Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1762, Joseph Varner, Conti. Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Bontit Va.
Warner, Joseph Woolf
11-762 B. L. Vt. 12641-100 - B. L. Vt. 139-60-55 no papers
CONTENTS

Letter to Hon. W. L. G. [illegible] June 4, 1842
Sittin Hon. Mr. H. Everett 30 Jan 7 1850
Died Nov. 2 - 1824
1838 Virginia Joseph Varner
of Halifax Co in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Davis of the Virginia line, for the term of three years War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 21 of April 1820
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Nov. 1821 and sent to Samuel Williams Halifax, Co. Va.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1821  131.73 Semi-annual all'ce ending March 1822  48
16 1/4 8 1/4 128 3/4 3 73 131 73
$ 179 73
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
File recd 22
May 1 1825

The applicant is required to furnish a schedule of prop- erty - agreeable to the en- closed Blank Form - and re- turn it with his declaration to the War Dept.
10 June 1878

Virginia
Natifax Superior Court April Term 1820. —
Joseph Warner a citizen of the county of Natifax contents Court and being first duly sworn according to law on his oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" that he the said Joseph Warner who is now about the age of fifty six years enlisted at Chesterfield Courthouse Virginia in the latter end of the year 1779 or first of the year 1780 under Colonel Davis during the war that he marched from thence under Command of Colonel Braxton to Guilford Courthouse on Continental establishment Tho' what Regiment he does not now recollect that after the battle of Eutaw Springs he was transferred to the infantry attached to Lee's Legion where he continued until the end of the war - When he was discharged by General Green in Charlestown in June 1783 that he served upwards of three years - that he was engaged in the battle at the White Post under the command of Colonel Lawrence (Colonel Lee being absent), that he resided in the county of Charlotte at the time of enlistment that he is now in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. One John Williamson being also sworn saith he is acquainted with the said Joseph Warner that he is a very poor man - Whereupon it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Joseph Warner did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common enemy for the term of three years at one time on the continental establishment and the Court being also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support doth direct that a copy hereof be transmitted by its clerk to the Secretary for the department of War. —

In Testimony that the within is a true & perfect transcript from the Records of the said Superior Court - I Samuel Williams, Clerk thereof, hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of the said Court, this 28 th day of April 1820.
Sam. Williams
Virginia Bedford County ss
I Fleming Saunders, one of the Judges of the General Court & Judge of the Superior Court of Bedford County - do hereby certify that Samuel Williams, whose signature is affixed to the foregoing Certificate - is Clerk of the said Superior Court - that his Attestation is in due form.
Given under my hand & seal this 28 th day of
April 1820.
Fleming Saunders
Joseph Varner Virginia line Colo. Davis taken and copy - war

Joseph Warner's Declaration Schedule
ms
Virginia line Colt Davis 1700 - 1800
On Roll Page 305

Halifax County Superior Court September Term 1890.
On this 21 st day of September 1890 personally appeared in Open Court (being a Court of Record for the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Virginia, Joseph Warner, aged sixty-two years resident in the County of Halifax aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit,) That he enlisted at Chesterfield Courthouse Virginia in the latter end of the year 1779 or first of the year 1780 under Colonel Davis during the War, that he marched from there under command of Colonel Campbell to Guilford Courthouse on Continental establishment but to what particular Regiment he was attached, he does not now recollect, that after the battle of Eutaw Springs, he was transferred to the Infantry attached to Lee's Legion where he continued until the end of the War, When he was discharged, by General Greene in Charlestown in June 1783. That he served upwards of three years that he was engaged in the battle of the White Bluff being then under command of Colonel Lawrence (Colonel Lee being absent), as set forth in his original declaration made on the 17 th day of April 1890. and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to so diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States

in the "Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and before subscribed, to wit, four head of Hogs worth seven dollars four head cattle worth twenty four dollars four chairs worth twelve shillings one Dutch Oven & Skillet worth nine shillings one table worth six shillings one half acre lot of land unimproved in the Town of Mendonville, a small village in the said county, worth thirty dollars. Joseph Warner. With which valuation the Court being satisfied; the declarant further states that he is by occupation a shoe maker & school-master - but owing to debility and a wound which he received in battle during the War of the Revolution is unable to pursue either occupation constantly - That his family consists of himself & four others, to wit, Polly, his wife, about fifty years of age, Nancy, a daughter, about twenty one years of age, Polly, another daughter, about eighteen years of age, and Peggy, another daughter, about fourteen years of age; and that they are unable to contribute much to their support.
Sworn to and subscribed on the 27 th day of September 1830 before the Superior Court of Law of Madison County.

