Transcribed by Isaiah Cantey, Sewanee—The University of the South
“The United States No. 278 280 279
To Dick Carey late of Coosawatte C.N. East Removed in Bells Detachment 1838 and now lives in Flint District C.N.
1838 for Cows & Calves $40,, 4 Yearlings $20 $60.00
,,20 head stock hogs $3 per head 60.00
,,1 Barrel Flour $10. 200 lbs bacon $20. 30.00
,, Tin ware $1, Earthen ware $2.00, worsted shawl $5 8.50
,,wheel $3, 1 p[air] cards $1, 3 Calico dresses $9,, 13.00
,,1 Loom $8 Shey $1 Harnesses $1 1 Axe $2,, 12.00
,, Kitchen Furniture $15,, 2 hoes $2 17.00
,,1 plough & Gears $8 8.00
,,6 Acres land good fences $8 per Acre 48.00
$256.50
Dick Carey Being duly sworn states that the above is a just schedule of my property which I was forced to abandon by the authorities of the United States in 1838. My land charged has made after the 23rd May 1836. And I have never Received any compensation for the same whatever.
Sworn to & subscribed Before me This 12 May 1842
Ignatius A. Few Cl[erk] D.C. Dick Carey his X mark
Ellis Hogner Being duly sworn states that the foregoing account of Dick Carey is a just account of his property which he was forced to abandon by the United States authorities in 1838. his land was cleared after the 23rd day May 1836 and he has had no compensation to my knowledge
Sworn to & Subscribed This 12th May 1842
Ignatius A. Few Cl[erk] D.C. Ellis Hogner his X mark”