Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 2283-300, for Robert Raiford, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Raiford, Robert
B.L.W. 2283-300
CONTENTS

Know all men by these presents that I, Richard H. Mobby of Warren County N. Carolina by virtue of letters of attorney to me granted by Mrs Margaret Robeson of Bladen County N. Carolina as the only Heir & sister of Capt. Robert Ralford of the N. Carolina Line, do by these presents constitute and appoint Richard Randolph Esqr of Washington City my true and lawful attorney & substitute for me and in my name & in the name of the said Margaret Robeson to ask, demand, & receive from the Secretary of War of the United States or any other person authorised to grant the same all Bounty Land Warrants due to the said Margaret Robeson as the only Heir and sister of the said Capt. Robert Ralford - and I do by virtue of the power to me granted by the said Margaret Robeson, authorise and empower the said Richard Randolph, to make, sign, & seal, all papers or writings which may be required, to enable him to demand & receive all Bounty Land Warrants issued in her name as the only Heir & sister of Capt. Robert Ralford - and all the acts of the said Richard Randolph in the premises by virtue of the authority to me granted I hereby bind the said Margaret Robeson and myself to warrant & defend as much so as if done by me in proper person.
Given under my hand & seal this 22 d day of September 1842
R. H. Mobby

State of North Carolina }
County of Warren }
This day personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quorum Sessions for Warren County Richard H. Mosby and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed in due form of Law.
Given under my hand and seal this 23 rd day of September 1842.
W. W. Vaughan J.P. (Seal) 3
State of North Carolina }
County of Warren }
G. Marcelleus Montgomery Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quorum Sessions for the County of Warren certify that William W. Vaughan Esq. whose name is appended to the foregoing power of attorney is and was at the time of signing the same one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quorum Sessions, and due faith and credit is due to his official acts as such. I also certify that his signature appended to the above certificate is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Warrenton this 24 th day of September 1842
G. Montgomery C. of P.

From. R. H. Mosby Heirs of the heirs of Capt. Robert Raiford
R. April 23 rd 1841

Robert Raiford
N o 2283.

Littleton P.O.N.Ca. April 18 th 1841.
To William Gordon Esqr.
Sir,
I now inclose to you the necessary evidence to authorise the issue of a Warrant to Mrs Margaret Robison as the only heir of Captm: Robert Raiford. The evidence in this case was laid before you some time since, and you suggested the propriety of amending the order of the Court proving the heirship; on examination you will find it is made out properly, and in accordance with your suggestion.
I should permit the case to remain as it is until Congress makes an appropriation; but for the fact that in the event of the death of Mrs Robison (who is now extremely old) great difficulty and delay would result from it in getting the proper parties before you. For the above reason I have to request you will issue the Warrant & forward it to me with as little delay as practicable as I intend to pay a visit to the section of country in which Mrs R. resides.
I remain Very Respectfully
Your obl: St:
J. H. Mosby.

IN PURSUANCE
Of an ACT of
CONGRESS
Of the Thirtieth Day of SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1783,
Robert Raiford Esquire is to Rank as a Major _____ by Brevet, in the ARMY of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
GIVEN under my Hand, at Annapolis the 23 Day of February 1784
Recorded in the War Office
Thomas Mifflin
W. Carlin N.Y.

State of North Carolina June Term 1840 Cumberland County.
Be it known that satisfactory evidence has this day been advanced to the Court above in session to prove that Mrs. Margaret Robeson of Haden County is the only Heir and Sister of Captain Robert Raiford late an Officer of the North Carolina line in the War of the Revolution.
I, John Mac Taran Esq. Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Cumberland, do hereby certify that the above, is a true transcript from the records of my Office. - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office, this the 1st day of June 1840.
Wm McLaurin

State of North Carolina
Bladen County
} The affidavit of Matthew Byrne a citizen of Bladen County taken to prove that Mrs Margaret Robson is the only Heir and legal representative of Major Robert Ralford of the North Carolina line in the war of the Revolution.
This affiant being first duly sworn according to law testifies and says that he well knew Major Robert Ralford who lived and died in the County of Bladen. and this affiant also knows that Mrs Margaret Robson who was Margaret Ral- ford is his only sister and heir. His brother John Ralford died many years since leaving no heirs.
May 20th 1840
Matthew Byrne
State of North Carolina
Bladen County
} This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the State & County above written Mr Matthew Byrne of the said County who subscribes and swears to the foregoing affidavit in due form of law. Given under my hand & seal this 20th day of May 1840.
J. P. Roberson

State of North Carolina Bladen County
I David Lewis Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in & for the County of Bladen do Certify that Mr Robison whose name appears to the foregoing Affidavit was an acting Justice of the peace duly Commissioned and sworn & the signature purpor- ting to be his is Genuine.
In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my Seal of Office at Eden Town this 28 th May 1840 -
David Lewis Clk

I David Lewis clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Bladen N o Carolina do hereby Certify that I have examined the records of my office and find that Michael Ralston late of this County who was an officer in the War of the Revolution left no last will & Testament.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office at Eliz. Town this 25. May. 1840.
David Lewis Clk.

Given under my hand & seal I know all men by These presents that I Margaret Robeson only surviving Sister and Heir of Robert Raiford late of Bladen County North Carolina, do on my oath declare that my Brother Robert Raiford did serve first as a Captain and then as a Major of the North Carolina Line in the war of the Revolution. She further declares that to the best of her knowledge & belief that the said Robert Raiford never did in his lifetime receive the Land Wounts and money Wounts due to him for his services from the Government of the United States nor does she believe that he sold, transferred, or assigned his right to the same in any manner whatever, nor has she her only sister and Heir sold assigned or transferred the same in any manner whatever. Therefore I know all men by These presents that I Margaret Robeson of Bladen County North Carolina only sister & heir of Robert Raiford who was first a Captain & then a Major in the North Carolina Line do by these presents constitute and appoint Richard H. Murphy my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States or any other person authorized to issue the same all Wounty Land Warrants due to me for the services of the said Robert Raiford as aforesaid. and all such Wounty Land warrants issued in my name I do hereby empower my said attorney R. H. Murphy to sell, assign, or transfer in the same manner that I could do if personally present and required to act in the premises. With power to appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, with any all of them herein herein granted.
Given under my hand & seal this 20th day of May 1840
Margaret Robeson