Halifax County, ss
I Samuel Williams Clerk of, the Superior Court of the said County of Halifax do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; - and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is sixty five dollars & fifty cents. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 23 d day of, September 1821. —
Samuel Williams.
Virginia Halifax County ss
I Fleming Saunders, one of the Judges of, the General Court & Judge of the Superior Court of Halifax County - do hereby certify that Samuel Williams, whose signature is affixed to the foregoing Certificate, is Clerk of the said Superior Court - and that his attestation is in due form.
Given under my hand & Seal this 23 d day of, September 1821. —
Fleming Saunders

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Molly Varner widow of Joseph, Va
Oct 29 th July 1848.
Marryed 1790
Was d dec d 2 Nov 1848
Adm o $96 per annum Com g 2 o Nov 1848
Wm Thomas W. Warrett, W o of R
sent certificate to the Hon Thomas H. Warrett H o H o 1842

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 29th July 1848.
State of Virginia and } County of Patrick
On this 4th day of March Eighteen hundred and fifty, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid, Molly Warner, a resident of the aforesaid County, in the state aforesaid Aged Seventy Eight years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress of the 29th July 1848. That she is the widow of Joseph Warner who was a private of Militia, and who was a pensioner of the United States, and that she was married to the said Joseph Warner on the 7th day of October in the year One thousand Seven hundred and Ninety - and that her husband the aforesaid Joseph Warner Died on the second day of November 1848. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the Marriage took place previous to the second day of January 1850. To wit: at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made any application for a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed } on the day and year } above written, before me }
Molly her Warner mark
Thomas Purnell Peace.

I James Roe of the county of Patrick & State of Virginia do hereby certify that I became acquainted with Joseph Warner & Molly his wife in the year 1799. That they were then married and had four children, that I have known them ever since, that they have lived together ever since until the 2nd day of November 1848 at which time the said Joseph Warner died. I further certify that the above named Molly Warner is the widow of Joseph Warner Dec d . Sworn to and subscribed by me this 4th day of March 1850.
James his Roe mark
State of Virginia } Patrick County } S.S.
I Thomas Penn a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that James Roe personally appeared before me in the county aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that the above certificate is correct and true. I further certify that of my own personal knowledge, the above named Molly Warner is the widow of Joseph Warner Dec d who was a pensioner of the United States, and who died on the 2nd day of November 1848. I also certify that the said Molly Warner, is not able, from bodily infirmity, to attend court.
Given under my hand this 4th day of March 1850.
Thomas Penn Justice of Peace

I Abram Staples clerk of the county court of Patrick county do hereby certify that Thomas Purno is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the 5 th day of March 1850
Abram Staples clerk of the county court of Patrick county
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

Married 7 th October 1790 Joseph Vernon To Nancy McKenney.
By Rev d Henry Lester
Virginia Charlotte County To wit.
I Winlow Robinson clerk of The county court of The county aforesaid in The state of Virginia do hereby certify That The foregoing is a true copy from The book of registers of marriages kept in my office The date of which said marriage is The Seventh day of October Seventeen hundred and ninety.
Given under my hand and Seal of office This eighteenth day of December One Thousand Eight hundred and forty nine.
Winlow Robinson

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
FORM OF DECLARATION
To be made by the Widow of a deceased person who has not had a Land Warrant.
STATE OF Virginia } ss. COUNTY OF Patrick }
On this 10 th day of April A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Molly Varner aged 85 years, a resident of Patrick Co in the State of Virginia , who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Joseph Varner , deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain in the Regiment of of the Resolution commanded by
That her said husband Joseph Varner at on or about the day of A. D., for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of three years & one and was discharged at Charleston S.W. Va on the day of A. D., as will appear by  her papers for a pension now on file in the pension office upon which she draws a pension . She further states that she was married to the said Joseph Varner in the city of Abingdon on the day of October A. D., 1891 by one Henry Luster a Minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Molly Kinney
that her said husband died at his residence in Patrick on the day of November A. D., 1888 and that she is now a widow at the date of executing this her declaration. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
Molly Varner
We, Iszy Varner and William Varner residents of Patrick County in the State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Molly Varner in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And that we know from paper now in her possession that she has been drawing a pension for several years.
Iszy Varner William Varner
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Geo. G. Lee

