Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7168, for Thompson Maxwell, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental N.H.
Maxwell Thompson
S. 7168
also in French & Indian War CONTENTS and in War of 1812.
Carded

see letter March 25, 1838 to Hon. J. Biddle.
see letter to T. Maxwell Oct. 19, 1832 - do. to Hon. L. Lyon H. R. Apr. 19, 1834
(Mr. Maxwell instead)
Let to U.S. N. A. Mitchell Accts 11th 1848
(3483)
Michigan Roll
Thompson Maxwell,
Captain,
New Hampshire Line in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
inscribed on the Roll of Michigan at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month, to commence the 1 st of July, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th of Oct. 1818 and given to the Pensioner.
arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. $12.00 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 March 1819 120.
2 months 4/30 — $162.66 Died Oct 24, 1832
Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. } 75. (un)
Period of service not pre- cisely defined.
Michigan

I Thompson May will declare, and state, that I was born in Bedford in the State of Massachusetts on the 11 th of Sept r 1742. am seventy six years of age - am a resident Citizen of the United States - in the month of March, 1757. I enlisted into, and served in, a company of Rangers, belonging to a corps commanded by Major, Roger, once Putnam - was in the battle at Fort Ann, in the State of New York, where Major Putnam was taken prisoner by the French and Indians, and tied to a tree between the contending parties for some hours - in the year 1758. I was in the Battle in the attack on Ticonderoga, under General Abercrombie - in the succeeding year I was at the taking of Ticonderoga & Crown Point from the French - in the year 1760. I was in the Battle at the taking the Isle aux Noix - I was in the battle near Chamblee - in the year 1761. I marched to Detroit in a Company commanded by the then Capt t , now General John Stark - where I remained in service till the year 1763. when I was in the Battle of "Bloody Bridge" against the Indians - - In the year 1775. on the 19 th of April I was in the Battle of Lexington, near Boston, the first that was fought to obtain America's Independence - - after which, I served as a Lieutenant in a company commanded by Capt t Josiah Crosby - I was in the Battle of Bunker Hill on the 17 th of June 1775. in the year 1776. I served as a Lieutenant in a Regiment commanded by Col James Reid - in the company commanded by the then Capt t , now Major General James Wilkinson - was in the battle at the Three Rivers in Canada - I was in the Battle of Trenton, - on the 2 d day of January I was in the Battle at Princeton. I was in the Battle at Bunker brook, and at Raritan Bridge - in the same year was in the Battle at Hubbardton in Vermont, under Col. Warner - on the 16 th of August 1777. I was in the Battle at Bennington, where I was wounded - - I was in the Battle at Bemis Heights on the 19 th Sept. and in the Battle at Saratoga on the 7 th October under the command of General Arnold, - where I

was again wounded - after the Surrender of General Burgoyne's Army, I raised a Company of Rangers, and marched to the frontiers of the State of New York; in which Service I continued till the year 1779. - I then joined the Army under the command of General Sullivan, and marched against the Six Nations of Indians; where I was in the Battle at a place called the "Hogback" - - In the year 1812 I joined the Army under the command of General Hull, and marched to Detroit. - I was in the Battle at Brownstown, under the command of Col. James Miller - on the 16 th of Augt. of the same year, I became a prisoner by the Surrender of Detroit to the British - in 1813. I joined the Army under the command of General Wilkinson at Fort George - I was in the Battle at Lundy's Lane - after which, I joined the Army at Chippewa, and was in the Battle at Lundy's Lane; under the immediate command of Col. James Miller. - I was at the Sortie on the British Batteries, on the 17 th of Sept r . under the immediate command of Col. James Miller - on the first day of Oct r . 1814. I was wounded, and taken prisoner in the execution of a duty prescribed by Major General Brown, near Fort Erie - from thence I was taken to Quebec Prison, from whence I returned to the United States, in April 1815. - I have in the course of Service rec d several discharges, but time, and accidents have destroyed them - my Commission in the Revolutionary Army, were burnt with my House in 1812 - As I never asked, or received a pension, I have none to relinquish - but from that infirmary which is incidental to age, aggravated by long military Service, I now need, and ask the support of that Country, in whose defence I have voluntarily spent fifteen years out of seventy six of my life -
Thompson Maxwell

Territory of Michigan Detroit 1 st July 1818.
I James Witherell, one of the Judges in and over the Territory of Michigan, do certify, that Thompson Maxwell subscribed, and made Oath to the foregoing declaration and statement, as containing the truth, accord- ing to the best of his recollection, and knowledge. and I am fully satisfied that the said Maxwell has served a number of years in the Revolution War, in the Continental Army - and believe him to come fully within the provisions of the Act of Congress, of the 18 th of March 1818, "to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land, and Naval Service of the United States in the Revo- lutionary War".
James Witherell
Territory of Michigan District of Detroit
I certify that the above James Witherell Esquire, is one of the Judges in and over the Territory of Michigan. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Court of the said Territory. Detroit 1 st July 1818
Peter Audrain Clerk S.C.T. No.

