Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19681, Matthew Harvey, Continental (Md.)
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93-1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
Continental (Md) Harvey, Matthew W.19681.
Magdalen

CONTENTS

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6187
Virginia
Magdalen Harvey
widow of Va Matthew Harvey
and who died on the 20th September 1823
of Bottetourt [Botetourt] in the State of Virginia
who was a private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Rudolph of the Legion commanded
by Lee in the Virginia
line for 2 years.

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 100 Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of May
1841 & sent to and R.H. Gray Esqr.
Lynchburg, Virginia

Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $50.00
$50.00
{Act July 7,}
{1837.}

Recorded by Theo L. Moody Clerk,
Book A Vol. 2. Page179

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State of Virginia, Bottetourt [Botetourt] County S.S.

On this 3d day of April 1841, before me James
B. Wilson a Justice of the peace, in and for said county
personally appeared Mrs. Magdalen Harvey Aged 67 years
a respectabel resident of said county, who being first
duly sworn according to law; doth on her oath
make the following declaration, in order to obtain
the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of
Congress, passed July 7, 1838, Entitled "An Act
granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:"
That she is the widow of Mathew Harvey decd. of
said county, who was a private of Cavalry in Lees Legion
in the Revolutionary War; and as well as declarant recollects,
her husband Mathew Harvey decd. enlisted under Capt. Lee
himself, (afterwards Col. or Genl. Lee) and she further understood
from her decd husband, that he served 4 or 5
years in the Revolutionary War, and fully to its end;
but for any further information as to her husbands
services, she will have to refer the Commissioner of pensions
to the records and documents in the War department
in Washington, and the Auditors office in
Richmond.

And she the said Magdalen Harvey
further declares, that she was married to the said
Mathew Harvey on the 18th day of August 1788-
and that her husband, the aforesaid Mathew Harvey
died on the 20th day of Sepr 1823; that she was not
married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the
Marriage took place previous to the 1st day of January
1794, Viz: at the time above stated; as will more fully
appear from the proof annexed: and that she has remained
a widow ever since the death of her husband as above
stated to the present time; her maiden name being Hawkins.
Magdalen Harvey [hand drawn cloud with the word Seal written inside]

Mary E.P. Allen
The word "War" interlined before signed. J.B. Wilson J.P.

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above
written.
Before me J.B. Wilson J.P.
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State of Virginia, Bottetourt [Botetourt] County S.S.

I James B. Wilson a Justice of the peace in and
for said county, do hereby certify, that Mrs Magdalen
Harvey who has this day sworn to and subscribed
the foregoing declaration - is the widow
of Mathew Harvey decd. of said county - who
was by reputation, a soldier in the Revolutionary
War - and in Lees Legion of horse; and served
several years in said war to its end. That the said
Mathew Harvey died on or about the 20th day
of September 1823; and that his widow the afore
said Magdalen Harvey, has remained unmarried
ever since the death of her husband
as aforesaid to the present time. And further
that it would be attended with inconvenience and
risque, for a lady of her age to attend court so great 
a distance. Given under my hand this
3rd day of April 1841.
M.B. Wilson JP.

The word "years" interlined before signed JB Wilson J.P.
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State of Virginia
Botetourt County" Ss

At a Court holden in and for said county at the
Court house thereof on Monday the twelfth day of
April 1841 it being regular monthly term.
The Declaration of Mrs Magdalen Harvey of said
County widow of Matthew Harvey decd being read
in open court setting forth her claim to a
pension as the widow of said Matthew Harvey decd
together with the letter of Mr Peter Hagner third
Auditor and the affidavits of Mrs Agatha
Bowyer; John Nevil and John Hewitt and the
certification of JB Wilson Oliver Callaghan and James
McDowell Esqr. and the Marriage bond given
by said Harvey: and the court having examined
the same and being satisfied that the parties
and widower are genuine and not [illegible], 
do hereby ratify and confirm the same.

