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Affidavit states that the grandmother of Mary the widow of J. M. Reese, was a servant of Nobble Kenard of the Creek Nation. Nobble Kenard was he father of Jane Kenard. Folder 221

Description Affidavit before J. L. McCorkle, Court Clerk, by Henry Lowry who was the administrator of the John Lowery estate. He asked for the attachment of the property of Martin Buzzard Flopper to prevent the property being placed beyond the reach of the civil law. Order from J. L. McCorkle to attach the property of Martin B. Flopper or as much there of as will satisfy the amount of $50.00. Subpoena for Martin Buzzard Flopper to appear in the court of the Canadian District on the first Monday in...

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Affidavit stated that Lanigan sent an agent, under instructions from Maj. General Hindman, into the Cherokee Nation to control and receive the salt made at Drew and Mackey's Saline. Affidavit stated that Drew declined to work on the saline and was paid $400.00 a month. Drew said it was not sufficient but at the same time received the money. Folder 321

Description Affidavit given by William P. Sheppard stated that Daniel Fields stole a boy horse from him. The horse was worth $75.00 and were stolen on or about the 23rd day of October. The affidavit was signed William P. Sheppard and was given before J. L. McCorkle. 4026.1943.1 was a warrant from J. L. McCorkle for the arrest of Daniel Fields to answer for the charge of stealing the horse. On verso of 4026.1943.1 it stated that the warrant was served by John Q. Hayes on February 12, 1873. Also on verso...

Description Affidavit given by O. P. Brewer stated that George Hughey and Ned stole two steers from him. The steers were worth $32.00 and were stolen on or about the 13th or 14th of November 1872. The affidavit was signed O. P. Brewer and was given before J. L. McCorkle. 4026.1942.1 was a warrant from J. L. McCorkle for the arrest of George Hughey and Ned to answer for the charge of stealing two steer. On Verso of 4026.1942.1 it stated that the warrant was served by William Cann on January 12, 1873....

Description Affidavit given by Snake Girty, a solicitor, stated that Jack Grass stole a sandy and black spotted barrow that was one year old from Ellis Moose. Barrow had two splits in each ear and was worth $6.00. The barrow was stolen sometime in the month of May. The affidavit was signed ᎢᎾᏓᏂᏴᎦ and was given before J. L. McCorkle. Warrant, on verso, by J. L. McCorkle for the arrest of Jack Grass to answer for the charge of stealing a barrow. Jury ruling stated that the jury agreed and found the...

Description Affidavit given by Snake Girty, a solicitor, stated that Taylor Price stole a white and black spotted sow that was one year old from Loo-ni. Sow was worth $5.00. The sow was stolen from the Canadian District on or about the 2nd of January 1872. The statement was signed ᎢᎾᏓᏂᎦ and given before J. L. McCorkle. Warrant by J. L. McCorkle for the arrest of Taylor Price to answer for the charge of stealing a spotted sow that belonged to Loo-ni and was worth $5.00. Ruling by the jury foreman on...

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Agreement between John Drew, Ike Mayfield and W. L. Adair to submit dispute over money in the estate of John Martin to arbitration. On verso is the decision of David Vann, Joseph Vann, and Joan M. West concerning the dispute. Folder 50

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Agreement between Rachel McDaniel, Guardian of John Melton, and John Drew, David Carter, and James M. Payne to prosecute lawsuit of John Melton v. Stephen Foreman, administrator of the estate of Charles Melton. Folder 132

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Printed government document of an agreement between the Shawnee and Cherokee tribes approved by President Ulysses S. Grant, allowing the Shawnee to settle on Cherokee land east of ninety-six degrees and to become Cherokee citizens. Sealed by Cherokee delegates H. D. Reese and Wm. P. Adair and Shawnee delegates Graham Rogers and Charles Tucker. Folder 40