Summary: Waddle lived in Hampshire County, (West) Virginia during the war but filed his claim in Staunton, where he worked as a United States Storekeeper beginning in 1869. Despite Waddle's loyalty to the Union during the war, the Commissioners disallowed his claim because most of the property for which he requested compensation did not qualify as "stores and supplies" under military regulations.
Items Claimed:
| Item Claimed: | Amount Claimed: | Amount Allowed: | Amount Disallowed: |
| 300 lbs bacon @ 12 1/2 cents | 37.50 | 0 | 37.50 |
| 200 lbs Candles 12 2/3 cents 1 Bbl Apples 2.50 | 35.83 | 0 | 35.83 |
| 10 Gal Tomatoes @ 75 cents Doz. tin pans 6.00 | 13.50 | 0 | 13.50 |
| 2 hand Saws @ $1. 1 doz chickens $2. 10 lbs Tobacco $1. | 14.00 | 0 | 14.00 |
| 43 blankets @ $2. 12 Comforts-$3. | 122.00 | 0 | 122.00 |
| 33 Feather Pillows @ $1. 7 Feather Bolsters @ $2. | 47.00 | 0 | 47.00 |
| 3 hogs @ $10. | 30.00 | 0 | 30.00 |
| 10 Bbl Corn @ $1. 7 bus Oats @ 50 cents | 13.50 | 0 | 13.50 |
| 4 Bus. Onions @ $1. 1 Overcoat 10. | 15.00 | 0 | 15.00 |
| 2 Tons of Hay @ 20 cents per ton | 40.00 | 0 | 40.00 |
| 14 doz Towels @ 3$ | 42.00 | 0 | 42.00 |
| 8 Carpets @ 9$ | 72.00 | 0 | 72.00 |
| 8 Rose blankets @ 3$ | 24.00 | 0 | 24.00 |
| 7 Looking Glasses 50 | 3.50 | 0 | 3.50 |
| One top Buggy | 90.00 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Total | $599.83 | 0 | $599.83 |
Claims Summary:
An examination of the items of the claim in this case shows that but very little of the property comes under the head of "stores or supplies." It is alleged to have been taken Decr. 20, 1862 by Gen. Cluseret of Gen. Milroy's command from the claimants premises in in Hampshire Co., Va. The Union army encamped on his premises over night & Gen. Cluseret made the claimants house (which was a hotel) his head quarters. Mr Waddle says he complained to Gen. Cluseret & he gave him "a certificate for a portion of it." He does not tell us what became of the Certificate or what portions of the property taken it covered or whether payment was ever made for the amount it did cover. Under the circumstances we must presume that everything regarded as "stores or supplies" was included in that Certificate & the remainder chargeable to the lawless depredations of the soldiers.
We cannot allow the claim.
Testimony: Julius C. Waddle
Answer to first Interrogatory:
I am 59 years of age a resident of Hampshire Co. Va by occupation a U.S. Store Keeper. I was in the State of Virginia all the war, did not change my residence during the time.
Ques 3 Witness says. I did not pass beyond the Military lines of the U. States & enter the Rebel lines except I went to Hagerstown Maryland where I remained ten hours.
4 Witness says. No in full
5 Witness says. No in full
6 Witness says. No in full
7 Witness says. No in full
8 Witness says. No in full
9 Witness says. No in full
10 Witness says. No in full
11 Witness says. No in full
12 Witness says. No in full
13 Witness says. No in full
14 Witness says. No in full
15 Witness says. I went to Hagerstown, Maryland in 1863 on a visit & remained there ten hours
16 Witness says. No in full
17 Witness says. I never was arrested by the Rebel Govt. but I was arrested by the U.S. govt once but as soon as they found out who I was they released me.
18 Witness says. I had no property taken by the Rebels.
20 Witness says. I was threatened to be shot - if I voted against the Ordinance of Secession. My wife was very much disturbed but I did vote against it and I caused two other men to vote against it.
