Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,513, for Nathaniel Leonard, New Jersey

SERVICE
SERVICE continental New Jersey.
NUMBER _____
Leonard Nathaniel Costner
W. 24.513.
CONTENTS

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State of Indiana } Henry County } Personally appeared before me Samuel Hoover sole judge of the Probate Court of Henry County in the State of Indiana, Ester Leonard a resident of Henry County, Indiana, aged twenty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the Widow of Nathaniel Leonard, who was a Captain, in the army of the Revolution. That to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief, the said Nathaniel Leonard, (since deceased) entered the service of the United States, during the early part of the Revolution, (of the precise time she has no knowledge as it was before her Mar- riage and she has no documentary evidence of the date, or of anything connected with his services) in Bucks County in the State of New Jersey, and in the New Jersey Militia. That she has no knowledge of the company, Regi- ment or officers under whom he entered the services. That his first service was in driving a baggage Wagon. That he afterwards became Captain of a company of baggage wagons and served in that capacity, until he afterwards, was attached to the Militia and was promoted to the rank of Captain in the New Jersey Militia. The names of the other officers of his regiment she does not know. That he became a Captain in the Militia before the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, and was in the Battle of Monmouth

in 1778 and served therein under General Washington, - as a Captain. That he afterwards continued in the service until the close of the war, but the particular service, and the names of the officers under whom he served she cannot state, but recollects of seeing Major Gordon pay him money for his services after or about the time of the close of the war, and from that fact supposes he served in the same division of the army under the said Gordon. That she has no knowledge of the her said husband ever having a written discharge from the army.
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Leonard on the fourteenth day of August, seventeen hundred and seventy nine, and that her husband the aforesaid Nathaniel Leonard died on the fifteenth day of October, eighteen hundred and twenty three and she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed sworn to and subscribed on the first day of November A.D. 1843 before Samuel Hoover Judge of the Probate Court of Henry County, at the residence of the said Estelle Leonard in said County, and I hereby certify that the said Estelle Leonard and cannot from bodily infirmity attend said Court,
Samuel Hoover Probate Judge

State of Indiana } Eli Murphy Clerk of Henry County - } the Probate Court of said County hereby certify that Samuel Hooper at the time of signing the foregoing affidavit, was the sole judge of the said Court the same being a Court of record, and that the signature thereto annexed is his genuine signature. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of office this 1 st day of November 1843 - Eli Murphy Clerk

This is to certify all whom it may concern that Nathaniel Leonard & Ester Heath were joined in the sacred band of Marriage with licence on the 14 th of August 1818.
Southampton Berks County

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Wirt of Ohio William Leonard deceased who died on the 15 Oct. 1823 Henry Co. in the State of Indiana who was a Quartermaster forager in the army commanded by Captain James [blank] of the regiment [blank] in the Revolutionary War.
Incribed on the Roll of Washington at the rate of 600 dollars per annum, to commence on the 1st March, 1831, & ending 7 1/2 yrs. 1836, when she had
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of August 1831 and issued to Miss Mary E.
Daughter to the late of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
One of from Revolutionary Act July 4
Section D. Wrightman Book D Vol. 2
C. 1. 175

At Home July 21 st 1848.
Mr. J. L. Edwards. Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir - I wish you to communicate to me some information, for which I am willing to compensate you liberally out of my funds in your hand, deeming it moreover a very great kindness -
It is in relation to a pension allowed to my mother Esther Leonard in consideration of my father's services in the revolution - I wish to know what proportion is coming to me, and what amount of legal expense will have to be deducted from my share, and what are the rules and regulations of the department with regard to drawing the same - Whether it will be necessary for me to draw the same in person, or whether my brother Zephaniah Leonard who, I believe, administers upon my mother's estate, would have the exclusive right to draw the whole amount - If I can draw the money myself please inform me in what manner I should authorize a friend of mine who will be at Washington to draw the same for me.
Please inform me particularly of what expense I shall be legally bound to pay -
Very Respectfully Yours Leonard

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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, (See section) Esther Leonard deceased, late of Indiana, widow of Nathaniel Leonard, who was an Assistant Quarters Master and a Storage Master in the Revolution, and who died 15th October, 1823, is inscribed on the Pension roll at the Agency in the City of Washington D.C. at the rate of Four hundred and eighty dollars per Annum, Commencing on the 4th March, 1831, and terminating on the 7th January, 1846, the day on which she died. The Annuity is due and payable to her only surviving children, viz: Stephen Leonard, Mary Curry, formerly Mary Leonard, James Leonard, Nathaniel Leonard, Elizabeth Crope formerly Elizabeth Leonard, Esther Leonard, wife of Wm. D. Hardin, say Esther Leonard, John Leonard, and Nancy widow. Given at the War Office of the United States, this 9. day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
Examined and Countersigned.
Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Re Rev. and 1812 War Section.
EW 4 July 10, 1925
Mrs. A. M. Hosier 908 Vine St Newcastle, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 24513, it appears that Nathaniel Leonard, early in the War of the Revolution, drove a baggage wagon was afterwards Assistant Wagon Master and Forage Master, was subsequently promoted Captain in the New Jersey Militia, was in the battle of Monmouth and served until the close of the war.
He died October 15, 1823, place not stated. The date and place of his birth is not given, nor are the names of his parents on record.
Soldier married August 14, 1778 at Southampton, Bucks County --- Esther Heath. She died January 7, 1846 in Henry County, Indiana, leaving the following by son - George