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Molly Varner of the County of Patrick and State of Virginia and the widow of Joseph Varner deceased, who was a soldier in the service of the United States, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint John T. Neely, Esq. , of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States, under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers, or their widows and minor heirs, for services rendered in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, an attorney, or attorneys under him for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises, as much so as if present myself.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of April 1855
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a Justice in and for the County of Patrick and State of Virginia this 10 th day of April 1855.
Molly Varner in and for the County of Patrick 1855. John G. Lee SEAL.
STATE OF Virginia } ss. COUNTY OF Patrick }
I, Henry Luggins Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that John G. Lee whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of Office, at Affair this 10 th day of April A. D. 1855. Henry Luggins Clerk
  102 p 39  BOUNTY LAND. ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855. Mrs. Molly Varner Widow of Joseph Varner  survived drawn Pension act 11.35. State Va.  Presented by  J. T. NEELY, Attorney, Washington City, D. C.  
NOTES.
The declaration to be executed before a Justice of the Peace, or other officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If the deceased officer was a regimental or staff officer, the declaration must be varied so as to express the fact. After the words "in the war," state in what war, whether in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812, the Mexican war, (if an officer,) or any of the Indian wars since 1790, describing the same. After the words "that her said husband," insert whether he enlisted, volunteered, or was drafted. After the words "as will appear by," if the discharge be in existence, say "as will appear by his original certificate of discharge herewith presented." If the discharge be lost or destroyed, or it is ascertained on inquiry or examination that one was never received, insert after the words "as will appear by," the words "by the muster rolls of said company," and in the two following lines, state the facts in reference to the missing discharge. This declaration must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of the marriage, of the husband's death, and the present widowhood of the claimant. If there be a public record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of it should be forwarded, if possible. If there be none but a private or family record, such family record, or a certified copy of the same, should be forwarded, with the affidavit of some disinterested person proving the genuineness of the original and the correctness of the copy. If no public or private record of the marriage exist, or can be procured, that fact should be set forth in the declaration, after giving her maiden name; and in such case, other evidence—such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to cohabit as husband and wife, and to be so reputed—will be admissible. In no case, however, will the mere statement of witnesses that the claimant is the widow of the deceased be taken as evidence of the marriage; but the witnesses must state facts and circumstances from which they derive their knowledge or opinion that she is the widow of the deceased. The affidavit of two witnesses must be taken to establish the identity of the claimant.

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Sept 1948 Warner file
288 Aug
Beverly Lee Received of Mr. Lee 29/4
on July 48-526
10:6000 July 11/57 BOYD
S. J. Nesby Present

Oct 27/54
Early Years. First Life. Second Life. Third Life. Fourth Life.
Va: Central Line,
Warrenton
Run over
Ad 760 acs Dec 14/55,
va July 48 B.R. 100.
Plan
J.S. Kelly
Present

