Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41698, for Thos Johnson, North Carolina

N.C.
Thos Johnson
841698
2 papers in env 1 " " flat

I very well remember that Thomas Llewellyn had the bearer in his custody about the last of February alledgij that he was his apprentice and had gone from him to N o Carolina & that he was determined to detain him as such if he met with encouragement from Col o Dav d Mason to whom he was then going with the said Johnson. D. Fisher
Brunswick Oct. 1 st 1780 J

Thomas Johnson Surf. 41698 O.G. 7

This is to certify that Thomas Johnston was seized with the Putrid Fever towards the close of the Winter, which rendered him to such a degree  so that it was a long time before he got his strength perfectly - He has been detained by Order of the Surg n so that he is not deserving of censure. —
Hosp t Baldwin's Barrs July 13 th 1770 —
Ebene r Aug t Smith. M.D.

3 Thomas Johnson
S. File 41698
N.C.

Friday Saram... way... Sermet... to... to... ...on Monday —————
Dear Capt. ... at N. L. B. H.

Honourable Gentlemen
Yrs. True Servants

Then Recd of the Johnstona Soldiers in Capt Reed Company in the 4 th B att al on one Gun and Putnam Company
Jose Allen a Sergeant

Thomas Johnson Sect. 41 698 N.G.

It appears that Thomas Johnson had served his time as a soldier before he was apprehended by Sewellin, and that as all the men whose times expired on the march were to receive their discharges at Halifax, Johnson by being taken up was prevented from ever getting his discharge; altho' the country's claim upon him for his services as a soldier was entirely at an end. Under these circumstances I think it my duty hereby to discharge the said Johnson altogether from the continental army. Given under my hand in camp at Chesterfield this 3 d day of October 1780.
William Davies Col. Com.

Thomas Johnston's Discharge etc —
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James L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office

Raleigh 12 th April 1820.
Dear Sir
I this morning obtained from the Clerk of the House of Commons, Thomas Johnson's discharge and other papers, which go to prove that he faithfully served out his term of enlistment, which was three years, and that he was not a war soldier and deserter as represented by the Musterrolls.
Yours Respectfully W. Hill
Col. L. Edwards Esq.

Tho Johnsons
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State of North Carolina.
Secretarys Office 24 th March 1828
I do hereby certify that it appears from the list of warrants issued to the Officers and Soldiers for their services in the Revolutionary war, that Thomas Johnson obtained a war- rant for 274 acres p r Resolution of the General assembly dated 16 th Decr 1801.
Given under my hand the date above
L. B. Hardin D. Secy

District of North Carolina
On this 12 th day of August A D 1870 personally appeared the open court, being a Court of Records for the County of Granville State of North Carolina now in Lisbon Thomas Johnson aged six by then or four — who being first duly sworn according to law, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain and continue to hold the pension made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and the first of May 1820. That he the said Thomas Johnson entitled for the term of four — years in the Revolutionary War served during the same three years on the continental establishment and that certificate No. 16713 has issued to him in pursuance of his original declaration now of file in the War department bearing date 17 th day of April 1840. allowing the deposit eight dollars per month to commence on the 29 th of March 1820 — In pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident of the United States on the 18 th day of March An thousand eight hundred & Eighteen and that I have not since that time left State or in any

manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to 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 and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War. passed on the 18 March 1818 - 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 interest than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed - To wit - Four hundred acres of lands - purchased of James Hamilton at one dollar - the debt & interest due due for the purchase of the lands is $200 - no debt has been made by said Hamilton -
  3. Cows & Calves 20 12 $ $36.   2 yearlings / 2 heifers / 5 10   14 heads of cattle 20   one old Negro woman between 60 & 70 years of age of no value 12.   1 Bed & furniture   Household & kitchen furniture & plantation tools 3 16. 25   1 old riding chair 16.   $700. 25 

summons to and disburse in open Court the 12 th day of August 1870 in open Court -
Step H. Gressy Clerk Thomas his Johnson marks -
Upon hearing the evidence and the affidavit of Thomas Johnson, the Court are of opinion that the value annexed to the schedule of property is correct - and that a certificate of the same be granted said Thomas Johnson -
Step H. Gressy Clerk
State of North Carolina Granville County ss
I Stephen H. Gressy Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that

that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is One hundred Five Dollars Twenty five Cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this the 25 th September A D 1820.
Step n V. Goss Clerk
[Large, faint, mirrored signature]
[Faint, mirrored signature: Thomas Johnson]

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Hon. William N. Edwards
or in his absence the
Secretary of War Washington City
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State of North Carolina
Granville County } Claiborn H. Hook appeared before me Thomas B. Littlejohn one of the justices of the peace for the County aforesaid, and made oath that Thomas Johnson now is, and has been a resident of the County of Granville for twelve years or upward, past during which time he has been well acquainted with him -
Subscribed & sworn to before me at Oxford the 30 th Jan'y 1821. }
Claiborn H. Hook
Thos. B. Littlejohn J.P. 2 "
I certify that Claiborn H. Hook who made the above affidavit before me is a man of good character - has always sustained a fair reputation, & is entitled to full credit - Given under my hand -
Thos. B. Littlejohn - "

