in the battle of Cowpens, where wounded in his right arm, and was discharged the day after that battle.

      Mathew Kuykendall continued to live in Burke County, North Carolina until a few years after the Revolution, when he moved to Washington County, North Carolina, lived there three or four years, then to Davisson County, Tennessee, lived eight or ten years, moved to Logan, that part which was later Butler County, Kentucky.

     He was allowed pension on his application executed November 12, 1832, then a resident of Butler County,
Kentucky.

     The papers in this claim contain no further reference refer. encl for the family of Matthew Kuykendall.

     In order to obtain the date of last payment
of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C.,
and give the following data-

Mathew Kaykendall (as he was pensioned)
Certificate # 19241
Issued August 17, 1833
Rate $50.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Kentucky Agency.

     Very truly yours
     A. D. HILLER
     Executive Assistant
     to the Administrator
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Mathew Kaykendall which require further
proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes

V. Has he mentioned 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? No  Amended Declaration

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? No   amend declaration.

XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
      If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
    Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?

XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 6.

                      EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. 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 affidavit in the following words: duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the 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 ______ year _______ months and ______ days, I served as a ______________.  For ___________ months and ____________ days, I served as a _______________; and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he 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 they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the
officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objection able. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.

QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
  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 claimants 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 witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.

QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
  In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper 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 office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
  In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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                   Hartford Ky. 16th June 1833

James L. Edwards, Esqr
      Dear Sir,
          The papers of Mathew Kuykendall, I herewith return, with an amended
declaration.

Your Obt St
Richard Elliott
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An Amended Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the
Act of Congress passed June 1832.

State of Kentucky
[illegible] Court
On this 13th day of May 1833 personally appearing in open Court before the court of [illegible] County [illegible] Matthew Kuykendall, a resident of the County of [illegible] and the state of Kentucky, who being duly sworn according to law, diposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot [illegible] properly to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served ...
[illegible paragraph]
...That he has no [illegible] and he knows of no officer whose testimony he can procure, who
can testify to his service. He also deposeth and saith that when his firs term of service expired October 1776, he received a written discharge which he has long since lost.  And does not recollect by whom signed, but recollect distinctly that it was handed to by Capt. Joseph Hardin.  That in February or March when
he raised his company for [illegible] against
the Tories, he received no commission, but
was only ordered to raise the company by
Col Charles McDowell which he [illegible]. That in October 1780, when his term of service
expired he does not recollect whether he
received a written discharge or not, but believes that he did not, but that [illegible]
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was discharged by a general [illegible].  That
for his four weeks service he does not believe that he received a written discharge.  And for his service of four weeks he does not recollect receiving a written discharge.
    Forsworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
    Mathew Kuykendall [signature]

And the said [illegible] pension, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states; he being the 
said Mathew Kuykendall who made said declaration to obtain a pension before this court on the 12th day of November, 1832.
   James Kylie
   Presiding Justice of the Court of Butler County.

State of Kentucky, Butler County [illegible]
   I Robert Morris Clerk of the court of Butler Country, do hereby certify that the [illegible] contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the sworn declaration of Mathew Kuykendall [illegible].  In testimony [illegible] my hand and seal of office, this 15th day of May 1833
        Robert Morrison [signature] clk
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                                      March 30, 1937
                                      xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
                                      BA-J/MLB
Mrs. Dale Wilson
524 Orange Street
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Dear Madam:

     Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Abram Kuykendall who came from Holland and served in the Revolutionary War as Captain, and of Matthew Kuykendall, who was born in North Carolina about 1760 and served three years in that war; also, the record of Stedman L. Wilson, of Beaumont, Texas who served during the World War.

     The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service in that war of an Abram or Abraham Kuykendall, under any spelling of the surname. Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office. The record has been found of only one Matthew Kuykendall, all spellings searched, and that record is
furnished you herewith.

     Your letter has been referred to the proper official for reply in regard to Stedman L. Wilson, a soldier of the World War.

     Very truly yours


     A. D. HILLER
     Executive Assistant
     to the Administrator

[handwritten comment after typed letter] Letter sent to Vet. Adm. for reply to World War inquiry
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                                  February 14, 1831

                                  Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
                                  EEL
Rhea Kuykendall
210 G. Granite Avenue
Deming, New Mexico

Dear Madam:

     You are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau show only one claim for pension on file on account of the services of a soldier named Matthew Kuykendall, S.30518.

