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Joseph Henderson v. The United States/Opinion of the Court

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Joseph Henderson v. The United States (1883)
by A. U. Wyman, Treasurer
Opinion of the Court

Cite as: Joseph Henderson v. The United States, U.S. 709 (1882).

3705158Joseph Henderson v. The United States — Opinion of the Court1883A. U. Wyman, Treasurer

The final award, made on June 5, 1883, gave compensation of $9,289.59 to Henderson, who owned 5/16 shares in the William Bell and James Callahan, $9,410.14, for a total award of $18,699.73. Although, this was less than the $24,000.00 amount claimed, it was a resonable settlement.[1][2]

  1. "The William Bell, a New York Pilot Boat, by Craig, Hardin, Jr.,". The Log of Mystic Seaport, Volumes 19-21. 1967. p. 15. Retrieved 2021-08-03. 
  2. "United States Congressional serial set. 2393. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library". babel.hathitrust.org. Retrieved 4 August 2021.