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Samuel Barton Affidavit and Petition, 1804 May 4

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Scope and Contents Note 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