Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 2292-300, Louis Ange De La Colombe, French
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
French
De la Colombe, Louis Ange
or Colombe

NUMBER
B.L.Wt 2292-300
Issued Nov. 11, 1842

CONTENTS


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Specific Details:
Name: Louis Ange Colombe (also listed as Additional names: Louis Ange Colombe).
Nationality: French.
Date: A handwritten date appears to be November 11, 1842.
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Translation
Proof of Heirship of Major De la Colombe

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Key Information from the Image:
Source: The file is from a genealogy website called Fold3, which specializes in military and historical records.
File Identifier: The record has a specific identifier: Fold3 File #16212541.
Name: The individual associated with the document is Dela Colombe, listed under "Additional names".
Status: The record is "Available" and has "Access: Unrestricted".
Handwritten Notes: The scrawled handwritten notes on the page appear to be a reference or transcription of a title or rank associated with the individual, potentially a "Translation Brief of Heurship of Major Dela Colombe". This type of document is common in military pension or land grant applications from the Revolutionary War era. 
In summary, this is a digital archival document related to a military figure named Dela Colombe, likely part of a collection of service or pension records.
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Department of the Upper Loire
(Stamp) Mayoralty of Puy
Certificate of Birth
Extract from the registers of the civil state kept at the Mayoralty of Puy -
In the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven, on the eighth of November was baptized George Frederick Hubert de la Colombe, born the same day at nine o’clock in the morning, legitimate son of M Noble Jean Pierre Ange de la Colombe Seigneur of Costurot, of Marderuac, Grarac and other places, formerly page to the King, and of his wife the Lady Marie Louise Gabrielle Daurier; inhabitants of this city in the parish of St Peter de Monaistier. His Godfather was M Louis Ange de la Colombe, Knight, his uncle, Captain in the Kings dragoons, Knight of the order of St Cinnutus, and his Godmother was the Lady Marie Louise Reyna Daurier of St Geneic, his aunt, represented by Miss Mary Francaise de la Colombe Dautremont, his cousin, undersigned with the father, priest, and M de Glavenas Knight of the Military order of St. Louis, his uncle
De la Colombe - The Knight De la Colombe - The Knight of Glavenas, La Colombe Dautremont Roche and Gilbert Prieur, Clerk, signed on the register - (A true Copy)
The Mayor of the City of Puy - Avil
Puy 23 Nov 1839 ─
Examined by me the president of the civil tribunal sitting at Puy, for the legalization of the signature “Avil”, adjunct to the Mayor of Puy.
Seal [signature] Exbray of Deda Bouiette

[Vertical text in left margin] Birth of George Frederick Hubert de la Colombe


This document is a French civil registry extract, likely from the late 18th century, that serves as a birth record for an individual named Noble Jean Pierre Ange De La Colombe. 
The document provides extensive genealogical details and means:
Birth Information: It records the birth of Noble Jean Pierre Ange De La Colombe on September 8th, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six (1786), at nine o'clock in the morning.
Parentage and Family: It names his legitimate parents as Jean Pierre Ange De La Colombe, Knight (Chevalier) of the Royal Military Order of St. Louis and Captain in the King's regiment, and his wife, Marie Louise Gabrielle Daurier.
Location: The events took place in the parish of St. Peter in Monatteau.
Witnesses and Signatures: Various family members and officials, including "The Knight De la Colombe," signed the register, confirming the details.
Official Certification: A note at the bottom indicates that the document was examined and certified as a true copy by a president of the civil tribunal at a later date. 
In essence, this document is a primary historical source used for genealogy and historical research, providing official proof of birth, family lineage, and social standing of the individual and their family during that time.
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Examined for the legalisation of the signature of M. Exbrayat De La Boriette Judge in the civil tribunal of Puy.
Paris 20 Janvier 1840
By Delegation
The Chief of the Bureau of the Minister of Justice
Seal Poret
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Consulate of the United States, Paris By Daniel Brent Consul of the United States of America and agent of claims.
It is hereby certified that the signature “Poret,” at the foot of the foregoing certificate dated “Paris le 20 Janvier 1840” is in the true and proper handwriting, to me made known of “Mr Poret chef du Bureau au Ministre de la Justice,” and that to all acts by him so signed, full faith and credit are due in Indicature and without.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Paris aforesaid this 21st January AD 1840 and of the Independence of the United States the 64th year.
 [handwritten drawing of a seal] Daniel Brent



