Act of congress August 4, 1886:

[Assembler]

Act of congress August 4, 1886:

An act for the benefit of the States of Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska, California, Kansas, and Nevada, and
the Territories of Washington and Idaho, and Nevada when a Territory.
shall find that any original paper relating to the claims of said States, as provided for in said acts, shall have been lost, destroyed, or missing, upon proof thereof a copy of such paper
may be certified by the proper officers of such State or Territory under their seals of office, or, if such copy cannot be furnished, any other competent secondary evidence of the
contents of such paper when filed with the Secretary of the Treasury or Secretary of War, shall be received by them in lieu of such lost original papers, and used in evidence in the
adjustment of their said claims in all respects as said original.
https://www.loc.gov/law/help/statutes-at-large/49th-congress/session-1/c49s1ch893.pdf

 

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[Assembler]

Maybe the only important factor is that the instrument of writing to which the party to be bound has affixed not only his name, but also his seal, the instrument must contain recital to effect that it is given under seal.
This appears to be a type of "Evidence".

 

[winners58]

this is for reimbursement for expenditures to states and individuals during the Indian wars, some 30 years earlier.
if they didn't have proof they would prepare a statement and have it stamped by the county clerk and submit that to the Fed's

 

[Assembler]

this is for reimbursement for expenditures to states during the Indian wars, some 30 years earlier.
Oregon Blue Book: Oregon History: Indian Wars

Yes this is likely for reimbursement for expenditures of the Indian wars. Was any thing else included? Was there any "Claims" during the 'Gold rushes' as well?

 

[winners58]

claims for the bacon & beans appropriated to feed troops?

 

[Assembler]

claims for the bacon & beans appropriated to feed troops?

Yes there may have been some "Claims" to protect the "Miners" during the early gold rushes as well from the Indians. Just wondering about all the "Claims" do any apply today?

 

[winners58]

asking for money, as in small claims court or disaster relief claims etc....

 

[Assembler]

asking for money, as in small claims court

Asking if anyone is aware of other 'Claims made by the State'.

 

[winners58]

you have to be more specific

claim
klām/
verb
3rd person present: claims

1. state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
"he claimed that he came from a wealthy, educated family"
synonyms: assert, declare, profess, maintain, state, hold, affirm, avow; More
argue, contend, allege;
formalaver
"Davies claimed that she was lying"
assert that one has gained or achieved (something).
"his supporters claimed victory in the presidential elections"
formally request or demand; say that one owns or has earned (something).
"if no one claims the items, they will become government property"
synonyms: lay claim to, assert ownership of, formally request
"no one claimed the items"
make a demand for (money) under the terms of an insurance policy.
"she could have claimed the cost through her insurance"
synonyms: request, ask for, apply for; More
demand, exact
"you can claim compensation"
call for (someone's notice and thought).
"a most unwelcome event claimed his attention"
cause the loss of (someone's life).
synonyms: take, result in the loss of, cause the loss of
"the fire claimed four lives"

noun
plural noun: claims

1. an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.
"he was dogged by the claim that he had CIA links"
synonyms: assertion, declaration, profession, affirmation, avowal, protestation; More
contention, allegation
"her claim that she was unaware of the problem"
2. a demand or request for something considered one's due.
"the court had denied their claims to asylum"
synonyms: request, application; demand, petition
"a claim for damages"
an application for compensation under the terms of an insurance policy.
a right or title to something.
"they have first claim on the assets of the trust"
synonyms: entitlement to, title to, right to
"we have first claim on their assets"

a piece of land allotted to or taken by someone in order to be mined.
noun: mining claim; plural noun: mining claims

 

[Assembler]

The following is important as well:

certified by the proper officers of such State or Territory under their seals of office

 

[Assembler]

If no "Seals by the proper officers" are used is there even a "Claim" made at all?