children- Zephaniah; Mary, wife of John Curry; James; Nathaniel; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Cooper; Esther, wife of William D. Harden; John; Nancy, wife of John Widows.
Pension was allowed on account of the services of the soldier.
The above information is obtained from the original papers and not from any volume.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Esther Leonard who was a tenant of Myriana, died, who was the widow of Nathaniel Leonard, who served as  was an Assistant Wagon Master & Forage Master during the Revolution, was entitled to a pension under the act of July 4 th 1836 at at the rate of $480 per annum, died on the 7 th of January 1846. The pension is payable at the Pension Agency in Washington City to Zephaniah Leonard, Mary Curry, formerly Mary Leonard, James Leonard, Nathaniel Leonard, Elizabeth Cooper, formerly Elizabeth Leonard, Esther Harden, wife of Wm. D. Harden, formerly Esther Leonard, John Leonard, and Nancy Widous, wife of John Widous, formerly Nancy Leonard.
Cert: to Hon. C. B. Smith House of Rep

(Copy)
Pension Office, March 27. 1848.
Sir:
Before the claims of William T. Edwards and James Brooks, for the benefit of the 9 th section of the act of February 11. 1847, can be admitted, they must make separate declarations, according to the form pointed out in Note No. 1 on the accompanying printed sheet, which must be duly certified as directed in Note No. 2.
Capt. Desha should also make an affidavit of enlistment and

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Aug 78
Searched. Certif. VJ - £1.50

Names of persons drawing Salaries at Trenton. May 1778
   Pay per month Re d p r day     Nath l Varnum A. M. 30. 2 Q r Mast r Sep t .  
Return of persons employed in Public Service in Q r Masters & Forage departments in Burlington County Aug. 1 st 1779.
Nath l Varnum Collector of Forage - Pay 60 dols. horse hire 15 dols. Am t 75 dols p r m o . Rich d Price Q r Mast r .
Dr The United States
To M c Lean Treasurer For disbursements in the Quar ter Master Gen l Department.
   Date N o of Vouch r Whom paid Dols cts     1780 July 25 16 Nathaniel Varnum A. M. 1800  
State of New Jersey
I Charles G o M c Clure Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts from a Book and papers headed as a book, as taken from and compared with the originals now on file in my Office. In Testimony whereof I have

hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this eleventh day of December A.D. One Thousand eight hundred and forty five.
Charles P. McChesney,
Secy of State
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Searches. Certificates - $1.50

Esther Leonard, dec. Indiana, Act 4 th July 1846. $480. —
To whom, and to what period has she been paid.
Pension Office August 9 th 1848
No such name on the Indiana Roll on our Books per act 4 th July 1846. or '36, which is the act I presume you intend
W. Morgan
Ever Look Sharp. ~

State of New Jersey
I Charles G. McChesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify, that I have Carefully examined the records of the appointments made by the Joint meeting and Legislature of New Jersey during the war of the Rebellion, and do not find therein, the name of Nathaniel Leonard as Forage Master or in any other capacity. But that the said records do contain the names of State Superintendant of Purchases, County Contractors for Supplies, State Clothier and other civil appointments, and I further certify that the appointment of Assistant Quarter Masters and Forage Masters belonged to the Quarter Master General Department of the United States, and not to the State of N. Jersey.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this thirtieth day of October A.D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty seven.
Charles G. McChesney Secy of State

House of Rep 7th Dec 1867
Sir,
I again respectfully ask your at- tention to the application of Esther Le- nard, widow of Nathaniel Leonard deceased, for the benefits of the Act of 4th July 1836. The Secretary of War in his letter of 30th July 1847 concurred in the views expressed in your letter to me of 1st August 1846, to wit, that you were not satisfied that the proof established "that Leonard was in the Military as distinguished from the civil Service."
I have quite recently obtained the cer- tificate (herewith enclosed) from the Secretary of State of New Jersey, showing on a careful examination of the records of his office of the appointments made by the Joint Meeting & Legislature of New Jersey during the war of the Revolution. The name of Nathaniel Leonard as for- age master or in any other capacity is not found therein. But that the said records do contain the names of State In- spein-tenders & of purchased County Con- tractors for Supplies States Provisions and

other civil appointments, and that the appointment of Assistant Master Masters and Forage Masters belonged to the Master Master General Department of the United States and not to the State of New Jersey.
This evidence so conclusive, must in my opinion establish the fact, that Nathan Leonard's authority was derived from the United States and not from New Jersey, and that his admitted services were not in a civil capacity.
The Certification of the Secy of State expressly states, that not only his name is not found under the civil appointments of State authority, but that the appointment of Forage Master belonged to the Master Master Department and not to the State of New Jersey. With these facts before us, and his name being returned as shown by evidence on file in a "General Return of persons employed in the Master Master General and Forage Department, with appointment and monthly pay" and also in a "Return of persons employed in public service, in Master

Forage Department of New Jersey, under Hovee Thuman & Austin Lee in Continen- tal Service," are proofs which will in my opinion remove the impression before existing in regard to the ser- vices of Leonard, and thereby remove from you a formidable consideration of the mer- its of the claim to a Pension - Respectfully request your early at- tention and am
Your Obedt. Servt. Caleb B. Smith
J. L. Edwards Esq Head of Pension

Journal of Congress 1779 11 th May "That the assistant commissaries of forage either attending the army to collect forage on a march, or those em- ployed in purchasing"
July 24 th 1780 Congress took into consideration the letter from Moore Freeman, Deputy Quarters Master, whereupon Resolved That a copy of the said letter from Moore Freeman be trans- mitted to Gov. Livingston, & to the quarters master general.
March 2 nd 1778 That the forage master, wagon- master and other officers in the de- partment, be in the appointment of the quarters master general, - who is to be responsible for their conduct.

