Practice In The Executive Departments Of The Government Under The Pension, Bounty, And Prize Laws Of The United States (1865)

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Focusing on the legal practices during the Civil War, this book details the procedures in U.S. executive departments regarding pensions, bounties, and prize laws. It outlines the regulations for claims and disbursements to Union soldiers and sailors, as well as the legal framework for rewarding the capture of enemy vessels. Additionally, it includes forms and instructions for collecting arrears of pay and obtaining pensions. This historical resource is essential for those studying U.S. legal history and the impact of wartime legislation.