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This document is a consular certification from the United States Consulate in Paris, dated January 21, 1840. 
Meaning and Purpose
The document serves as an official authentication of signatures on a preceding French certificate. 
It attests that the signature of "M. Poret, chief du Bureau at the Ministere de la Justice" (Chief of the Bureau at the Ministry of Justice) is genuine.
Daniel Brent, serving as the United States Consul in Paris, issued this certification to validate the French document for use in U.S. judicature or official proceedings, declaring that "full faith and credit are due" to acts signed by Poret.
Consular documents like this one were used to assist American citizens in commercial or legal matters abroad, such as the ownership or disposal of property. The related Fold3 file information suggests it may pertain to a land warrant or a similar legal claim involving individuals named Liam, gustine, Exbrayat De La Boriette, and Poret.
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Proof of Heirship
Translation
I the undersigned, I am Jean Jacques Montellier, Lawyer, Judge of peace for the first division of Puy, Upper Loire, certify upon the attestation of Messers Agricole Pebellier (Stamp) Merchant, and Jacques Payen, Lemonadist both of age and domiciliated in the city of Puy, and in execution of the law of the twenty eighth of floreae, or dept, Article sixth, that M George Frederick Hubert De la Colombe, born at Puy, on the eighth of November on thousand seven hundred and eighty seven, as it appears from an extract (Stamp) signed “Avil” adjunct Mayor of this city, a proprietor, inhabiting and domiciliated at lehardarnae commune of Brignon, Canton of Solignae sur Loire, arrondissment of Puy, department of the Upper Loire, is the sole and only child left by the late M Jean Pierre Ange De La Colombe, deceased at his estate of the Bordaisse, commune of St. Stephen Lardegrol, according to an extract signed by”Bolger” Mayor of that commune, bearing date the twenty third of October one thousand eight hundred and eleven, without any will, and without having the seals put upon his effects after his deceased, more any inventory made, that the said late M Jean Pierre Ange De la Colombe had but one brother named Louis Ange De la Colombe, formerly major in the army of the United States of America, during the war or independence of the said country who perished at sea on his return, so that the aforesaid M George Frederick Hubert, his nephew is his only legal heir and representative, and that in that quality he has a right to demand and receive from the United States of America the lands called bounty, granted to the said major De la Colombe, and with which he was rewarded as an officer in the army of the revolution of the United States, that he alone has the right to sell said lands, or to exchange them for certificates called scrip, and to give receipts for the,. And to do everything which the said concessions, requisitions, exchanges, sales and
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This document is a legal attestation from 1821 regarding the inheritance of a land grant in the United States. It primarily serves to establish the legal heir of Major Louis Ange De La Colombe, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War who was rewarded with land for his service. 
Key details:
Purpose The document confirms that George Frederick Hubert, described as the nephew and only legal heir of the late Major De La Colombe, has the right to claim ownership of specific land grants.
Individuals Mentioned Names included are De La Colombe, Louis Ange De La Colombe, Jacques Payen, Jean Jacques Montellier, and George Frederick Hubert.
Context Major De La Colombe served as a "Major Major" in the United States Army during the War of Independence and received bounty lands as an officer.
image is a historical artwork titled The Slave Trade, originally painted by George Morland in 1791 and later produced as a print by John Raphael Smith. 
The meaning of the image relates to the brutal reality of the transatlantic slave trade:
Historical Context: The painting was created during a time when the movement to abolish the African slave trade was growing in Britain. Morland was reportedly inspired by a friend's poem on the subject. 
Depiction of the Trade: The scene depicts European traders on a shore, interacting with or acquiring enslaved African individuals. This trade was the second stage of the "triangular trade" system, which involved transporting enslaved people from Africa to the Americas. 
Dehumanization: Enslaved people were often treated as "cargo" by their enslavers, a practice highlighted in historical events like the Zong massacre trial. The artwork serves as a visual commentary on this execrable human trafficking.
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all other circumstances may require, for which this act
was made at the request of M De la Colombe, at Pay
who after reading it, signed it with the witnesses and the
Justice of peace this fifteenth of November one thousand
eight hundred and thirty nine -
Dela Colombe
Jacques Payer
Pebellier Agricole)
Montellier
In go de Paix)

Registered at Pay the fifteenth of Nov 1839
fol 10 Case 2- recd one franc 10 centens

Oxatarry

Examined for the legalization of the signature
of M Montetteir Justice of the peace by me, Judge for the president of the Civil tribunal of the Upperdorie
Pay 19 Decr 1839
Sonchong
Seal
Examined for the legalization of the signature
of M Sconchon Judge of the Civil tribunal
of Pay
Paris 20 Jany 1840-

By Delegation
Minister of the bureau of the Minister of Justice
Porek
Seal

This document is a French legal document, likely a notarial act or a land registry excerpt, from the year 1839. It appears to detail a transaction or a formal statement related to property and was officially registered and legalized by local authorities in the French town of Puy (Puy-en-Velay). 
Key Information
Date: November 15, 1839.
Location: Registered at Puy, France.
Nature: The document refers to "this act" and involves signatures from a Justice of the Peace ("Justice de paix"), suggesting it is a formal, legally binding record of an agreement, sale, or declaration made before a public official.
Individuals Mentioned:
De La Colombe (signed as "De la Colombi")
Pobelter Agricole (likely a profession, 'agricultural worker', rather than a name)
Jacques Payen
Montellier (Justice of the Peace)
Sanchon (Judge of the Tribunal)
Content Snippets: The text mentions a sum of money ("francs 10 counters") and includes certifications for the "legalisation of the signature" of the officials involved.
Source Context: The image is provided by Fold3, a service specializing in military and historical records for genealogy research, suggesting this document might be part of a larger personal or family history file, possibly related to land grants or military service records. 
The primary purpose of this specific page appears to be the official recording and authentication of a legal agreement or transaction in 1839 France.
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Consulate of the United States,
Paris
by Daniel Brent Consul of the United State of ⎬
America for Paris and agent of Claims

