Southern Claims Commission

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In the 1870s, southerners claimed compensation from the U.S. government for items used by the Union Army, ranging from corn and horses, to trees and church buildings.

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Claim of Wilhelm (William) Stromberg June 21, 1872

ITEMS & AMOUNT	WITNESS'	PERSONAL INFORMATION	OTHER
19 bushels of wheat, 12 bushels potatoes and 2000 lb Hungarian grass. Total= $152.00	Witness to prove claim:  Henry Stoppleman, Ft. Smith and Hansel Hodges, Ft. Smith. Witness to prove loyalty:  Valentine Dell, Ft. Smith and Grul? John Edwards, Ft. Smith, Ar Valentine Dell say " Was not loyal but good ???? man.	He has been a citizen since 1849.  His P.O. is Ft. Smith. March 3, 1871 he resided near Ft. Smith and at the time of the claim he resided at Sawr? place in Sebastian Co.