1852 US Pension Office Letter Bounty Land Claim Rejected Syracuse NY US Gov Doc

Original 1852 U.S. Pension Office letter regarding a rejected Bounty Land claim under the Act of September 28, 1850. Dated May 13, 1852, and signed by Commissioner J. E. Heath, the document references the application of Martha, widow of James Matthews, deceased. The claim was denied due to service of less than one month. Addressed to R. F. Lowbridge, Esq. of Syracuse, New York. Printed and handwritten elements with official formatting typical of mid-19th century federal documents. A solid piece of early American military and government ephemera tied to the bounty land system and veteran benefits history. Document shows expected age-related wear including fold lines from original mailing, light toning, and minor staining (notably along top edge). See pictures for further details on condition.