And the Court being satisfied in 
their minds do order it to be certified to
the War Department that it does appear from
the evidence above referred to, that the aforesaid
Magdalen Harvey (whose maiden name was
Hawkins) is the widow of Mr Matthew
Harvey decd. of said County who was by 
reputation, and also by record and oral evidence
a private in the Revolutionary War in Lees
Legion of Cavalry and served several years
in such to the end thereof.

And that the saidMatthew Harvey
was married to the aforesaid Magdalen 
Harvey his present widow on or about
the 18th day of August 1788 thus
the continued to live together as man
and wife until said Harveys death
which was on or about the 20th day of
September 1823 that the said Magdalen Harvey
his present widow has remained unmarried
ever
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ever since the death of her husband as above
to the present time and that she is the 
identical person who is now claiming a
pension as the widow of said Matthew
Harvey [illegible]?
And the Court doth further order it to
be certified that Mrs Agatha Bowyer John
Nevil and John Hewitt are respectable
citizens and residents of said County and
that their Oaths are entitled to credit

And that JBWilson Oliver Callaghan
and James McDowell are acting Magistrates
at this time in said County and in
good standing as such and that the
Signatures purporting to be theirs affixed
to these several certificates attached to the
Declaration of Mrs Magdelen Harvey
and the affidavits of Mrs Agatha Bowyer
John Nevil and John Hewett are
genuine and that their acts are entitled
to full faith and credit.
[in left column adjacent to the previous paragraph, written vertically: No 7785.]

In testimony whereof I 
Ferdinand Woltz Clerk of
the County Court of Botetourt
County by order of said Court
do hereby set my hand as such.
and affix the seal of the
Court this 13th day of
April In the year 1841
and 115th year of the
Commonwealth
Ferdinand Waltz CBC
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STate of Virginia, Bedford County SS.

On this 7th day of May 1841, before me
John W. Hold a justice of the peace in and 
for said county, personally appeared Mrs Sarah
Mitchell a respectable resident of said county -
who being first duly sworn according to law, doth
on her oath say -: That she is 71 years old;
and that in August 1788, she was present and saw
Mathew Harvey decd of the County of Bottetourt [Botetourt], and
her sister Magdalen Hawkins (now Harvey) married
by the Revd. Jno Hott at the house of Mr Robert
Harvey's (deponants step Father) on Cataba [Catawba] Creek
about 2 miles from Fincastle, in Bottetourt Co.[Botetourt][illegible]
That said Mathew Harvey, and Ro. Harvey were brothers - this
Elden Ro-Harvey married dep. mother-and Mathew the younger
as aforesaid dep. sister. That the Harvey family of Bottetourt [Botetourt]
Ro, Wm, Tary and Mathew all came from the head of Elk
in the state of Maryland - Ro Harvey she understood was
in the service ([illegible]) in Maryland before he came to Bott.
which was during the war. That Mathew Harvey
decd. (who married Magdalen Hawkins) has from time
to time told dep. and mentioned it in company, that
he enlisted in the State of Maryland in Lees Legion 
at about 16 years old - (and was attached to Cap. Michael
Rudolfohs company) - that he ran away from his master
to whom he was bound to do so - and that Genl. Lee told
him he was too young, and that he had better go back
to his mother [illegible] that said Harvey told her he served through
the whole of the Revo? War to the end- was a prisoner
at our time on board a British prison ship - and was
exchanged at Yorktown Va -- the most of his time being
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being rendered in the South. and that he Harvey has
frequently told of his having his horse shot down, and
fell on him - in which situation he hid himself behind
the horse from being shot by a wounded Tory
until he harry got relief and That about the close
of the Revo? war, the aforesaid Mathew Harvey come to
Bottetourt [Botetourt]Co. on foot with a knapsack on his back,
in company with Danl. Foshier a German - but
that Ro. Harvey, Wm and Jas came previously - Robert first
of all. That the four brothers were at the Battle of Guilford
- the 3 latter as drafted men - and that Wm
was killed at said Battle - and that James Harvey
was also at the Battle of Yorktown Va.
And further that the said Mathew Harvey went to
school in Bottetout [Botetourt] one year immediately after he
was discharged from service - and then commenced merchandizing, 
by which he accumulated a vast deal
of property - and was a very wealthy man at the
time. of his death - which was in the year 1823.
That his present widow Magdalen Harvey has remained
unmarried ever since the death of her husband
as aforesaid to the present time - and is the identical
person who is now claiming a pension as the widow
of said Mathew Harvey decd. Deponant also understood
Harvey to say that Col. Watts of said Co - and Jude Peter
Johnson of Abington Va. was also in Lees Legion - and that 
she has heard Harvey say that he knew Francis Gray (in the
Revo? war) Agents father; and moreover that she has heard
said Harvey and Henry Bowyer of Bottetourt [Botetourt]- who was an
officer in Lees or Washingtons hours - talk for hours
at a time together about their Revo? Services ~
and that Henry Bowyer aforesaid, distinctly recog-
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-nized Mathew Harvey aforesaid as having been in
the service as aforesaid in Lees Legion in the Revo war.
That it was Capt Egleston who shot the wounded Tory, and 
saved Harveys life - Harvey being then on foot - met
a Tory on hours back with a bag of provisions for Tattones
Army - captured him and took his horse for himself
Test Martha Campbell
Sara Mitchell

