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Spoliation Claim, April 2, 1842

 Item — Folder: 832A
Identifier: 4026.997

Description

Spoliation claim of Ruthy Rogers, a native Cherokee, for rents on a log cabin, 42 acres of cleared land, 33 acres of new land and a blacksmith shop with tools. Sworn before Carter and Wofford. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 832A

Dates

  • April 2, 1842

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "D. Carter, J.D. Wofford, Ruthy Rogers, C. W. Hicks"

Dimensions

Overall: 13 × 8 1/4 in. (33 × 21 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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