It is hereby certified that the signature "Porek"
at the foot of the a certificate on the annexed
instrument of Writing dated "Paris le 29 Janvier 1840"
is in the time and proper hand writing, to me well
known of "Mr Porek Chef de Bureau an Minister
del la Justice", and that to all acts by him so signed
full faith and credit are due in Indicature and
without.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and seal of office at Paris aforesaid
this 21 January A.D. 1840, and of the
Independance of the United States the
[illegible] year
Daniel Brent
Seal

This document is a consular certificate issued by Daniel Brent, the U.S. Consul in Paris, on January 21, 1840. 
The certificate serves as a form of official notarization or authentication. It verifies that the signature of "M. Poret, chef du Bureau au Ministre de la Justice" (Head of the Bureau at the Ministry of Justice) on an annexed legal instrument is authentic and proper, to his personal knowledge.
Meaning and Context:
Official Verification: The primary purpose was to provide official U.S. government recognition of a French legal document for use in the United States. Consulates perform this function to ensure foreign documents are recognized as legitimate in their home country.
Legal Standing: Brent certifies that "full faith and Credit as is due to Judicial acts, ought without" question to be given to the attached document due to the verified signature of the French official.
Historical Detail: The document is dated the "64th Year" of the independence of the United States, which began in 1776, correctly placing the date in 1840.
Genealogy: This record is archived on Fold3, a website specializing in military and historical records for genealogy research, suggesting it may be part of a larger file related to an individual's service or a related legal claim, such as a pension application.
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28 [?] 17

Stamp
Extract from the the register of death of the civil State of the Commune of St Etienne (St Stephen) [?]Lurdeyrel Canton
of St Julien Chapteuil, arrondissment of Puy (Upper Loire) -

No 35
Death of Jean Pierre Ange De La Colombe
(Seal)
In the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven on the twenty third day of October, before me adjunct Mayor of the commune of St Etienne (St Stephen) [?]Lardeysol, appeared Louis Soulvis, Domestic at Briasse, in this
Commune, who deposed that Mr Jean Pierre Ange De la Colombe, his master, husband of Madame Marie Louise Dufait, aged sixty five years, died yesterday, at Briasse and after having assured myself of his decease; I drew 
up this certificate in presence of Jacques Goudard and Andrew Obrien, both of age, belonging to the same place as the undersigned; The deponent declared he could
not write. The names signed to the register are -
Goudard, Obrien, Villwielle; adjunct

Seal
A true Copy delivered by us
Berger, Mayor-
Examined by me the President of the civil tribunal sitting at Puy, for the legalisation of the signature of Berger, Mayor.
Puy 23 Nov 1839
(Seal)
Exbray at De La Bouitte-


Examined ofor the legalisation of the signature of Exbray at De la Bouitte, Judge of the civil tribunal Puy
over


The document is an official extract from a death register of the civil status in the Commune of Thiaucourt, France, dated March 23, 1862. It records the details of a specific individual's death. 
Deceased: Jean Pierre Ange De La Colombe
Age: Sixty-five years
Occupation: Master, husband of Marie Louise Dufait
Date of Death: March 22, 1862
Location of Death: Commune of Thiaucourt
Witnesses: Jacques Goudard and Goudard, Villwielle, adjoint mayor
The document also includes official stamps and signatures for the legalization of the signatures of the mayor and other officials. 
Disclaimer: This information is based on historical public records and is provided for informational purposes only.
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Paris 20  January 1840 ~
By Delegation
The Chief of the bureau of the minister of Justice
Poret
Consulate of the United States, Paris. By Daniel Brent, Consul of the United States of America, for Paris, and agent of Claims
It is hereby certified, that the signature "Poret" at the foot of the foregoing certificate dated "Paris le 20 Janvier 1840" is in the true and proper handwriting, to me well known of "Mr Poret, Chef du Bureau aux Ministre de la Justice," and that to all acts ^ by him^ so signed full faith and credit are due in Judicature and without.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Paris aforesaid this 21st January A.D. 1840 - and of the Independence of the United States this 64th year.
Daniel Brent

The document in the image is a formal certification, dated January 20, 1848, issued by the Consulate of the United States in Paris. It serves to officially certify that the signature of "Mr. Poret, Chief du Bureau, all Ministre de la Justice" is authentic and that his official acts should be given full faith and credit. 
Key details: 
Date: January 20, 1848.
Location: Consulate of the United States, Paris.
Certifying Official: Daniel Brent, Consul of the United States and agent of Claims.
Purpose: To validate the signature and official capacity of Mr. Poret, Chief of the Bureau at the Ministry of Justice.
Significance: The document ensures that Mr. Poret's actions and documents are recognized as legitimate in judicial and other capacities.
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Power of Attorney
In the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine and on the fifteenth day of November.
Before W. Baldis and his colleague notaries residing in the City of Puy chief place of the department of the Upper Loire, domiciliated there and undersigned.
Appeared W. George Frederick Hubert Dela Colombe, proprietor, living and domiciliated at Chadarnae, Commune of Brignon, Canton of Lobijnae Sur Loire, Arondissement of Puy abovementioned, Department of the
Upper Loire.
Acting in his quality of only child and sole heir of M. Jean Pierre Ange Dela Colombe,
this last mentioned being the son and heir of the late M Jean Claude dela Colombe and Madame Chabanafay, living
and domiciliated, in the City of Puy where they died.
The said M. Jean Pierce Ange Dela Colombe, heir of M Louis Ange Dela Colombe, his brother, formerly major in the army of the United States of America, during the
war of independance [independence] of the said States.
All as the Deponent declares.
Who has, by these presents, named and
appointed as his legal, general, and
special attorney, and agent M. Samuel
Burche, chief clerk in the chamber