Washington 10 July 1857
Sir
On the 9 May 1848 a Certificate of Pension in favor of Esther Leonard Widow of Nathaniel Leonard, for Services in New Jersey, as a Wagon and Forage Master in the War of the Revolution, was issued at the rate of $480 per year
I respectfully submit that the Certificate should then have issued for $600 per year and request that the difference may now be allowed Very resp Your Obt Servt Caleb B. Smith
Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Increase.
Esther Leonard.  Long dec. widow of Nathaniel Indiana
Act 4 July 1836.
Aft. Wagon Master & Forage Master 2 years $600 per annum from 4 March 1831 to 7 Jan y 1846 when she died. Former payouts at $480 per an. to be deducted, payable to
Zephaniah Leonard, Adm. for the benefit of himself, Mary Curry, James Leonard, Nathaniel Leonard, Elizabeth Cooper, Esther Harden, John Leonard & Nancy Widom, only children. Payable at the Washington City Agency.
beal to
Alex r Ray present

Brief in the case of Esther Leonard, widow of Nathaniel County and State of Indiana act 4 July '36.
Claim. ( original , "or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited. (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This claim was allowed in May 1848 by Mr. Edwards for two years service as Q.M. Wagon Master & Forage Master, at the rate of $480 per Annum. It is now increased to $600 under the decisions of Sec'y Ewing in the cases of Ann Hewatt, N. York, Act 4 July '36. Henry Southern, N. Jersey, Act 7 June 32, Catharine Light, Pa. Act July 4. 35. and others.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Alex ~ Ray, Present.
F. F. Kirby Examining Clerk

I claim an increase of the Pension of Mother Leonard as the papers prove one year service as Forage Master & one year as Q.M. M.
I refer to the decision made by Genl. Living in the case of Catherine Light of Pa. & also to that of Genl. Living Stuart lately made in a case of the Bureau of Pensions to show that the pen. for 2 years Service as Forage Master should be $600.
That rate was allowed in each of those cases
24 March 1857 Caleb Smith

Payment to be made. at Washington City by John M. Maury Esq., Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of the Dist. of Columbia.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C Vol- ume 1 Page 175 by J. M. Rumph, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, (3rd section) Esther Leonard , deceased, late of Indiana, widow of Nathaniel Leonard , who was an Assistant Master, and Horace Master in the Partick , and who died on the 18th October, 1823, is inscribed on the Pension roll at the Agency in the District of Columbia, at the rate of Four hundred and eighty Dollars per annum, commencing 18th March, 1831, and terminating on the 7th January, 1846, when she died. The amount due is payable to her only surviving Children, viz: Josephine Leonard , Mary Curry , formerly Mary Leonard , Vincent Leonard , Nathaniel Leonard , Elizabeth Cooke , formerly Elizabeth Leonard , Esther Harden , wife of Wm. D. Harden , formerly Esther Leonard , John Leonard , and Nancy Hildum , wife of John Hildum , formerly Nancy Leonard .
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 9th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
J. H. S. Evans.

Payment to be made at Washington (D.C.) by Col. M. Maury, Q.M. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of the Natl. Asso. of Pensioners.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C Vol- ume 1 Page 175 by W. M. Campbell, Clerk.
The following heirs were paid their proportion on the 11 July, 1848. viz   Lebanah Leonard  Mary Cury  Nath Leonard  Eliz Cooper  Esther Horden  Nancy Horden  Ja Leonard - 11 Aug 1848. 

General Return of persons employed in the Quaker Master General and Office Departments in the State of New Jersey (Superior County excepted) with the daily or monthly pay attached each several
January 1788.
   County Posts or places of Residence Officers names Buckley New Jersey Southwark Newark Monthly Pay Remarks   Per day Per m th     Ap l D r Masters   Clk to Ap l D r Mrs   Barack Mast r   Mason M st at Posts   Courser of Col t Horses   Hostlers   Kab in D r M st dep t   Foremen & Artificers   Forage Mast r Buck t   Collector of Forage   Stacker of Hay   Purch r of Forage p r Bar.   Spang Forage Mast r   Span of Forage   Kabousi r Forge Dep t   Receiver of Number   Clerk to do   Total persons      
State of New Jersey
I Charles G. Chestn y Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the books kept at the seat of Government with the original now on file in my Office. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at Office at Trenton this fourth day of December 1787. Witness my hand and seal this day.
Charles G. Chestn y Sec y of State

State of New Jersey
I Charles G. M c Chesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from a Book headed as above, as taken from and compared with the original now on file in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this ninth day of December A. D. One Thousand eight hundred and forty five.
Charles G. M c Chesney Secy of State

Sir
Washington 25 April 1848
In the case of a Pension allowed to the children of Esther Leonard deed late of Henry County Indiana, I would respectfully suggest that the children reside at different places remote from each other, some of them in Indiana and others of them out of the state and they are desirous to authorize me as their agent to draw the money for them, and that it can be done much more conveniently at this place than at the Agency in Indiana. I therefore request that the certificate may be so issued that I can on proper authority from them draw the money at this place for them.
J. C. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pension
I am with respect Your Obedt Servt. Nabbs B. Smith

House of Reps. 8th May 1848
Sir,
I should be much pleased to have the Certificate in favour of the heirs of Esther Leonard issued as soon as it may suit your convenience. If you can make it payable payable at this place you will confer a favour upon the heirs as well as oblige
Your Obedt Servt. Abah B. Smith
J. L. Edwards Esq. Clerk of Pensions.

