Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15656, for Charles Stewart, Maryland
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Continental Md Stewart, Charles Ia  15656 B.L.Job.457-100
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A. 325 Kentucky Charles Stewart [illegible] in the State of Kentucky in [illegible] acts in the [illegible] commanded [illegible] Brown of the [illegible] in the Maryland a six years for [illegible] Md. and Continental and 
[illegible] Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 120 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834 [illegible] of Pension [illegible] 13 day of March [illegible] and sent to [illegible] R. M. Johnson M.K. Arrears to the 4th of March 1834. $360 -  [illegible] allowance ending Sept 1834 60 $420  Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1833 made by Wm Haison Clerk Vol. 7 Page 31
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16,570 R [side page] 12 Feb 44 to Hon R[illegilbe] Johnson [illegible] sent to Thomas Henderson [illegible]
Kentucky Charles Stewart of Scott County in the state of Kentucky who was a sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Haison of the Virginia line, for the term of 9 months Md & Continental and inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month to commence on the 22nd of June 1818 Certificate of Pension issued the [illegible] 1828 and sent to the Hon. Wm Brown House of Representatives Arrears to 4th of [illegible] 1820 $163.43 Semi-anl. all'ce ending [illegible] 1820 45 $208.43 [illegible] Revolutionary claim Act 18th March 1818
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No. 457 Charles Stewart private - Mary line
[illegible[ 12th 1819 & Dec. to the Hon M. Johnson [illegible]
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The name of Charles Stewart does not appear on the Roll remaining in the Auditory Office Th S. Karney and State Md
Rejected the applicants name not appearing on the muster rolls.
Charles Stewart To be sent to R:drockerman [illegible] Court of Maryland Annapolis for a certificate of the service of the claimant War Dept. Pension Office Feb 10 1879  Hon. R. M. Johnson of Kentucky [upside down writing illegible]
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District of Kentucky Set
On this 22nd of June 1818 before the [illegible] one of the [illegible] judges for the [illegible[ in the aforesaid personally appeared Charles Stewart aged 65 years, resident in Scott County and state of Kentucky who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth in his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late acti of Congress whether an acto to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States and the Revolutionary war that he enlisted into the service of the United States in the summer or fall of 1777 in the company commanded by Captain Brown in the State of Maryland of the Marland artillery that he enlisted for three years as serving the war and remained in the serice of the U.S. until 1783 when he was discharged at Annapolis Maryland that he was at the Battles of the Eulean Springs at  [illegible] Island in South Carolina and other skirmishes
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that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said penury  Sworn to and [illegible] before me this day and year aforesaid  Benj Johnson
James Stewart personally appeared before me and under oath states he has been long acquainted with Charles Stewart that he is a man under a good character, is poor and in reduced circumstances and needs assistance of his country  witness my hand this 22 of June 1818 Benj. Johnson
I Benj Johnson Circuit judge [illigible] as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my intestation that the said Charles Stewart did serve as [illegible] soldier in the regular service of the United States in the Continental establishment against the [illegible] enemy in the revolutionary war for at least period of nine months and as stated in the proceeding declaration
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and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and I now [illegible] the proceedings had before me the [illegible] for the [illegible] of [illegible] pursuant to the act of Congress  witness my hand this 22 day of June 1818
Benj Johnson Circuit Judge
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Maryland Line   Virginia
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Department of War
Section of County land
March 15th 1820
I hereby certify that it appears from the records of this office, that Charles Stewart a private of the Maryland line in the war of the revolution has recd a land warrant [illegible] 457 under date of April 12th 1809 Nat Cutting
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105 Chas. Stewart 16.570
Recorded
Thomas Henderson
Great Crossings, Ky
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District of Kentucky [illegible]
On this 10th day of Aug 1820 personally appeared in open court being a court of record for the county of Scott and State of Kentucky Charles Stewart aged 67 years resident in the county and district aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows; viz in the company of Artillery commanded by Capt William Brown [illegible] in the State of Maryland, but was attached to the Virginia regiment of Artillery commanded by Col. Charles Harrison according to a former declaration dated 22nd day of June 1818 and on Pension Certificate No. 16570.  An I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner thereby so to minimize it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled an Act to Provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property securities contracts or oaths due to me, nor have any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.  Viz ten acres of land worth 40.00 one house worth 18.00 four heads of cattle worth 20.00 eleven heads of sheep worth 8.25
