Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 1061-100, for Matthew Marvin, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Marvin, Matthew
B.L. Wt. 1061-100
CONTENTS

Nov 13 th 90 Statement to M c W Marvin Walton N.Y.
Nov 28 th 90 Discharge returned to Geo W Marvin Walton N.Y.
Oct. 16-1903. His. to Lucien Jones P.C. Dept.
1001
Matthew Marvin
Sergt: 2 nd Regt. Cont: line
Warrant issued
Feby. 13 th 1823 —

In the matter of Matthew Marvin an app r for Bounty Lands
12. Dec. 1822. Sent orig s to Van Buren, at Washington.
Jan 21.

Copy.
By his Excellency George Washington Esq r General Commander in chief of the forces of the United States of America.
Here are to certify that the bearer hereof Matthew Marvin Sergeant in the second Connecticut Regiment having faithfully served the United States from Dec r 1775 to June 1783 and being enlisted for the war only, is hereby discharged from the American Army.
Given at Head quarters the 7 th . June '83
G. Washington
By His Excellency's commands C. Trumbull Genl. Secy
Registered in the Books of the Regiment
J. Curtis Adjutant.
The above Matthew Marvin has been honored with the Badge of Merit for six years faithful service.
(Inward)
H. Swift Col o
Head Quarters June 7 th 1783
The within certificate shall not avail the bearer as a discharge until the ratification of the definitive treaty of peace; previous to which time and until proclamation thereof shall be made, he is to be considered as being on furlough.
George Washington
Norwalk Sept. 17. 1800.
I do hereby certify that the within named Matthew Marvin was enlisted by me into the Connecticut line of the late continental army and served therein as expressed in the within discharge.
Certified by Sam l Gmoslock Capt in the 2 d Connecticut Reg t of the late Army.

Dalhi, County of Delaware February 11 th 1801. I do hereby certify that Matthew Marvin in the within discharge mentioned is now and has been for some time past an inhabitant of the town of Walton in the County aforesaid. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand.
Isaac Darrow Justice of the peace.
State of New York Delaware County Ed. D.
For. I hereby certify that Isaac Darrow whose name is above subscribed is duly qualified as the law directs as a Justice of the peace of the County of Delaware and that full faith and credit is due to his acts as such.
Clerk's Office Feb. 12 th . 1801.
Sam l Sherwood Dept. Clerk
Feb 21.

In the matter of Matthew Marrow app t for Bounty land
Affidavits of identity &c &c
Order in favor of Mr. Van Buren Esq.

State of New York County of Delaware ss.
I Matthew Marvine of the town of Walton in said County of Delaware aged sixty eight years of age, a citizen of the United States, do upon oath testify and declare, that I enlisted and served in the army of the Revolution against the common enemy of my country at the time and during the period and in the company and regiment expressed and set forth in the Original Certificate of discharge of Genl. George Washington and the certificate of enlistment and service of Capt. Samuel Comstock, of which the foregoing are copies. And that I am the identical person mentioned in the certificates aforesaid.
That said original certificate of discharge and certificate of enlistment & service with the accompanying papers as recited in the foregoing copies were lately handed to Crasher Root my attorney, who has transmitted them to the seat of the General Government, and which have been duly received at the office of the Secretary at War as appears by the letter of Nathaniel Cutting Esq. of the 30th Decr. 1822.
And I further declare that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty land promised to me on the part of the United States, nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim to that gratuity in any manner whatsoever.
Matthew Marvine
Sworn to before me This 24 th day of January 1823.
Wm. H. H. H.
Notary Public

State of New York County of Delaware ss. Joseph Mitchell of the town of Sturtevant in said county of Delaware, aged fifty nine years, a citizen of the United States, do upon oath declare, that I have been long acquainted with Matthew Marvine who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the i- dentical person he therein represents himself to be. And further I know that he did perform the mili- tary service therein stated referred to.
J. Mitchell
Sworn to before me this 24 th day of January 1823. the above Matthew Marvine before attested.
A. Lupton
Just. peace
Before me William Lupton Esquire a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Delaware in the State of New York personally appeared the above named Matthew Marvine subscribed to the for- going declaration - and likewise personally appear- ed the above named Joseph Mitchell who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn oath to the truth of their depositions by them respectively subscribed, this twenty fourth day of January 1823.
Wm Lupton