Washington 11 Feby 1857
Sir
On yesterday I made an application to you for an increase of the pension heretofore allowed to Esther Leonard. I enclose herewith a certified copy of the letter of Administration upon her estate granted to Stephenie Leonard, and request that the certificate for the increased allowance may be issued to him as Adm.
Very Resp. Your obedt Servt. Caleb B. Smith
Mr. Evans Chief Clerk Pension Office

House of Reps 28th July 1916
Sir,
I shall be obliged to you if you will inform me whether from your letter of 11 th March last, in relation to the application of Esther Leonard for a pension, I am to understand that the claim is rejected alone upon the ground that the service is considered as civil employment ; and that the proof of marriage and service of the husband is sufficient?
I am with respect Yours & Enoch Blatch
Hon. S. Edwards House of Representatives

Names of persons drawing rations at Trenton May 1778
   Pay p/Mo. Rate p/day     Math o Leonard A.M. Co. 30 2 2 d Mas t Dept.  
Return of persons employed in Public Service in 2 d Mas t . and Forage dep t . in Burlington County Aug 1- 1779.
Math o Leonard Collector of Forage, pay 60 dollars hours his 15 dol s . amounting to 75 dollars p/Mo. Richard Price 2 d Masters.
Dr. The United States
To Moore Furman For disbursement in the 2 d So t Gen l Department
   Date No of vouchers Whom paid Dollars 91 st     1780 July 25. 16. Nathaniel Leonard F. do 1800.  
State of New Jersey
I Charles & M c Chesney Secretary of State of New Jersey, do hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts from a book and paper headed as above, as taken from and compared with the original now on file in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton the 11 day of Dec r 1785.
Charles M c Chesney Sec y of State

No 2 Letter from Secy of State

Department of State, Washington, Dec 30. 1845.
Hon: Caleb B. Smith, House of Representatives,
Sir:
In reply to your note of the 29 th inst., I have the honor to state that five of the persons referred to by you, viz: Moore Furman, Morgan Lewis, Jacob Weis, Nich l Hubbard, and Ephraim Darrow, are designated in the army returns made by them, on file among the Washington Papers in this Department, as Deputy Quarters Master General. There is no return of Jonathan Mifflin, but there is one of Thomas Mifflin as Quarters Master General. The Department has no other means of ascertaining the rank held by these persons in the Revolutionary Army, than are afforded by the returns above referred to.
I am, Sir, very respectfully, Your Ob t Serv t . James Buchanan

The services of Leonard are admitted, but it is objected that they were rendered under the authority of N.P.
This is rebutted by
1 st By the certificate of Secy of State of N.P. 2 nd By the returns which show that he was employed in the S. Master's Department 3 rd By the records which show that the U.S. allowed a credit for disbursements made through him 4 th By the evidence that he was employed under & by Moore Furman Deputy S. Master Gen.
Moore Furman is proved to have been Deputy S. Master Gen. of U.S. during the 3 yrs of Leonard's service by
Certificate from State Department Certificate from Treas. do 3 Original letters to him Journals of Congress

It is proven that Lennards services were of a military character by 1st the return which shows that he was A.M.M. in 1878 with monthly pay & rations
2nd return as collector of forage in 1879 with monthly pay
3rd By acct against U.S. in 1880 showing payment to him as forage master
4th By return in 1880 of Officers employed in M c in forage & for- master's department showing him in the list as A.M.

Caleb B. Smith

State of Indiana 3/4 Henry County 3/4 It is hereby certified that Evidence has this day been adduced before the undersigned Ralph Berkshire, Sole Judge of the Probate Court of Henry County, upon the oath of Josiah Nixon and Zephaniok Leonard Jr. who are hereby certified to be credible and disinterested persons entitled to full credit, that Esther Leonard Widow of Nathaniel Leonard, late an applicant for a pension under the Laws of the United States, on account of the services of her said husband in the Revolutionary War, died at the said County of Henry on the Seventh day of January 1846, leaving the following children who still survive her to wit. Zephaniok Leonard, Mary Curry Wife of John Curry, formerly Mary Leonard, James Leonard, Nathaniel Leonard Elizabeth Cooper, Wife of Joseph Cooper formerly Elizabeth Leonard, Esther Harden Wife of William R Harden formerly Esther Leonard, John Leonard and Nancy Widous Wife of John Widous formerly Nancy Leonard all of whom still survive.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto attached my signature and the seal of said Court this Eighteenth day of April A.D. 1848.
Ralph Berkshire J. H.S.B.
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House of Reps. 11 th Jan y 1848
Sir
I respectfully again ask your attention to the application of Esther Leonard for a Pension on her husband's services. In your letter of 11 th ult o in answer to my letter enclosing the certificate of the Secy of State New Jersey, you say "But the assertion that the appointment of assistant Dr. Master of Forage Master belonged to the Dr. Master Gen. of U.S. not to New Jersey (if he means those who, like her husband were employed in districts of New Jersey to collect forage and provisions for the Army & Forage for the horses of the Continental Service) is a mistake without a color of proof to sustain it."
Again you say "and would only add in respect to the Secretary's certificate, that his records show, first, that her husband was employed in the transport service in 1778 and collector of forage in 1779 in Burlington County New Jersey by Moore Tuckman who was not a Continental or United States officer but the Dr. Master Gen. of New Jersey under whose authority the State organization for obtaining and providing supplies was conducted, and second that the accounts of that State organization alone exhibit his name."
It is conceded that the applicant's husband was employed as a Forage Master under and by Moore Tuckman, and her right to a Pension on account of his services, depends upon the decision of the question