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Viz. Ten acres of land worth 40.00
One house worth 18.00
four head of cattle worth 20.00
eleven head of sheep 8.25
twenty two head of hogs worth 10.00
total $90.25
I am by profession a farmer but unable to [illegible] it; and with myself I have only two in family Viz myself and Mary M Stewart my wife aged fifty years who is also unable to work.  Charles Stewart
Sworn to and acclaim on this 10th day of Aug 1820 before me [illegible] County [illegible] judge of the Scott County Court in open court Alex Carney
I [illegible S. [illegible] clerk of the Scott county court do hereby certify that the forgoing oath and schedule hereto annexed are truly copies from the record of the [illegible] court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount [illegible] that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is ninety three dollars &I twenty five cents.
In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and affixed the deal of the said court on the 26th day of August 1820 AD of the [illegible] of the court  Attest [illegible]
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State of Kentucky Franklin County Set.
I James W. Batchelor, Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid certify that satisfactory proof has been exhibited to me that Charles Stewart, a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress passed 7th of June 1822 at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum, departed this life several years ago, and that he left no widow and but one living child Ann Stewart the wife of Robert F. Nicholson.
In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 31st day of October 1851  James W. Batchelor Notary Public Frankling County
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BA-J/ady
Charles Stewart
S. 15656
Lucy P. S. Thompson
282 East 17th Street
Brooklyn, New York
Dear Madam:  The data contained herein were obtained from the paper on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension S. 15656, based upon the military service of Charles Stewart in that war.  The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Charles Stewart are not stated.  Charles Stewart enlisted in Georgetown Maryland, August 15, 1776 and served under Captain Richard Smith of the Flying [illegible]; from the fall of 1777 he served in Captain William Brown's Maryland Company of Artillery and from May 1778 in Colonel Charles Harrison's Regiment of Artillery, served as private and sergeant; was in the battles of Eutaw Springs and John's Island and other skirmishes and was discharged in November 1783.  On account of his services in the Revolutionary War he was allowed one hundred acres of bounty land on warrant No. 457, which was issued April 12, 1809.  He was allowed pension on his application executed June 22. 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-five years and a resident of Sctott County Kentucky.  His pension was continued under the Act of 1832.  In 1830 his wife, Mary M. Stewart was aged fifty years.  He was dead in December 1834 date and place of his death not given.  He left no widow
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and only one child, Ann, her age not shown.  She was the wife of Robert F. NIcholson, in 1851.  There are no further family data.  In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should apply to The Comptroller, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C, and cite the following data:  Charles Stewart, Certificate No. 26545, issue March 13, 1834, rate $120.00 per annum commenced March 4, 1831, Kentucky Agency, continued under the Act of June 7, 1832.  For information in regard to the location of the land you should address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., and furnish that official the number of the warrant, acreage, and the date of issuance.  Very truly yours  A. D. Hiller Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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October 18, 1808  Georgetown
Sir, I returned too late to see you when I went after my pass.  I saw Mr. James Combey but he had lost my discharge [illegible] for law which you will fully see when you examine his deposition secured in this letter.  You can enquire of Mr. Boyle into the character of the two magistrates who took it, viz, Jno Yantes x, A Jennings.  Also you will find the receipt which he gave me for them [illegible].  The governor informed that the office had been [illegible] which contained Muster rolls [illegible].  If you obtain the [illegible] lands I wish to sell it if possible.  If you [illegible] you may satisfy [illegible] of & give me the [illegible].  But do not sell the Congress land.  If possible obtain my land as I have served a long time in the revolution.  [illegible]  Hon. R. H. M Johnson, I remain yours [illegible] Charles Stewart
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Important
[illegible]
Honrable Richard M. Johnson
Washington City
[stamp] Lexington Nov 10 Kentucky]
[illegible] Mazietta
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Charles Stewart [illegible]
