ATTORNEY

Know all Men by these Presents, That I, David M. Lindsey of Monroe County in the State of

Tennessee, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and

appoint Blackman & Kittrell of Loudon, Tennessee, my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocable, for me

and in my name, place and stead, hereby annulling and revoking all former Powers of Attorney of

authorizations whatever in the premises to fully represent me before the Treasury Department and to

receive any draft that may issue in payment of an award made me by the Southern Claims Commission

as appears by report of said Commission to Congress dated Dec. 20, 1875, in claim No. 15161, and to,

from time to time, furnish any further evidence necessary or that may be demanded, giving and

granting to my said Attorney full power and authority go do and perform all and every act and thing

whatsoever requisite and necessary (illegible) as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do,

if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution and revocation, and to receipt

and sign all vouchers hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute may or

shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal, this Eleventh (11th) day of February,

eighteen hundred and seventy-six (1876).

David M. Lindsey

TWO WITNESSES WHO CAN WRITE.

Isaac Lindsey

Jon Kirkland

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State of Tennessee

County of Monroe

Be it known, that on this 12th day of February in the year eighteen hundred and seventy six

(1876) before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace in and for said County and State, personally

appeared David M. Lindsey to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing

Letter of Attorney, and the same having been first fully read over to him and duly explained,

acknowledged the same to be his act and deed and that I have no interest (illegible) in the claim.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year last above written.

James R. Sloan

Justice of the Peace

(This page also includes the cover page and stamp. The stamp says “Third Auditor's Claims Division

Aug 21, 1876.”)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Claim of David M. Lindsey for Southern Claims Commission Award Filed By Blackman and Kittrell

Loudon

Tennessee

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State of Tennessee County of Monroe

I Arch Mason Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid do certify that James R.

Sloan is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. Duly Commissioned and qualified In Testimony

whereof I hereunto set my hand and Official this March 11th 1876.

Arch Mason Clerk

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15161

Office of the Commissioners of Claims Washington, D.C. _____1872

Memorandum:

David Lindsley, Monroe Co. Tenn.

Claimant has good character for loyalty. Reported as an honorable man.

Report of Sp'l. Agent

L.C. Houk

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No.

Claim of David M. Lindsey of Madisonville, Tenn.

DEPOSITIONS.

No. of Pages, 16

Costs, etc. $7.65

Forwarded, June 25, 1872

L.C.Houk

Special Commissioner.

Page 11 ATTEST, It being noted that the portions of the foregoing Depositions which are underlined

were in reply to questions by Claimants Counsel, regarded by the undersigned as intended to prompt 

or lead Witness in his answers.

L.C.Houk

Special Commissioner.

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Before the Commissioner of Claims

Under the Act of Congress, March 3d, 1871

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David M. Lindsey

vs. }No.

THE UNITED STATES

On this 18th day of April, 1872, at Madisonville, in the County of Monroe, and State of Tennessee, personally 

came David M. Lindsey, Claimant, and Isaac Lindsey, Edwin Hall

John Lindsey his witnesses in the above named cause, before me, a United States Commissioner for the

Eastern District of Tennessee, and a Special Commissioner appointed by the Commissioners of Claims;

the said Claimant and Jas N. Ray, Attorney for the Claimant, being present and participating in the

examination of the several witnesses.  The said Claimant and each witness, before any questions were

put to them, were properly and duly sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth concerning

the matter in which they were to testify, and the testimony of each deponent was written out, as the same was

given by or before me, and read over to the deponent, by whom it was signed in my presence.

L.C.Houk

United States Commissioner.

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Directions.

Note 1. -Insert number of the Claims, if known.

2. -”Taken” or “furnished.”

3. -Describe the military organization by name as fully and particularly as possible.

4. -State as well as can be done, the place to which the property was conveyed for the use of the army.

5. -State as fully and minutely as is possible, the particular persons or commands using the property, and to what

particular use it was applied.

6. -Give the reasons why the witnesses cannot be brought to Washington.

7. -The claimant's name should be signed here, either by himself or his attorney.

No.

BEFORE THE COMMISSIONERS OF CLAIMS,

Under Act of Congress of March 3, 1871

In the matter of the Claim of David M. Lindsey of Hopewell Springs, in the County of Monroe and State

of Tennessee.

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Comes now the claimant, before L. C. Houk, Esq., Special Commissioner for the State of Tennessee, and

represents that he has heretofore filed with the above named Commissioners a Petition for the allowance

of a claim for property taken for the use of the army of the United States, which claim, as stated below,

does not exceed the sum of three thousand dollars.  That the said claim, stated by items, and excluding

therefrom all such items as refer to the DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION, and LOSS, and not the USE, of property;

to unauthorized or unnecessary DEPREDATIONS of troops and other persons upon the property, or to

RENT or compensation for the occupation of buildings, grounds, or other real estate, is as follows:

No. VALUE of QUANTITIES AND ARTICLES.

Item Dolls. Cts.

