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Duel: United States V. Henderson And Caruthers
Duel: United States V. Henderson And Caruthers
Arkansas Territory
This is the prosecuting attorney's indictment of William Henderson and Samuel Caruthers for dueling with pistols.
Selling Liquor: United States V. Samuel Cupples
Selling Liquor: United States V. Samuel Cupples
Arkansas Territory
This is the prosecuting attorney's indictment of Samuel Cupples for selling liquor and operating a dram house without a license.
Court Case, Fowler V. Harris
Arkansas Territory
This is a summary of the court case between William Fowler and George Harris, including the jury's verdict in favor of the defendant.
Court Case, Polly Hillhouse V. James Garner
Court Case, Polly Hillhouse V. James Garner
Arkansas Territory
This is an execution sent to the Miller County sheriff to collect court fees from James Garner to give to Polly Hillhouse.
Document, Western Boundary Line Of Arkansas Territory
Document, Western Boundary Line Of Arkansas Territory
Arkansas Territory
This is a federal document from the 18th Congress, 1st Session issued from the President discussing the western boundary lines of Arkansas Territory.
Bond Of Title, John H. Bollinger To James Lindsey
Bond Of Title, John H. Bollinger To James Lindsey
Arkansas Territory
This is a penal title bond of six hundred dollars for John H. Bollinger giving eighty acres of land to James Lindsey; to be paid if Bollinger is unable to acquire the title from the United States government.
Illegal Cohabitation: United States V. Mcfadin And Taylor
Illegal Cohabitation: United States V. Mcfadin And Taylor
Arkansas Territory
This is the prosecuting attorney's indictment of William McFadin and Polly Taylor for illegal cohabitation.
Slander: Betsy Hardin V. William Kellett
Slander: Betsy Hardin V. William Kellett
Arkansas Territory
This is the statement of the defendant, William Kellett, in response to the slander suit brought against him by Betsy Hardin.
Apprenticeship Indenture, Farming
Apprenticeship Indenture, Farming
Arkansas Territory
This indenture contracted Henry Jones, an orphan, to serve as an apprentice to John Cline, a farmer, until the age of 21. During that time, Cline was obligated to teach Jones about farming and provide room and board.
Deed, Jacob Garrett To Spencer Crouch
Deed, Jacob Garrett To Spencer Crouch
Arkansas Territory
This document is a deed of transfer between Jacob Garrett and Spencer Crouch for lots number thirty-five and thirty-six in the town of Davidsonville.
Court Case, John Kyler And James M. Kuykendall V. Richard Murphy In The Dispute Over A Keel Boat
Court Case, John Kyler And James M. Kuykendall V. Richard Murphy In The Dispute Over A Keel Boat
Arkansas Territory
These court documents include the original complaint of John Kyler and James M. Kuykenall v. Richard Murphy and an execution of judgement that Richard Murphy owes John Kyler and James M. Kuykendall a sum of thirty dollars in damages and forty-eight dollars and six cents in court costs. Also listed are the individual costs and amounts received for court officials and witnesses.
Court Case, United States V. William Hix And Charlotte Piburn (Pyburn)
Court Case, United States V. William Hix And Charlotte Piburn (Pyburn)
Arkansas Territory
This is a Recognizance in the case against William Hix and Charlotte Piburn stating they owed the United States one hundred dollars, to be levied from their property unless they appeared in court at Davidsonville to answer to the indictment of fornication and to remain there until given leave.
Circuit Court Docket, May Term 1822
Circuit Court Docket, May Term 1822
Arkansas Territory
This docket lists the cases seen over the course of two days in May of 1822, including the attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants, and cause.
Foreclosure Advertisement
Arkansas Territory
This is a sworn statement from William Woodruff, editor of the Arkansas Gazette, stating that the advertisement for the defendants, Bernard Rogan and Jesse Check, to appear in court ran for nine consecutive weeks in the newspaper.
Remand To Jail, Matthew Handler
Remand To Jail, Matthew Handler
Arkansas Territory
This document commands the keeper of Columbia Township jail to detain Matthew Handler until his trial.
Vagrancy: U.S. V. Sorrels
Arkansas Territory
This is the judgement from Williams Jones, a justice of the peace, against Richard Sorrels for vagrancy.
