Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30,807, Wade N Woodson, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Woodson, Wade N.
S. 30,807
CONTENTS

22.319 22.320 Kentucky
Wade N. Woodson of Franklin in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Locke of the  command by  in the  line for 7 months & 10 days
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to 4 Sept 1838. As notified 20. Aug 9 1839
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 24 Dollars 44 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Sept 1833 and Frank Ballinger  Barboursville Arrears to the 14th of Sept 61.10 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 12 22 $173.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 33

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832.
State of Kentucky } Knox County Set.
On this day of May 1833. personally appeared in open Court, before
the justices of the Court of Knox County now sitting, Wades N. Woodson a resident of Cumberland River in the County of Knox, aged seventy years on the 16th day of January last, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath make The following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832. That from the year 1780 to the close of the year 1781. I performed four Tours in the Militia as a soldier, all from Goochland County, Virginia: two on my own account, and two as a substitute for Robert Lewis of the same County. I served two Tours under the command of Captain Elisha Leaks, One under Capt. Jeptha Toler, and one under Capt. Richardson. I cannot at this time give a correct detail of the different routes pursued, nor of the different places which I passed, nor how long we staid at the different places: nor can I with certainty mention the order in which the several Tours were performed. The first Tour I performed I understood was for forty days, the other three (all in the year 1781) I believe was for two months each. In one of the Tours I marched from Goochland Courthouse, and about sixteen miles below was joined by two or three more Companies from the same County, I think Capt. Wm Miller was one of the Captains, and Nathaniel G. Morris Adjutant - We crossed James River, went through Petersburg & Blanford and continued on to a place on James River called the Hundred, where we crossed the River opposite the seat of the Court, where we staid some short time, we then moved on to Ryland Randolph, where we staid some time, we staid in several other places that I have forgotten, and were not far from Maury's Mills - After some time we crossed the River again

at, or near Sandy Point, after remaining here a short time we marched to Cabin Point, where we were joined by the the Militia from several other Counties. Here we staid longer I think than at any of the places before named, though I cannot at this time say with certainty, how long we staid at any of the places. Here I was discharged. In this Tour Joseph Payne, Larner Bradshaw, Minor McBride, Doct James Bryden all from Goochland County, served with me, and were discharged at the same time - The only Field Officer I recollect at this place was a Maj n Declamer a Frenchman who acted as Adjutant.
In another Tour We marched from Goochland County, went through Richmond, Henrico, Charles-City, and James-City Counties; - just before we passed through Charles-City County, the British Cavalry had made an attack upon some of the militia of that County during a muster day, as I understood, I do not think it was at the Courthouse, though in this I am not certain. It was at a House on the route we marched, which stood near the road, and near a small Mill-pond - I understood there was a skirmish in the house - One of the militia killed, & another drowned in the Mill-pond in endeavoring to make his escape from the Enemy. I saw the Hat of the man said to be killed, which was very much lanced with the sword of the Enemy - the House was evacuated when we passed, and the floor and stair-case very bloody. During this Tour, while near the Morbin Hills, there was a Call for volunteers to form a light infantry Company, to watch the movements of the Enemy, whose reports were said to be lying in the River between that place and Little York - I was one that volunteered with a number of others out of the same Regiment, under the Command of a Capt d Richardson from Louisa County. This was a tiresome undertaking as a great part of our services were performed in the night, I think Howal Lewis and Joseph Payne were with me in this Tour. Whether I continued in this Company the whole Tour, or again returned to the Regiment, I cannot at this time remember, but I know that I did not leave the Army, until I was legally discharged.
In another Tour I was under the Command of Capt d Toler - I do not believe we went far below Richmond - The Enemy was near - And while stationed a few miles below Richmond, a part of our Cavalry had taken 8 prisoners,

