Transcribed by Tommy Ozonoff, Sewanee—The University of the South
“To Moses late of Hickory Log District C.N East Removed in Bells Detachment 1838 And now Resides in Going Snake District C.N.
For 1 Hewed log house finished $25.00
2 Acres Land Good Fence $8 Per Acre 96.00
1 Plough & Gears $7.50, 1 Brace Pistols $30 37.00
2 hoes $1.50 1 chicken cock Game $2 3.50
$162.00
Moses being duly sworn states the above is a just account of my Property which I was forced to abandon by the authorities of the United States 1838. My improvements was made after the 23d May 1836. Which was not Valued, and I never Received any Compensation for the Same.
Sworn to & subscribed before me This 6th May 1842
Ignatius A. Few Cl[erk] D.C. Moses his X mark
Jesse Being duly sworn states that the foregoing account Of Moses the Claiment, is a just schedule of his property which he was forced to abandon in 1838 by the authorities of the United States and his improvements was made at Sixes Town after the 23 May 1836. And he has never Received any compensation for the same to my knowledge
Sworn to & subscribed before me This 6th May 1842
Ignatius A. Few Cl[erk] D.C. Jesse his X mark”