Synopsis
In 1796 the United States Congress, aiming to preserve peace on the frontier, created the depredation claims system to compensate Indians and settlers alike for the loss of property. This text reveals the distinction between the lofty ideals and the penurious, tedious reality of the claims system.
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About the Author
Larry C. Skogen, a major in the United States Air Force, formerly was Assistant Professor of History at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
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