Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,844, for Michael Mc Donald, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
McDonald Michael Diana
NUMBER
W.3844
Penny
CONTENTS
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Maryland
Diana M c Donald
widow of Michael M c Donald who was a private in the Pennsylvania line for 21 years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 ~ Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of April 1843 and sent to
Enoch M c Lorry Esq. Baltimore Md
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 143.
Reported, L t to M c Donald Dec 16. 43
✓

Dec 16-43
Brana M c Donald Mr. Robert
223 1743
FREE
C. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office
Washing. D.C.

Baltimore December 14 th 1843 J. L. Edwards Esq. Dear Sir
My Mother (Dianna Mc Donald) a pensioner under the last act of Congress at eighty dollars per annum, having lately died , and the certificate authorizing the drawing of the money on such part as may be due, having been mislaid or lost, renders it necessary that I should apply for a copy of the Original in order that I may draw the amount according to law, that may be now due, if a copy of that certifi- cate can not be forwarded to me until certain steps is taken by me , please inform me what is necessary for me to do, in the matter, and Your early attention to this will greatly oblige
Your Obt Servt Michael Mc Donald
Pls. to direct to my name, Falls Point Baltimore

no 7918 Dianna McDonald of Michael Maryland.

Baltimore July 26 th 1841.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions;
Sir,
Herewith I send you my Declaration, and other documents, as an applicant for the benefit of the act of Congress, of July 7. 1838, entitled, 'An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows', as the Widow of Michael McDonald who was a regular Soldier in the 6 th Regiment of the Pennsylvania line in the Service of the United States in the War of the Revolution.
My acquaintance with Mr McDonald commenced in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, prior to his entering the army of the Revolution, and we were then actually engaged to be married; but we thought best to postpone our marriage until he should have aided in the struggle for Independence; and he went up into the neighbourhood of Philadelphia, and enlisted, at an early period of the said War; and continued in the service till the close thereof in 1783; at which time he was regularly discharged, and returned to Maryland; and in compliance with our engagement we were married at Baltimore by the Rev. Mr West, of the Protestant Episcopal Church on the 20 th day of April 1784. My Husband the said Michael McDonald has often told me of his exploits and dangers in the War: And we lived happily together, sometime at Annapolis and sometime at Baltimore, until on the 25 th day of August 1811, when it pleased the Almighty to take him, as I hope and believe to a better world. Since which time I have remained his widow: And now in the 81 st year of my age, I ask in his name for the provision made for me by the kindness of my country.
Dianna her McDonald Mark
Please direct for me to the care of A. Yearley
Witness A. Yearley

State of Maryland
City of Baltimore Set
On this twenty 24 th day of July Eighteen hundred and forty one, before the subscriber One of the Judges of Baltimore County, Orphans Court. Personally appeared Dianna McDonald a resident of said City aged 80 years, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Michael McDonald who at an early period of the war of the Revolution, enlisted at Germantown, Penn a in the regular service of the United States, in the sixth Regiment of the Pennsylvania line, and continued in the service until the close of the war, when he was regularly discharged; and in the year of our marriage [1784] he was paid off in certificates signed by Major Bower and Captain Beatty, the balance due him for his service; and as all his original papers are lost she respectfully refers, for the truth of her statement, to the rolls of the Regular troops of the Pennsylvania line and sixth Regiment, in which he served, which she hopes are existing in your department. She further declares that she was married to him the said Michael McDonald on the 20 th day of April seventeen hundred and eighty four, by the Rev d Parson West at Baltimore. That her husband the aforesaid Michael McDonald died 25 th August 1811. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four. Viss! at the the time above stated.
Witness Alex r Yearley
Dianna her  X  mark McDonald
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year aforesaid. And I do hereby certify that the above named applicant is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to attend Court.
John H. Briscoe

Maryland p.
I hereby Certify that John No. Priscoe Esquire who has signed the foregoing Certificate was at the time of so doing one of the Judges of the Orphans Court for Baltimore County - duly commissioned and qualified according to Law -
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of said Court this 26 day of July 1841
Test D. M. Perine Reg

State of Maryland Baltimore County Set,
I hereby certify that on the twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty four, a license issued from the office of the Clerk of Baltimore County Court, directed to the Reverend Mr. West, or any other person qualified by law to celebrate the rites of matrimony, between a certain Michael McDonald and Dinah Selman, of Baltimore County, according to Law there appearing to the said Reverend Mr. West, no lawful cause, or just impediment, by reason of any consanguinity or affinity to hinder the same.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of Baltimore County Court this Twelfth day of July 1841.
No Bell CLK.
The Church Record of the marriages is not found in the Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church as kept by the Rev d Mr. West; The manifest and acknowledged imperfection of his Church entries , accounts for this omission.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 22. 10

