Bachelor, Bennett
Claim # 8344? The first number is blurred by an ink spot and it may not be an 8. May be a 5 6 or 3.
"Claim of Bennett Bachelor of Catham (sic) County, State of North Carolina
1 gray horse - $100.00
1 saddle - $10.00
1 bridle - $2.00
Total - $112.00
Remarks- The claimant is a farmer over seventy years of age, and resides in Williams Township, Chatham County, North Carolina. In April 1865, some soldiers, whether two or more, does not appear, without any officer, came to the claimant's farm, took his horse from the stable, put on the saddle and bridle and rode off to their camp not less than three miles away. There is nothing in the manner of the taking of this property to show that it was taken regularly or for any legitimate use. It looks more like a predatory act of the soldiers, and the claim must be rejected."