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
FORM OF DECLARATION
To be made by the Widow of an Officer or Soldier of the Revolutionary War.
STATE OF Virginia } ss.
COUNTY OF Patrick day of May
On this 22 nd personally appeared before me, H. Lantz a justice within and for the County and State aforesaid, Molly Varner aged about 86 years, a resident of Patrick in the State of Virginia , who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Joseph Varner , deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of ninety five dollars per annum commencing on the 2 nd November 1842. under the act of 29 th July 1842; & continuing for life unless she should marry. That the said pension is payable at the Richmond agency. As will be seen by reference to the pension office, Roll of pensions Oct 1842 & B of L D, Volume 1 st page 251.
She further states that she was married to the said Joseph Varner in Charlotte County in the State of Virginia on the _____ day of _____ A. D., by one Henry Siler a Minister of the Gospel _____ and that her name before her said marriage was Molly Varner
Patrick on the 2 nd day of Nov. _____ that her said husband died at _____ A. D., 1848 and that she is now a widow at the date of executing this her declaration.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
Molly Varner
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
We, J. S. Pedigo and Peggy Varner residents of Patrick County in the State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Molly Varner in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
J. S. Pedigo
Peggy Varner
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
H. Lantz J. P.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Molly Varner of the County of Patrich and State of Virginia and the widow of Joseph Varner deceased, who was a soldier in the service of the United States, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint John T. Neely, Esq., of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States, under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers, or their widows and minor heirs, for services rendered in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, an attorney, or attorneys under him for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises, as much so as if present myself.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this _____ day of _____ 185____.
***** SEAL *****
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a _____ and State of _____ this _____
in and for the County of _____ day of May
185____. ***** SEAL *****
STATE OF Virginia } ss. COUNTY OF Patrich }
I, Henry Suggie Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that Mr Neely whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of Office, at _____ this 12 th day of June
A. D. 185____.
Henry Suggie Clerk.
BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Mrs. Molly Varner
Widow of Jos. Varner
Res. Feb. 1855
496
The executors
Act 1838.
199 319
Presented by
J. T. NEELY,
Attorney, Washington City, D. C.
NOTES.
The declaration to be executed before a Justice of the Peace, or other officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes.
In the blank in the declaration the claimant must set forth according to the best of her knowledge or belief, the name and rank of the person on account of whose service the claim is presented; the day, month, and year, (if possible,) when he entered the service, and the time when he left the same; and, if under more than one engagement, the claimant must specify the particular periods; and the rank and name of the officers under whom the service was performed; the town or county, and State in which he resided when he entered the service; whether he was draughted, was a volunteer, or substitute; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged; the country through which he marched, with such further particulars as may be useful in the investigation of the claim; and also, produce the best proof the nature of the case will allow, as to the service of the deceased officer or soldier, and the time when he died. It must be clearly shown in what troop or company, and regiment or corps, he served, and the grade he held. Proof as to service must be had, either from the records of the War Department, the muster rolls, the testimony of commissioned officers, or the affidavits of persons of known respectability.
If the fact be so that the claimant has no documentary evidence in support of the claim, set forth such facts in the declaration.
But if the soldier was a pensioner then simply describe him by giving the amount of pension he drew, the place of his residence, and the agency at which his pension was paid, instead of a description of his service.
This declaration must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of the marriage, of the husband's death, and the present widowhood of the claimant. If there be a public record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of it should be forwarded, if possible. If there be none but a private or family record, such family record, or a certified copy of the same, should be forwarded, with the affidavit of some disinterested person proving the genuineness of the original and the correctness of the copy. If no public or private record of the marriage exist, or can be procured, that fact should be set forth in the declaration, after giving her maiden name; and in such case, other evidence—such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to cohabit as husband and wife, and to be so reputed—will be admissible.
In no case, however, will the mere statement of witnesses that the claimant is the widow of the deceased be taken as evidence of the marriage; but the witnesses must state facts and circumstances from which they derive their knowledge or opinion that she is the widow of the deceased.
If the claimant draws a pension under any act, instead of proving her marriage again simply set forth the fact in her declaration, and refer to said papers for proof of her husband's service and her marriage.
The affidavit of two witnesses must be taken to establish the identity of the claimant.

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WIDOW, &c.
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File No.
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Mary Warren
Widow
Joseph Warren
Paris Rev. War
Act: July 29, 1848.
Index: — Vol.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Joseph Carter, Private
Declaration made April 21. 1820 - served three years from 1778 - Age 62 - wife 50 - 3 Daughters aged 21, 18, & 14 - worth $65 -

Joseph Williams
Samuel Williams Agf
Halifax H. County Va
Rec'd May 1821
Ex 15 June 21
SH

Nov 1860
Cherry Lane Sept
90 Shore
Genl. J. A. Butler Commissary of Foreign Dist. Washington
Genl. J. A. Butler Q.M. Genl. Washington

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General Land Office,
March 27, 1853.
Hon. J. H. Barrett, Comm r of Pensions:
Sir,
Herewith I enclose B. L. W. H. No. 10.139, for 60 acres, against the issue of a patent for which a Caveat from your Office is on file, dated Nov. 7, 1856.
Very Respectfully, Your obedt Servt.
J. M. [unclear] Comm r .

Washington City Jan'y 25 th 1880
Sir,
One of my constituents informs me that he "forwarded to the Pension Office last spring, the application of Molly Warner (widow of Joseph Warner a revolutionary pensioner) for a pension" and that he has not heard from it since.
I presume that there is no doubt that the old lady is entitled to pension - and from what I myself know of her necessities and utter helplessness, I feel convinced feel anxious to do whatever I can, to get procure for her the aid which the Govt - is due her - If her application has made and rejected, it must have been on account of some informality in making out her testimonials - For her sake, I respectfully ask, that the papers forwarded to your office be looked to - in order that justice may be done her - I have in my possession her marriage Certificate, from the Clerks of the County Court of Charlotte County Va - with the County Seal affixed - showing that she was married to Joseph Warner (sometimes written Warner) 1 st Oct. 1790 - The old man died some two years ago, in the County of Patrick Va - where he had resided some 20-odd years. Very respectfully Thos. H. Averett Hon. J. L. Edwards, Com r of Pensions

B.L.

