The bill proposes to pay for certain valuable services rendered by John Phillips in 1866 in rescuing the garrison at Fort Phil Kearny. and also a full settlement of claims against the Government. amounting to $5.785 for oxen mules. and horses taken from said Phillips while engaged in hauling wood for the Government at Fort Fetterman in 1872. A part of this amount was allowed as an Indian depredation claim. passed upon by the Secretary of the Interior and reported to Congress in 1874. and afterwards passed favorably upon by the Court of Claims. but not paid because of a technicality regarding Mr. Phillipss naturalization papers. The Committee on War Claims of the House of Representatives in the Fiftyfourth Congress recommended the passage of a bill precisely similar to this bill. and we copy the following from the House report: [House Report No. 1913. Fiftyfourth Congress. first session.] * * * In all the annals of heroism. in the face of unusual dangers and difficulties on the American frontier or in the world. there are few that can exceed in gallantry. in heroism. in devotion. in selfsacrifice. and patriotism the ride made by John Phillips from Fort Phil Kearny. in December. 1866. to Fort Laramie. carrying dispatches which gave the first intelligence to the outside world of the terrible massacre near the former post. and which saved the lives of the people garrisoned theremen.. women. and childrenby starting reenforcements to their relief.
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