This image displays a historical legal document from the late 18th century, specifically a French-language power of attorney related to property or inheritance matters. The document is a record from Fold3, a subscription website that specializes in military records and genealogical documents. 
Here is what the image means:
Document Type: It is an official, handwritten agreement where individuals named "De La Colombe" grant power of attorney to an agent named M. Somme Sante.
Context: The text visible in the document is a complex legal declaration, likely dealing with real estate ("terres de la dezerteen sur la petite Loire") and inheritance among the various named family members.
Names Mentioned: The image context and the document itself list several names involved, including Jean Claude De La Colombe, Chabanaspy, M. Baldit, and others, indicating a specific family's legal history.
Source: The file is hosted on Fold3, which suggests it may be part of a larger collection of historical documents, possibly related to military service or land records in a specific region, used for historical and genealogical research.
Access: The file is "Unrestricted," meaning the full details are likely available to view or download on the Fold3 website.
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 representatives of the United States, living in the City of Washington in the Said States, to whom he hereby declares that he gives power, for him, and in his name and for his benefis, in his Said quality of sole heir and legal representative of the Said late M. Louis Ange De la Colombe, his uncle, formerly major in the army of the Said United States, during the war of independance, to demand and receive from the Said United States of America, the lands called Bounty granted to the Said Major De la Colombe and with which he was rewarded as an officer in the army of the revolution of the United States; to sell the Said lands to the Said States, and to receive in their place, or in exchange, certificates called scrip, and to give receipts for them.
[underlined] Also, to cede, sell, and transfer the said certificates in conformity with the laws of
the United States
[underlined] Also, power and authority to demand and receive, from the United States, any thing that may result from all other pretensions and claims, which the said Major De La Colombe had a right to make, on account of his services as an officer, in the war of independance of the Said States-
[underlined] And, for greater safety, or facility in the execution of these powers, to delegate the whole or part of these powers to one or
more persons, to remove the said substitutes
or to appoint others

The image displays a historical, handwritten document that appears to be related to land grants or payments given as rewards for military service. The document mentions names like Major de La Colombe and references the "war of independence" and "United States". 
The text discusses:
Land Grants: The document refers to "lands called Bounty" and "Bounty lands," which were likely parcels of land granted to soldiers for their service.
Certificates: It mentions ceding or transferring "certificates" in exchange for these lands, in conformity with laws.
Claims: It also discusses the right to demand and receive "all other pretensions and claims, which the said Major de La Colombe here a right to have, in amount as an officer, in the war of independence".
The word bounty generally refers to a payment or reward, often provided by a government, such as to a soldier after a campaign. In this context, it specifically refers to the land provided as a generous gift or benefaction for military service.
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to enforce all liquidations, either from the government, or from private persons, to appear before all officers, ministers, directors, or commissioners of liquidation, at the treasury, or any other place necessary; to make all demands, petitions, and claims to take possession of all bonds, bills, orders, letters of advice, and orders of payment; to receive their amount in coin or in acknowledgment of liquidation, bonds, inscriptions, promises of inscriptions, and all other property which may be given in payment; to sell, cede, and transfer the said property, or even the said credits, before or after the liquidation; to sign all transfers, engagements, and receipts, as well as to make and accept all transports, transfers, cession, and delegation of credits, or rents, and to receive the amount of them.
To make all declarations; and fulfil all rights of change to which the succession of Major De La Colombe may give rise;
To give and take lawful receipts for all money received or paid -
And, generally, to do all that he shall judge proper, in the above business, for the interest of his principal, though not provided for in these presents - promising to concur in them, and to sign them; -
This Act was


The image displays a handwritten legal document, likely a power of attorney, from the 19th century or earlier, granting extensive powers to an agent to manage affairs on behalf of a principal. 
Key aspects of the document's meaning include:
General Administration: The agent is authorized to manage all liquidations, accounts, and affairs, including handling bills, orders, letters of exchange, and orders of payment.
Property and Credits: The agent has the power to manage and transfer property, goods, and credits, whether before or after liquidation.
Transactions: The document permits the agent to make and accept all transfers, assignments, and remittances, and to determine their amounts.
Receipts: The agent is authorized to give and take receipts for all money received or paid.
General Authority: The document concludes by granting the agent all necessary powers to conduct business in the principal's best interest, promising to consent to all actions taken by the agent.
Disclaimer: This information is a general interpretation of the visible text in the image and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal guidance regarding historical documents, consultation with a qualified professional is recommended.
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made and passed in the City of Puy in the study of the said M Baldit, one of the notaries; and after having been read to the principal, he signed it with the notaries -
De La Colombe

(Line)
Syullion, Baldit
Exbrayat de la Bonitte

Examined for the legalistion of the signature of Exbrayat De La Bonitte Judge of the civil tribune of Puy
Paris 20 Jany Poret