State of Maryland.
City of Baltimore. Set:
I Charles Farquharson a resident of the city of Baltimore aforesaid aged 61 years, do hereby depose and say: that in or about the year 1806, I became acquainted with Michael McDonald and his wife Dianna McDonald residents of this city: That they then had a family of six or seven children the eldest of whom was then grown up to maturity That they the said Michael and Dianna McDonald were known as undoubted man and wife in respectable society and raised their children in good credit, some of whom of highly respectable character are now living in this city. That said Michael McDonald died in this city in the year 1811, leaving said Dianna McDonald his widow; who to my own knowledge still is a resident of this city, and has not intermarried again since his death; That I have understood from the family that he the said Michael McDonald had been a regular soldier in the U. S. Service in the Penn a line in the war of the of the revolution. And that the Dianna McDonald who is now about applying for a Pension on account of the military services of her husband in Penn a line is the identical widow above named; And I further certify that I am disinterested therein.
Chas Farquharson No 11 Fayette Street Baltimore
Sworn to and subscribed on this twenty sixth day of July 1841 before me. And I do hereby certify that Charles Farquharson who has signed his name to the above certificate, is to my own knowledge a gentleman of high standing and entitled to full and ample credit.
Justice of the Peace of the state of Maryland in and for the city of Baltimore

State of Maryland
Baltimore County ss.
Hereby certify that David H. McDonald Gentleman before whom the within deposition was made & who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City of Baltimore duly Commissioned & sworn in testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of Balti- more County Court this 26 day of July 1841 Thos. L. H. Keeffe

State of Maryland Anne & Runcle County
City of Annapolis S.S.
On this 13 th day of July 1841 Before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for Anne & Runcle County aforesaid, Personally appeared John Stalker a resident of the City of Annapolis in Anne & Runcle County aforesaid, aged 55 Years, and made oath on the Holy Evangel of Almighty God that upwards of forty years ago he was well acquainted with Michael McDonald and his Wife Dianna McDonald who then resided in this City, That they were publicly known in respectable Society as acknowledged Man and Wife, having several Children in good credit; that they removed to the City of Baltimore in or about the year 1803, at which place he died, and where his Widow the said Dianna McDonald now lives, she never having inter-married again since his death; And that he (this deponent) is not in anywise interested in the claim for Pension which said Dianna McDonald is about making on the United States on account of the Military Services of her said husband in the War of the Revolution
Wilbur M c Gehee
John Stalker
Sworn to and subscribed before me; And I do hereby certify that the said deponent John Stalker is known to me as a person of good character and

and entitled to ample credit: As Witness my hand the day and year first within written.
Wm Glover "
Anne Arundel County Seal
I hereby certify that William Glover Gentleman who appears to have taken and signed the within affidavit was at the time of so doing one of the State of Maryland Justices of the peace and was for Anne Arundel County duly Commissioned and sworn
In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of Anne Arundel County unto this forsoresaid copy of said affidavit this eighteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six
Wm Shrenck a a Clerk

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Michael McDonald a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
W. file 3844
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Enl. at Harrisburg Pa., about early period of the war and served until its close in 1783 Priv. ✓ Braddock Pa.   Magaw Pa.   Staf ✓ Genl Braddock Smith  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, July 24, 1841.  Her claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Portage Co. 7nd.
Age at date of application, 80
Remarks: Her name  Portage, Ind.  Apl. 20, 1784  Vienna  he died Aug. 25, 1811  he was married to Michael McDonald & Dinah Salzman Son { Michael McDonald  married dau of  James Gibson name not stated  (Supposed to be son of Michael)

1908 Dec. 10. Hist to John E. Miller p - 1911 Mch. 3 - " " " " "
Recy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3844
Liuna McDonald
Wid.
Michael McDonald
Pitt. Pa. line
Act: Mar. 30/13
Index: —Vol. VI , Page 18
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Maryland 1920
Reported to Agent
Liuna M c Donald widow of Michael M c Donald
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 25 th August 1831 of Baltimore in the State of Maryland who was a Private in the commanded by Captain
reg t . commanded by Col. Mitchell the Penn s — time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland at the rate of 50 — Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 24 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of 1842 and sent to A. Brinkley Baltimore, Maryland
Ancars to the 14 th of March 1841 $ 4.12 — Pemi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk. Book A. Vol. 2. Page 174

Diana M c Donald widow of Michael M c Donald, decd.
Act 7 July 1838
In letter to James Greaves Nov. 25. 1842
$80 per annum.
Maryland Roll.
Send cut: to A.
Yearly Ex h
Baltimore
Mr?