The words "Tory" "was discharged from service" Mother" 
interlined before signed John W. Holt J.P.

Sworn to and subscribe, on the day and year above
written
Before me John W. Holt J.P.

Virginia Bedford County to wit.
I John R. Steptoe deputy for Robert C.
Mitchell Clerk of the County Court of said county
in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that
John W. Hold Esq. is a magistrate as above, and
that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are
genuine

In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal
of said Court this 7th day of may
1841.
Jno. R. Steptoe D.C.
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November 1, 1934.
BA-J/ILL
Matthew Harvey
W. 19681

Mrs. Florence E. Young
Beachwood, New Jersey.
Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you
request the Revolutionary War record of Matthew Harvey of Botetourt County, Virginia in 1825.
You are furnished herein the record of the only soldier named Matthew Harvey found on the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 18631, based upon his service in that war.
Matthew Harvey, while living "at the head of the Elk, in Maryland", enlisted at the age of about sixteen years, August 1, 1780,
served as private in Captain Michael Rudolph's company, Lee's Legion of Cavalry, was in the battle of Guilford, at one time was a prisoner
on a British prison ship and was exchanged at Yorktown, Virginia, and served until November 15, 1783.
Sometime after his service, the soldier went to Botetourt County, Virginia. He lived there until his death, September 20, 1833.
Matthew Harvey married August 18, 1788, on Catawba Creek, about two miles from Fincastle, Miss Magdalen Hawkins, also of Botetourt County, Virginia; the ceremony was performed by Rev. John Hott, of the
Church of England, at the house of Robert Harvey.  Said Robert Harvey, the eldest brother of Matthew Harvey, had come from Maryland to Batatourt County, Virginia, during the latter part of the Revolutionary War, and
married the mother of said Magdalen Hawkins. The date of that marriage is not shown.
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Magdalen Harvey, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 3, 1841, at which time she was a resident
of Botetourt County, Virginia. She was then aged sixty-seven years; the day of her birth is not shown, nor the names of her parents.
The soldier and his wife had children; the name of only one is shown-Betsey, the oldest, who was born July 7, 1789.
In 1841, Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, aged then seventy-one years, stated that she was present
at the marriage of her sister, Magdalen Hawkins and Matthew Harvey. She stated further that the Harvey family, Robert, William, James, and Matthew all came from the head of the Elk River, Maryland, that all four brothers were in the battle of Guilford, in which William
Harvey was killed, and that James was in the battle of Yorktown.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Assistant to Administrator.
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.


3 -- 525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.,  _________19__

In reply to your request of_____received___
for a statement of the military history of Matthew Harvey soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W319621
DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
Aug 1, 1780
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
Nov 15, 1783.

RANK. Pvt
Lot
a wh
prison ship
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Michael Rudolph
COLONEL.
Lees Legion of Cav
STATE.

