United States. Army of the Cumberland. Board of Claims.

On March 13, 1863, Major General William Rosecrans issued Special Field Order 69, which created a Board of Claims to assess financial claims brought against the United States Army for resources seized during the war. When filing claims in Nashville, Tennessee, citizens swore their loyalty to the Union and presented evidence that the army had appropriated, and offered no compensation for, "Forage Stock and other property." Though the Board dissolved after completing its initial hearings, General Thomas soon reinstated the committee, with extended jurisdiction throughout middle Tennessee.

Van Osdal resigned soon after the Board convened, and was replaced by Captain Ezra C. Hatton of the 22nd Michigan Infantry Regimen. Captain Israel Huckins of the 10th Michigan Infantry Regiment replaced Houston, who resigned in August 1863 to return to his legal practice. Cochran, the Board's former clerk, replaced Allen after the latter resigned his army commission in February 1864.