I have been acquainted with Captain Thompson Maxwell for several years; and know him to be in indigent circumstances: His advanced age, & the infirmities incident thereto, render the aid of the Government necessary to his support.
W. P. D. M. Brig. Genl. U. S. Army.

Catw of Thompson Masewell, a Revolutionary Pension and Certificate of Clerk of Wayne county
3483
9 Octo - 1818
Direct
Can

Territory of Michigan to wit County of Wayne
On the Eighth day of August, One thousand, eight hundred, and twenty, - appeared in open court, court , being as court of record, for said County, Thompson Massey aged Seventy-eight years, resident, in Detroit in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows, - That he, entered as a Second Lieutenant, in a Company, commanded by Capt. Josiah Crosby, in the regiment commanded by Col. James Reed, that he served in said Regiment Two years, that he afterwards served in Col. Hales regiment of Infantry eight months, that he afterwards served as Captain of a Company of Rangers, about two years, and that he was honorably discharged, and that his original declaration, for obtaining a pension, under 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," passed the 18 th day of March 1818. was dated the first day of July 1818. as he verily believes, and that he has received a pension certificate under the act aforesaid numbered
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, so to diminish it, as to bring me within the provisions, of an 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," passed the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not, nor has any person for me, in trust, 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 by me subscribed.
1 Mare, 11 years old, wounded, in the battle of Brandywine,
1 Saddle
1 Bridle, (Signed) Thompson Masefield
I also declare, and state that my occupation is that of a farmer, and that from infirmity, I am unable to support myself by it, and that I have no family.
(Signed.) Thompson Masefield
Territory of Michigan } County of Wayne } to wit
I Thomas Rowland
Clerk of the Court of said County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court, that the

and, I do further certify, that it is that the opinion of said court, the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Twenty five Dollars
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this day of August, one thousand, eight hundred & twenty. Thomas Rawland Clerk of Wayne county court.

January 16, 1931
Mr. George William Patterson 2909 Brandywine Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
an Copied from letter by MRE.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 7168, that Thompson Maxwell was born September 11, 1742, in Bedford, Massachusetts.
He enlisted in March, 1757, and served in a company of rangers commanded by Majors Rogers and Putnam, was in the battle in the attack on Ticonderoga under General Abercrombie, July, 1758, and was in the battle at Fort Anne, New York, in August, 1758, where Major Putnam was taken prisoner by the French and Indians and tied to a tree between the contending parties for some hours. In July, 1759 he was at the taking of Ticonderoga and Crown Point from the French. He was in the battle at the taking of Isle Aux Noix in 1760, and was in the battle near Chambly. In 1761 he marched to Detroit in a company commanded by Captain (later General) John Stark, was in the battle of "Bloody Bridge" against the Indians, and remained in service until 1763.
In 1775 he was commissioned lieutenant in Captain Josiah Crosby's New Hampshire company, and was in the battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill. In 1776 he served as lieutenant in Captain (later Major General) James Wilkinson's company, Colonel James Reed's regiment, was in the battles of Three Rivers, Trenton, Princeton, Bound Brook and Rariton Bridge. He was in the battle of Hubbardton under Colonel Warner and at the battle of Bennington, where he was wounded (nature of wound not given). He was at the battle of Bemus Heights and the battle of Saratoga under General Arnold, where he was wounded (nature of wound not stated).

