Claims of the state of Minnesotarelating to Indian Wars. 1862-1865.

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Claims of the state of Minnesotarelating to Indian Wars. 1862-1865.

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Vouchers and related documents submitted to the U. S.Department of the Treasury by the state of Minnesota to substantiate its claimsagainst the federal government for reimbursement of military expenses incurred forthe service of citizen militia and home guard units during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.

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United States. Department of the Treasury. Office of the Third Auditor

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Minnesota was reimbursed by the federal government for military expenses incurred during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 as provided for under acts of Congress approved March 3, 1863; July 2, 1864; and April 10, 1869. The Sioux (Dakota) War claims appear to have been presented by the state in four installments, beginning in 1862, and audited and settled by the Office of the Third Auditor, in consultation with the Office of the Second Comptroller, concluding in [1888?]. The Minnesota Indian War claim...