Item No. 6234843

This 1856 broadside advertises the United States Bounty Land and Pension Agency of Cincinnati, Ohio. It states that bounty lands could be secured for Army and Navy veterans and that pensions could be obtained for "Widows of Officer and Soldiers of the War of the Revolution" and "widows and orphans of Officers and Soldiers of the Mexican War." The handbill also advertises services for heirs of the "struggle of the Texans for their independence." It states:

During the struggle of the Texans for their independence, a large number of volunteers left the States and went to Texas to fight for her independence. Many of these men were killed with Travis, Fannie, Ward, etc.

By the laws of Texas, the heirs of these soldiers are entitled to large quantities of land, varying from four to seven thousand acres. Many of the the heirs have not claimed their dues. Parties, whose sons, fathers or brothers fell fighting for Texas, by addressing us, stating all particulars in their power, will be placed in a situation to obtain their lands, which, from the immense immigration pouring into Texas, will in a few years, prove to be a fortune.

The firm's agents are identified as William B. Barry and Richard Hill. At the bottom is a handwritten quote of benefits, which was prepared for Conrad Ling of Ohio, a regular army veteran who would later serve in the Civil War in the 125th Ohio, and who would be killed at the Battle of Dandridge in early 1864.

Very good with light toning and toning. Measures about 8" x 12 1/2".