S15656
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This [illegible] certify that Charles Stewart enlisted in Maryland duty the fifteenth of August seventy six [illegible] as a sergeant in that Corps until the [illegible] of the Army - Being discharged by a resolve of Congress the third of November [illegible] thousand seven hundred & eighty three.  [illegible] Annapolis [illegible 27th [illegible] W. Brown Major
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15656  File No. [illegible] Charles Stewart
Sergt Rev War
Act:  June 7th 32
Index: Vol 1, Page 361
[Arrangement of 1870]
[side page] 1939 Mar. 17. Hist. to Lucy P.S. Thompson A.D.Y.
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Robert F Nicholson Administrator
Power of Attorney of the Administrator
of Charles Stewart [illegible]
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Know all men by those present that I Robert Nicholson the Administrator of the estate of Charles Stewart died who was a sergeant of Artillery in the army of the Revolution do thy in time of this present nominate construct & approve Issac H Trabue of Frankfurt Kentucky my true & lawful attorney for [illegible] & in my name in [illegible] of my wife Ann Stewart the only child of the [illegible] Charles Stewart [illegible] prosecute the claim or claims of the [illegible] Charles Stewart in & to [illegible] pension or [illegible] of pension that was due him under the act of Congress [illegible] 7th of June 1832 15th of March 1828 this act of Congress heretofore [illegible].  Also to examine and [illegible] copies of any records that [illegible] to prove the service of the [illegible] Charles Stewart in the army of the Revolution & [illegible] all other [illegible] to prosecute the claim or claims of the [illegible] Charles Stewart.  [illegible] under my hand and seal on this the 28th day of July 1821 [illegible] B.H. Evans of file [illegible] Clerk    Robert F. Nicholson [illegible]
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State of Kentucky Grant County Set I B.H. Evans and acting justice of peace in & for the county & state afor Mist Robert F. Nicholson is a man of truth & reputation in whose statements [illegible] certify that he acknowledged the [illegible]
my name, on this 28th day of July 1851 B.H. Evans [illegible]
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State of Kentucky Grant County Set
I Henry Woodyard Clerk of the [illegible] Court of the County & state aforesaid do certify that B. H. Evans is an acting justice of the peace in & for the county duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature above written is genuine.
Give under my hand and seal of office on this 28th of July 1857 H. Woodyard Clerk
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Frankfort Kentucky October 31st 1851
[illegible] Sir I [illegible] on the authority to prosecute the claim of Charles Stewart to any pension that may be due to him.  He is entitled to the benefit of the Act of 18th of May 1828, you will please enclose the certificate of allowance to me at Frankfort Kentucky.  Most respectfully yours Issac H. Trabue [illegible] of Pensions Washington City D.C.
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[illegible] City Augt 5 1851
J.E. Heath
I therewith you have the power of Stty of Robert F. Nicholson administrator of Chas Stewart deceased to prosecute the claim under the act 15 May 1828.
The certificate of allowance you will please forward to Isaac H. Trabue Frankfort Ky.  Very respectfully [illegible] Trabue
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Grant County Court December term 1834
At 10 Court began and held for the County of Grant at the courthouse therof in Williamstown on Monday the 8th day of December AD 1834
Present the justices of said court [illegible] Asa Vallandigham, Jeremiah Morgan, and Lewis Myers Esqrs. order that Robert F Nicholson be appointed administrator of the estate of Charles Stewart died who thereupon took the oath required by law and [illegible] and acknowledged bond in open court in the penalty of one hundred dollars with Wm. A. Wilson his security conditioned according to law.
State of Kentucky Grant County Set
I H. Woodyard Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the record in my office given under my hand this 1st day of Nov 1851
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S
Charles Stewart
[illegible]
Rec Feb 4 1833
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Dear Sir Please inform me if your office can furnish proof that the within applicant is entitled to land from Virginia that I may know how to proceed in the case & oblige
Rh M Johnson
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Department of War
Bounty Land Office
The Hon. R. M. Johnson
House of Rep
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Georgetown  Jan 2nd 1833
D [illegible]
The mistake in relation to this matter is this - Mr. Stewart wishes application to be made for him to the State of Virginia as the promised land to his troops he has never recd any from Virginia.  there might have been a mistake in the letter written for him.  He far from attempting to cheat the government he wishes you to apply to [illegible] for the land to Mr. Edwards for an increase of pension
Yrs J T. Johnson
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Hone. R. M. Johnson
Feby 5th 1833
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[Circular stamp National Archives
[THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES]