whether Moore Freeman was a Continental or United States officer, or merely an officer of the State of New Jersey.
I contend that Moore Freeman was a Continental officer acting under the authority of the United States, to sustain which position I respectfully refer to the following proof to wit. On the 17th May 1778 the Continental Congress adopted a resolution giving to the Master Gen. of the M ts . authority to appoint Deputy Master Gen s as the service might from time to time require. Under the authority thus granted Moore Freeman acted as a Deputy Master Gen. Under this title he settled his accounts with the Treasury Department of the U.S. The evidence of this appears in an abstract from the Ledgers of accounts in the Treasury herewith presented marked No 1. This settlement with the Treasury proves that Moore Freeman was recognized as the Government officer of the M ts and responsible as such to the Treasury Department of the U.S. In this settlement he is described as "Deputy Master Gen s Deputy to whom, if not to those here to Gen s of the U.S.?" Have appointed in pursuance of the resolution of Congress above referred to?
I refer you also to a letter from Secy of State herewith presented marked No 2 which shows that Moore Freeman, Morgan Lewis Jacob Weiss, N. Hubbard and Ephraim Brown are designated in the returns made by them in the Washington papers as a District

Department as "Deputy Q. M. Genl."
All these men derived their authority as Master Genl. from the same source. They have all been recognized as U.S. officers, and the record of your Department proves that some of them have been pensioned at the rate of $600 per annum to wit, Morgan Lewis Q.M. Genl. for state of New York Jacob Weis " " " " " " Penna John Hubbard " " " " " " Conn. William Bowen " " " " " " R. Island.
The authority and rank of Moore Freeman was identical with that of those above named as they were U.S. officers acting under military obligation, and so they have been distinctly recog- nized by the government and pensioned accordingly. Moore Freeman must be regar- ded as an officer of the United States, and those employed by him must be regarded as coming within the pension law. There were persons employed by State of New Jersey who ren- dered services similar to those rendered by Leonard. A record of the appointments of such persons is preserved in the certificate of the Secy of State of New Jersey, showing that Leonard did not act under such an authority. It is admitted in your letter of 11th ult. that he was employed by Moore Freeman. I respectfully submit that the evidence above referred to proves conclusively that Moore Freeman was a Deputy to the Q.M. Genl. of the U.S.

The State of New Jersey could have had no authority to appoint a Deputy to a U.S. officer. The term itself ne- cessarily implies that the person exercises a power delegated by his principal.
Believing as I do that this case has been fully traveled and that the claim of the applicant is founded in justice and cause within the law - I must respectfully ask you to examine the evidence herewith submitted in connection with that already on file.
I am with respect Yours Obediently Capt. B. Smith
J. Edward Orr Counsel of Plaintiff

Dr. Moore Furmore, late dpty. Quarta Master General for of Certificates in old Emmissions. Cr
  1789. May 21. 1894 To Old emmissions reduced to 1185. $29 068 1795 January 10 2617 By account opened to 37 591 27   1790 Sept. 30 2233 " Old emmissions reduced to " 8 380   1791 June 24 2357 " Old emmissions reduced to 1255 213 30   37 591 27/90 37 591 27/90 
Treasury Department Register Office Dec 17 1847
I certify the above to be a true extract, from page 1188 of the Ledger of accounts settled at the Treasury, & which had originated during the Revolutionary war.
Daniel Schramm, Register

No. 4
Copy of the Secretary of the State of New Jersey Certificate.

General Letter of persons employed in the Dr. St. Louis and Forage dep. in the State of New Jersey (supply County reports) with the daily or monthly pay which each receives.
Jan 4 1780
   Names Post No Offices Name Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount     Br. D. M.   Clerk to ap. 2. M.   Barrecks Master   Major M a G. & P a   Overseers of P a  cutaneous   Hostlers   Lab r in 2. M. dep.   Forage Master   Forage Master P a   Clerk of Forage   Stable of Forage   Post of Forage   Sp. F. Master   Sp. F. Forage   Lab r in F. dep.   Total   Pay in   Pr. M a  
State of New Jersey J. Blake J. M. Hovey Sec. of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby cert. that the foregoing is a true copied from the books known as no alterations from since compared with the original now on file in my office. In testimony...
5 Jan 1815 (Seal) J. Blake J. M. Hovey Sec. of State