For a while he was a prisoner on a British prison and was exchanged at Yorktown, Va-
Battles engaged in, Guilford
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Head of Elk 
MD
Date of application for pension, Apl 3 1841. Her claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Botetourt Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 67 years
Remarks: solder came from the Head of Elk, MD to Botetourt Co Va about the close of the war He married near Finecastle, Botetourt Co. Va Aug 18 1788 Magdalen Hawkins, he died in Botetourt Co Va. Dept. 20. 1823. They had children: Betsey 6 July 7, 1789 only name stated
Respectfully, added Jan. 29-192-min & Missis
Commissioner
Widow had a sister Sarah Mitchell 
soldier had brothers Robt. Wm. & James all in Army- All 4 brothers in Battle of Guilford.
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MRS. FLORENCE E. YOUNGS
GENEALOGIST
BEACHWOOD, NEW JERSEY
October 26th, 1934
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Administrator,
Veterans' Administration,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you be so kind as to give me
such information as your Department contains
concerning the Revolutionary service of
MATTHEW HARVEY (HARVIE) of Virginia.
He was living in 1825 in Botetourt County and may have been a pensioner.
I should be most grateful for any
genealogical and military information which
your records may contain. And I would very
greatly appreciate an early reply.
With renewed thanks for your past
courtesies, I remain
Very truly yours,
(unreadable)


FEY: MM
Time Stamp RECEIVED Qct 27 1934 ,
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Rev. Sec
w
LaFayette, Ind.
Jan. 5 - 1923

Pension Department,
Washington, D.C.

2ct stamp

Can you give me any information
regarding Matthew Harvey who was
a soldier of the Revolution?

He is said to have been a private
in a Cavalry Co.

His parents names and any information
will be greatly appreciated.

Very truly yours,
Grace Harvey
1403 Virginia St
LaFayette,
Ind. 

[round black stamp inscribed as follows]
PENSION OFFICE
JAN 8 1923
U. S.
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Rev Sec
1
April 8'/6

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C

Sir - 

Do records disclose Revolutionary
service to the credit o Matthew Harvey
said to have served in Lighthouse Harry Lee's
Legion of Cavalry, Wife's name was
Magdalen (Hawkins) Harvey? [Virginia]

Information requested by
his descendant Ex. Congressman
Edwin Denby of Detroit,
Respectfully 
Raymond E. Van Syckle
1729 Ford Bdg
Detroit
Mich

[round black stamp inscribed as follows]
PENSION OFFICE
C
APR 12 1916
U. S.
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1916 April 19: history to Mr.
Raymond E. Van Syckle MRX

1923-Jan-20-Hist to Grace Harvey

1934 -Nov.1 -Hist to Mrs Florence E.
Youngs - JLL.

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Rev
WIDOW, &c.

File No. 19681

Magdalen Harvey
Widow of
Matthew Harvey
Priv. Rev War

Act: July 7th 1838


Index:-Vol. A, Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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7785
Magdalen Harvey
Wid of Mathew
Vos
Let To R. H. Gray, April 30, 1841

Act July 7 1838
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6187
Virginia
Magdeline Harvey
widow of Matthew Harvey
and who died in the 20 Sept 1823
of Bottetourt [Botetourt] in the State of Virginia
who was a private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Rudolph of the Legion commanded
by Lee in the Virginia
line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 100 Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of May
1841 & Sent to R St. Gray Esqr.
Lynchburg, Virginia

Arrears to the 4th of March 1841, 500,00
$50.00

{Act July 7}
{1838.}

Recorded by Theo L Moody Clerk,
Book A. Vol. 2 Page 179

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Date of death not
on A.B.
SLL
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Magdeline Harvey
Wid of Mathew
Va
Act July 7 1838
Married 1788
died Sept 20. 1823
Allow $100 per ann
2yr private Lee's
Legion

RH. Gray Esq
Lynchburg
Va
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Mathew Harvey d 1823
Magdelen M. 1788 S Botetourt Co
78 4a 5ys. pri Lee's Leion D.W.

