United States Court of Claims December 15, 1867 (Thomas v. United States)

Peck, J.,

delivered the opinion of the court:

Henry G-. Thomas, who describes himself as a colored citizen, resident of Charleston,' South Carolina, presents a claim for the proceeds of one bale of upland cotton, and seeks to recover under the provisions *53of the act of' 12th March, 18G3, for the collection of captured and abandoned property.