After the surrender of Burgoyne, he raised a company of rangers, was commissioned captain of same, and marched to the frontiers of New York State; remained in that service until 1779 when, under the command of General Sullivan, he marched against the Six Nations of Indians and was in a battle at a place called "Hogs Back". In 1780 he was a captain in the First New Hampshire Regiment. During a part of the above period he served as quartermaster.
He enlisted in 1812 under the command of General Hull, and was in the battle at Brown's Town under the command of Colonel James Miller; on August 16, 1812 was taken prisoner at the surrender of Detroit. In 1813 he enlisted and served under the command of General Wilkinson at Fort George and was in the battle of La Colle Mill; after which he enlisted at Chippewa, and was in the battle of Lundy's Lane; was in the sortie from Fort Erie on September 17, 1814, under the immediate command of Colonel James Miller and on October 1, 1814, he was wounded and taken prisoner in the execution of a duty prescribed by Major General Brown near Fort Erie; was taken to Quebec Prison and returned to the United States in April, 1815, having spent fifteen years of voluntary service in the defense of his country.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1818. His deposition was made at Detroit, Michigan.
In 1820 he was a resident of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and in 1828 he was living in Wayne County, Michigan.
He died October 24, 1832.
In 1834 reference was made to "the surviving members of his family", no names stated, and to him as Major Maxwell, no explanation of that rank given.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

It appears by the entry of opposite the Thompson Maxwell's name on the roll, that he died on the 24 th Oct, 1832 & was reported in June 1833. M c D. Wilson

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER.
Thompson Maxwell. 3483 4156 (?) 17168 Bw. Rev. Wm.
Papers
To CM. _____ Die. Action DEC 12 1899 COMMISSIONER

1928 Oct. 24 - Hist to Mrs. Warren M. McNair - M.E.E. 1921 Jan 16 - hist. to Mr. Geo Wm. Patterson, M.C.S. 1931 Jan. 17. Photos mailed to George W. Patterson & Mrs. Rev. Intfd. Q.R.Y.
French Mgr 1758-1763 Rev & 1812
7168
INVALID.
File No. 7168
Thompson, Marshall Capt R.M. War
Act: March 18 th 1818.
Index: - Vol. 1 Page 236
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hernon, Va., Jan. 16, 1928.
Director, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C., Dear Sir;
An ancestor of mine, Thompson Maxwell , born Sept 11, 1742, son of Hugh Maxwell and Sarah Corbet, his wife, served in the Revolutionary War and in the War of 1812. He was granted a pension for his service.

I wish to join the D.A.R. on his record of service in the Revolutionary War.
I need official proof of that service. Can you furnish that for me?
I would also like to know the date and place of his death.
Very respectfully yours,
Lucy D. McNair.
Mrs. Warren M. McNair,
Herndon,
Virginia.

Thompson Naperville - Sept. or Oct. N. Hampshire line -
Michigan
See Ad. File no 7168

1828 papers to be filed with Ad and
#7168
[Handwritten signature or flourish]
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Apr 17 1848
B.F.H. Withrall care of Thos. Mason Maplede
April 17, 1848 asking information Revoluty
Mr. Ames
Charles Pension Dept Washington B.F. Withrall Esq. Detroit. Mich

Lin      Gettysburg April 6 th 48
I have been requested to ascertain from your office whether the Pension of Thompson Maxwell of Michigan, a Revolutionary Pensioner, was paid to him personally , or by Atty (if by Atty were the Attorney was), the payment alluded to was that of the 4 th of March 1830 1830 — it is desired also to ascertain what the amount paid was — Some legal questions have arisen which make it necessary to ascertain the above facts
I am
Respectfully
yours
R.H. Withers

Thompson Maxwell.
Payable on the 4 th March and 4 th Sept. of each year, by Thomas Rowland, Esq. Detroit.
drop him from old Roll & give him $ per ann. under act 7 June 1832

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the UNITED STATES, of the 18 th of March, 1818, Thompson Maxwell — late a Captain in the Army of the Revolution — is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Michigan Agency, at the rate of Twenty — dollars — cents per month, to commence on the first day of July one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES, this — 9 th — day of October one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
H. Calhoun Secretary of War.

762.
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T. Macwill
rec d 8 Aug. 1878
ack d 23 d .

Bank of Michigan Detroit 20 July 1828.
Sir,
In the absence of Major Rowland, the Agent for paying Pensions in this Territory, I have the honor to forward herewith the declaration of Major Thompson Macanull, of the Revolutionary Army (then however a Captain), made in conformity with the law of May 15. 1828, and to request that instructions may be sent to me at as early a period as possible. Major Rowland is absent on business of the Government, and has left his affairs in my charge.
With great respect
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most Obedient
E. H. Trombridge Cashr.
Hon Richard Rush Secretary of the Treasr. Washington -

Washington Feb. 20. 1834
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose you a letter from Ellis D. D. Esq. of the subject of the claim of Thompson Maxwell for an increased allowance of pension. Also the affidavit of Maj. Maxwell taken not long before his death.
The surviving members of Maj. Maxwell's family are much in need of all the compensation due him from the Government, and if his papers are such as to authorize it, I hope an additional allowance will be immediately granted.
Very respectfully
Your Ob t . Serv t ,
Lucius Lyon
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions.

