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Revolutionary War Soldier Pensions
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North Carolina contributed around 36,000 soldiers in the Revolutionary War. The first pension law was enacted on August 26, 1776. In 1778, Congress provided for all continental Line soldiers remaining in service until the conclusion of the war half pay for 7 years following the war.
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