Registered 27 Nov. 1839 at Puy lo 42 Re 384

Examined by me president of the civil tribune sitting at Puy, for the legalistion of the signature "Baldit and Syullion notaries of Puy

Exbrayat De Le Bonitte
Consulate of the United States - Paris
Mr Daniel Brent, Consul of the United States}
of America, for Paris, and Agent of claims}
It is hereby certified, that the signature "Poret", on the annexed instrument of writing to a certificate dated "Paris le 20 Janvier 1840," is in the true + proper handwriting, to me well well known, of M. Poret, Chef du Bureau au Ministere de La Justice," and that to all acts by him so signed full faith and credit are due 
on Judicature and thereout.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto fet my hand + Seal of office at Paris aforesaid, this 21 January AD. 1840. and of the Independence of the United States the 64th year
Daniel Brent
---
Seal
---

Key details about the document: 
Nature: It appears to be an official document, possibly related to land grants, legal proceedings, or military administration, given the context provided and the formal, cursive script.
Content Snippets: Visible text snippets mention names such as Baldit, Poret, Exbrayat De La Boriette, and Daniel Brent. The associated metadata also lists additional names, suggesting these individuals are central figures in the document's content.
Source: The image is provided by Fold3, a service that offers access to US military records and other historical documents.
Access: The document is marked as "Unrestricted" access, meaning it is publicly available.
Identification: It is page 13 of 42 within a specific file collection.
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September 7, 1939

BA-J/MCS
Louis Ange De la Colombe
B.L. Wt. 2292-300

Mr. Curtis F. Columbia
42 Bar Beach Road
Port Washington
Long Island, New York

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your request for information relative to bounty land granted by the United States on account of the Revolutionary War service of Captain Louis de La Colombe and his brother, Captain Pierre de La Colombe.

The data which follow were taken from papers on file in bounty land claim, Wt.2292-300, based on the Revolutionary War service of Louis Ange De la Colombe.

Louis Ange De la Colombe was the son of Jean Claude De la Colombe and Marie Chabanacy, both of whom lived and died at Puy, France. The date of birth of Louis Ange De la Colombe is not shown.

Louis Ange De la Colombe served in the United States Army during the Revolutionary War and perished at sea while returning to France sometime after the close of the Revolution.

Louis Ange De la Colombe left as his heir-at-law, an only brother, Jean Pierre Ange De la Colombe who married Marie Louise Gabrielle Daurier and who died October 22, 1811, aged sixty-five years, on his estate, Boriasse, commune of St. Stephen, afrondissement of Puy, Upper Loire, France.

Jean Pierre Ange De la Colombe was survived by an only child, Goegre Frederick Hubert De la Colombe, who was born November 8, 1787, at Puy, France.

While living at Chadarnac, comune of Brignon, Canton of Solignac, arrondissement of Puy, department of Upper Loire, France, George Frederick Hubert De la Colombe, as the sole heir, applied November 15, 1839, for
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bounty land due on account of the service of his uncle, Louis Ange De la Colombe, as Major in the United States Army during the Revolutionary War. Bounty Land Warrant 2292 for 300 acres was issued November 11, 1842, because of the service of Louis Ange De la Colombe as Captain in the United States Army during the Revolutionary War.

For information relative to the location of this land, it is suggested that you address the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, giving the warrant number, the acreage and the date the warrant was issued.

There is no claim for bounty land on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of Jean Pierre Ange De la Colombe, brother of Louis Ange De la Colombe, but as possible means of securing information relative to his military service, it is suggested that you address the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILIER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator



The image displays a letter from the Interior Department, dated November 11, 1842, concerning Revolutionary War bounty land claims for the service of Louis Ange De la Colombe and Jean Pierre Ange De la Colombe.
Content of the Letter: The document confirms that Bounty Land Warrant 2292 for 300 acres was issued to the heir of Louis Ange De la Colombe, for his service as a Major and Captain in the United States Army during the Revolutionary War. It advises contacting the Commissioner of the General Land Office for information on the land's location.
Second Claim: The letter notes that no claim was on file for the brother, Jean Pierre Ange De la Colombe, and suggests contacting the Adjutant General for information regarding his military service.
Meaning of a Bounty Land Warrant: A bounty land warrant was a certificate issued by the U.S. government to veterans as a reward for military service, granting them the right to claim a specific amount of public land. These were used to encourage enlistment during conflicts like the Revolutionary War. The amount of land granted often varied by rank. Warrants could be transferred or sold to others.
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November 13, 1939

Louis Ange De la Colombe
B.L. Wt. 2292-300
BA-J/MMHY:MLB

Mr. Curtis F. Columbia
42 Bar Beach Road
Port Washington
Long Island, New York

Dear Sir:

You are furnished herewith, as requested, photostatic copies of twenty-nine pages of the originals thereof, in the claim for bounty land, B. L. Wt. 2292-300, based upon service of Louis Ange De la Colombe in the Revolutionary War.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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No. 489
BA-J/MLB
November 1,
War & Navy, Branch 970

REV. & 1812 WARS SECTION XXXXXXXXXX
XXX
Rev. War B. L. Wt. 2292 - 300 of
Louis Ange De La Colombe
Actual one of each page
$7.25         29 pages
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2
inches at top of each page
and return papers in folder with
corresponding name and number.

Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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October 5, 1939

Louis Ange De la Colombe
B.L. Wt. 2292-300
BA-J/MMHY:MLB

Mr. Curtis F. Columbia
42 Bar Beach Road
Port Washington
Long Island, New York

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the exact title of the reference to the papers pertaining to Louis Ange De la Colombe, Revolutionary War officer, whose record was furnished you September 7, 1939, and with which letter you enclosed check in the amount of $2.00, to cover cost of photostatic copies of the papers on file in this case. You request, further, certain information which might be found in the papers.

Photostatic copies of the papers in the claim for bounty land based upon service of the officer cited above will be furnished you for twenty-five cents a page. The number of pages to be copied is twenty-nine, making the total cost $7.25.

The exact reference to this case is Bounty Land Warrant No. 2292-300 (meaning 300 acres) Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.

In regard to the other interrogatories in your letter, the answers will or will not be revealed in your photostatic copies of the original papers, which are the only source of information in regard to that officer and his heirs which this office has. The data furnished you were obtained from those papers upon a very careful examination thereof.

Your check for two dollars will remain on file, and upon receipt of $5.25, to cover total cost, the photostatic copies will be made and mailed to you.

Remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of The Treasurer of the United States and mailed to the Veterans Administration, Arlington Building, Washington, D. C.
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If you should decide not to secure photostatic copies, the papers will be reexamined for the further information you seek and your $2.00 refunded.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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M.C.S.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
November 22, 1924
Mrs. Lois Barna
McPherson
Kansas
Madam;

I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it
appears that Louis Ange de la Colombe, the son of Jean Claude de la
Colombe and Marie Chabanacy, both of whom lived and died at Puy,
France, [crossed out no dates given], served as Capt [crossed out Major] in the army of the United States
during the Revolution and perished at sea, while returning to France sometime after close of Rev. [crossed out] date not stated.
He left as his heir-at-law his only brother, Jean Pierre Ange
de la Colombe who married Marie Louise Gabrielle Daurier and who died
October 22, 1811, on his estate, Borlasse, commune of St. Stephen,
arrondissement of Puy, Upper Loire, France, aged 65 Their only child and heir, George Frederic K Hubert de la Colorbe,
born November 8, 1787, at Puy, France, while living at Chadarnac, commune of Brignon, Canton of Solignac, arrondissement of Puy, department
of Upper Loire, France, stated that he was the sole heir and applied
November 15, 1839, for the bounty land due on account of the services
of his uncle, Louis Ango de la Colombe as Capt, in the War of the Revolution,
and was allowed 300 acres on Warrant #2292.
It is not stated that the soldier was ever married.
Respectfully,
Commissioner
M.C.S.

as Louis Ange de la 
Colembe acted as Godfather 
for [illegible] in 1787 he
full not have died at the
close of Rev. as I omitted that statement.
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Rev 1812

CURTIS F. COLUMBIA
42 BAR BEACH ROAD
PORT WASHINGTON
LONG ISLAND, N.Y.
add

October 15, 1939

Mr. A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Vetrans (sic) Administration
Washingon, D. C.

Ref: Louis Ange De la Colombe
B.L. Wt. 2292-300
BA-J/MMHF: MIB

6140

Dear Sir:

Thank you for your letter of Oct. 5, 1939.

I attach United States Postal Money Order no. 520821 for $5.25. Which added to the $2.00 sent you totals $7.25, which is the amount necessary for photostatic copies of the papers in the claim for bounty land Warrant 2292-300.

I would greatly appreciate your sending these photostats as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your trouble.

Very sincerely,

(Signature)
Curtis Fields Columbia

(Postmark at bottom reads "RECEIVED
OCT 17 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV
Reader No. 4
VETS ADM)
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CURTIS F. COLUMBIA
42 BAR BEACH ROAD
PORT WASHINGTON
LONG ISLAND, N. Y.

September 9, 1939

Mr. A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Vetrans (sic) Administration
Washington, D. C.

Ref. BA-J/MCS
Louis Ange De la Colombe
B.L.Wt. 2292-300

Dear Mr. Hiller:

I was perfectly delighted to receive your letter of Sept. 7th. I have been trying to get the information you sent me for over seven years. I have written to practically every department of the Government but nobody seemed to know where the records might be found.

Will you please let me have the exact title of the reference so that I can use it in a book I am having published on the life of the Chevalier Louis Ange De la Colombe.

I enclose a check for two dollars which I believe will cover the cost of a photostat of the record you refer to. If it does not please, let me know the cost. Will you therefor (sic) arrange to have a photostat taken for me.

Just where does your information origionate (sic)? Was that a statment made by George Frederick Hubert De la Colombe at the time he made his application or was it a Government record. I note you state that La Colombue "Perished at sea". This is in conflict with a reference, La Societe des Cincinnati de France et La Guerre d'Amerique, page 197, which states that he was buried in a Cathedral in Philadelphia in 1825. Can you throw any light on this?

Also is there any evidence to show that George De la Colombe, his nephew, came to America? Also the person and address to whom the papers were sent?

Thank you for your kindness.

