Georgia Revolutionary War Claim

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS-076

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single Georgia Revolutionary War Claim, dated 1836. The document is a retrospective account of Matthew St. Clair Clarke's case, in which he demands to be compensated for the extensive damanges to his hosuse and property during the Revolutionary War.

Dates

Created: 1836
Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

A war claim is a formal request for compensation or reimbursement for losses, damages, injuries, or detention sustained due to war-risk hazards, typically arising from military actions or captivity during wartime. These claims are usually adjudicated by government bodies—such as the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission—and often paid using seized enemy assets.