Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1937, William Wilkinson, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 6
Wilkinson William or Wilkerson
S. 1937
Carded
CONTENTS

77 6523 Tennessee
William Wilkinson
or Wylkerson of White in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Wilson of the Regt, commanded by Col. Clark in the North Carolina line for 2 years
Date of death not on AB
Inscribed on the Roll of Tennessee at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of July 1833 — and full No 14 P.L. 440 No. of R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1832 $120 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th Feb 33 40
$160
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. B. Kelly Clerk, Vol. 1, Page 63

State of Tennessee White County
Sworn
On this 20 th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Honorable Nathaniel W. Williams Judge of the third Judicial Circuit for the State aforesaid now presiding in the County of White and State of Tennessee, William Wilkinson aged about sixty years. He having been born 9 November 1762, as appears from his father's record. 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 7. 1832
That he Enlisted in the Tenth North Carolina Regiment for the period of three years, under Captain James Wilson . His lieutenant's name was John Low - the name of his Ensign was Robert M c Reynolds . His enlistment was in Caswell County North Carolina - the year he does not recollect, as he was then very young. The Regiment passed through Virginia and joined the main army at " Valley Forge " on the Schuylkill in Pennsylvania . The whole of the Regiment to which he belonged at his enlistment, was, (after joining the army, at Valley Forge) attached to the first and second Regiments - This Declarant fell into the first Regiment which was Commanded by Col Thomas Clark . His Captain's name was Joshua Rowan . The name of his lieutenant he does not remember, the name of his Ensign was James Walton - who has since been well known in Tennessee, and whose Character and Services may with propriety be said to form a part of its history - The troops wintered at Valley Forge the first year of his service - This he well remembers. The next movement of the army which he recollects, was to the White Plains - He was in the battle of Monmouth - after that battle, the army continued its march to the White Plains , where it remained that summer - The following winter, he states, the Regiment to which he belonged, wintered at a small Town called Paramus on the Hackensack River. The next Spring this Declarant, and the Regiment to which he belonged and other troops, he knows not how many - were sent to " West Point " - He thinks they remained there until about the first of November following.

There was then, the two regiments, aforesaid, viz the first and second, were which were sent up the North River by Water to Albany - where they remained only a few days - They marched to Philadelphia where they remained a short time - only a few days - and continued their march southward - passed through Baltimore and crossed the Potomac at Alexandria - crossed Roan Oak at the Town of Halliford - at Wilmington they received a years pay - they remained in the vicinity of that place about a week - Old William Blount who was the first Governor of Tennessee, he states was the pay-master from whom they received their years pay, last mentioned - They continued their march to Charleston , where they joined Genl. Lincoln's army. At Charleston , he was amongst the unfortunate number who were taken prisoner - This happened to the best of his recollection, at or near the time his three years expired - He cannot be precise ly accurate - but his recollection is, that the British had surround ed the American Troops for some little time before his three years expired - so that he could not obtain a discharge - he being in the Barracks and the officers in Sullivan's Island - He remained a prisoner about one month, and then deserted from the British and returned to his father's, in Gaswell County N.C. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court the day and year aforesaid. -
William Melkewon Merto
Anthony Devereux Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolution ary soldier, and served as he states -
Nathl Williams judg

H. G. rollers.
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William Wilkinson
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H. C. Bracks
H. R.

BRIEF in the case of William Wilkinson  County of White in the State of Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Enlisted year not In 17 mustered 3 — — As a private Gen. 10th Regt. N. Carolina Troops Capt. James Wilson 1st Regt. of N. Carolina Col. Thomas Clark Capt. Joshua Beman  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Monmouth  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Garnett Gap N. Carolina  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Not any  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No official seals 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. J. Wilcox Examining Clerk.  21st Feb 1832

January 9, 1933
RA-J/REL Clare
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William Wilkinson-S.1937
Jane Beightel Oakland Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to William Wilkerson, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who enlisted in Caswell County, North Carolina.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.1937, based upon the military service of William Wilkerson(the name also appears as Wilkinson) in that war.
William Wilkerson was born in 1762, place not stated.
He enlisted in Caswell County, North Carolina, date not given, served in Captain James Wilson's Company, 10 th North Carolina Regiment and in Captain Joshua Bowman's Company, Colonel Thomas Clark's 1 st North Carolina Regiment, wintered at Valley Forge the first year of his service,, was in the battle of Monmouth and was captured at the surrender of Charleston; he and held for one month when he escaped and returned to his father's home in Caswell County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832. Application was made in White County, Tennessee.
There are no data as to his family.
The above is the history of the only soldier named William Wilkerson or Wilkinson in whose claim for pension it is shown that he lived in Caswell County, North Carolina, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Date of death not on AB.