22 Witness says. I did nothing but feed Union Soldiers. I did not have it in my power to do anything more.
23 Witness says. I had no near relatives in either Army.
24 Witness says. No in full
25 Witness says. No in full
26 Witness says. No in full
27 Witness says. No in full
28 Witness says. No in full
29 Witness says. No in full
30 Witness says. No in full
31 Witness says. No in full
32 Witness says. I am not & never was under any political disabilities.
33 Witness says. From the beginning to the end of the War I sympathized with the Union. I voted against the Ordinance of Secession and also for the Union Candidates to the Convention. I adhered to the Union all the time.
34 Witness says. From the beginning of the War to the end thereof my sympathies were always for the Union and that I desired this success in putting down the Rebellion.
And further deponent sayeth not
Julius C. Waddle
Sworn and subscribed to before me a US Commrs & Special Commr for the State of Va this 25th day of March 1872 WG Riley
Deposition of Julius Waddle to prove the taking & furnishing of Property.
Ques Witness Says. I was present and saw & know all the property mentioned in my petition was taken. It was taken in December the 20th of 1862. The Buggy was taken by Gen Banks troops at the evacuation of Winchester, the other Property was taken by Gen Cluseret of Gen Milroys Command. It was taken from my place in Hampshire Co. Virginia. It was taken for the use of the U.S. Army & I saw some of the Property used by the U.S. Army. My family was all present when it was taken. Gen Cluseret was present when it was taken. The Property was removed by the soldiers. They were encamped at my Place & remained there one night. Gen Cluseret made my house his head-quarters. I complained to Gen Cluseret - who gave me a certificate for a portion of it. There was no receipt given except this certificate. The property was taken in the night-time.
Item 1 I saw 300 lbs of Bacon taken. I estimate the quantity from the number of hogs I killed, and from the number of pieces left me when the Army was gone. It was worth 12 1/2 cts. per lb.
Item 2 I saw 200 lbs of Candles taken. I had my Candles in Boxes, they broke open the boxes and they took them off in their arms. I estimate the quantity from the number of Boxes I had, they were worth 16 2/3 cts per lb.
Item 3 I Saw one Bbl of Apples taken, worth $2.50
4 I saw 10 Galls of Tomatoes taken, they were all in Cans, & hence I know the quantity, they were worth 75 cents a gallon
5 I Saw one Doz tin pans taken, they were worth 50 cents each, they were large tin pans.
6 I Saw two hand saws taken, worth one dollar each.
7 I Saw one doz chickens taken, they were large & worth $2.00
8 I Saw 10 lbs of Smoking & Chewing tobacco taken. I estimate it by the bulk. It was worth 1$ a pound.
9 I saw 43 blankets taken, worth two dollars each they were good blankets.
10 I Saw 12 Comforts taken, they were worth three & a half dollars each
11 I Saw 33 Feather Pillows taken, they would have weighed two pounds each, they were good feathers & worth one dollar each.
12 I Saw 7 Feather bolsters taken, they would weigh over two pounds each & worth 2$ each.
13 I Saw 3 hogs taken, they killed them on the place they were about 1 year old and would weigh 130 lbs Each nett. They were worth ten dollars each.
14 I Saw 10 bus of Corn taken, they took all I had, & I judge from the bulk there was 10 bushels & worth one dollar a bushel
15 I Saw 7 bus. of Oats taken, they were in the granary with the Corn. I estimate the quantity by the bulk, they were worth 50 cts a bushel
16 I saw five bushels of Onions taken. I estimate by the bulk, they were worth 1 dollar a bushel
17 I Saw one Overcoat taken, worth ten dollars
18 I saw two tons of hay taken. I estimate it from the quantity I had in the mow. It was worth twenty dollars a ton.
19 I saw fourteen doz Towels taken. They were worth three dollars a dozen, they were good Towels.
20 I saw 8 Carpets taken, they were nearly new and cost 12 dollars each. There was about 12 yds in each Carpet & worth 9$ each.