A E Wing for Thomas well - 770. Rec d 13 Feb 1899.
Washington
Security &
A. Dickson Esq.

House of Reps. Washington Feb. 12. 1829
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose to you a letter from Mr. C.C. Trowbridge, the friend and agent of Messrs. Thompson Maxwell a revolutionary soldier of whom I have spoken to you, The propriety of withdrawing the papers and returning them is suggested —
I will therefore thank you to enclose them to me that I may return them to him —
Very respectfully Your ob d . Serv t
A. G. W ing
A. Dickens Esq. Treasury Dept.

Bank of Michigan.
Detroit 31 Jan 1829.
Dear Sir,
I have received your favor of the 16 th inst covering General Dearborn's letter, as well as your own communication written a few days prior to the 16 th . — I have seen both Major Man- well and Judge Withersell. The Major is aware that he made a mistake in his declaration of last fall and is anxious to correct it. It is undoubtedly attributable to his great age and mental infirmity. Judge Withersell has in his possession the original draft of the declaration made by Major Manwell when he first obtained a pension. He says the Major was then perfectly clear in his recollection and distinct and unembarrassed in his statements and that he believes then and still believes them entitled to the fullest credit. This declaration contains an epitome of the Major's military life, commencing in 1757 and ending with the close of our last war with G. Britain. It is there stated, among other things, that he entered the Army of the Revolution as a Lieutenant in Capt. Josiah Forster's Company in Col. Isaac Reed's Regiment, in the year 1775. That in 1776, he was transferred to Genl. M c Donough's Company in the same Regiment. That he was at the battle of Princeton in '77 and also at the battle of Saratoga, under Command of Genl. Arnold.
Judge Withersell suggests the propriety of withdrawing the declaration last made and returning it to me, that a new one may be more carefully made out at some time when the state of the Major's health will be most likely to enable him to recollect with sufficient precision to comply with the law. I return Genl. Dearborn's letter.
Hon. A. E. Wing,
Yours truly C. H. Smith

October 24, 1928
Mrs. Warren M. McNair Herndon, Virginia
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 7168, it appears that Thompson Maxwell was born September 11, 1742, in Bedford, Massachusetts.
He enlisted in March 1757, and served in a company of rangers commanded by Majors Rogers and Putnam, was in the battle in the attack on Ticonderoga under General Abercrombie, July 1758, and was in the battle at Fort Anne, New York, in August 1758 where Major Putnam was taken prisoner by the French and Indians and tied to a tree between the contending parties for some hours. In July, 1759, he was at the taking of Ticonderoga and Crown Point from the French. He was in the battle at the taking of Isle Aux Noix in 1760, and was in the battle near Chambly. In 1761, he marched to Detroit in a company commanded by Captain (later General) John Stark, was in the battle of "Bloody Bridge" against the Indians, and remained in service until 1763.

In 1775, he was commissioned Lieutenant in Captain Josiah Crosby's New Hampshire Company, and was in the battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill. In 1776 he served as Lieutenant in Captain ( later Major General ) James Wilkinson's Company, Colonel James Reed's Regiment, was in the battles of Three Rivers, Trenton, Princeton, Bound Brook, and Rariton Bridge. He was in the battle of Hubbardton under Colonel Warner and at the battle of Bennington, where he was wounded ( nature of wound not given). He was at the battle of Bemus Heights and the battle of Saratoga under General Arnold, where he was wounded ( nature of wound not stated).
After the surrender of Burgoyne, he raised a company of rangers, was commissioned Captain of same, and marched to the frontiers of New York State; remained in that service until 1779 when, under the command of General Sullivan, he marched against the Six Nations of Indians and was in a battle at a place called "Hogs Back". In 1780, he was a Captain in the First New Hampshire Regiment. During a part of the above period he served as Quartermaster.
He enlisted in 1812 under the command of General Hull, and was in the battle at Brown's Town under the command of