26. casey
Wm Wilkinson
For a Declaration
Pension
12 298
Hon J. C. Graacks
Judge Graack
found on Rolls
adm d 2 years fine 808

State of Tennessee
White County
I Anthony Dibrell clerk of the Circuit Court for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Wilkinson for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal (there being no seal of office yet provided) at office this 17 th day of September A. D 1832 —
Ed
Anthony Dibrell Clerk

Dec. 17/98 Letter to Boff that no claim of the heirs has been found. The heirs have no title under any law. If the Pension Office letters are sent here another search will be made. white.
Sept. 23-1901-Visit Andrew Wilkinson Chapel Hill Ind.
July 10, 1902 June 7-1904 To above as to when to, whom pension was paid 1913, Mar. 11. Andrew Wilkin- son, Colitis Ind. advised grandchildren have no title. aw
1916. May. 2. Aud. War Dept. given data as to allowances etc. aw
1926. Feb. 27. Hon Frank Gardner info den. no title aw
Rev War.
1937
INVALID.
File No. 1937
Wm Wilkinson or Wilkinson , Pvt. N.C. Line
Act: June 7, 1832
Index:—Vol. A , Page 406
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Over
1933-June 9-Visit to Jane Bechtel Elt

1916. Aug. 5. Winfred L. George advised heirs no title. Ad.
1919 Aug. 39. History of soldiers to Winfred L. George. 1919 Sept. 11. Winfred L. George referred to former correspondence.
1919 Dec 5. Hon James W. Dunbar info how to apply to Aud. Int. for payments due
1920 Jan. 22. Hon James W. Dunbar advised heirs no title to accrued pension or pension in their own right.
1920. Mar. 3 Hon. J. W. Dunbar advised of former correspondence with Mrs. George and that there was no enclosure in his letter of the 1 st inst. Ad.

Law Office
—of—
James E. Boruff,
Rawlins Building,
West Side of Public Square.
H. Clay Evans Esq. Bedford, Ind. Aug 26 th 1898
Cousin, Cousin,
Dear Sir;
I return a letter written by your deportment in May 21 st 1897 - and again stamped in April 1898 - Now the heirs of Wilkerson have employed me to look this matter up. They have for thirty years been receiving letters

Law Office
—of—
James E. Boruff,
Rawlins Building,
West Side of Public Square.
Bedford, Ind.
189
from the Pension Department relative to pension money or claim due William Hickerson. It seems from what I can ascertain, that there is money accumulated there from a pension that was allowed him but that was not paid him. He having moved from the State where he enlisted. and from when he was

Law Office
—of—
James E. Boruff,
Rawlins Building,
West Side of Public Square.
Bedford, Ind.....189
when pension was granted. You will find on back of your letter the information required.
Please see what is shown in this matter and advise me at once. Please return your letter herein enclosed. Resp't J. E. Boruff

O. W. and M Division 3-525 J. R. W # 1937-JW Rev War
Chapelhill gnd Dec the 30 (1901)
Commissioner of pension Sir : received your letter stating When and Where my grandfather made application for pension William Wilkerson at the Date of enlistment 1777 3 years rank private capt Jas Wilson Jas H Bowman these was his officers Want to know if there is any record to show if William Wilkerson ever received any thing from the government for his service if not please tell me how to proceed further be sure and answer yours Andrew Wilkerson Chapelhill Moore co gnd

6523
Colitie Ind May 17-1904
Pension Commissioner. Washington D.C.
Sir I Will ask you if they pay money in the treasury for William Wilkinson for his Pension was allowed to him for being in the Revolutionary war the year 1777. his estate was Jas Wilson. Wilkinson
Residence was in White Co. Tenn he made application Aug. 20, 1832. his Pension was allowed he was 70 years old when he applied for a Pension and it was allowed he never received any money from the Pension that was allowed him if you please look into this and let me hear from you soon
Yours Andrew Wilkinson