21 I Saw 8 Rose Blankets taken, they were very fine Blankets and worth 3 dollars Each.
22 I Saw 7 Looking glasses taken, they were 12 X 16 inches German glasses, worth 50 cents Each
23 I did not see one top Buggy taken, but I Rode in it to Winchester with my Son, & left it in case of the hostler at the Taylor Hotel. Gen Banks was in Command of the U.S. Army and when he left there, the hostler told me an Officer and soldier of the U.S. Army had taken it off. There was no body else to take it but the U.S. Troops. I paid ninety dollars for it, and it was cheap at that. I am the sole owner of the property mentioned in the petition. I have never been paid for it and nothing left in exchange. The prices charged for the things are all low. The property I judge was all taken for the use of the U.S. Army. I Saw them using some of it. I think it was taken for some purpose so useful to the Govt. that the Govt. ought to pay for it. I desire to state that I went to Baltimore in 1863, with a pass from the U.S. Provost Marshal at Winchester, to get supplies for my family. And once to Washington in 1863 or 1864, with a recommendation from Genls Fessenden & Hancock for the Office of Assessor in my district. I returned as soon as I transacted my business, and further this deponent sayeth not.
Julius C. Waddle
Sworn and Subscribed to before me a U.S. Commir. and Special Commisr. for the State of Virginia this 25th day of Mch 1872
Testimony: G.A. White
Deposition of G.A. White to prove the Loyalty of the Claimant
Ques Witness Says. I am 42 years of age, a resident of Rockbridge Co. by occupation a farmer. I have known the claimant for twenty three years. I resided about twenty miles from him but saw him frequently & talked to him about the war. He was loyal to the U.S. Govt. and was so considered by his neighbors. He always so expressed himself. I dont know how he voted upon the Ordinance of Secession, but if he voted at all I think he voted against it, he always spoke against it. He did nothing that I know of for the U.S. Govt. He did nothing for the Rebel Govt. He was threatened to be hung on account of his Union Sentiments. I dont know what he would have done, had the South gained her independence. He is a man of truth & veracity, and I dont think he would bring any Claim against the U.S. Govt. that was not just. And further this deponent sayeth not.
G.A. White
Sworn and Subscribed to before me a U.S. Commr. & Special Commr for the State of Va this 25th day of March 1872
WG Riley
Testimony: Harvey Risk
Deposition of Harvey Risk, to prove the Loyalty of the Claimant
Ques Witness Says I am 55 years of age, a resident of Augusta Co. Va. and a Gauger and Deputy United States Marshal. I have known the Claimant four years. I know nothing about his political Status during the war, but heard always that he was a Union man. The Claimant is now and has been for the last three years, a United States Storekeeper. I have always regarded him as a Union man and a member of the Republican party, he is a man of character and I do not think he would bring any unjust claims against the U.S. Government. And further this deponent sayeth not.
H. Risk
Sworn and Subscribed to before me a US Commr & Special Commir for the State of Virginia this 25th day of March 1872.
WG Riley
Testimony: W.G. Brown
Deposition of W.G. Brown to prove the Loyalty of the Claimant.
Ques. Witness Says, I am 38 years of age, a resident of Augusta Co. Va. and a U.S. Gauger. I have known the Claimant for one year and I have always heard of his being a good Union man and I have always considered him as such. He is recognised as a member of the Republican party. He is a U.S. Storekeeper and has been one during the last twelve months. He is a man of honesty and of high character in every particular, and I do not think he would bring an unjust claim against the Govt. And further this deponent sayeth not.
WG Brown
Sworn & Subscribed to before me a U.S. Commr & Special Commr for the State of Virginia this 25th day of March 1872.
WG Riley
Testimony: John M. Waddle
Deposition of John M. Waddle to prove the Loyalty of the Claimant.
Ques Witness Says, I am 22 years of age a resident of Augusta co. Va. by occupation a Clerk. I have known the Claimant all my life I lived with him during the war, and always heard him express himself as being a Union man. He voted against the Ordinance of Secession. He fed the Union soldiers. He did nothing for the Rebel Govt. He was threatened on account of his Union Sentiments. He was always regarded by his neighbors, during and since the war as a Union man. And further this deponent sayeth not.
John M Waddle
Sworn & Subscribed to before me a U.S. Commr & Special Commr for the State of Virginia this 25th day of March 1872.
WG Riley
Deposition of John M. Waddle to prove the taking & furnishing of property.
