A bit of history.......

[shraby]

BOUNTY LANDS.
The act of Congress, passed March 3, 1855.
Gives 160 ACRES.
To every officer, soldier or musician in the army, or seaman, Marine
clerk or Landsman in the navy, who served 14 days, or was in battle
in any war since 1790, or to their widows or minor children.
Also to Revolutionary soldiers or to their widows, in case 160 acres
has been received under former acts of Congress, no more can be drawn,
but those who have had but a 40 or an 80 acre warrant are now entitled
to enough more to make up 160 acres. The undersigned being connected
with a trusty and experienced agent at Washington now offers his
services to all those who wish to obtain the bounty land granted them
by the act aforesaid.
N. WOLLMER.
Manitowoc, March 30, 1855.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, April 12, 1855 P. 3
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Wonder if they ever called the whole thing off?

[Xicano]

1. At the expense of Native Americans

n/t

[shraby]

2. I wasn't trying to make any point, I just found the article

interesting.

[Xicano]

3. I know shraby, its coo...

Sorry if you felt it directed at you. Just directed at the article..

:pals:

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

4. That explains the musicians.