What is the difference between a Warrant from the Revolutionary War Warrants Register and a Veteran’s Warrant?
The Virginia Land Office maintained a listing of Warrants that were issued for Revolutionary War service, the number of the Warrant, the name of the veteran or assignee, and the date the Warrant was issued. Those listings comprise the Warrants Register. The actual Warrant given to the veteran or his assignee, i.e. the Veteran’s Warrant, was embossed with wax and had the phrase “Military Warrant” at the top of the page. Veteran’s Warrants, if located, are included with the patent file.