___________________________________________________________________________________

1 One Roan Mare $125 00

Total $125.00

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That, as stated in the Petition referred to, the property in question was taken from or furnished by David

M. Lindsey of Hopewell Spring, in the State of Tennessee, for the use of a portion of the army of the

United States, known as Col. Eli Longs Division, and commanded by Col. Eli Long, and that the persons

who took or received the property, or who authorized or directed it to be taken or furnished, were the following:

NAME RANK CO. REGIMENT, CORPS OR STATION

Eli Long Col. Longs Caverly Brig.

That the property was removed to Tillico Plaines Monroe Co. Tenn and used for or by Longs Division of

Shermans Army; all this on or about the 8th day of December, in the year 1863, as appears by the petition

presented to the Commissioners.  That the Claimant is unable to produce the witnesses hereafter to be

named, before the Commissioners at the city of Washington for and because of the following reasons,

to wit: inability to meet the expences of taking witnesses to Washington and the smallness of the claim.

That by the following named persons, the claimant expects to prove that, from the beginning of hostilities

against the United States to the end thereof, his sympathies were constantly with the cause of the United

States; that he never, of his own free will and accord, did anything, or offered, or sought, or attempted to do

anything, by word or deed, to injure said cause or retard its success, and that he was at all times ready and

willing, when called upon, or if called upon, to aid and assist the cause of the Union, or its supporters, so

far as his means and power, and the circumstances of the case, permitted.

Dr. Edwin Hall of Hopewill Springs

Isaac Lindsey of do do

Jos R. Burchfield of do do

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That, by the following-named persons, the claimant expects to prove the taking or furnishing of the property

for the use of the army of the United States:

Isaac Lindsey of Hopewill Spring Tenn

John Lindsey of do

The Claimant now prays that the testimony of the witnesses just designated be taken and recorded, at such

place and at such time as the Special Commissioner may designate, at the reasonable cost of the said

claimant; and that due notice of the time and place of the taking thereof be gien to the Claimant, or to

his counsel.

Submitted on this 20th day of April, 1872

David M. Lindsey

Claimant.

James N. Ray

Attorney.

P.O. Address of Attorney:

Knoxvill Tenn

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No. 15161

CLAIM of David M. Lindsey of Hopewell Springs Tennessee

$125.00

APPLICATION

TO HAVE TESTIMONY TAKEN BY SPECIAL COMISSIONER L.C.Houk

Quartermasters Stores

Filed by James N. Ray

Attorneys

Knoxville Tenn

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PETITION.

To the Honorable Commissioners of Claims

Under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1871, Washington, D.C.

The Petition of David M. Lindsey

respectfully represents:

That he is a citizen of the United States, and reside at present at or near Hopewell Springs Monroe

County Tenn and that he resided when this claim accrued at or near Hopewell Springs

That he has a claim against the United States for property taken for the use of the army of the

United States during the late rebellion at (or near) Hopewell Springs Tennessee, in the county of

Monroe, and State of Tennessee.  That the said claim, stated by items, and excluding any and

all item of damage, destruction, and loss, (and not use,) of property; of unauthorized or unnecessary

depredations by troops and other persons upon property, or of rent or compensation for the use or

occupation of buildings, grounds, or other real estate, is as follows:

No. of Item QUANTITIES AND ARTICLES VALUE

1 One Rone Mare $125.00

Total, $125.00

Note 1. Give full names of all the petitioners.

2. Give the residence of each petitioner.

3. Give the former residence of each petitioner.

4. “Taken,” or “furnished.”

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That the property in question was taken or furnished for the use of a portion of the army of

the United States, known as Gen. Shermans Army and commanded by Col Long, and that the persons

who took or received the property, or who authorized or directed it to be taken or furnished, were the

following:

NAME RANK CO. Regiment, Corps or Station.

Col Long Col Longs Cav. Brigade

That the property was removed to Tillico Plaines and used for or by The Army as a Cavalry Horse

all this on or about the 8th day of December, in the year 1863.  That no voucher, receipt, or other

writing, was given for the property.  That your petitioner verily believe that the property described

was taken under the following circumstances, or one or more of such circumstances, viz:

1. For the actual use of the army, and not for the mere gratification of individual officers or soldiers already provided by

the Government with such articles as were necessary or proper for them to have.

2. In consequence of the failure of the troops of the United States to receive from the Government in the customary

manner, or to have in their possession at the time, the articles and supplies necessary for them, or which they were

entitled to receive and have.

3. In consequence of some necessity for the articles taken, or similar articles; which necessity justified the officers or

soldiers taking them.

4. For some purpose so necessary, useful, beneficial or justifiable as to warrant or require the Government to pay for it.

5. Under the order or authority of some officer, or other person connected with the army, whose rank, situation, duties,

or other circumstances at the time authorized, empowered, or justified him in taking or receiving it, or ordering it to

be taken or received.