JAMES W. DUNBAR 3D DIST. INDIANA
No enclosed when received RB
COMMITTEE: POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS
House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C.
March 1, 1920
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Gentlemen:
Enclosed please find a letter received from Winifred L. George, Oolitic, Indiana who is inquiring in regard to the pension of Wm. Wilkinson, War of the Revolution, Certificate No. #6523. Please write me answering her questions.
Thanking you for your attention, I remain,
Very truly yours,
James Dunbar

JAMES W. DUNBAR 3D DIST. INDIANA
House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C.
Jan. 19, 1920
Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir:
William Wilkinson, War of the Revolution, Certificate No.#6523 drew a pension until March 4, 1839. He did not die until some time later, for which time he did not receive his pension. I am in receipt of a letter from Winifred L. George of Oolitic, Indiana who is desirous of making claim for this back pension. I do not know what relation she was to the deceased but would like to know who is entitled to accrued pension not paid.
Thanking you for your attention, I remain,
Very truly yours,
James Dunbar

JAMES W. DUNBAR 3D DIST. INDIANA
COMMITTEE: POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS
House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C.
Dec. 3, 1919
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.,
Gentlemen:
Enclosed please find a letter from Mr. Winifred L. George, Oolitic, Indiana which I wish you would kindly read and see if you can give him the information desired.
Thanking you for your attention,
I remain,
Very truly yours,
James Dunbar
Letter returned DWC

to Director of Pensions Veterans Administration 1819 Washington D.C. Dear sir Just a few lines Just a few lines to you In Regrds to a soldier who was that Belonged to Revolutney War And to know If on your Records as His name Was William C. D. Wilkerson Caswell P and He Enlisted In army at  at  Renton  on  North  Coswell County north Carolina may the 29. 1717. at the age of 42 years And He Enlisted for 3. years service. And He Was under Captain Pinet Wilisons Division of the Pensylvania Line And I Wanted to know Whether He Ever took up a claime on Army fund. are not so I Was Referde By the Department of Washington D.C. to Write to you In Regrds. to this matter
Very truly Yours
Jane Brightel
Oakland,
Illinois,

WW
Rev. War Section.
May 2, 1916.
The Auditor for the War Department, Treasury Department.
Sir:
In reply to your reference of the twenty-eighth ultimo, you are advised that William Wilkinson or Wilkerson, Private of North Carolina Troops, War of Revolution, a resident of White County Tenn. in 1832, was allowed pension under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Tenn. Agency, at the rate of $80 per annum, from March 4, 1831, on Certificate 6523, which issued Feb. 28, 1833.
It is not stated in said claim whether the soldier was ever married.
One Andrew Wilkinson of Oolitic, Ind. was advised March 11, 1913, that there was no provision of law that would entitle the grandson of a soldier of the Revolution to pension.
For information relative to the payment of said pension you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, citing the data given above.
Very respectfully,
J. M. [unclear]
Commissioner.
2 enclosures.

Form 3043. ALL DIVISIONS. Ed. 6,000-F. C., Nov. 5-12.
2-3140
BR 420 RETURN SLIP.
Treasury Department,
OFFICE OF
AUDITOR FOR THE WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. C., April 28, 1916.
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Two communications from Winifred L. George, dated Oolitic, Indiana, March 2nd and April 17, 1916, re- spectively, for any information his records may show as to whether or not a pension has ever been granted on account of the service of William Wilkerson, of North Carolina, in the Revolutionary War.
Please return papers.
J. L. BAITY,
Auditor.
By [Signature]
ewt
The two communications returned to auditor as requested.
They stated that the pension money had been held in Treasury for the heirs etc. vague stuff. Thinking they were entitled to some- thing. ewt