Department of the Interior, General Land Office,
me
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Washington, D.C. April 6. 1882.
32-155- Now Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
On the 7 th Nov. 1856, a brevet was filed in this Office by one of your predecessors, against the satisfaction of Military Bounty Land Warrant No. 139, for 60 acres, Set of March 3. 1855, issued Dec 19. 1855, to "Molly Varner, widow of Joseph Varner, Private Revo- lutionary War". No cause for said brevet was given.
The said Warrant appears to have been duly assigned Jan'y 9. 1856 to William H. Addinson, and by him located April 25. 1856. I have to request that you will advise me whether any valid

reason now exists why the said Warrant should not be satisfied: and if not, that you will please withdraw the said caveat.
Very Respectfully, N. C. McHard Commissioner.

General Land Office,
December 11, 1866-
Hon. Jos. H. Barrett Comr. of Pensions-
Sir-
Under date of March 27, 1863, B.L.W. Act 65, No. 139 for 60 acres, issued in the name of Molly Varner, as Warantee, was enclosed to you for your examination & action thereon under the caveat of your predecessor filed in this Office under date of Nov. 7, 1856.
Said Warrant was returned to this Office as located, under date of April 25, 1856, & in view of the lapse of time since the date of said location. I have to ask its examination & action thereon with a view to its early return to the files of this Office. - In said Caveat cannot be withdrawn. I should be pleased to be advised of the grounds on which it is based, that I may advise the locator accordingly.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
J. D. Melan
Commissioner,
Act 56-

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Refer in reply to this initial: B.
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Department of the Interior.
General Land Office,
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Washington, D.C. Nov. 25, 1881.
30-292
Hon Commissioner of Pensions.
Present:
Sir:
On the 27 th March,
1863, at the request of one of your your predecessors, Military Bounty Land Warrant No 139 , for 60 acres , set of March 3, 1855, issued to Molly Varner, Widow of Joseph Varner , was transmitted to your Office.
Will you please return said Warrant to this Office in order to a proper disposition thereof.
Very Respectfully,
A. C. McLaughland Commissioner.

✓ GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
Augt 28, 1857.
Sir:
In your letter of Novr 7 th 1856 this Office is desired to withhold the Patent on Bounty Land Warrant No. 139 for Sixty acres, act March 3, 1855, in the name of Molly Warner .
I have, therefore, to state that the said Warrant is on our files, having been returned by the Register of the Land Office at Sacraha Iowa as located by William W. Russell of Winnesheik, Iowa to whom it appears to have been regularly assigned.
The Patent will be withheld until I am further advised by you.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
C. M. Wilson as Commissioner.
To Genl C. Whiting Esq
Commissioner of Pensions.

House of Representatives, Washington City, March 20 th 1850
Sir,
Herewith I transmit to you, papers in support of the application for pension, of Molly Varnon or Varnor, widow of the late Joseph Varnon, who was a revolutionary pensioner.
In the marriage certificate the name is spelt Varnon Joseph Varnon or Varnor, lived for many years, in the County of Wythe (Halifax Vt) — The name has always pronounced Varnon There can be no doubt, that the old lady now petitioning is his widow — and that the marriage certificate is genuine. The names of many illiterate families have been differently spelt by their descendents — But if you will recollect, that many of our old people to this day, pronounce servant, Sarvants Merchant Marchant , giving the old Norman or French sound to the letter E — You cannot doubt the identity of the name of Varnon Varnon or Varnon especially when you look to all of the evidence in the case — Indeed I believe I should be

safe in testifying that the application is well founded - for the I know the old man and his family in Halifax V a and know well the magistrates who certified in the case - and other citizens of Patrick County V a where the old lady now resides - who have urged me to endeavor to procure for her the arrears of pension due her husband at the time of his death - and a pen- -sion for life for herself - she being very old, and supported entirely by the hand of private charity - I hope you will give the case your prompt attention - and return to me an answer at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully
Thos. H. Averett, Rep d 3 d Cong l District, V a
Hon. J. L. Edwards, Com te of Pensions -