That the said David M. Lindsey of Hopewell Springs Monroe County Tennessee is the original owner

of said claim, and that he is the present owner of the same no other person having any interest

therein.  That your petitioner remained loyally adherent to the cause and the Government of the United

States during the war, and was so loyal before and at the time of the taking of the property for which

this claim is made, and he solemnly declare that, from the beginning of hostilities against the United

States to the end thereof, his sympathies were constantly with the cause for the United States; that

he never, of his own free will and accord, did anything, or offered, or sought, or attempted to do

anything, by word or deed, to injure said cause or retard its success, and that he was at all times ready

and wiling, when called upon, or if called upon, to aid and assist the cause of the Union. Or its supporters,

so far as his means and power, and the circumstances of the case, permitted.

Note 5. Describe the organization as fully and particularly as possible.

6. State as well as can be done the place to which the property was conveyed.

7. State as fully and minutely as possible, the particular persons for commands using the property, and to

what particular uses it was applied or intended to be applied

8. If any vouchers or written papers were given, attach the originals or copies, or state where the originals

are to be found and give the substance of them.

9. “Taken” or “furnished.”

10. The loyalty of the owner of the property when taken or furnished, and of all persons having a present

beneficial interest in the claim, must be established by proof.

11. If any other persons than the original owner now own or have an interest in the claim, state how such

ownership or interest was acquired.

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That said claim has not before been presented to any Dept. of the Govt. to Congress or to any Committee

thereof nor has any payment in full or any govt been received for the property charged for in the claim.

That Blackman and Kittrell are hereby authorized and empowered to act as Attorney for the prosecution of this claim.

Wherefore your petitioner pray for such action of your Honorable Commission in the premises as may be

deemed just and proper.

David M. Lindsey

Witnesses:

P.L. Hanson (Not sure about first initial)

E.D. Malone

State of Tennessee County of Monroe

David M. Lindsey being duly sworn deposes and says, that he is the petitioner named in the foregoing petition and
who signed the same; that the matters therein stated are true, of the deponent's own knowledge,

except as to those matters which are stated on information and belief, and a to those matters he believes

them to be true; and deponent further says that he did not voluntarily served in the Confederate

army or navy, either as an officer, soldier, or sailor, or in any other capacity, at any time during the

late rebellion; that he never voluntarily furnished any stores, supplies, or other material said to said

Confederate army or navy, or to the Confederate government, or to any officer, department or adherent

of the same in support thereof, and that he never voluntarily accepted or exercised the functions

of any office whatsoever under, or yielded voluntary support to the said Confederate government.

Witnesses:

P.L. Hanson (Not sure about first initial) David M. Lindsey

E.D. Malone

Sworn and subscribed in my presence, the 20th day of April 1872

A.T. Hicks

Names and residences of witnesses who will be relied upon to prove loyalty:

Dr. Edwin Hall Hopewell Springs Monroe Co Tenn

Isaac Lindsey do do

Jos R. Burchfield do do

Names and residences of witnesses who will be relied upon to prove the other facts alleged

in the foregoing petition:

Isaac Lindsey Hopewell Springs Monroe Co Tenn

John Lindsey do do

Post office address of claimant: Hopewell Springs Tenn

Post office address of attorney Louden Co Tennessee

Note 12. If the claim has heretofore been presented to any branch of the Government, state when and where presented,

and what action was taken upon it.

13. Claimants sign here.

14. Give the names of all the petitioners.

15. If more than one petitioner, insert the words, “each for himself,” and in the next line insert “one of” in

the proper blanks.

Blackman & Kittrell

Sub Agents

Louden Tenn

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15161 July 19/72

No._______________187___

PETITION of David M. Lindsey TO THE COMMISIONERS OF CLAIMS

Residence of Claimant Hopewell

Springs Monroe Co. Tenn

Nature of Claim Quartermasters

Stores

Submitted

Amount claimed, $125.00

filed by James N. Ray

Attorney

Knoxville

Tennessee

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Co, in the State of Tenn (I think “Monroe” cut off in copying)

from claimants promises by Soldiers of Gen. Shermans command in Nov or Dec 1863.

We allow the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars.

A.O. Aldis Comms

J.B. Howell } of

Orange Ferris Claims

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No. 15161

The Claim of David M. Lindsey, of Monroe

No. of Description Amount Claimed Amount allowed

Item Dollars Cts. Dollars Cts.

One Roan Mare 125 00 125 00

REMARKS

Claimant is 57 years old. He swears to his loyal sympathies and that he voted no separation and

executed his influence in favor of the Union. He buried a Union soldier who died at his house. He was

threatened by the Rebels and they plundered his house several times. He had one son in the Union

Army 11 Tenn Cav and he (illegible) him to go into the service.

Two witnesses testify to Claimants loyal conversation and (2 illegibles) and (illegible) from

other statements made by him.

The mare was taken (page ends)

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COMMISSIONERS OF CLAIMS,

Act March 3d, 1871

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No. 15161 41.597

CLAIM

of

David M. Lindsey of Monroe Co State of Tenn.

SUMMARY REPORT

Amount allowed, $125.00

SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS

December 20, 1876

Blackman & Kittrel

Loudon Tenn

Page 24 (See Questionnaire of David M. Lindsey)