Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 7355, for Thomas L Moore, Maryland
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Rebecca, Thos L Moore 7357
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Chico Cal.
October 15, 1883.

Commifsioner of Pensions,
Washington, DC.

Respected Sir:

Thomas L Moore was a soldier of the Revolution, Maryland troops. He left a son N. Moore who died leaving three children now surviving him, to wit: Matilda Locey, (formerly Moore) Mildred Miller, (formerly Moore) and James Moore. I am informed by the husband of Mrs. Locey that the soldier never received any pay or pension; that some years ago, perhaps prior to the late war, that a certain member of congress from Illinois - the parties formerly residing there - had looked the matter up and reported that Thomas L. Moore was entitled to pension and pay and that it was at Washington for his heirs, etc etc, the Congressman suddenly died, and the father N. Moore dying shortly after nothing was ever done about the matter. They have
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