Mr. Andrew Wilkinson.
Oolitic,
Lawrence Co. Ind.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 4 th instant, forwarded to this Bureau for a reply on the 10 th instant, you are advised that there is no provision of law which would entitle the grandson of a soldier of the Revolution to pension on account of such service. You were so advised in the attached letter of the Hon. W. E. Cox, on May 28, 1912.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
See duplicate of this in mscel. correspondence
The letter of A. Wilkinson was sent here from the White House and he had enclosed with it the letter to him from the Hon W.E. Cox referred to as above & which was sent back to him.
He claims a Wm. Wilkinson Rev. Soldier as a grandfather and there are 7 pensioners under the different spellings of that name and he gave no data by which to identify his ancestor.
Also see corrs. with Congressman Miller in 832602 Wm. Wilkerson NC

NOV 11 1912
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
81937
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Wilkinson or Wilson a 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 3 years Pvt. James Wilson 10 Regt of N.C.   Joshua Bowman Thomas Clark 1 st Regt of N.C.   He was captured at the surrender of Charleston but escaped a month later and returned home.  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth Residence of soldier at enlistment, Baswell Co. N.C. Date of application for pension, Aug 20 1832. He was allowed Residence at date of application, White Co. Tenn. Age at date of application, Nov 1762. Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Politis End
August 18-1919
Auditor for Interior Dept -
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: Please give me the Company and regiment that William Wilkinson, private, Army of the Revolu- tion, Certificate No 6523, Nashville Tenn., Agency served in, also if he was ever an officer in said army - Waiting for an early reply. I beg to remain Respectfully Yours Winifred L. George
sent usual circular she has never had a certificate of service as

Rev. War Se
Rev. Sec N. S. W. ; —
Polite Ind
July 27-1918
Commissioner of Pensions:-
Dear Sir: I write you for information in regard to money due the heirs of William Wilkinson - Private in the Revolutionary war, Certificate No 6523 Nashville Tenn Agency - The pension was allowed $80 00 per annum - The records show the last payment was made to H. M. Glenn on March 4-1839 - By agreement this money was to be placed in the treasury for the heirs of Mrs Wilkinson. These heirs have sent in proofs to obtain this money. I have written several letters to the department of the Interior in regard to this but can not get any satisfaction

The Auditor informs us the pension was allowed but did not inform us how to proceed to obtain this amount.
He wants the information necessary The heirs affirm that neither there or Mr. Wilkinson received this money The Auditor informs us that one Wm Glenn received the last payment on March 4-1839. If he was this man and what authority did he possess to collect this.
Let us hear from you at once Yours Very Truly
Winfield L. George

ction.
August 5, 1919.
Winfred L. George, Colitic, Indiana.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 27 th ultimo, you are advised that there is no law that would now entitle the heirs of a soldier of the Revolution to pension.
Relative to the Revolutionary War pension of William Wilkinson N. C. Troops, ctf. No. 6523, it would appear from your letter, that the Auditor for the Interior Department had informed you that payment had been made in this claim, it is suggested that you consult his report to ascertain who William Glenn was, as this Bureau had no part in the payment of such pensions.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
In a lot of correspondence on the other N.C. pension your Wilkerson 532602 by various persons who claim to have title. -

Rev ser en
Polite Ind. Sept. 8- 1919
Commissioner of Pensions-
Sir: Write you in regard to the pension of William Wilkerson Piva 10 Regt of N.C. War of Revolution Certificate No 6523. Nashville Tenn Agency. The official reports that I hold show that he was allowed a pension of $80 00 per annum and the last payment was made to one W m Glenn, attorney of White Co Tenn. on March 4, 1839. I, the agent for the heirs of said W m Wil- kerson desire a statement from the for Bureau of Pensions concerning his pension from March 4-1839 to the time of

his death in 1862 in Brown Co. Ind- which is a space of 23 years at $80 00 per ann in which amounts to $1840 00 principle, also why the Government declined payment of same when the heirs applied for same thru Esquire Whillings of Bedford Ind several years ago.
Waiting an early reply I remain Respectfully Yours
Winifred L. George