Very sincerely,

(signature)

(Postmark reads "RECEIVED 
SEP 14 1939
ACCOUNTING DIV.
ADM ACCTS. SUBDIV.")
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CURTIS F. COLUMBIA
42 BAR BEACH ROAD
PORT WASHINGTON, N. Y.

July 18th., 1939

The Administration of Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

I am writing a military and family history of my ancestors and would appreciate any information you may send me from reports from your office on the following two subjects.

1: My great great grandfather was supposed to have received a government land grant (Warrent [sic] No. 2292) for 300 acres of land, situated at Ramapo Hills north of Hackensack, New Jersey. This grant was allowed to Captain Lous de La Colombe (afterwards changed his name to Columbia) because of his services as aid-de-camp to LaFayette and DeKalb, during the American Revolution. Also I understand that a George Hubert de La Colombe made claim for this grant about 1837. Does (sic) your records show anything under Louis de LaColombe, L. Lacolombe, Chevelier de La Colombe or Columbia.

2: Please advise me if a grant was allowed to his brother, Pierre de La Colombe who was Captain in a Verginia (sic) Regiment during the American Revolution. They both came from France about 1776.

Very truly yours,

(Signature)
Curtis Fields Columbia
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McPherson Kansas
October 31, 1924

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Will you please mail me copy of any record of service rendered by my ancestor Capt. Phillipe Looie de La Colombe, during the Rev. War.

An early reply will be greatly appreciated.

Yours very truly,

Mrs. Louis Barua
McPherson
Kansas

(Postmark reads "PENSION 
NOV 5 1924
OFFICE")
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1939, Nov. 13 - Photos mailed to Mr. Curtis F. Columbia 
Acctg Div. notified same date - MLB
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Washington, Novem. 5th 1842

Sir

Herewith I hand you the Originals of the Evidence of Heirship of the Heir at law of Major De la Colombe, and his original power of attorney to Samuel Burche, with translation of each. Also, a power of Substitution from Samuel Burche to me.

These papers are filed for the purpose of obtaining the warrant of Warrants for the Bounty Land due for the services of the said Major De la Colombe, an officer of the Army of the Revolution, which warrants are directed to (illegible) by the 2d Lechon of the act of the 27 July 1842.

With much respect,
I am sir
Your obt Sevt [Your obedient Servant]
John Covington Burche
atty [attorney] and agent for the heir of Dela Colombe

To James L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions &c -
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[Left Margin]
(Stamp)
(Stamp)
Death of John Claude de  Colombe, the father of Major Colombe, and his only brother Jean Pierre de la Colombe