Dept of War, Bounty Land Office
Feby. 5th 1833

Sir:

Herewith I return the letter of J. T. Johnson Esqr. relative to the 
case of Charles Stewart, and have to remark that, on the 22d. Decemr. last 
I informed you that Land Warrt No. 457 for 100 acres issd. 12th Apl. 1809 to 
Chas Stewart, a private of the Maryd line.  I have now before me 
the papers upon which that Warrant issued, the most essential of which, 
is the Certificate of Major W. Brown, an officer of the Maryd Artilly, 
dated at Annapolis in 1783, in which he certifies that Charles 
Stewart enlisted in the Maryd Artilly on the 15th Augt 1776, and served 
as a Sergeant in that Corps until the dissolution of the Army in 
Novemr. 1783.  Whether Mr. Stewart was a citizen of Maryd or of 
Virginia, at the period of his enlistment does not appear by any of 
the papers filed by him in this office.  His right to bounty land 
from the State of Virginia, will, I presume, depend upon the proof 
he adduces to show that he was a citizen of Virga. at the time he 
entered the service.  

In herewith returning the papers referred by you to this office 
in the case of the claim for Pension by Mr. Paul Leathers, I have to 
inform you that his name does not appear on the list of officers of 
the Virga line on file either in this, or the Pension office.  Upon 
examination of the list of non commissd. officers and privates of that 
line, on file in the Pension office, I find that a certificate for fifty 
odd dollars was issued by the State of Virga. in 1783 to Paul Leathers 
for the balance of his full pay as a Sergeant of Infty in the Virginia 
Continental line.  [Note written vertically right margin: S.16450 Va line
pension]

Mr. Leathers having claimed pension (in part) 
as a Captain, the list of officers above was referred to in the investi
gation of his case, and his name not appearing thereon, he was 
reported as "not found on the Rolls".  I have taken the liberty 
to confer with Mr Edwards on the subject of this claim, and he 
requests me to say to you, that a pension will be allowed to Mr. 
Leathers in conformity with the rank which the Rolls exhibit.

In reference to the inquiry submitted on the last paragraph
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of your brothers letter of the 12th ulto., which letter is herewith 
returned, I have to state that, upon inquiry at the Genl Land 
Office, I learn that, in the distribution of Land bounties 
by the State of Virginia, Lieutenants of his Navy, rank 
with Captains of the Army, and are allowed 4000 acres 
of land.

I have the honor &c
Wm Gordon

Hone. R. M. Johnson
House of Repts
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This may certify that Charles Stewart inlisted [enlisted] in 
Maryland Artily. the fifteenth August, seventy six, 
and served as a Sergeant in that Corps until the dissolution 
of the Army the third day of November, one thousand 
seven hundred and eighty three
Given &c
Annapolis | W Brown, Major 
this 27th 1783 | Md. Artilly.

Dept. of War, Bounty Land Office
March 13th 1834

I certify that the above is a true copy taken from 
the original on file in this office
Wm. Gordon first Clk
[Circular stamp of National Archives]
[THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES]

Charles Stewart - 1st Regty. Maryd line
From the final settlement certificates 

No. | 80647 - | paid to 1st Jany 1780 | $120.00
 " | 80740 - | " " " " 1782 | 105.40
 " | 80930 - | " " 16th Nov 1783 | 65. [illegible]
 " | 80852 - |  [illegible] | 80. Gratuity

But one soldier by the name of Chas. Stewart is 
returned on the records of the Maryd. line, as being 
entitled to the Gratuity of $80. and Bounty Land 
from the U States.
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Department of War 
Bounty Land Office
Feby 5th 1833.

Sir, 

Herewith I return the letter of J. T. Johnson Esqr. 
relative to Charles Stewart. On the 22d. Decemr. last, 
I informed you that, it appeared by the books of this office 
Land Warrant No. 457 for 100 acres issued 12th April 1809, to 
Charles Stewart, a private in the Maryland line.  I 
have here before me the papers upon which said Warrant 
issued, the most essential of which is the certificate of 
Major W. Brown an officer of the Maryd. Artillery dated 
at Annapolis is 1783, in which he certifies that Charles 
Stewart inlisted [enlisted] in the Maryland Artillery on the 15th 
of August 1776, and served as a Sergeant in that Corps 
until the dissolution of the army in November 1783. 
Whether Mr Stewart was a citizen of Maryland or Virginia 
at the period of his inlistment [enlistment] does not appear from the 
papers filed by him in that office. His right to bounty 
land from the State of Virginia will, I presume, depend 
upon the proof he adduces to show that, he was a citizen 
of that State when he entered the service. 

