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Samuel Barton Affidavit and Petition, 1804 May 4

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

This collection consists of one affidavit and petition for the case of Moses Akels vs. Samuel Barton. The affidavit was witnessed and signed by Andrew Jackson on May 4, 1801. Samuel Barton blames Andrew McCasland of wrongfully claiming some of his land while Barton was being held in a Mero prison, for which Barton also blames Moses Akels. Barton also accuses William Allen of impersonating a deputy sheriff.

Dates

  • 1804 May 4

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480