Maxwell Claim

This legal document details the claim made by the heirs and legal representatives of Hugh H. and John P. Maxwell, two brothers who had purchased land from the United States government that was later discovered to be within the limits of a Native American reservation. The claim argued for the issuance of land scrip in lieu of the forfeited land. An intriguing and informative read for history and law enthusiasts.

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