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Samuel Barton Affidavit and Petition

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0366

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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

  • 1801 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.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

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.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information available.

Arrangement

This material is in one folder.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to Special Collections by Frederick Maloof in 1966.

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