The records also describe military conditions, the formation of units and organizations, development of weapons and material, military intelligence and investigations, and the relationship of the Oregon Military Department with the US Armed Forces. Series is arranged chronologically by date of correspondence. Reports include title, date, and text of report. Series is arranged alphabetically by title or subject of report. Bonds show bond number, face value, interest rate, bondholder's name, date purchased, signatures of the Cayuse War Claims Commissioners and the governor, and date redeemed.
Series is arranged alphabetically by bond holder's name.
Series documents claims filed with the provisional and territorial governments for supplies and services provided to the military and for property destroyed during the Cayuse Indian War. Records include receipts, affidavits, account statements, orders, and certificates of work performed. Series also includes the final determinations of the Cayuse War Claims Commission. Series is arranged chronologically by date of record. 34 Series documents Oregon Mounted Volunteer company officer elections.