Pension Act of 1832, with the Instructions of the War Department, for Carrying it into Effect. Ho. of Reps. 22d Congress, 1st Session. Doc. No. 298. [Washington, D.C.]: N.p., [1832]. 8vo, 7 pages.
A scarce pamphlet making previsions for the pension act for Revolutionary War veterans. The document, approved in June 1832, details which classes of troops are eligible for pensions: regular troops; State troops, militia, and volunteers; "persons employed in the naval service"; and "Indian spies." It then details the specifics of how proof of service should be obtained ands submitted.
EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE. No copies have ever sold at auction. OCLC locates only 3 copies (Ohio History Connection, Cornell University Library, and the New York Historical).
[Ephemera, Pamphlets, Publications, Booklets] [American Revolutionary War, American Revolution, Founding Fathers, Declaration of Independence, Colonial America, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe] [Veterans, Veterans’ Organizations, Fraternal Organizations]
Leaves partially separated, creasing, toned, old folds. Final leaf lacking lower half (not affecting text).
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