Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35973, John Goddard, Md.

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Application of Transfer
District of Columbia.
County of Washington SS. F.
On this 29th day of March 1823, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Washington personally appeared John Goddard who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Joseph Marbury in the regiment commanded by Colonel Gunby in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Maryland from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory) of  Columbia where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in [the] future. That he at present receives eight dollars per month.
-signed John His x Mark Goddard 
Sworn to and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. 
-signed Jno N. Moulder. Justice of the Peace.
Note. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.