Transcribed by Ellie Graham, Sewanee—The University of the South
“The United States Dr. No. 173
To Caty Alberty late of Coosawatte District C. N Removed in Bell Detachment 1838 And now resides in Going Snake District C.N
1838 8 head stock hogs $2 per head $16.00
12 head large hogs $6 per head $72.00
$88.00
Caty Alberty Being duly sworn states that the above account is just, and 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 30th April 1842
Ignatius A. Few , Cl[erk] D.C. Catey Alberty her X mark
Te cah.ne.ye.ske Being duly sworn states that the above charged hogs in claimants account is just. She was forced to abandon them by the Authorities of the United States in 1838 And she never has Received any compensation to my knowledge
Sworn to & subscribed before me This 30th April 1842
Ignatius A. Few Cl[erk] D.C. Te.cah.ne.ge.ske his x mark”