1 Augt '80 to Nov. 15 '85 paid. pri

Jno Hewitt says he was in the militia but in 81
heard Mathw Harvey name called H way in Ruddy
6:00

Agatha Bowyer - her husband was a Lieut a Col W
cavalry. (Henry Bowyer)

Mathew Harvey Nov 1779
Robert Harvey Feb 1779
proof of identity not suf
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Payment to be made
at Richmond
by J. Brockenbrough
Agent for paying pensioners,
in the Agency of
Richmond, Va.
Payable on the 4th March
and 4th September in each
year. First payment to be 
made on the 4th day of
[blank] next.
Recorded in the Pension
Office, in Book A Vol. 2
Page 179 by
Theo L Moody Clerk.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Five years' Pension.

I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838,
Magdeline Harvey
widow of Matthew Harvey
who was a private in the Revolution
and died on the Twenty day of Septr 1823
is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of One Hundred
dollars per annum, commencing on the
fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage
of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension
will cease on the day of such marriage or death.

Given at the War Office of the United
States, this Thirteenth day of
May one thousand
eight hundred and forty one

Jno. Bell
Secretary of War.

Examined and}
Countersigned.} J. L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

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Warrant W. 13237 for 100 Acres issued 9th April
1796 to Matthew Harvey who was a private
of Lees Legion

1779
16
1763 born. Mathew Harvey: 
25 Mar? is 1788
1788

1841
71
1770
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Sir

Mathew Harvey, a private in Lee's Legion
enlisted Nov 1779 and was paid to Nov 15. 1785.
Please inform me whether he was returned as
a wars man, and also if Bounty Land has
been granted to him or his heirs. His widow
has applied for a pension and his identity is the
only question
Pension Office
Apl 30. 1841
HH Sylvester

Mr Gordon 
Bounty Land Office
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[envelope]
[round black stamp inscribed: LYNCHG VA MAY 7]

FREE
Jas L Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
Washington 
City

[vertically on left side of page, follows]

May 10 1841
[illegible]
Va.
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Lynchs. May 5. 1841

Sir
Your letter is at hand requiring
further identity of Mathew Harvey who
married Magdalen Hawkins in 1788 in
Bottetoual [Botetourt] Co Va as being the same 
person who was in Lees Legion of Cavalry
in the Revo War 82d.
I request that you would again 
examine the affts [affidavits] of Jno Hewitt. In
that you will find him ([illegible]) completely
identified. Jno Hewitt, who is
one of the best constitutioned men of his
age I ever saw - and who is notorious for the
strength and [illegible] of his Memory - and strict
veracity - says distinctly - that he saw
Mathew Harvey the decd husband of the
claimant at Bruces + roads in N.C. in
Capt. Rudolphs Comp Lees Legion
Maryland line - and heard him
answer to his name. That hearing
the name of Harvey caled [called] he took
occasion to get acquainted with Harvey; 
and asked him if he was the Bro.
of Ro. Harvey of Bott. Co. Va. 82nd. Robs.
Harvey came from Maryland towards
the latter part of the war - and Mathew
Harvey came to said Co. immediately
after its close - with a knapsack on his
back - as a citizen of Bott. told me 82
Mr. Hewitt goes on to state that the
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said Harvy -- was married to his present widow in 1788 -- 2 miles from Fincastle by the Revd Mr Hott [illegible] -- and that he was present, when Genl. Lee and Mathew Harvy met each other in or about 1805 -- and that Lee fully recognized Harvy as having been one of his soldiers. The deponant Hewitt said clearly enough I think that Harvy enlisted in Maryland -- or that he was in Capt. Rudolphs coup of the Maryland line -- I think his identity is complete, but I can get more evidence by additional trouble[?]. I can not see the necessity of proving that Harvy was [illegible] of wealth from 1818 to 1823. the time of his death -- for presumption should not be confronted as facts -- the case should always be tried and judged by its merit [illegible] but I suppose I shall have to procure [crossed-out] further [/crossed-out] evidence of this fact also -- and so soon as you can please send the certificate on.

