This must have gone on for several decades. They never proved their case.

"The court, upon the evidence and after considering the briefs and arguments of counsel on both sides make the following

FINDING OP FACT.

The evidence fails to support the allegation of the petition that the Jones County Scouts were organized for military service in behalf of United States or that they were in sentiment and feeling throughout the war loyal to the Government of the United States.

By The Court.
Filed, April 16, 1900.
A true copy.

Test this 2d day of February, 1907.

[seal.] John Randolph, Assistant Clerk Court of Claims."

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