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Class Action Claim by Loyal Creek Band for Civil War Losses

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Class Action Claim by Loyal Creek Band for Civil War Losses

The case involves the Loyal Creek Band of Creek Indians seeking compensation for losses suffered during the Civil War. They submitted individual claims totaling over $5 million, but were only awarded $1.8 million. The Senate later determined their losses to be $1.2 million and recommended payment, but Congress only appropriated $600,000. The case is presented as a class action on behalf of all descendants and heirs of the Loyal Creeks.

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Title: Class Action Claim by Loyal Creek Band for Civil War Losses

Component Unique Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_54_0001

Scope and Content: The case involves the Loyal Creek Band of Creek Indians seeking compensation for losses suffered during the Civil War. They submitted individual claims totaling over $5 million, but were only awarded $1.8 million. The Senate later determined their losses to be $1.2 million and recommended payment, but Congress only appropriated $600,000. The case is presented as a class action on behalf of all descendants and heirs of the Loyal Creeks.

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Number: 15

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CAC_CC_001_4_6_54_0001

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Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center | University of Oklahoma https://www.ou.edu/carlalbertcenter