State of North Carolina Granville County
I Stephen W Fussell Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County & State of  above named do hereby certify that Thomas B Littlejohn Esq whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit & Certificate and before whom the said affidavit appears to have been made is and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace for said County and that due faith and credit should be given to his official acts as such Justice under my hand & Seal of Office at Oxford the 28 th February 1821.
Step W Fussell

Mr Edwards
Oxford NC
Sir
I have sent you the necessary certificate for Miss Johnson; John back? I have not been able to obtain but will send it as soon as I get it. Mr Johnson wishes to know the result of his application as soon as possible.
I am, Sir, very respectfully
Steph M. Guss

Hon. W. N. Edwards, of N.C. H. R. James H. Hanson.
Please to be placed on the pension list. U.S. Adm o - 1890
The Secy of State will please to furnish such information relative to the service of Mr. Johnson as may be within his power to specify.
The declaration is not inform, nor is the Judge's certificate; his official character should be authenticated under seal of court. Residence of the applicant; number of the regiment or Col or name & Captain of any other than named; commencement & ending of each service by reference to the special dates should be set forth in declaration. —

State of North Carolina
I deposed Anderson one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State aforesaid do hereby certify that I am satisfied from the annexed document from the Secretary of State and the Affidavit of John R. Colan also annexed. That the Applicant Thomas Harrison served for three years and more as a private in the war of the Revolution in the North Carolina line and the Continental Establishment
I also certify that John de Rance Richard Taylor who have made

The annexed Affidavits are true & correct and that I am satisfied of the truth of their statements. As to the point whether the applicant is so poor as to claim the aid of the Attorney of her Country. It is matter of Opinion for which the Secretary of War can decide the facts being presented to him in the annexed papers - but here I express mine I should say that he was -
G. H. Thomas 1st April 1820

Wilson H. Edwards Esq r
Dear Sir
at the request of Mr Johnson of this County the papers here with enclosed are forwarded to you with a request that you would lay them before the ruling at least I am at a loss to say whether I have followed the act of Congress - Should any thing more be required let me know immediately that the old man may be apprised of it -
I am with Great Respect G. H. Lusk
L. Henderson. Wethersfield April 1820

Sheby certify that for a Henson whose residence appear within a and was in the time of making the same in force of the Supreme Court of the State of N. Carolina - by March 1820 Washington City W. H. Henson
Hon. W. M. Edwards of N.C. James H. Henson H.R.
Johnston to be placed on the pension list. U.S. Adm. - 1820
The Secy of State will please to furnish such information relative to the service of Thos Johnston as may be within his power to specify.
The declaration is not inform- nor is the Judge's certificate; his official character should be authenticated under seal of court. Residence of the applicant; number of the regiment or Col or name of Captain of any other them named; commencement & ending of each service by reference to the special dates should be set forth in declaration. -
State of N. Carolina Secretary's Office 12 th April 1820. William Hill Secretary of State in & for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears from the musterrolls of the N. Carolina line in the revolutionary war, that Thomas Johnston a private in Capt. Dixon's Company of the first Reg. was mustered in the year 1777 for the war and that he deserted in Jan'y 1780.
Given under my hand the date above
W. Hill
There is no doubt but the charge of Desertion against Thos. Johnston was occasioned by his being taken and detained by Thomas Lewellen as his apprentice.
W. Hill Secy

Hon. W. N. Edwards of N.C. N.R. James Johnson.
Believe me placed on the pension list. U.S. Adm - 1820
The Secy of State will please to furnish such information relative to the service of Thos Johnson as may be within his power to specify.
The declaration is not inform, nor is the Judge's certificate; his official character should be authenticated under seal of court. Residence of the applicant; number of the regiment or Col or name & Captain of any other than named; commencement & ending of each service by reference to the special dates should be set forth in declarations. -
I hereby certify that Lem A. Henderson whose signature appears within is and was at the time of making the same a Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of N. Carolina - by Wapmil 1820 W. N. Edwards M.P.O. Washington City

Wauwatosa Wis March 19. 1891
James L. Edwards Esq. Pension office War Dept. Washington City
Free M. B. 348 21 Mar 21 1891

Warrenton N.C. 18 th Mar. 1821
Dear Sir
I now return to you the Schedule of Thomas Johnson, with proof of his residence in Granville. That proof was wanting when the case was before you last December - and altho' it is not now taken before a Court of Records yet the Secretary of War intimated to me in conversation that the form pursued would be sufficient - indeed there can be no doubt of Johnson's residence in Granville - I have seen him since my return and am myself satisfied of the fact. You will also find his residence proven in his original declaration of file in your office -
Do me the favor to answer this at an early day - and inform me at the same time of the decision in Bole's Case, left with you in Feby. last.
I am, Sir,
very respectfully Your Obed. Servt. W. H. Edwards

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Johnson, Thomas GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9687 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 26, 1794 To Michael Stever, assignee
*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.