1853 antique REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION CLAIM washington dc S M KNIGHT circular for Sale

1853 antique REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION CLAIM washington dc S M KNIGHT circular For Sale

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1853 antique REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION CLAIM washington dc S M KNIGHT circular:
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1853 antique REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION CLAIM washington dc S M KNIGHT circular
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Original March 6, 1853 Revolutionary War pension claims circular, issued from Washington City, D.C. by S. M. Knight, who identifies himself as a government claims agent. The document is printed in a period cursive/script style designed to resemble handwriting and was apparently intended as a solicitation to individuals who might be entitled to additional Revolutionary War pension money. Please see photographs for exact dimensions. An unusual piece of mid-19th-century military, pension, and federal claims ephemera.

Knight explains that increases in Revolutionary War pensions could potentially be obtained based upon the length and character of a soldier's service. Importantly, the circular discusses not only the original pensioner but also benefits or arrears involving a soldier's widow, children, administrators, or next of kin, making the document especially interesting for Revolutionary War and genealogical research.

The circular describes the claims process in considerable detail. Knight states that he has examined papers relating to the recipient's case and believes the claim worthy of attention. He discusses obtaining necessary documentation, certified copies of records, and a “Pay Certificate or Pension Draft” after allowance of the claim.

Knight requests an advance fee of $3 to cover expenses associated with prosecuting the claim. He states that this would be the only charge until the claim was allowed and that his eventual fee would be ten percent of the amount recovered. He also invites the recipient to inquire of members of Congress regarding his integrity, competency, and attention to business.

Of particular interest is the postscript at the bottom:

“P.S. See notes on enclosed form, relative to arrears due deceased Pensioners.”

This provides particularly strong historical content relating to the pursuit of pension arrears by the families or representatives of deceased Revolutionary War pensioners. The referenced separate form/enclosure does not appear to be present.

The piece offers an excellent glimpse into the private pension-claims industry that developed around federal veterans' benefits, with professional claims agents offering to navigate government bureaucracy on behalf of veterans and their families.

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.

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