                                Very truly yours



                               E. W. MORGAN
                               Acting Commissioner.
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                           February 14, 1931

                           Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
                           EEL

Rhea Kuykendall
210 S. Granite Avenue
Deming, New Mexico

Dear Madam:

      You are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau show only one claim for pension on file on account of the services of a soldier named Mathew Kuykendall, S.30518.

                            Very truly yours


                            E. W. MORGAN
                            Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars
Section.


                                      October 20, 1923.
Christine Evetts,
717 College St.,
Belton, Tex.

Madam;
      I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30518, it appears that Mathew Kuykendall or Kaykendall was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, October 24, 1758, and while residing in York District, South Carolina, enlisted in June 1776 and served as a private four months in Captain Joseph Hardin's company of cavalry, in the Cherokee Expedition.
     While a resident of Burke County, North Carolina, in February or March 1780, he commanded a company for three or four months by order of Colonel Charles McDowell.
     In June 1780, he enlisted and served as a private, four months under Captain Joseph McDowell, Col-

[handwritten comment following typed letter] [illegible] Cane Creek Sept 12 - 80
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onel Charles McDowell's regiment and was in the battle at Ramsour's Mill.  [handwritten]June 20 - 80
      In December 1780, he enlisted and served in Captain Murray's company and was in the battle of Cowpens, where he was wounded in his right arm, and discharged the day after.
     He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1833, while a resident of Butler County, Kentucky.
     There is no date on file as to his family.

                            Respectfully,


                              Commissioner.
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                                October 15, 1913

G. B. Kuykendall, M. D.
     Pomeroy, Washington.

Sir:
     In response to your letter dated the 29th ultimo and received the 4" instant.  you are herewith furnished a tracing of the signature of Mathew Kuykendall, Revolutionary War pensioner.  sur. File No. 30.518. and advised that this Bureau has no means of knowing whether the copy of his application which you have in your possession is complete.
                                Very respectfully,

                             [illegible signature]

                                 Commissioner.
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[illegible initials] Rev

[illegible initials]                                         WDC

                                          Sep.11,1913
Dr. G. B. Kuykendall,
      Pomeroy,
      Washington.

     In response to your letter of the 23rd ult., received the 28th, requesting a photographic copy of the application for pension of Matthew Kuykendall, Revolutionary War survivor's file No. 30, 518, you are advised that this Bureau
has no facilities for making a photographic copy of said paper but a typewritten copy of the same may be furnished.
     Under the act of Aug. 24, 1912, 15 cents per folio is charged for making such copy with 25 cents additional for certification thereto.
     The cost of such copy duly certified under the seal of the Bureau is $2.20. If, however, an unauthenticated copy is desired, the cost will be 25 cents less.
     Money should be forwarded by certified check, draft, or money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
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     If desired a tracing of the signature of the applicant will be attached to the copy.
     Upon the return of this letter with the necessary amount to pay for said copy, your request will receive further consideration.

                             Respectfully,

                             [illegible signature]

                             Commissioner.
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Rev. War Section 3-094    AW
-----------------------------------
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C. Sept. 10, 1913
Respectfully referred to the Chief of the Law Division inviting attention to the enclosed letter requesting a photographic[underlined] copy of the declaration of Matthew Kuykendall
Rev. War pensioner, Sur File No. 30518.
     There are 1204 words in said declaration of
which a typewritten copy could be furnished with a tracing of his signature, if desired.

          Very respectfully
          A E Wilson
          In charge
          Rev. War Section

[calculation in column on left side of page]
 13
 15
 65
13
----
195
 25
----
220
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Commissioner of Pensions,
Revolutionary War Records,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

     There were two soldiers from North and South Carolina during the Revolutionary War by the name of Matthew Kuykendall, born in N.C, but fighting & living in both states, & later one settling in Kentucky & one in Tennessee.  I have the copy of the pension application of one of the Matthew Kuykendalls, number "S.30518".  If there is a pension claim for Revolutionary War Service from any other Matthew Kuykendall, will you not please give it to me, & oblige?
     Information wanted for purposes of joining Sons of American Revolution organization.
                      
