Transcribed by Graham Smith, Sewanee—The University of the South
“The United States Dr. No 13
To Te.sa.ske Late of Coossawattee District C.N.E. removed in Bells Detachment 1838 and now resides in Going Snake District C.N.
For 1 black mare and yearling colt $150.00
‘’ 11 head hogs $33 33.00
‘’ 4 Acres growing corn $10 per Acre 40.00
$223.00
Te.sa.ske being sworn says that the above claim is a just account of property against the United States which he was forced to abandon by the Authorities of the United States in 1838 and that he has never Received any compensation for the same from the U.S. or any other source whatever—Sworn and subscribed before me
This 24 March 1842
Ignatius A Few Cl[erk] D.C. Te. Sa Ske. his X mark
Too.nah.wee being duly sworn says the above claim for property against the United States is a just claim and that claimant was forced to abandon it by the authorities of the United States in
1838 and that claiment has never received any compensation for the same from the U.S. or any other source whatsoever to my knowledge
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This 24 March 1842
Ignatius A Few Cl[erk] D.C. Too nah we his X mark”