as well as I recollect, who passed by us very quickly - I remember Capt Miles Soldan was with them, who called to us and told us the Enemy was not far off, and on the advance - I then expected an engagement, as the Marquis La Fayette with his Army, with the main body of our Militia, were stationed between where we were and Richmond. However, the Enemy did not appear - About this time La Fayette gave Orders that all the Boats, Cansoes and other vessels as high up James River as the Point of Fork should be collected and brought down to Tuckahoe the seat of Col. Thomas M. Randolph about twelve miles above Richmond. I was selected to perform this service, which I accomplished as well as in my power, with Reuben Smith - who was sent with me.
The last Tour I performed was at Little-York - I was again under the command of Capt. Elisha Leek - I was at the surrender of Earl Cornwallis, and the British Army under his command - I was one of the guard who went with the British Prisoners to their place of destination, which was a few miles above Winchester - We marched through Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, and crossed the Rappahannock at Falmouth about one mile above Fredericksburg, the British Army as as the guard wading the River at that place, and proceeded through Fauquier & through Winchester to some old Barracks where the Prisoners were conducted. Here we staid about 10 or 12 days and were discharged - After all business between General Washington and the Captured Army was finished I think General - Lawson took charge of the Prisoners and conducted them to their destined place. I know he was one of the Field Officers & I think had the supreme Command. - In this Tour Lawson Broadhead & Joseph Payne were with me , and so was David Hughes, & Japh. Tucker (both from Powhatan) and all returned home together.
I was born in Goochland County, or at my Grandfather Wade Netherlands in Powhatan, about two miles from my Father, on the 16th January 1763. I have a record of my age in my family Bible, at home. I resided generally at my Father's Tucker Woodson who lived in Goochland County and owned the Ferry a Cross James River.

about one mile from Lynchburg Courthouse) from my birth till after the revolutionary war - and afterwards in several Counties in Virginia previous to my removal to Kentucky in 1805. when I settled in Knox County, where I have lived ever since.
I am known to The Rev. James Rumba, Richardson Henderson, James Chitko, Franklin Ballinger and many other Citizens of this County, who, for many years past have heard me make the same statements to them, as those contained in the body of this declaration, all of whom, I believe were they present, would bear evidence to my character for veracity. Severn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Wade N. Woodson
We Richardson Henderson a Clergy-man residing in the County of Knox and State of Kentucky, and Franklin Ballinger residing in the same County & State, Do hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with Wade N. Woodson, who hath subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age, and upwards, that he is respected and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier in the revolution. And that we concur in that opinion. - Severn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid. We also certify that the whole of the foregoing statement has been drawn up by the applicant Richardson Henderson in his own proper hand with Frank Ballinger . And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the war department, that the above applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies, they know of their own knowledge that it appears to them that Richardson Henderson, who has signed the proceeding Certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the County of Knox and State of Kentucky; and that Franklin Ballinger, who has also signed the same, is resident in the County and State aforesaid, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
A. Henderson Peter Engle Joseph Brichard

26.670
Wade N. Woodson
Kurt Co. Kentucky
from my 80 private 7 mo. 10 days.
$ 24. \frac{44}{100}
4888 1222 6110
Frank Ballinger Barboursville, Ken.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the sulycined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Wade N. Woodson
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1780 1 10 Pt. Capt Seak 70 Traditionary   to no Col.   1781 2 "   " 2 "   " 2 "  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court:]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court:]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule 12. note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

DM
December 7, 1912.
Hon. William R. Smith, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Smith:
In response to your letter dated the sixth and received the seventh instant, and the enclosed letter of Mrs. O. C. Van Zandt of Miles, Texas, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the claim, Sur. File 50,807 , it appears that Wade N. Woodson was allowed pension on his application executed in May, 1833, while a resident of Knox County, Kentucky. He stated that he was born January 16, 1763 in Goochland County, at the residence of his father Tucker Woodson. or at the home of his grandfather Wade Netherland, in Powhatan County, Virginia; that he resided in Goochland County, Virginia. when he enlisted and served as follows; 1780; Private, Captain Elisha Look's company; forty days. 1781; Private, Captain Richardson's company, two months. 1781; Private, Captain Jeptha Toler's company; two months. 1781; Private. Captain Elisha Look's company; was at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. There is no further data.
You were furnished the above record for Mrs. O. C. Van Zandt, on November 11, 1912. It is not stated in said claim whether the soldier was ever married and there is no

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further data on file as to his family.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "J. C. Klavenport". The signature is written in dark ink on a light background.
Commissioner.

Barboord Ky Aug 10 1849
11818
Ky 24. 6/40.
J. P. Edwards Now - Pension Officer War Department

* He affirmed Wm. Woodson states that he was drafted in both the tours he served on his own accord that Robert Lewis was also a draftsman
That he has no remembrances of having rec d a written discharge - the usual way of dismissing was by causing the troops to face about, ground arms, or some other similar way - he does not remember that any of his fellow soldiers rec d written discharges
that his name is not on the pension roll of any state or agency - and that he relinquishes all claim to any pension or annuity except the present
I James F. Ballinger Clerk of the County Court of Knox County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Wm. Woodson for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 18 th day of
1833
James F. Ballinger C.C.B.