I have the honor to be 
Very Respectfy Your Obt. Servt.

Wm Gordon
[Circular stamp of National Archives]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES

Honr.. R. M. Johnson
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[Envelope]

[Circular mail stamp]
GEORGETOWN 
FEB
12
KY

Free

Col. R. M. Johnson
M. C.
Washington City
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Dr Sir

The old gentleman wants his 
pension raised to what you 
suggested as probably, to wit, $120.
Col Gordons letter shows that 
he served faithfully form '76 to 
'83 - long service

Yrs
J.T.J

[Circular stamp of National Archives]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
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War Department 
Pension Office 
February 12th 1833

Sir
[Circular stamp National Archives]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES

I herewith return Mr Wards
letter to you, and have to state that 
there is no evidence in this office that 
Charles Stewart who now receives a 
pension under the act of March 18, 1818 
served more than nine months as a 
Sergeant.  He cannot therefore receive 
an increase of pension under the act 
7th June 1832 unless he can prove that 
he served more than that length of 
time as a Sergeant.  A Warrant for land 
was issued for him some years ago and 
sent to you as appears from the books 
in the Bounty Land Office

I am respectfully 
Your Obt Servant
JL Edwards

Hon R M Johnson
House of Representatives
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[Two panels]
[Left panel]

on final settle
ment [illegible
[illegible]
vol. 4

[illegible] recd [illegible]

[Right panel]

R. J. Ward
Charles Stewart 
Sergeant during 
revo. wants his 
Land & Pension 
increased.  See
Col Edwards & 
Mr Gordon

[Written vertically right margin]

Recd. Dec 2
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Text on this image is too faint to transcribe
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[Circular stamp National Archives]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES

Georgetown Ken Decr. 7th 1832.

Dear Sir,

Charles Steward a sergeant in the Virginia [Maryland written above Virginia] line 
of artilery [artillery] or engineer in the war of the Revolution wishes 
to obtain his land for said service.

He belonged to Colo Charles Hansons regiment and Capt 
Wm Browns company.  Capt Lieut, James Smith, 
James McFaggin 1st Lieut & Lieut Sterret.

He entered the service the last of July 76 & served to the close 
of the war.  He was discharged in Annapolis Maryland 
in 1783, 27th day of November.

He wishes to obtain his land for said service & also 
to have his pension increased from eight to ten dollars 
a month under the recent law if he is entitled to it. 
He is now on the Pension list.

Please enquire [inquire] into the matter and write me. 
You can obtain his land for [illegible] I hope.  Any papers
you may want I will send you.

Yr friend

Robert J. Ward
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Honr. R. M. Johnson
Decr. 22d. 1832

Charles Stewart
457
100 acres

Rev
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[Circular stamp National Archives]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES

Dept. of War, Bounty Land Office
Decemr. 22d. 1832

Sir,

In answer to Mr Robert J. Wards letter to you, relative to 
a claim for bounty land from the U. States by Charles Stewart, 
who is represented to have been a "Sergeant in the Virginia line 
of Artillery" and to have been discharged at Annapolis in 
Maryland, on the 27th Novemr. 1783, I have to inform you that 
Land Warrant No. 457 for 100 acres issued 12" April 1809 
to Charles Stewart a soldier of the Maryland line, which 
Warrant was delivered to you.  On reference to his papers 
on file in this & the Pension Office, he fully identifies himself [struck out: by his]
[next 5 sentences have been struck out]
[struck out: 15th Oct. 1819] as a soldier of the Maryland line, and as 
the same individual to whom the above mentioned Warrant 
was granted.  It further appears by the affidavit of 
Jas Coleman (on file with the Pension papers, and dated 
15th Oct. 1819.) that said Coleman, about the year 1809 or '10 
purchased from said Stewart his Warrant for 100 acres 
bound land.  On the subject of his claim for an 
increase of Pension as a "Sergeant of Artillery", I beg leave to 
refer you to J. L. Edwards Esqr.  Mr Wards letter is 
herewith returned. I have the honor &c
Wm Gordon

Honr. R. M. Johnson
Ho of Repts
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March the 16th 1796

Recd. of Charles Stewart his [struck out: discharg]
discharg [discharge] and forlow [furlough] and a [illegible]
for too [two[ years and [illegible] the pay 
[sentence illegible] 
[beginning illegible] aged to reach the 
last of . . . .James Comly
test
Margrat Risk
[Circular stamp National Archives]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
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Justices Certificate 
of { Oath 
Comley
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State of Kentucky 
[illegible] County Sct

