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Domestic News March 8, 1863

Daily Ohio Statesman

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

What is this article about?

On March 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed nominations in executive session: David Wilmot of Pennsylvania as Judge of the Court of Claims; Albert S. White of Indiana, Eli R. Chase of Wisconsin, and Cyrus Aldrich of Minnesota as commissioners for relief from Sioux Indian depredations under the February 16, 1863 act; and Clinton G. Hutchinson of Kansas as agent for the Ottawas, Chippewas of Swan Creek and Black River, and Christian Indians of Kansas.

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Confirmations by the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 7. - The Senate to-day confirmed the following nominations while in executive session: David Wilmot of Pa., to be Judge of the Court of Claims; Albert S. White of Ind., Eli R. Chase of Wis., and Cyrus Aldrich of Minn., to be commissioners under the act of Congress for relief of persons who have sustained damages by reason of depredations and injuries by certain bands of Sioux Indians, approved Feb. 16th, 1863; Clinton G. Hutchinson of Kansas, to be agent of the Ottawas and Chippewas of Swan creek and Black river, and the Christian Indians of Kansas.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Senate Confirmations Court Of Claims Sioux Indian Relief Indian Agent Nominations

What entities or persons were involved?

David Wilmot Of Pa. Albert S. White Of Ind. Eli R. Chase Of Wis. Cyrus Aldrich Of Minn. Clinton G. Hutchinson Of Kansas

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

March 7

Key Persons

David Wilmot Of Pa. Albert S. White Of Ind. Eli R. Chase Of Wis. Cyrus Aldrich Of Minn. Clinton G. Hutchinson Of Kansas

Outcome

nominations confirmed by the senate in executive session.

Event Details

The Senate confirmed nominations for Judge of the Court of Claims, commissioners under the act of Congress approved Feb. 16th, 1863 for relief from damages by Sioux Indians, and agent for the Ottawas and Chippewas of Swan creek and Black river, and the Christian Indians of Kansas.

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