In testimony that the above written William Lupton was a Magistrate authorized to administer oaths in the State of New York at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appear to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the County Seal and subscribed my name and quality at the Clerk's office in Delhi Delaware County, State of New York, this 30th day of January 1823.
H. W. Phelps Clerk of Delaware County, N.Y.
To the Honorable John Calhoun Secretary of the department of War, Sir,
Be pleased to deliver to the Hon. Martin Van Buren Senator in Congress on his order the warrant for the Bounty lands promised me on the part of the United States, (he is hereby authorized to sign an receipt or acquittance therefor) and oblige
Your Very Obedt. Humble Servant
Matthew Marion
Subscribed in the presence of
Wm Lupton Magistrate
Dated Delhi Jan. 24. 1823

Com - Matthew Marvin
STATE OF NEW YORK SS COUNTY OF DELAWARE
George W. Marvin being by me duly sworn says, that he is seventy nine years of age, and resides in Walton Delaware County New York. That he is a grand son of Matthew Marvin who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. That he is the eldest living lineal descendant of the said Matthew Marvin, That he was personally acquainted with all the decedants of the said soldier and his statements are made upon personal knowledge. He therefore respectfully requests, that the discharge of the said Matthew Marvin, now on file in the Department of the Interior, be returned to him
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 24th day of November 1896.
John Olusht Notary Public
Geo W Marvin

O. W. & N. Div. P. L. 1081, Matthew Marvin, Rev. War. L. W. B.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
November 13, 1896.
Sir:
Replying to your communication of recent date, herewith returned, you are advised that an examination of the papers on file in the claim for bounty land of your ancestor, Matthew Marvin, shows his original discharge from the service is still on file, but under the rules of this Bureau the same can be surrendered to only the eldest surviving lineal descendant of a soldier, who is required to furnish an affidavit setting forth his or her relationship to the soldier. Upon receipt of such affidavit the Bureau will be pleased to surrender the document referred to.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr M. W. Marvin,
Care Marvin & Hanford,
Walton, N. Y.

By His Excellency G e o r g e W a s h i n g t o n , E s q . , General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
These are to Certify that the Bearer here- of, Matthew Marvin, Sergeant, in the Second Con- necticut Regiment, having faithfully served the United States from December 1775 to June 1783 and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby Discharged from the American Army.
G I V E N at Head-Quarters the 7th June '83.
(Signed) Go Washington.
By His Excellency's Command,
(Signed) J. Trumbull, Junr., Secy.
R e g i s t e r e d in the Books of the Regiment,
(Signed) G. Curtiss, Adjutant.
The above Matthew Marvin has been honored with the Badge of Merit for Six Years' faithful Service.
(Signed) H. Swift, Col.
I certify that this is a true copy of the Discharge Certificate of Matthew Marvin, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, returned this day (November 28th, 1896) to Mr. George W. Marvin, Walton, Delaware County, New York. J. P. Hester Chief, O. W. & N. Division.

Files Rev. Bl 1016

O. W. & N. Div.
L. W. B.
B.L. 1016 Rev.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
November 28, 1896.
File
Sir:
Replying to your communication of 24th inst., enclosing affidavit and requesting return of the discharge certificate of Matthew Marvin, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that the certificate is enclosed herewith, and it is requested that you acknowledge the receipt of same by an endorsement upon the back of this letter.
Very respectfully,
D. D. Mump
Commissioner.
Mr George W. Marvin,
Walton, Delaware County,
New York.

Walton N.Y/ December 3.1896.
Received at Walton N.Y, the discharge of Matthew Marvin, referred to in the within letter
Geo W Marvin
The Rev. B F 1016

Marvin & Hanford Attorneys and Counselors, Guild Block, Walton, N. Y.
Walton N.Y, November 24.1896.
Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Sir:Referring to your letter of the 13th instant,in which you state that the discharge of my grandfather Matthew Marvin,now on file in your Department,will be returned to the eldest,, surviving lineal descendant of the soldier;I herewith inclose the affidavit of George W. Marvin,showing him to be entitled to the custody of the discharge,under the rules of the Department. Kindly return the discharge to him,at Walton Delaware Co. County N.Y.
Very respectfully,
M. W. Marvin

O. W. & N. Div.
L. W. B.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. O.,
November 28, 1896.
Sir:
Replying to your communication of 24th inst., enclosing affidavit and requesting return of the discharge certificate of Matthew Marvin, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that the certificate is enclosed herewith, and it is requested that you acknowledge the receipt of same by an endorsement upon the back of this letter.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr George W. Marvin,
Walton, Delaware County,
New York.