Transcribed by Hyatt Hines, Sewanee—The University of the South
“The United States No 140 141
To Car.sa.tes.key late of Coosawattee district C.N. East. Removed in Bells Detachment 1838. And now resides In Going Snake District C.N.
1838 For 1 hew[ed] log house finished common size $30.00
3 Acres land under good fence $8 per Acre 24.00
8 head stock cattle $75,, 3 Sows & pigs $18,, 93.00
1 Oven $4,, 4 hoes $4. 2 Beehives $6 14.00
7 head stock hogs $5 per head 35.00
$196.00
Car.sa.tes.key being duly sworn says the above improvements which I have charged was made after the Treaty. the Ballance of my property I was forced to abandon it by the authorities of the United States in 1838. And I have never received any compensation for the same whatsoever
Sworn to & subscribed before me This 27th April 1842
Ignatius. A. Few Cl[erk] D.C. Car sat es key his X mark
Panther Downing being duly sworn states that the above charged Improvements was made by claiment after the Treaty in 1836 the ballance of his account charged he was forced to abandon it by the Authorities of the United States in 1838. And he has never Received any compensation for the land to my knowledge
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 27th April 1842
Ignatius A Few Cl[erk] D.C. Panther Downing his X mark”