Please Adrup Frank Ballinger upon the subject of this claim if my recommendation from Letch Allen or Johnson is rec d
Frank Ballinger

30 807 Ready INVALID.
File No. 30,807
Wade A. Woodson
Rev Rev Rev
Act: June 7 th 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 468
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1912, Nov. 11. History to Hon. W. R. Smith (for Mrs. O. C. Van Zandt.) F. S.
1912 Dec 9. Hist. to Hon. W. R. Smith (for Mrs. O. C. Van Zandt) also info not stated whether Col. had a wife

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
August 5 th 1839,
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Wade N. Woodson, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Twenty four Dollars and forty four Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1837, to the 4 th Sept. 1838,
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Frr.
November 11, 1912.
Hon. William R. Smith, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Smith:
In response to your letter dated the eighth and received the ninth instant, requesting information for Mrs. O. C. Van Zandt of Miles, Texas, I have the honor to advise you that a careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fails to afford any information in regard to William Key, John Markham, or Francis Osborne Markham, as described by her .
From the papers in the claim sur. File No. 30,807. it appears that Wade N. Woodson was allowed pension on his application executed in May, 1833. while a resident of Knox County, Kentucky. He stated that he was born January 16, 1763, in Goochland County, at the residence of his father Tucker Woodson or at the home of his Grandfather, Wade Netherland, in Powhatan County, Virginia; that he resided in Goochland County, Virginia when he enlisted and served as follows: 1780; Private, Captain Elisha Look's company; forty days. 1781; Private, Captain Richardson's company, two months. 1781; Private, Captain Jeptha Toler's company; two months. 1781; Private, Captain Elisha Look's company; was at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. There is no further data.
Very respectfully,
J. Davenport Commissioner.

SIXTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
WILLIAM R. SMITH, TEX., CHAIRMAN. MOSES P. KINKAID, NEBR. ARSÈNE P. PUJO, LA. WILLIAM S. GREENE, MASS. ATTERTON W. RUCKER, COLO. JOHN E. ANDRUS, N. Y. DUDLEY M. HUGHES, GA. EDWIN E. ROBERTS, NEV. EDWARD T. TAYLOR, COLO. ABRAHAM W. LAFFERTY, OREG. JOHN E. RAKER, CAL. GEORGE CURRY, N. MEX. CHARLES BENNETT SMITH, N. Y. CARL HAYDEN, ARIZ.
T. B. CLARK, CLERK.
Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C., Nov. 8, 1912.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Referring to the enclosed correspondence, and more particularly to the last paragraph of the letter from the Adjutant General, I would appreciate having any further information your office may be able to furnish relative to the records of the soldiers mentioned.
Thanking you, I am,
Yours very truly,
W. R. Smith
M. C.
Kindly return enclosures, and oblige.

Sixty-Second Congress.
  WILLIAM R. SMITH, TEX., CHAIRMAN  MOSES P. KINKAID, NEBR.    ARSÈNE P. PUJO, LA.  WILLIAM S. GREENE, MASS.    ATTENSON W. RUCKER, COLO.  JOHN E. ANDRUS, N. Y.    DUDLEY M. HUGHES, GA.  EDWIN E. ROBERTS, NEV.    EDWARD T. TAYLOR, COLO.  ABRAHAM W. LAFFERTY, OREG.    JOHN E. RAKER, CAL.  GEORGE CURRY, N. MEX.    CHARLES BENNETT SMITH, N. Y.     CARL HAYDEN, ARIZ.     T. B. CLARK, CLERK.
Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C., Dec. 6, 1912.
Hon. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior.
Dear Sir:
Referring to the enclosed letter from Mrs. O. C. Van Zandt, of Miles, Texas, I would be pleased to have you give me the information requested by Mrs. Van Zandt.
Kindly return enclosed letter, and oblige.
Yours very truly,
W. R. Smith

SERVICE
Mass
CONTENTS

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Woodstock, William GRADE Corporal LINE Crané's Continental Artillery (Massachusetts)
WARRANT NUMBER 5339 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 2, 1790 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.