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Michael McDonald
Service Pa
Additional Service Reen- War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim, except W-# 3844

No 34

State of Maryland : Baltimore City : To wit.
On this twenty first day of March (1843) Eighteen hundred and forty three before me one of the State of Maryland's Justices of the Peace for Baltimore City personally appeared Diana M c Donald aged Eighty four years who being by me duly and solemnly sworn on the Holy Evangel of Almighty God doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the third of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. that she is the widow of Michael M c Donald who was a private in the Sixth Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line and that she received im d the act of July 7 th 1838 the annual pension of Eighty Dollars. she further declares that she is still a widow.
Diana M c Donald
Sworn to and subscribed before me the said Justice the day and year aforesaid
Witness to signature
Robert M c Welch Michael M c Donald
Robert M c Welch

I Robert M. Welch, one of the Notaries Public for the State of Maryland. In virtue of Baltimore city do hereby certify that Diana McDonald for reasons of the right of the estate is known to me to be the identical person named and described in the foregoing.
Robert M. Welch
State of Maryland } I hereby certify that Baltimore County ss { Robert M. Welch Gentleman before whom the above affidavit was made and who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State aforesaid in and for the City of Baltimore duly commissioned therefor. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affix the Seal of Baltimore County Court this 21 st day of March 1843
Thomas Kell Clerk

Baltimore, 24 Nov. 1842
Dear Sir,
I take great pleasure in introducing to your notice (and friendly office), Capt James Grievs one of our oldest (and most respectable) citizens. His object in visiting Washington at this time is for the purpose of obtaining, if possible, a pension for Mrs. McDonald, widow of a Revolutionary soldier.
Capt Grievs stands very high in the estimation of his fellow citizens, and the fullest confidence may be placed in any statement he may make in reference to the benevolent object he has in view.
Very respectfully
Your Obedt Servt J. D. Collins
Jas. S. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions, Washington D.C.

James Green Market Street Trellis Paint
Ballarat

Joachim Jan 21 st 1842
I have known Major James Grierson of the City, (the gentleman to whom I have delivered the notes) for many years. He is well known in the community as one of the most respectable and estimable of our citizens.
Major Grierson deserves and enjoys the highest reputation as a man of truth and integrity and his statements may be relied on with implicit confidence.
John W. MacMahon
Major J. Grierson
Dear
Since you have my notes, which you are at liberty to make such use of as you may deem proper.
Yr. M c Mahon

Jan 6. 1844
L. A. Edwards Esq. Pension office Washington
Mr Ewing,

Baltimore January 3 rd 1823 J. L. Edwards Esq r
Dear Sir
I addressed You some ten days since and inclosed the documents forward on the You, as well as certificate of my having administered on my Mother's estate, and as no answer has as been received, I fear that I have worn Your patience out, or that You layed my communication aside for the moment, and forgot it, and this is for the purpose of respectfully calling Your attention to the subject, and that, what I then requested would be attended to, and forwarded on to me, together with my letter of administration in order that I may get the amount of pecuniary money due my Mother at the time of her death it is but a small amount, yet it would be acceptable at the time, and Your attention to this thankfully received by
Your O bt Servant M. M c Donald
Please direct as before to my name Market Street Falls Point Baltimore

Dec 27. 1842.
J. L. Edwards Esqr Pension office Washington D.C.

Baltimore December 24 th 1832
J. L. Edwards Esq r
Dear Sir
I beg leave to address You in relation to the Pension claim of Dianna McDonald widow of Michael McDonald, a Soldier of the revolutionary army, serving in the Pennsylvania line, and on which subject I visited You in Washington some time since, having in my possession, in addition to letters of introduction from respectable friends of this city some papers from Mr Gearly, the Gentlemen who had been employed in the case, by my son in law Capt Michael McDonald, for the purpose of procuring testimony satisfactory to an examination of the claim on Your part, and as I had seen a very important document received from Harrisburg from the auditor General of the State of Pennsylvania and believing that that document had been laid laid before You, I supposed that nothing further was wanting as proof to substantiate the claim of the widow, but on receiving Your letter the day after my arrival back to this city, stating that the testimony was not quite satisfactory, and that it was necessary to know how the widow knew that her husband Michael McDonald served under, and was paid by officers named in the documents already furnished You, I then perceived that the extracts