General Return of persons employed in the Dr. M. Genl and Forage Dept. in the State of New Jersey (Superior Courts excepted) with the daily or monthly pay which each receives. Jan y 1780
   County Post or Rank or Retained Officer's Name Qr. M. Col. 6 th Regt. N.J. Barrack Master Major M c Clusky containing officers of Light Artillery Hostler Lab r in 2 nd Regt. Forage Master Col d of Forage State of Forage Qr. M c Forage Qr. M c Health Qr. M c Forage Lab r in 1 st Regt. Forage and Subsistence in Quarters     Burlington Mount Holley Anthony Levan / / 160  
State of New Jersey I. Charles G. De Cheneux Sec. of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby cert. that the foregoing is a true copied from the Books headed as above as taken from and compared with the original now on file in my office.
In testimony whereof.
9 Jan. 1785.
(signed) Charles G. De Cheneux. Sec of State

copy
Revision Office August 1 st 1866
Sir
In reply to your enquiry, I have the honor to inform you, that the proof in the case of Esther Leonard is satisfactory to her that her husband was in the Cannonery Department of New Jersey, under an act for the supply of the Army, but that proof affords no data to ascertain the amount of his employment therein or the military character of his engagement.
The date of the marriage is duly established
I have the honor to be Very Resp y Yours Obed t Serv t J. L. Edwards
(Signed)
Hon. Caleb B. Smith Surgeon Genl.

Washington 5 th Jany 1846
Sir I enclose you herewith the application of Ester Leonard widow of Nathaniel Leonard for a Pension, on account of services rendered by her husband in the Revolutionary war, which has been on file in your office, & withdrawn for the purpose of procuring other evidence.
I also enclose two certificates of the Secy of State of New Jersey, and the original certificate of marriage of the papers. I trust the evidence furnished will be sufficient to warrant the issuing of the Pension
Very Resp y
Your O bt Serv t Caleb Smith
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions

House of Reps. 11 th Feby 1846
Sir
In compliance with the request contained in your favour of 15 th ult. I have made the enquiries suggested, of the Secy. of State of New Jersey, in the case of Esther Leonard, now on file in your office, and herewith enclose you the answer, that day received. Hoping the evidence furnished will be sufficient to warrant the issuing of a certificate of pension
I have the honor to be Very Resp y Your Obed t Serv t Caleb B. Smith
Hon. J. S. Edwards Com. of Pensions

Washington
July 5 - 1857
James C. Heath Esq Com d of Pensions Sir,
In the case of Esther Leonard dec d who was the widow of Capt d . and a pensioner under act 1836, on the list of Columbia roll, at the rate of $480 per annum on account of her husband's services as an assistant paymaster Navy, and Forage Master.
The children now make a claim at the rate of $600 per annum, under the decision of the Secretary of the Navy in the case of Ann Rensler - ad 16. New York. case of Mary Southern ad 32 New Jersey. and in the case of Catherine Light - of Pa. under ad - 36.
and beg to refer you to a letter from the Hon d C. D. Smith, which herewith enclosed, with the pension certificate.
I remain you
most respectfully
Alex. Ray

State of Indiana Henry County I Samuel Hoover Clerk of the Henry Probate Court hereby certify that administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights credits monies and effects which were of Esther Leonard late of said county deceased who died intestate, is granted unto Zephaniah Leonard, and the said Zephaniah Leonard is authorized to administer the same according to Law he having filed bonds in the sum of Three thousand Dollars and been duly sworn.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at New Castle this 22 nd day of May A.D. 1848 Samuel Hoover C.H.P.C.
State of Indiana Henry County I Samuel Hoover Clerk of the Henry Probate Court hereby certify the foregoing is a true copy of the original Letters of administration granted to Zephaniah Leonard on the Estate of Esther Leonard deceased as appears of record in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Probate Court at New Castle this 22 nd day of May A.D. 1848 Samuel Hoover C.H.P.C.

State of Indiana Henry County
I John T. Elliott President Judge of the sixth Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana of which the County of Henry forms a part, certify that Samuel Hearn Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, was, at the date thereof Clerk of the said Henry Circuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Probate Court of said County of Henry, duly commissioned and qualified and that his said certificate and attestation are in due form of law.
Given under my hand this 22 d day of May 1848.
J. T. Elliott
Pres. Judge 6 th Jud. Ct. Ind a

Connersville Ind. 16 May 1857
Alex. Ray Esq. Sir Sir
Some time before I left Washington I filed in the Pension Office an application for an increase of the Pension heretofore allowed to Esther Leonard widow of Nathaniel Leonard of New Jersey.
The case was not disposed of when I left and I now write to ask your attention to it. I hope you will be able to secure the early attention of the Commission and obtain an allowance of the increase which is clearly due.
I send herewith the old certificate upon which there is yet payable the share of one of the heirs. I should be glad to have this included in the new certificate. It is very desirable that the certificate should be made payable to Ephraim Leonard who is the Administrator & one of the heirs. The heirs reside in three or four different states and it will be attended with great trouble to get the matter

closed if the money is made payable to the heirs separately.
I have filed in the Pension Office a copy of the letter of Administration of Leahariah Leonard properly authenticated
Hoping you may speedily obtain the fa- vorable action of the Commissioner
I remain
Yours truly Calvin B. Smith

Connersville 22nd May 1845
Dr Sir
Will you do me the favour to in- form me whether the Secy. of War has made any decision upon the appli- cation of Mr Leonard for a Pension So long a time has elapsed since the question was submitted to him that I presume if he intends to decide it that he will do so without further delay upon his attention being called to the subject
Yours Truly Isaac B Smith
Genl. Alex. Ray Washington D. C.