Ques. Witness says I am 22 years of age, a resident of Augusta Co. Va. by occupation a clerk. I was present and saw all the property taken mentioned in the Claimants Petition. It was taken in Decr. 1862 by Gen Cluseret of Gen Milroy's Command. It was taken from the Hotel of the Claimant in Hampshire Co Va. It was taken for the use of the U.S. Army, and I saw part of it used by the Army. The family of the Claimant was present when the Property was taken. Gen Cluseret was present when the took the property. I did not hear him order the property to be taken. He made Father's house his head quarters, as soon as he found out he was a Union man he gave him a guard. The Army was encamped all around the house, the Property was all carried to the U.S. Camp by the soldiers. The Claimant Complained and they gave him a guard and there was no more taken. There was no receipt given or asked for that I know of. The property was taken in the evening and none of it secretly. It was all in good Condition.
Item 1 I know there was some bacon taken, but I dont know how much, it was in the smoke house. I dont know its value.
2 I know that there was candles taken from the cellar, but I dont know how many
3 I did not see one barrel of apples taken.
4 I know that there was Tomatoes taken, but I dont know how many.
5 I know that the tin pans were taken. I dont know how many. I did not see them taken.
6 I know nothing about two hand saws.
7 I saw them trying to catch the chickens. I dont know how many the caught.
8 I did not see the Tobacco taken.
9 I did not see 43 Blankets taken.
10 I did not see 12 Comforts taken.
11 I did not see 38 Feather pillows taken.
12 I did not see 7 Feather Bolsters taken.
13 I did not see 3 Hogs taken
14 I did not see Items 13. 3 hogs 14. 10 Bus Corn, 15. 7 Bus of Oats taken
16 I did not see 5 Bus of Onions taken.
17 I did see one Overcoat taken, dont know its value
18 I saw them feeding hay. I dont know how much.
19 I did not see Item 19, fourteen towels taken.
20 I did not see 8 Carpets taken.
21 I did not see 8 Rose Blankets taken
22 I did not see 7 Looking Glasses taken, but I saw them after they were taken.
23 I did not see one Top Buggy taken, but my Father and myself went to Winchester in it, staid all night. The Rebel Soldiers came in and Gen Banks went out, and one of the Union Soldiers took the buggy with him. The hostler told Father that one of the U.S. Officers drove it away. I did not see all the property taken mentioned here but I know that it was taken. It was all there when the U.S. Army came the Army encamped there for one night and when they left the property was all gone. There was no body else to take it, but the Union Troops. I think the quantities & prices claimed in the Petition are very reasonable. The Claimant is the sole owner of the property. He has never been paid for it, and nothing left in exchange. I think the property was taken for some purpose so useful to the Govt. that the Govt. ought to pay for it, and further this deponent sayeth not.
John M Waddle
Sworn and Subscribed to before me a U.S. Commr and Special Commr for the State of Virginia this 25th day of March 1872.
WG Riley
Testimony: A.M. Crane
Deposition of A.M. Crane to prove the Loyalty of the Claimant.
Ques Witness says, I am 33 years of age, a resident of Augusta Co. Va. by occupation a U States Assessor for the 6th District of Virginia. I have known the Claimant since the first of November 1869. I heard that he was a Loyal man during the war. He is a republican and a U. States Storekeeper, since I have known him he has always conducted himself as a sincere and earnest loyalist and supporter of the Govt. He is a man of character and truth and I do not think he would prefer any claim against the Govt. that was not just, and further this deponent sayeth not.
A.M. Crane
Sworn and Subscribed to before me a U.S. Commr & Special Commr for the State of Virginia this 25th day of March 1872.
WG Riley
Testimony: William L. Herr
Deposition of Wm. L. Herr to prove the Loyalty of the Claimant
Ques. Witness Says, I am 47 years of age, a resident of Augusta Co. Va. by occupation a United States Asst Assessor. I have known the Claimant for two years. It is the general impression that he was loyal during the war. He is considered as a loyal man to the U.S. Govt. and is a United States Store-Keeper and acts with the Republican party. He is a man of character and I regard him as an honorable man, and further this deponent sayeth not.
Wm L. Herr
Sworn and Subscribed to before me a U.S. Commr & Special Commr for the State of Va. this 25th day of March 1872
Bibliographic Information : Southern Claims Commission: Claim of Julius C. Waddle, March 25, 1872, Claim No. 12,658, Source copy consulted: National Archives, Washington, D.C., fiche #516.