from the Harrisburg document had not been laid before You, and which contains the information You called for in Your letter to me, and, on inquiry I found Mr. Gentry had it in his possession. not deeming it necessary to send it down, which however, he said nothing to me about, in view of all the testimony procured to prove the claim of the widow, and supposing them all before You, I visited Washington to assist in obtaining for the widow the benefits of the act of Congress having been requested to do so, by her son, as well as her Sister's explanation I deem necessary, in order that You may understand how it was, that I had not all the proofs with me, however, by this time, I trust all that You require, is received before now and that a satisfactory adjustment of the claim will be had, as I have no doubt it will. with my thanks for the courtesy reserved for You while waiting You, as well as for your promptness in writing me on the subject I Remain very Respectfully Your, ob t . Servant James Grier

Pension Office
Baltimore March 22 nd 1813.
Sir
I forward herewith Mrs. Diana McDade's declaration to enable her to obtain a Pension under the late Act. Be pleased to send the same to correct, to forward her certificate to my Com.
Yours respectfully
Enoch Hall. Secretary
To J. S. Edwaid Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Dec 27. 42
Missa McDonald Apr. 36
Edwards, Esq. FREE
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

Baltimore Dec 23 1842
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
In compliance with your Letter of 25 Nov. last addressed to Capt. James Grizors in the case of Mrs. Dianna McDonald, widow of Michael McDonald dec d , I herewith send you embodied in one affidavit the statements and explanations of the old Lady relative to her case, which I hope will be found satisfactory.
Very Respectfully
I am
Your obt. Servant
Alex Yearley

I, Dianna McDonald, a resident of the City of Baltimore, aged 82 years (widow of Michael McDonald dec d ), an applicant for the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows": Referring to my former statements relative thereto; Do now depose and say That my acquaintance with the said Michael McDonald my deceased husband commenced in Maryland previous to his going into Pennsylvania and entering the army of the United States in the Pennsylvania line which took place at Germantown at an early period of the war of the Revolution; and I was then engaged to be married to him; but we agreed to postpone it until after he should act his part in achieving our independence: That after he had served to the close of the war, he was discharged in 1783 and returned to Maryland, and we were married at Baltimore on the 20 th of April Seventeen hundred and eighty four; And he died Aug t . 25. 1811; since which period I have remained his widow. That, in addition to what I learned from himself and others concerning his military services, I have derived information from George R. Espey, Esq. late Auditor General of Pennsylvania, by which I am assured that my said Husband was paid off for the years 1780. 1781 & 1782 by Major Bown and Captain Beally, Agents for the Pennsylvania line; and that the 1 st Reg t in which he served was commanded by Colonel's Broadhead and McGaw.
Dianna McDonald marks
Witness John R Murphy
Subscribed and sworn to before me — And I do hereby certify that the above named deponent, Dianna McDonald is an aged and respectable resident of this city entitled to full credit. In Witness whereof I do hereto affix my hand this 23 rd day of December 1842.
B. B. B.

State of Maryland Baltimore County. ss I hereby certify that William Peckin Esquire before whom the foregoing Deposition was taken and who hath subscribed his name to the within Certificate was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City of Baltimore duly commissioned and sworn
In Testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of Baltimore County Court on this 23 rd day of December 1842
Thos Kell Clerk.

J. L. Edwards, Esq.
fav'd by James Greville Esq. } Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

J. L. Edwards Esq. Clerk of Pensions
Baltimore Sep. 15 1842.
Sir
In reply to your letter dated 27 th July 1841  last to my friend Alex. Yeatley I have to state that my husband Michael McDonald served in the sixth Regiment of the Pennsylvania line, in the War of the Revolution; and according to the best of my knowledge , under Colonel's Brodhead or McGraw . under What Captain, at this remote period, I have not the means of knowing; as his comrades in arms have passed away, or, if living, are unknown to me, and my recollection fails me of what my husband said on that point. I am, however, able to state the fact, that, he was paid off, up to the 1 st January 1783, by Major Thomas B Bowen and Captain Erennius Beatty, agents for the Pennsylvania line.
As to my identity as his widow, I herewith enclose you additional testimony, which I hope will be satisfactory.
Very Respectfully
Your ob st Servt.
Please direct to the care of Alex Yeatley
Deborah her X McDonald Mark
Witnesses Sarah C McDonald
Will it be necessary for me to make an amended declaration showing my Husband's Services as above stated?