Deed, Henry C. Wells To Solomon Hudspeth
Deed, Henry C. Wells To Solomon Hudspeth
Arkansas Territory
This document is a deed of sale between Henry C. Wells and Solomon Hudspeth for the sum of one hundred dollars in exchange for a Pre-emption Claim of Land with improvements [i.e. buildings, fences].
Deed, Absolom Langston To Robert Livingston
Deed, Absolom Langston To Robert Livingston
Arkansas Territory
This document is a deed of sale between Absalom Langston and Robert Livingston for the sum of forty dollars in exchange for the land and improvements [i.e. buildings, fences] situated on the northeastern side of the White River.
Deed, Daniel Ashabranner To Banard Rogan
Deed, Daniel Ashabranner To Banard Rogan
Arkansas Territory
This document is a deed of sale between Daniel Ashabranner and Banard Rogan for the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in exchange for land and improvements [i.e. buildings, fences].
Court Case, Alexander Gifford V. Jacob Garrett Regarding Construction On Davidsonville Piazza
Court Case, Alexander Gifford V. Jacob Garrett Regarding Construction On Davidsonville Piazza
Arkansas Territory
This document is a list of specifications and supplies needed for constructing a building on the piazza in Davidsonville.
Legal Appeal, Fowler V. Mcdonald
Legal Appeal, Fowler V. Mcdonald
Arkansas Territory
A legal appeal made by William Fowler who alleges that the judgement made by a Justice of the Peace in favor of Edward McDonald was wrong.
Court Case, Wells V. Seawell And Murphy
Court Case, Wells V. Seawell And Murphy
Arkansas Territory
This civil suit of Wells v. Seawell and Murphy regards a debt that was filed during the Missouri Territory period but continued into the Arkansas Territorial period. Included is the original complaint of a debt unpaid filed by John Wells through his attorney Samuel S. Hale against Joseph Seawell and Richard Murphy, and the defendant's answer to the charge of debt, claiming that the original complaint is insufficient and doesn't obligate Richard Murphy to pay the supposed debt.
Deed, John L. Lafferty And Binks Lafferty To William Drope
Deed, John L. Lafferty And Binks Lafferty To William Drope
Arkansas Territory
This document is a deed of sale between John L. Lafferty, with Binks Lafferty, and William Drope for lot number twenty-eight in Davidsonville for the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars.
Probate, Lawrence Bradly Will
Arkansas Territory
This document is the last will and testament of Lawrence Bradly.
Deed, Solomon Huitt To Benjamin Crowley
Deed, Solomon Huitt To Benjamin Crowley
Arkansas Territory
This document is a deed of sale between Solomon Huitt and Benjamin Crowley for the sum of two hundred dollars for land and improvements along the Spring River about two miles above the mouth of Eleven Points.
Probate, Notice To Settle Affairs, John Lafferty
Probate, Notice To Settle Affairs, John Lafferty
Arkansas Territory
This document is a notice posted by John L. Lafferty, stating he would be in court to settle the remaining accounts of his father, John Lafferty's estate.
Court Case, United States V. John Riley Regarding Horse Theft
Court Case, United States V. John Riley Regarding Horse Theft
Arkansas Territory
This is an indictment that went before a grand jury to evaluate whether there was evidence that John Riley stole a gray mare.
Court Case, United States V. John P. Maxwell, Defense In Selling Liqour To A Native American
Court Case, United States V. John P. Maxwell, Defense In Selling Liqour To A Native American
Arkansas Territory
This is a motion to arrest the judgement against John P. Maxwell.
Court Case, Benjamin Crowley V. Benedict White
Court Case, Benjamin Crowley V. Benedict White
Arkansas Territory
These documents detail the court proceedings between Benjamin Crowley and Benedict White, regarding a change in their agreement over a slave, and includes the original complaint filed by White through his attorney Chamberlain the following court term, because he believed the proceedings of the court to be irregular.
Probate, Benjamin Crowley's Account Against John Crowley
Probate, Benjamin Crowley's Account Against John Crowley
Arkansas Territory
This is a justification submitted by Benjamin Crowley claiming that he is owed the entirety of his son, John Crowley's estate.