Yours respectfully
Ro. H Gray

B. It seems that Harvy of Lees Legion Recd. his land warrant for 100 acres in 1796. Now by the examination of Harveys declaration, and the evidence attending -- the court of pensions will be able to see that the same person who served in Lees Legion and claims land for it -- haild from Bottetourt Co. [illegible] and that he enlisted in Maryland -- and at the close of the war removed to said [illegible]. It is not unremarkable that the widow knew nothing of his getting his land.
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May 12. 1841

[seal] LYNCH VA
MAY 9 [/seal]

FREE

[illegible]
Va.

James L Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions.
Washington.
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Lynchs. May 8th 1841.

Sir,

Enclosed I send you the Affs. of Mrs. Sarah Mitchell of Bedford Co. as a further identity of Mathew Harvy -- who enlisted in Lee's Legion -- as being the same person who removed to Bottetourt Co. [illegible] at the close of the war, and married Miss Magdalen Hawkins (now Harvy) who is claming a pension [illegible].

The fact mentioned in my letter to you, of his coming to Bottetourt on foot with a knapsack on his back is here confirmed: and the evidence of Jno. Hewitt sustained throughout in respect to Harvey's having enlisted in Maryland -- and of his having belonged to Capt Rudolphs company -- even his given name (Michael) is stated by Mrs. Mitchell; who as you will observe being his sister in-law, knew his whole history. In fact, it is impossible -- under the circumstances, and difficulties of the cast to identify any person more strongly than Harvy is.

But should there be any doubt still resting on your mind -- it must be entirely [illegible] where you [illegible] said Harveys declaration, (and evidence attending), on which he drew his land warrant in 1796 -- which you can see by application at Land -- County office -- in which I presume of course he sets forth his services, and his settlement in Bottetourt County Va. I presume also, that he enlisted in Maryland -- as his name is not to be found on the Va. continental roll -- nor a bal. of pay due to any person of his name. I was not aware myself of Harveys having come from, or enlisting in Maryland untill I was taking Jno. Hewitts Afft. 2 or 3 days after I had taken the declaration of the widow -- presuming he was Virginian by birth -- I asked Mrs. Harvy no questions about it -- and I suppose she did not see the propriety of naming it herself. I can not see the propriety of throwing such difficulties in the way as to require the [illegible] of [illegible] Harvys Lewies[?] -- we are not claiming a pension
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for him or his widow -- both being dead -- but Mrs. Mitchell has certainly given a much fuller chronology of the Harvey family than I had a right to expect when I went to see her, from one of her age. Please send the certificate on as soon as possible.

Yours respectfully,

Ro. H Gray
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May 26. '41
[illegible]
Va

FREE

[seal] LYNCH VA
MAY 23 [/seal]

Jas L Edwards Esq
Com. of Pensions
Washington City.

Magdelen Harvey's certificate to be corrected: see letter within
[illegible]
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Lynchburg May 21. 1841.

Sir,

Enclosed I return the certificate of Mrs. Magdalen Harvey for correction, and also for instruction -- or information.

The name Magdalen? is not spelld correctly; it reads "Magdeline" instead of Magdalen as it should be spell -- or as it is spelt by declarant herself, but you can spell it as you please -- provided there is no discrepancy between the certificate and the pension roll in Richd -- which sometimes happens -- and in all probability would occour in this name -- if the return to the Agt in Richd should be by a different clerk? from the one that fills up the certificates [illegible]. In the next place the word "twenty" in the body of the certificate, should read twentieth -- I think. And lastly -- I am left in doubt, whether the money is to be paid now; that is, back to the 4th March last -- or whether i t is not payable untill the 4th Sep. next. The printed endorsement on the back of the certificate -- reads "___ First payment to be made on the 4th day of ___ next."

Now where, (as in this case) the endorsement is not alttered -- the usual custom has been to pay retrospectively -- where, altered, prospectively? which custom, together with the fact, that all? Martha Neils certificate which was fined subsequent to the 4th March last was made payable instanta[?] -- induces the belief that Mrs. Harveys also is intended to be paid on presentment up to the 4th March last past -- but as I do not wish to get -- or prepare the papers on an uncertainty of unnecessary expense [illegible] -- I will wait an answer from you -- with an immediate return of the certificate corrected -- together with the instructions of information asked [illegible].