Rev. War Section.
September 11, 1919.
Mr. Winfred L. George, Oolitic, Indiana.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the eighth instant, you are referred to the Bureau letter dated August 5, 1916, and again advised that there is no law that would now entitle the heirs of a soldier of the Revolution, to his pension; and that Revolutionary War pensions were not paid by this Bureau but by the Auditor for the Interior Department; therefore you will see that this Bureau is unable to aid you further, as it has no knowledge of the final payment made in the claim of William Wilkinson Ctf. No. 6,523 Rev. War.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tienar
Acting Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
February 27, 1926.
Honorable Frank Gardner, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Gardner:
In response to your personal inquiry of the twenty-sixth instant, relative to the pensionable status of descendants of soldiers of the Revolution, I have the honor to advise you, that there is no provision of law that would entitle the descendants of said soldiers to pension in their own right, or to arrears of such pension..
Herewith are enclosed your three letters from Mr. Andrew Wilkerson, of Bedford, Indiana, R. F. D. 3, and the copy of your letter to him, dated August 11, 1925.
It is proper to add, that there are two Revolutionary War pension claims for soldiers of the North Carolina Troops, named William Wilkinson, or Wilkerson, namely: Survivor 1937, and Survivor 32602, in regard to which, various descendants have written to the Bureau as to their rights to pension and all of them have been informed that they had no title. Among those inquirers was an Andrew Wilkinson , of Oolitic, Indiana, who was informed through the Honorable W. H. Cox, May 28, 1912, and again directly on March 11, 1913.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

March 3, 1920.
Hon. James W. Dunbar, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Dunbar:
In reply to your letter of the first instant, which states "enclosed please find a letter received from Winifred L. George, Colitis, Indiana who is inquiring in regard to the pension of Wm. Wilkinson, War of the Revolution, Certificate No. #6533. Please write me answering her questions." I have the honor to advise that there was no such enclosure in your letter when it was received in this Bureau.
It is proper to add that Winifred L. George of Colitis, Indiana has been twice advised that there is no provision of law that would entitle the heirs of a soldier of the Revolution to a pension. The full history of the pension claim referred to above has been furnished her. On December 5, 1919 you were advised in her behalf how to obtain the data in regard to payment of said pension from the Auditor for the Interior Department and on January 22, 1920, you were informed in her behalf that there was no provision of law that would entitle the heirs of a soldier of the Revolution to pension in their

Hon. James A. Garfield President of the United States
March 1, 1890.
own right or to accrued pension and a copy of the Act of March 2, 1895 relative to title to accrued pension was sent you.
Very truly yours,
Commissioner.
Another copy of Act Mar. 2, 1895 was enclosed with original of this letter

Jan.
Enclosed is a copy of the act of March 2, 1895, relative to title to accrued pension, a copy of said act being herewith enclosed.
Jan. 22, 1920.
Hon. James W. Dunbar, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Dunbar;
In reply to your letter of the nineteenth instant, requesting information for Winifred L. George of Oolitic, Indiana, relative to the Revolutionary War pension of William Wilkinson, Certificate No. 6523, I have the honor to advise you that there is no provision of law that would entitle the heirs of a soldier of the Revolution to pension in their own right or to accrued pension. Your attention is invited to the Act of March 2, 1895, relative to title to accrued pension, a copy of said act being herewith enclosed.
Very truly yours,
Commissioner.

180° 58' 18.0" BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
December 5, 1919.
Hon. James W. Dunbar, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Dunbar:
In reply to your letter of the third instant and the enclosed letter of Mr. Winifred L. George, Box 84, Oolitic, Indiana, relative to the payments of the Revolutionary War pension of William Wilkinson or Wilkerson, North Carolina Troops, Survivor File, No. 1,937, I have the honor to advise that payments of such pensions were not made by this Bureau and that for information relative to said payments, you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, citing all of the following data: William Wilkinson, Certificate No. 6,523, issued February 28, 1833, rate $80 per annum, commencing March 4, 1831, under the Act of June 7, 1832, Tennessee Agency.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Newman Acting Commissioner.

W. M. Dir. M ch Ext.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D.C., May 21, 1897
Respectfully (Adm d to Henry C. Peters Esq Lusville Sullivan Co. Ind for name of State in which William William enlisted, date of his death and name and date of death of his widow if one survived him
Return these letters with reply
26875-165 1855
H. C. Pierce Commissioner.

The Soldier: William Wilkerson died Jan 18 th 1851. leaving his widow, Minerva, surviving him who died July 4 th 1855-
Soldier enlisted in North Carolina Revolutionary War.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Wilkinson, William GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania.
WARRANT NUMBER 10666 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED November 5, 1789
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.