Baltimore Decem th 27 1841.
I, James Grievs of the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland, aged 61 years, do hereby certify that I was personally acquainted with Michael McDonald in this city: that in or about the year 1806 I heard him state that he was a Soldier of the Revolution, and had been detailed from the Line as an Artificer (in Brick or Mason Work) in preparing Mud Island Fort for defence, and was engaged in defence of said Fort under the Command of Lieut. Col. Samuel Smith: That I was and am also well acquainted with Mrs Dianna McDonald the wife and now the Widow of said Michael McDonald who is now residing in this City, and who has not intermarried again since his death but remains his Widow - being of good character, and is the identical person who is now applying for a Pension on account of her said Husbands Services in the Pennsylvania line in the War of the Revolution: And I do further certify that I am disinterested in this testimony
James Grievs
Subscribed and sworn to before me; And I do hereby certify that the above named James Grievs who signed and swore to the above certificate, is known to me as a person of good character and entitled to full and ample credit As Witness my hand this 27 th day of December 1841.
Mark Justice of the Peace in & for the City of Baltimore

Baltimore City, to wit:
Be it remembered, that on this 29 th day of Decem r , before the subscriber, a justice of the Peace, in and for the said City, appears Rob t Conway, and makes declaration, that he was personally acquainted with Michael McDonald; and was well acquainted with Sianna McDonald, who has remained a widow, and is now residing in said City, maintaining, and having maintained her character in good repute. And the Deponent further declares, that, from information received, he believes Mrs. McDonald is fairly entitled to the Pension she petitions for.
The subscriber hereto, has a perfect knowledge of the Deponent's good standing and character.
Sworn before,
Rob t Conway
State of Maryland } Baltimore County } I hereby certify that William Schiev and Jacob Walsh } Gentlemen before whom the foregoing depositions were made, and who hereunto signed their names at the time of so doing, Justices of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in for the City of Baltimore duly Commissioned and qualified.
In Testimony Whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of Baltimore County Court on this 12 th day of October 1842 Thos. Kell Atty Barr. Socy

Baltimore July 26. 1841
J. L. Edwards Esq.,
Sir
Herewith I send you the application of Dianna McDonald for a Revolutionary Pension. She is an aged and respectable resident of this City - and her Son Michael McDonald who called on me to state his mother's case to you is a respectable Ship Master of this Port. Hoping you find her case Satisfactory -
I am Very Respectfully
Your obt Servant
Alex Yearley

Louisville, Ky;
Feb. 23, 1911.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D.C.,
Dear Sir:-
Several years ago I had from the pension Department, the Military record of my grandfather, Michael Mc Donald, a private in the Pennsylvania Line, under Colonels Magaw and Broadhead, during the Revolution. This certificate was accidentally lost immediately after its receipt, and I am going to ask you to favor me with a like certificate.
In a letter dated Dec. 31, 1834, from the BountyLand Office, I find that land warrant #9975, for 100 acres of land was issued to one M. Mc Connell, in right of Michael Mc Donald.

Will you kindly look into this matter and advise me as to why this land was issued to McConnel, when due Michael Mc Daal for revolutionary services. also the location of the said land?
I will very much appreciate your so doing.
Yours Truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "J. E. Miller", written in dark ink with a horizontal line underneath.
J. E. MILLER,
#155 Crescent Ave.
Louisville, Ky.

W3844 JSC-
Miss C Duluth you above land

JEM-MER
Louisville, Ky., Nov. 27, 1908.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please advise me if your office shows record of Military service, of Michael McDonald mentioned in attached correspondence. I have communicated with the War Department, receiving the information that one Michael McDonald served as a private, in the first, Pennsylvania Regiment, Revolutionary War. This is as much information as could be obtained from them and they suggested that additional information could be had from you.
I would appreciate something definite if possible. Please find attached copy of letter of 1834 from War Department, which may be of assistance.
Kindly return all papers, and oblige,
Yours very respectfully,
c/o Insurance Field P. O. Box 617, Louisville, Ky.
John E. Miller

Record Division.
March 3, 1911.
Mr. J. E. Miller, # 155 Crescent Avenue, Louisville, Ky.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 23 d and received the 24 th ultimo, you are herewith furnished the military history of Michael McDonald W. File No. 3,844, Rev. War, and advised that you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Department of the Interior, this City, for location of bounty land, quoting all the data in your possession relative thereto.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.