Yours respectfully
Ro. H Gray Agt
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No 7785. Apl 22

Va.
Magdalene Harvey
Act 1838.

[seal] FINCASTLE Va
APR 15 [/seal]

FREE

James L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City.
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No 7785. Apl 22

Va.
Magdalene Harvey
Act 1838.

[seal] FINCASTLE Va
APR 15 [/seal]

FREE

James L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Fincastle, Bottetourt County Va

Sir,

Enclosed I send you the papers prepared in Mrs. Magdalen Harvey's case to establish his claim to a pension under the law of 1838 -- as the widow of Mathew Harvey decd. of said co. who was a private of Cavalry in Legion. The proof I think in conclusive, not only as to the marriage and service of Harvey -- but also as to his identity -- you will be so good as to issue the certificate of pension as soon as possible, and direct the same to me in Lynchburg Va.

Ro. H Gray
Agent for Mrs. Harvey

B. Mrs. Holcomb will direct papers to Jas. L Edwards Esq (Washington -- Commissioner of Pensions.)

1840
67
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1773
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1788
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Treasury Department
Third Auditor's Office
P Hagner

[seal] WASHINGTON CITY D.C.
NOV 23 [/seal]

FREE

R. H. Gray Esq
Lynchburg
Virginia
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Treasury Department
3d Auditors Office
28th November 1840

Sir.

Your letter of the 20th instant addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, has been referred to this office, and in respect to that part of it which relates to Mathew Harvey, of Lees Legion, I have to state, that it appears from the Revolutionary records, on file in this office, that a man by the name of Mathew Harvey was paid for his services as a private in Lees Legion, from the 11th of August 1780 to the 15th. November 1783 -- The records of this office do not show that an individual of that name, ever was a Lieutenant in Lees Legion, or of any rank higher than that of a private

I am very Respectfully
Your most Ob.St.
Peter Hagner Aud

R. H. Gray Esq
Lynchburg
Virginia
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Know all men by these presents that [illegible] Mathew Harvey and Alexander Smyth of the County of Botetourt and held and firmly bound to his Excellency Edmund Randolph Esq Governor of Virginia and his successors in the sum of fifty pounds current money. To the payment whereof well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves our heirs[?] Executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals this Eighteenth day of August 1788 and in the thirteenth year of the Commonwealth. The condition of this obligation is such that wherein there is a marriage shortly interested[?] to be solemnized to twin[?] the above bound Mathew Harvey and Magdelin Hawkins of the County of Botetourt for which he hath this day obtained a license If therefore there shall be no lawful case to obstruct the said marriage then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force

Sealed + delivered in the presence of
Matt Harvey Seal
A Smyth Seal

I Ferdinand Woltz Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt County in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing as a true copy of a marriage bond filed in my office

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said office this 5th day of April 1841

Ferdinand Woltz
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State of Virginia, Bottetourt County S.S.

On this 3rd day of April 1841, before me James B. Wilson a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared Mrs. Agatha Bowyer a respectable resident of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath say -- that she is 67 years old, and was born and raised in said county, and in the same neighbourhood with Mr. Matthew Harvey -- who was by reputation a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- in Lees Legion -- and Mrs. Magdalen Harvey his present widow -- whose maiden name was Hawkins --: that she deponant recollects distinctly the time that said Harvey, and his present widow was married -- tho, she was not present herself at the marriage. That it was notorious throughout the county, that they were married and have lived together as man and wife ever since; which she thinks was in August 1788; as deponant was married in 1792, and they were [illegible] married four years before she was. And further that she has frequently heard her husband Henry Bowyer, who was a Lieut. of Cavalry in Washingtons horse -- and Mr. Mathew Harvy, of Lee's Legion talk for hours at a time, of their Revolutionary services. That some years after the war the said Harvy was married as above to Miss Magdalen Hawkins, now Magdalen Harvy his present widow. That the said Mathew Harvy died on or about the 20th day of Sepr. 1823; and that his present widow Magdalen Harvy has remained unmarried ever since the death of her husband as aforesaid to the present time. and that she is the identical person who is now claiming a pension as the widow of said Mathew Harvy decd -- that deponant was acquainted with most or all of said Harveys children -- the oldest of whom (Betsey) is recorded in in said Harveys Family Bible as having been born on the 7th day of July 1789, which she thinks is no doubt correct from her knowledge of her the said Betsey.

