Congressional Record excerpt regarding the claim of Benjamin Weil v. Mexico, May 11, 1886

This document is an excerpt from the Congressional Record dated May 11, 1886, concerning the claim of Benjamin Weil against Mexico. The excerpt discusses an award by the Umpire of the United States and Mexican Claims Commission and subsequent developments, including the return of funds to the Mexican government and allegations of fraud and perjury. The excerpt is 5 pages long and measures 5 3/4 inches x 8 3/4 inches. Further research is needed to determine if this Benjamin Weil is the same as Benjamin M. Weil of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who died in 1901. The document includes information about Benjamin Weil's family, including his brother Charles B. Weil, who was also involved in Mexican investments, and their family's extensive business holdings and civic involvement in Milwaukee.

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• Weil, Benjamin

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• Claims
• Weil family

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