We John Yantes and Augustine Jennings 
two acting Justices of the Court for said County 
do certify that James Comly personally 
appeared before us and made oath that he 
received of Charles Stewart the 16th of 
March 1796 his Discharge and Furlow [Furlough] 
and a Certificate for five years and six 
months pay for his services in the Maryl
and Company of Artilery [Artillery] which papers he 
states he gave into the hands of his son
David Comly [words struck out] to take to the 
State of Maryland to try if he could get 
his pay and said David Comey there deceased 
and he cannot tell what has become with 
said papers given under our hands and 
seals this 14th day of October 1808
[Circular stamp National Archives]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITES STATES

John Yantes [word Seal encircled]
Augustine Jennings [word Seal encircled]
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Text is illegible on this image
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State of Kentucky, [Harrision?] County, [illegible]. Personally appeared before me Harry O. Brown, a Justice of the peace in and for said County, James Coleman, aged forty six years and made, oath, that some time about the year 1809 or 1810, he then said James Coleman purchased from [illegible] Stewart a Military Land Warrant for one hundred acres, which said warrant was in the name of said Stewart and showed on the face thereof that it was for services performed by him during or in the Revolution; and was such as were issued by the United States for bounty to the regular soldiers who served in the Revolution. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 15th day of October 1817.

stamp/seal
H. O. Brown - signature
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Chas. Stewart 
[illegible] 
for the Hon:
R. M. Johnson

Additional tes
timony in the case 
of Chas Stewart
[Circular stamp National Archives]
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES

[Text is upside down on page:
C. Calhoun
of Washington]

Honr R M Johnson
Maryland rolls
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Commonwealth of Kentucky 
[circular stamp, text illegible] 
I Benj Johnson one of the Circuit
Judges for the Commonwealth of do certify
that Zacharia Robertson this day personally appeared before me and made oath
that he was acquainted with Charles Stewart / who has heretofore made the declaration
to [illegible] [illegible] to the possession of the claim as of Georgia, [illegible] an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war; before me me he understood
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have heretofore transmitted to the Hon. The 
Secretary for the Department of War 
Witness my hand this 4th of Septr 1818
Benj. Johnson
Circuit Judge 

I do hereby constitute and appoint Col.
Rich. M. Johnson my agent and attorney in 
fact with full power to act for me in the 
above business and to do whatever I could do and 
the same [illegible] way as me Witness my 
hand this 4th of Septr 1818
Test
Benj. Johnson | Charles Stewart
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1776 [illegible] command [illegible] the time of my enlistment and
[illegible] in the revolutionary war I first listed in the 
flying camp in Georgetown Maryland for three month 
under Captn. Richard Smith of Frederick County Md
The company marched to Annapolis it being [illegible] in season 
and time for advanced the government thought it best 
to discharge those that chos [chose] and to make up a company 
of Artillery out of the rest to serve in the [illegible] 
wherein I served untill [until] the full After the battle 
of [illegible] in 1777 that fall Captn Wm Brown 
made up a company of [illegible] the Artillery 
and that fall we marched to Wilmingtown De 
and wintered there with Genl Smallwood's brigade 
the first part of May 1778 we joined the grand army 
at the Valley Forge and was with the northran [northern] army 
when Colonel Charles Harasons [Harrisons] regiment of 
Virginia artillery came and was incorporated into 
that regiment and mustered and did duty 
with the same the winter following we layd [laid] at 
[illegible] and in the spring 1779 we marched 
to Chaster Bay some time there then marched to 
near New Wintzer[Windsor]. that fall we was sent 
to fort [illegible] and there we was one year 
1780 the spring of 1781 we joyned [joined] General 
Green and continued untill [until] the closs [close] 
of the war in Captn W Browns company 
of Maryland Artillery a Sergeant
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in that company, and was discharged in Annapolis 
the 29th day of November 1783.  W Brown was made 
Major towards the clos [close] of the war James Smith 
was Captn. Lieutenant James McFadion Lieutenant 
Seard L Nillson L Carson Luck the muster rolls 
of 81 and 82 Colnal [Colonel] Harasons [Harrisons] regiment [illegible]
[illegible] Wm Brown } Charles Stewart

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