                        Sincerely,
                        Rhea Kuykendall. [signature]

210 So. Granite Ave.
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Dear Sir
     I desire the the Rev. War record of
my g.g.great grand father Matthew
Kuykendall - born Oct 24, 1758 died Aug 15 1841.  Was a Rev. soldier from North Carolina - Married to Nancy Johnson.  They had 12 children [illegible].  I wish to join the D.A.R's.
and would like to join on his record.

                             Thanking you in advance for this information
                             Yours truly
                             (Miss) Christine Wells.
                             717 College St.
                             Belton, Texas.
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G. B. KUYKENDALL, M. D.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
POMEROY WASH

Sept 29, 1913.

Commissioner of Pensions,
     Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:--
    Your letter replying to my enquiries of the 23rd inst. is at hand, and will say in reply that as you have no arrangements for photographing documents I will not need to have any typewritten copy made of the application of Matthew Kuykendall for a pension. (file No 30 518, Revolutionary War Survivors.

     Mr. R. G. Thwaites, of the Wisconsin State Historical Society and State Library sent me a typewritten copy of Matthew K's application. This was made from a copy made by Mr. Draper, and is among the "Draper Manuscripts" of which Mr. Thwaites is in charge, arranging &c. This copy, while not certified, is, I am sure all right, if not, Mr. Thwaites would not have sent it.

     If I could understand that the original application was more full and complete, I should be tempted to have it from you. The
copy sent by Mr. Thwaites made between two and three pages the size of this. He, or the Library of Wisconsin, charged me 45 cents for this copy, which seemed very reasonable to me.
     Would not mind having a photograph of the signature of Matthew K, but a tracing would not be very satisfactory, I imagine.

     Thanking you for the courtesy of a reply, I am
     Very Respectfully,
     W.B. Kuykendall[signature]

[handwritten note on left side]
Should I desire a tracing of Matthew Kuykendall's name as attached to his pension application what would be the cost?
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THE COMMISSIONER: --
G. B. KUYKENDALL, M. D.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
POMEROY WASH

August 23, 1913.

Pension Department
Washington, D.C.
THE COMMISSIONER;-

Dear Sir: -
     I am preparing material for a history of the Kuykendall family in the United States, and write to ask what would be the cost of a photo copy of the affidavit of Matthew Kuykendall
his on application for pension.
     Matthew Kuykendall is mentioned as private in Infantry and Cavalry in South Carolina line.  I believe he applied somewhere in Kentucky Butler county. I find him mentioned in the year book of Son's of Ameria[American] Revolution, for 1896. I believe he appears as a pensioner in Aug. the 17 1833,  When he was 76 years old he drew $50.
     This is about the extent of my knowledge of his revolutionary history.

     I am supposing that there is there somewhere in the Pension Office, the original affidavit made by Matthew Kuykendall, when he applied for a pension.  If there is not such a paper with Matthew's own signature, the photo copy would not have any especial value over just a transcription of it either pen, pencil or typewritten.
     My idea was, if the original is there, and not too long, and could be photographed so as to make a clear cut from it, I would like to get such photo. It would make an interesting item in a family history.

     Thanking you kindly in advance for your reply to my enquiry,
Most truly yours Respectfully,
G.B. Kuykendall[signature]

[handwritten note following signature] I am supposing that an affidavit made for purpose of applying for a pension might contain valuable genealogical data or [illegible] of Matthew K's & war history. [illegible] to inform me as to this
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[info on left side of page]
30518
Revy INVALID
File No. 30, 518
Mathew Kaykendale
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th 39"
Index: - Vol. [illegible], Page 216
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[note on right side of page]
1913 Oct. 15: G.B. Kuykendall given tracing of signature advised that Bureau has no means of [illegible] whether copy of application in his
possession is complete [illegible initials]
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1923. Oct. 20 - Hist to Christine Evetts [illegible initials]
1931 - Feb 14 - Rhea Kuykendall ad. that there is only one pot. of this made in the files - EOL
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1937 March 31- [illegible] to to Mrs. Dale Wilson [illegible]