Witness Mary E.P. Allen
Agatha Bowyer Seal
Sowrn to and subscribed on the day and year above within; Before me
J.B. Wilson J.P.
The word was interlined[?] before signed
J.B. Wilson J.P.
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State of Virginia, Bottetourt County S.S.

On this 5th day of April 1841, before me James McDowell -- a justice of the peacein and for said county personally appeared Mr. Jno Navil a respectable resident of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say -- That he is 67 years old -- that he removed to said county in 1784 -- and that in 1788 Mr. Mathew Harvey, who was by reputation a soldier in the Revolutionary War -- in Lee's Legion, was married to Miss Magdalen Hawkins -- now Magdalen Harvey, his present widow on Catawba Creek about two miles from Fincastle -- that they contrived to live together as man and wife untill said Harveys death -- which was in or about the year 1823 -- and that his said widow has remained unmarried ever since to the present time, in said county. That deponant understood from said Harvey that he was regularly enlisted, and that to serve during the war -- that most or all of his services were performed in the South -- and he deponant heard Harvey speak particularly of an engagement he was in with the Tories.

John Navil

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and eyar above written,
Before me
James McDowell J.P.

State of Virginia Botetourt County SS

I James McDowell a justice of the peace in and for said county do hereby certify that Mrs. Magdalen Harvey of said county is the widow of Matthew Harvey deceased of said county who was by reputation a soldier in the revolutionary war -- that the said Matthew Harvey died in said county on or about the 20th day of September 1822 or 1823 and that his widow the aforesaid Magdalen Harvey has remained unmarried ever since the death of her husband as aforesaid to the present time. And further that it might be prejudicial to the health of a lady of her advanced age to attend court

[illegible] under my hand this 5th day of April 1841 James McDowell J.P.
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State of Virginia, Bottetourt County S.S.

On this 6th day of March 1841 before me Oliver Callaghan a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared Mr. Jno Hewitt a respectable resident of said county who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say -- That he is 77 years old -- that he went into service in the Revolutionary War in Novr. 1780 -- and marched to S. Carolina in a detachment of 2 companys of malitia, commanded by Maj Campbell -- That, at a place called Bonces[?] Cross-roads, not far from Guilford Court-house in Feb 5 1781, he first heard the name of Mathew Harvey called -- he Harvey, being at that time in Capt. Rudolphs company, Maryland line, Lee's Legion. That deponant on said occasion spoke to said Harvey, and asked him if he was the Brother of Robert Harvey of Bottetourt (who was also in the Revolutionary War at one time) -- and was answered in the affirmative -- both having come from Maryland, to Bottetourt County Va. That said Mathew Harvey told deponant, (as well as he recollects) that he enlisted in 1777, or 78 -- to serve during the war -- and deponant believes he faithfully did so. That in or about the year 1788, said Harvey was married to Miss Magdalen Hawkins -- now Magdalen Harvey his present widow -- on Catawba Creek in said county about 2 miles from Fincastle -- by the Revd Jno. Hott of the Church of England -- that said Harvey died in 1823; and that his widow has remained unmarried ever since said Harvey's death as above to the present time. And further that about the year 1805 Genl. Lee was in Fincastle in said county -- and deponant saw said Mathew Harvey and Genl. Lee in company at a tavern -- and that said Lee fully recognized Harvey as having been one of his soldier in the Revolutionary War
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And further the deponant Hewitt sayeth not.

John Hewitt Seal

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written.
Before me Oliver Callaghan J.P.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

NAME Harvey Matthew
GRADE Private
LINE Lee's Legion
WARRANT NUMBER 13237
ACREAGE 100
ISSUED April 9, 1796 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.