Description
Military Claims! - - We are prepared to obtain compensation for slaves that have been put into the military service of the U.S., pensions for those entitled, back pay, extra pay and bounty, land warrants, and all dues for military claims or loss of property, against the United States or the State of Missouri.
Also, pay taxes and redeem lands sold for taxes in Kansas and Missouri. Apply by letter, or in person, at office in Weston. Doniphan & Carroll, Attorneys at law, Weston, Platte County, Missouri - March 24, 1864 - 3w
(Researcher's note: John Doniphan and William S. Carroll were attorneys and law partners in Weston, Missouri. John Doniphan was a Platte County enslaver.
"During the Civil War, two acts of Congress - one passed in 1864 (13 Stat. 11) and one in 1866 (14 Stat. 321) - allowed loyal slave owners whose slaves enlisted or were drafted into the U.S. military to file a claim against the Federal government for loss of the slave's services. The law allowed for up to $300 compensation for slaves who enlisted, and up $100 for slaves who were drafted." A third act of Congress passed on March 30, 1867 (15 Stat. 29) suspended the claims process. https://www.slcl.org/research-learn/genealogy/north-american-genealogy/african-american/slave-compensation-claims)Date(s) of Creation
7/8/1864