House of Reps
5th Aug. 1845
Sir
I have the honor to inform you in relation to the case of Esther Leonard (widow of the late John Leonard) who shall leave the City in a few days. I have assigned to her the sum of £100. the charge of the case.
You will oblige me by allowing her to examine the papers in the case that she may be able to take such steps as may be necessary to advance the claim.
I am with respect Yours Affly Servt Richd B. Smith
Rev. S. D. Harkness House of Representatives

Sir,
The case to which the enclosed letter relates is that of Mrs. Estelle Leonard claiming a pension for the services of her late husband,
The question in an appeal from the commission of pension decision, was submitted to you in August last. And I would respectfully request the favor, in behalf of the widow, who is at an advanced age, a consideration of her claim.
I have the honor to be Your most. Ov- er Servt. Alex. Ray for Mr. Leonard. Washington 2 nd June 47
Hon ble Mr. L. Macy Secretary of War.

Chariton County Missouri May 9th A.D. 1848.
To Col. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
The undersigned, one of the surviving children of Esther Leonard late an Applicant for a Pension on account of the services of Nathaniel Leonard her late husband in the Revolutionary War, requests that his portion of the Pension to which he and his brothers & sisters are entitled as children of the said Esther Leonard, shall be deposited by You in some specific paying bank at Washington or elsewhere, and check therefor in my favor upon the Bank of Missouri at St. Louis & forward the same to me by mail, addressed to my house No. Chariton County Mo.
John Leonard
John Leonard Mrs. A. Allin
Mr. Edwards
I prefer the above method to authorizing any one else to draw the same and then transmit it to me. If this method is impracticable be kind enough to inform me immediately, and under every state of case to compensate yourself out of the funds for your trouble. Or which will be equally

as convenient to direct the payment of the same by the Commission of Pensions at St Louis Mo. and notify me of the arrangement John Leonard

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMNF am
September 13, 1927
Frederick Gilkyson Brigadier General The Adjutant General Trenton, New Jersey.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 24513 it appears that Nathaniel Leonard , early in the War of the Revolution, drove a baggage wagon, was afterwards Assistant Wagonmaster and Forage master, was subsequently promoted Captain in the New Jersey Militia, was in the battle of Monmouth and served until the close of the war.
He died October 15, 1823, place not stated. The date and place of his birth, and names of parents are not given.
Soldier married August 14, 1779 in Southampton, Bucks County (State not named), Esther Heath. She died January 7, 1846 in Henry County, Indiana aged about eighty years  years . She was survived by the following children: Zephaniah; Mary, wife of John Curry; James; Nathaniel; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Cooper; Esther, wife of William B. Harden; John who was living near Keytesville, Chariton County, Missouri in 1848; Nancy,
✓ This list is incomplete. I think there are more children. I am not sure if I have them all. I will try to find out more about them.

wife of John Widous, or Widons, or Widows, (not plainly written).
Pension was allowed on account of the services of the soldier in the Revolutionary War.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORCAN Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1813 War Section. W. 24513.
March 24, 1925.
Mrs. J. O. Mendenhall, 305 S. 11th St. New Castle, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you that you were furnished on July 26, 1923, the history of the Revolutionary War soldier, Nathaniel Leonard, who died October 15, 1823, place not stated, and whose widow, Esther, applied for pension in 1842 from Henry County, Indiana.
Owing to a lack of clerical force available for the purpose, it is not the practice of the Bureau to furnish the same record twice to anyone.
For information relative to Government markers for tombstones, you should consult the Cemeterial Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General, U. S. A., Washington, D. C., forwarding the report received from this Bureau, with your inquiry.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Call v. and 1812 Wars Section.
April 5, 1924.
Pearle N. Keesling, 421 S. 11th St., New Castle, Ind.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 84513, it appears that Nathaniel Leonard, early in the Revolutionary War drove a baggage wagon was afterwards Assistant Wagon Master and Forage Master, was subsequently promoted Captain in the New Jersey Militia, was in the battle of Monmouth and served until the close of the War. He died October 15, 1823.
Soldier married August 14, 1779 at Southampton, Bucks County, Esther Heath, she died January 7, 1846 in Henry County, Indiana, leaving the following children- Zephaniah; Mary, wife of John Cury; James; Nathaniel; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Cooper- Esther, wife of William D. Harden; John; Nancy; wife of John Widows.
The pension was allowed on account of the services of soldier.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Coy
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.   June 10 1775 18 mo Private Col. John M c Donough Pa.  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, _____ Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, _____ Remarks: _____
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
L
TRENTON
September 9, 1927.
Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Our transcript of the pension claim of the widow of NATHANIEL LEONARD (Widow No. 24513) records the date of his death as January 7, 1846, in Henry County, Indiana.
A recent communication received from a correspondent interested in the military service of this Nathaniel Leonard gives January 7, 1846, as the date of the widow's death, and October 13 (or 5), 1824, as the date of the soldier's death. This correspondent advises, also, that Nathaniel Leonard married Esther Heath at Southampton, Bucks County (State not given), August 14, 1779. However, genealogical information was not included in the copies of the pension claims made for the files of this office.
It is requested that advice be furnished as to the correct dates of the soldier's death and of his widow's death, in order that such information may be noted on our transcript of this claim for pension.
Very truly yours,
Frederick Gilkyson, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General.