Colonel James Miller; on August 16, 1812, was taken prisoner at the surrender of Detroit. In 1813 he enlisted and served under the command of General Wilkinson at Fort George and was in the battle of La Colle Mill; after which he enlisted at Chippewa, and was in the battle of Lundy's Lane; was in the sortie from Fort Erie on September 17, 1814 under the immediate command of Colonel James Miller and on October 1, 1814, he was wounded and taken prisoner in the execution of a duty prescribed by Major General Brown near Fort Erie, was taken to Quebec Prison and returned to the United States in April 1815, having spent fifteen years of voluntary service in the defense of his country.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1818. His deposition was made at Detroit, Michigan.
In 1820, he was a resident of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and in 1828, he was living in Wayne County, Michigan.
He died October 24, 1832.
In 1834, reference was made to "the surviving members

of his family", no names stated, and to him as Major Maxwell, no explanation of that rank given.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner,

Bureau of Pensions Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
January 3, 1931
541
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Rev. War pension claim of Thompson Maxwell S.7168      Actual      1 of each page
Remitter:
Geo. Wm. Patterson 2909 Brandywine St. N.W. Wash., D.C.
$1.50      16 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1½ inches at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" is written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief of Rev. & 1812 Wars Sect.

January 3, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly furnish me uncertified photostatic copies of ten pages from Rev. War pension claim of Thompson Maxwell, S. 7168.
Remitter:
Geo. Wm Patterson
2909 Brandywine St. n.w.
City
Received payment
$1.50
January 3, 1931
M. Christine Stokes
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 3 Sept 1828.
The annexed paper, relating to the claim of Thompson Maaxwell under the abovementioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether a commission, and, if so, what commission, was received at the War Department, from the claimant, on an application stated to have been heretofore made by him for a pension: or what other evidence has been exhibited to that Department of his having been an officer in the Continental line, and of the time of his service.
Richard Rush.
The Hon. the SECRETARY OF WAR.
Letter from the War Department 6 Sept 1828.

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Aug. 23. 1828
Thompson Maxwell, of _____ in the County of Wayne, in the State of  territory of Michigan , has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he was as an officer on the Continental line, and served as such until undered under the arrangement of 1780
at which period he was a Captain in the First regiment of the N. Hampshire line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the re- solve of 22 March, 1783; and, further, that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, 480 dollars, paid to him by the agent in the State of (not stated)
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary A. D.kins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
26 th August 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to _____ in the _____ line, amounting to _____ dollars.
It further appears that Thompson Maxwell is now on the pension list of the Michigan  (Terr.) agency, and has been since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month.
The Revolutionary records in this office furnish no information whatever in relation to the services of Captain Thompson Maxwell of the New Hampshire line - P. Hagner And

Territory of Michigan } County of Wayne } ss
Personally appeared before me the Undersigned Justice of the Peace in and for said County Thompson Manswell who on his oath said that at the commencement of the Revolutionary War he received a Commission as Lieutenant signed by John Flemock President of Congress in which capacity he served the United States Two years after which he raised a Company of Rangers was Commissioned as Captain of the same and served the United States in that capacity between Three and half and four years after which he was made a Doctor Master in the Army under General Sullivan and served the United States in that capacity till said Army was discharged and further this said deponent saith not known to before me the 11 th day of September 1832
Joseph Hickcox Justice of the Peace
Territory of Michigan } County of Wayne ss; I George C Bates Dep Clerk of the County court of the county aforesaid certify that Joseph Hickcox is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this fifth day of February in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty four.
Geo C Bates Deputy Clerk

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
8 Dec 1828.
The annexed paper, relating to the claim of Thompson Maxwell under the abovementioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether it appears, by any records in the War Department, that the claimant has received, or is entitled to receive, the bounty in land granted by Congress for service in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution; and, if so, whether he became entitled to the same by service to the termination of the war, or in what other manner.
A. Rich.
The Hon. the SECRETARY OF WAR.
War Department!
Bounty land office
The records of this office do not show that Thompson Maxwell as an officer of the New Hampshire line ever received or is entitled to bounty land of the United States
Robert Taylor 11 Dec 1828

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Maxwell William GRADE Sergeant LINE Delaware
WARRANT NUMBER N 10827 and 10883 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED September 2, 1789 To William Maxwell —
note: See my note on Wm Maxwell Wt. 10833. Del. service. 7/22/76
*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.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Maxwell, William GRADE Sergeant LINE Delaware
WARRANT NUMBER 10833 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED September 2, 1789 To — not shown —
my note: I suspicion this is the same veteran whose warrant Nos. are 10827 and 10883, MMH
*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.