[Body]
28fB
Department of the Upper Loire
Mayorlty of Puy
Certificate of decease
Extracted from the register of the civil State kept at the Mayorlty of Puy -
This day the 20 Fructidor, the fifth year of the republic; at three Oclock in the afternoon before one Isidore Asserat, municipal administrator, and public officer of the commune of Puy, chief place of the department of the Upper Loire, appeared, in the hall of the Commune, the French
Citizens Aurelia Porteress of this hall, and John Jacques Seyre, gravedigger, both of age and living living in this municipality, who have declared to me that the Citizen John Claud de la Colombe widower of the Citizeness Marie Chabanacy, aged about seventy three years died yesterday at three oclock in the afternoon, in his house situated in the fauboury Panessac, of this commune; after this declaration, which they have certified to be true, I assured myself of the said decease, and I have drawn up this present act which the before mentioned citizens Aurelia and Seyre signed with me - made at the said communnal house the day, month and year as above Aurelia, Seyre, and Asserat, signed to the register - (a true copy)
The Mayor of the City of Puy
(Seal)
Avit
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Puy 23 Nov 1839
Examined by me the President of the Civil tribunal setting at Puy, for the legalisation of the signature {crossed out}of the "Avit" adjunct Mayor of the City of Puy
(Seal, Exbray at De La Boriette
Examined for the legalization of the signature of M Extray at De La Boriette judge of the civil tribunal of Puy
Paris 20 Jany 1840-
By Delegation
The Chief of the bureau of the Minister
of Justice
(Seal)
Poret
Consulate of the United States, Paris
By Daniel Brent, Consul of the United States of America for Paris, and agent of claims
It is hereby certified that the signature "Poret" at foot of the within certificate dated "Paris le 20 Janvier" is in the true and proper hand writing to me well known of "Mr Poret chief of the Bureau an Minister de la Justice", and that to all acts by him so signed, full faith and credit
are due thereto, in Judicature and without.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and seal at Paris aforesaid, this
21 January 1840, and of the Independence
of the United States the 84 th year
Daniel Brent
{Surrounded by scribbled circle}Seal
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Know all Men by these Presents, that I, Samuel Burche of the City of Washington, in the District of Columbia, who have been appointed by the Heirs of Major De la Colombe, an officer of the Army of the Revolution, now deceased, their Attorney for the purposes expressed in the original power and writing hereunto
attached, a translation of which is also hereunto attached, for good causes me thereunto moving, did, heretofore, in virtue of the authority conferred upon me in the said original power, substitute and appoint John Covington Burche, of the City of Washington, following the business of a General agent and attorney, to be the attorney of the heirs of the aforesaid Major De la Colombe; but no separate writing of substitution was then made, the same being contained in a general transfer of Sundry powers
then held by me. __ Now, as it has become necessary to make a separate transfer and substitution in the case of the heirs of Major De la Colombe, I the said Samuel Burche, in virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby substitute, constitute and appoint the said John Covington Burch, to be the Attorney of the heirs of the said Major de la Colombe, to transact the business set forth in their act of procuration or
power of Attorney, given to me the said Samuel Burche, the Original of which is hereunto attached, as fully and Completely as if the same were transacted by me in person.
Witness my hand and Seal at the City of Washington,
this 2d day of October 1842.
S. Burche {surrounded by circle} Seal
District of Columbia
County of Washington
Set
Be it remembered that on this 2d day of October 1842, before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Washington in the District of Columbia, duly appointed and qualified, personally appeared Samuel
Burke
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Burche, to me well known, maker of the within power of Attorney, and acknowledged the same, in due form of law, to be his act and deed, made and given for the purposes therein expressed.
Wm.W. Stewart CJ.P
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Washington December 10 1840
Sir
On behalf of the Heirs at law of Major Louis Ange de la Colombe of the Revolutionary Army, I make application for the Bounty land to which the said Major de la Colombe
was entitled.
Major Dela Colombe perished at sea, on his return from America to France at the close of the War. His heir at law was an only brother, named John Pierre Ange De la Colombe, who died on the 22d Octo 1811, leaving an only child and sole heir, named George Frederick Hubert Dela Colombe, who now lives at
Chardarnee in the Commune of Brignon,
Canton of Selignac, arrondisement of pay in the Department of the Upper Loire in France.
He is the sole heir at law and representative of Major De la Colombe of the Revolutionary army - proof of which, duly authenticated according to the usages of France, attested by the consulate of the U.S. at Paris, accompanies this application.
I have in possession a full power of Attorney from Mon George Frederick Hubert De la Colombe, ready to be produce when necessary.
With much respect I am Sir yr ob servant
S. Burche
Atty for Mon. De la Colombe
To William Gordon Esqr  
Bounty land office 
War Department
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[stamped seals]
Consulate of the United States, Pairs
By Daniel Brent, Consul of the United States of America, for Paris & agent of claims
[underlined]/It is hereby certified,/[underlined] 
that the signature "Poret" [illegible] on certificate, on the annexed Instrument of writing, dated "Paris le 20 Janvier 1840" is in the [illegible] & proper hand-writing, to me well known, of W Poret-Chef de Bureau au Minister de la Justice", & that to all acts by him so signed, full faith & credit are due in Judication thereout
[underlined]/In Testimony whereof/[underlined], I have hereunto set my Hand & seal of office, at Paris aforesaid, this 21st January A D 1840. & of the Independence of the United States the 64th year
Daniel Brent
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[French-language text]
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[requires French translation]

Parnous president de tribunal Civil jugeaux[?]
au Puy pour la legalisation de la Signature avit adjout dumain dupuy[?] {unknown}
au Puy 23 gbre?1839
Exbrayat de la Boirette

?? pour ligalisation de la Signature M. Exbrayat de la Boriette jugeaux de Tribunal Civil de Puy
Paris, le 20 janvier 1840
Par? deligation: Le Chef de Bureau au? Tribunal de la Justice
Poret

Consulate of the United States, Paris
By Daniel Brent, Consul of the United States of America, for Paris [?] Agent of Claims
It is hereby certified, that the signature "Poret", at foot of the foregoing Certificate dated "Paris le 20 Janvier 1840" is in the true & proper hand-writing, to me well known, of "Mr Poret Chef de Bureau au Ministere de la Justice"
and that to all acts, by him so signed, full faith & credit are due in such claim thereout
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal
Office, at Paris aforesaid this 21st January AD 1840, & of the Independence of The United States the 64th year
Daniel Brent
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Certificate of the United States Paris
By Daniel Brent, Consul of the United States of America, for Paris &c Agent of Claims
I [illegible] hereby certified, that the signature "Poret", at foot of the written Certificate dated " Paris le 20 Eauvier" is in the time &c - proper Handwriting, to me well known, of "W Poret Chef du Burlaw au Minmistre dela Justice," & that to all acts, by him so signed, full - faith & credit are due thereto is Indicative & thereout-

In Testimony whereof, I have herein to set my Hand and Seal of office, at Paris aforesaid, this 21st January AD 1840, & of the Independence of The United States the 64th year
Daniel Brent
[Oval Black seal] THE CONSULAR SEAL FO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PARIS (image of eagle with flag shield and wheat and leaves in talons.)
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Requires French Translation
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Note: French Translation is incomplete:

Procuration.

D'an nil huit_ cent trente Neuf et le quinzieme jour du mois de novembre.

Pardevant Mes Baldit et son collègue, notairer à la residence de la ville du Puy, [illegible] lieu du Department de la haute-loire y Domicile et Sousligner

A comparu:

Monsieur George Frèderic-Hubert De La Colombe, proprietaire et [illegible], habitait et Domicilie au lieu de Chadrnac, commune du _ Brignon, [illegible] de Solignac - Sur Loire, Arrondissement du Puy. Sud dit_departmement de la haute-loire.

[continues in French]