Newcastle, Ind
May 12 - 1925
Dept. Int. Bureau of Pensions Rev. War Sec. Washington D.C.
Sir:
Would you please give me detailed information of the Rev. War soldier, Nathaniel Leonard men- tioned in pension claim No. 24813. Date of birth and place also events if you have it. Please give references by volume & page to the documentary or other authorities upon which you find said record. I am a candidate of the D.A.R. and any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Very Resp.
Mrs. A. M. G. Rice
938 Vine St.

New Castle Ind.
2-23-18
The Committee on Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
In regard to establish a date when a marker was put in the cemetery at Dublin Ind. by the government for Nathaniel Leonard a war veteran, will you please go back as far as 1900 and look the records up to 1910. This is a government marker, and should be on record.

You will greatly oblige me if you will attend to the matter at your earliest convenience and Ellie
Yours sincerely John P. Blackwell 305 11th St New Castle, Delaware

NEW CASTLE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) OFFICE IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW CASTLE, INDIANA
Mch - 5 - 1924
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Will you Please be kind enough to send me the war record of our Revolutionary soldier whose name was Nathaniel Leonard, so I might be eligible to join "Daughters of American Revolution". One of my relatives has the number of widow pension claim which is No H 24513. If there is any further history of this man available I would appreciate having it. You will oblige.
Very Sincerely
Wearle N. Kersling 421 South 11 th St New Castle Indiana

The Commissioner of Pensions
Sir will you please send to me the Revolutionary warrant of Nathaniel Leonard.
He took part in the battle of Monmouth. was granted a pension in 1842. was promoted to Captain in the New Jersey Militia.
With many thanks.
Mrs. Alice M. Snodgrass
808 W. Pine St.
(Aug 30 1823) New Castle Ind

New Castle Ind. 1-6-12-28
Washington Gardner Commissioner of Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir
Will you be so kind as to send me the war record of Nathaniel Leonard. born in 1749 died in October 13-1824- Some years ago the Government placed a marker at his grave as a Revolutionary soldier.
I am a G. G. Grand Daughter and would be pleased to have the Record. Thanking you in advance Respectfully (Mrs. J. O. Mendenhall My maiden name) New Castle Ind was Leonard 305-81151-

Indianapolis Ind. June 18/1912.
R. F. G. 18
Old War and Navy Division. Department of The Interior Bureau of Pensions D. C.
Information is desired of military record of Nathaniel Leonard. born about 1750. served in Rev. War. desired also any other Family history or genealogy that may be obtained
Respectfully
J. A. Leonard

9007 5310 Indiana Ave., Chicago Ill. Feb. 19, 1902. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you kindly inform me whether Nathanael Leonard - or soldier of the Revolution, from the State of New Jersey, ever received a pension or land warrant for his military services; and if so, give me any facts which may be known concerning concerning the matter: i.e. if land warrant, where located etc. — And greatly oblige — I am very respectfully — (Mrs.) H. B. Ireland — Elo. James L. Ford. Address as above. —

ms with history to Pres.
ms, Chicago Ill
n. Genl, USA Advt.
24-573 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24-573
Esther Leonard Widow of Nathaniel Leonard Asst Mag Rev War
Act: July 24 th 1836
Index: — Vol. A Page 4 30
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1885 Nov 3 C.S. Sim for Society of Cincinnati
Med. 6- 1902 Mrs. N. D. D- 21
June 19, 1907 Q. 2
Genealogical data 1914 July 7 Hist. Soc. L.A. 1923 July 26. Hist. Soc. L.A. Merrill Hall. aw. 1923 Sept. 17 Hist. to Mrs. A.M. Hosier - aw. 1924 Apr. 5 Hist. to Pearle M. Keeling aw. 1924 Aug 13 Hist. to Clarence H. Smith - See letter in Christie Lee Bundy 8. 17309 1925 Mar 24 Mrs. J. C. Mendenhall not same list - sent trail & referred to P.M. G. Cemetery Br. relative to markers. aw. 1925 July 10 Mrs. A.M. Hosier fur. Hist. & gave up old no data on wife & parents aw. 1927 Sept. 12 Hist. to F. Gilkison The Capitol Bldg. N.Y. N.Y. M.T.F.

4542 Washington D. 6.
Esther Leman a dau: of Indiana widow of Nathaniel Leman who died on the 13th Oct. 1823 of Henry Co. in the State of Ind a who was an Enlisted in the Comp y commanded by Captain Martha & Hays of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the Revolution for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Washington at the rate of 480 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day March, 1831, and ending 7th Jan'y 1831 when she died
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of May, 1848 and Gen l H. Near C. B. D. H.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd }
Recorded by Thos. Humphreys Clerk, Vol. 1. Page 175
Rescript
Myrtle & Stephen Leman Leman & Mary Curry, James Leman Nathaniel Leman Elizabeth Cooper, Esther Hadden, John Leman Nancy Leman Myrtle Leman Surviving.